Getting Started

Experience:

The minimum skating requirement is...
U.S. Figure Skating basic skills level 6, I.S.I freestyle 1, or a strong knowledge of...

• backward crossovers

• spirals

• footwork

• one foot spin

• ½ jumps

Requirements:

• Must be a South Lyon or South Lyon East student

• Must own a good pair of figure skates

• You must be enrolled in a basic skills program or have lessons with a private instructor

• You will need to be a United States Figure Skating member (USFS)

• or an Ice Skating Institute member (ISI)

Practices:

• You Must skate a minimum of once a week on your own. September- March

• Two team practices per month from November 2007 – February 2008 (We have not yet set the day of week or time for team practices)

• If we make it to States in March, there will be one to two more team practices. (not in the budget)

Skating Attire required:

• Competition Dress

• Team warm-up jacket with breakaway pants

• Black zip up fleece jacket

Optional hoodie “South Lyon United Figure Skating Team” imprinted on it

Notes:

• You will not be penalized if you miss a practice; however coaches fees will still apply

• We will have team practice the week before a competition

• ALL SKATERS should try their hardest to attend all practice prior to the competitions for the betterment of the team

• There is an additional cost of $8-$10 (estimated) per session for ice time when the team practices. Skaters are responsible to pay the cashier before taking the ice

Team practices general start in November and

run thru March

Contact information:

Team Coach: Stephanie Redman stefro1@yahoo.com

Team Manager: Rose Redman roseredman1@yahoo.com

Team Treasure: Sue Martz bearbandow03@yahoo.com