The New 2008/2009 Team

Erin, Bridget, Marily, Emily, Leah (not pictured) Maria
Coach Stephanie (center-front)

Competition Location and Dates

South Lyon United Figure Skating

Team Competitions

Event 1 Sunday, December 14, 2008
Time: Time: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Arctic Coliseum, Chelsea

Event 2 Sunday, January 11, 2009
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Midland Civic Arena

Event 3 Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
S2 Ice Arena, Kalamazoo

Championship Event
Midland Civic Arena

Team Individual
Saturday, March 28, 2009
8:00am – 8:00pm

Team
Sunday, March 29, 2009
8:00am – 1:00pm

South Lyon United level "C" skater performing her two foot spin.
Our "C" Team place 3rd last season.

Team Deadline Approaches

Our team meeting at Papa E'Z pizza went very well, we had a total of 7 skaters with their parents.
It was nice to see new as well as returning skaters and I hear we may be getting a few more to the roster. However, as all are welcomed, there is a entry deadline of October 31st 2008. The team rosters and competition fees have to be submitted to the Michigan High School committee for us to qualify to compete this season. Any questions email roseredman1@yahoo.com.

South Lyon United Level "B" Skater

SOUTH LYON UNITED FIGURE SKATING TEAM MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ed
PAPA E'Z PIZZA
7PM

Anyone who is interested in learning more about our team is welcomed to come.

Please see cashier first to pay for meal or get hand stamped if you do not want to eat.
We will be meeting in the community room.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Rose Redman

2008/2009 South Lyon United Figure Skating

South Lyon United High School

Figure Skating Team

2008-2009

Michigan High School Figure Skating:

High School Figure Skaters in Michigan compete in 5 Districts, each composed of 6-12 teams. Each school may field a High level team, and a Low level team, which compete separately. Skaters participate in 4 initial-round competitions within their own District, then the victors from each district meet in a final State Championship Competition in March..

Three of the initial-round competitions in each district are Team Compulsory competitions. At these competitions, there are 3 events at each level - a jumps event, a spins event, and a moves event. One of the initial-round competitions is an Individual competition. At these, selected team members perform skating programs which are judged individually. The Invitational Competition (the "Optional" competition) is open to teams from any District.

Skating Skills Requirements:

The minimum skating knowledge requirement for this team...

backward crossovers, spirals, footwork, one foot spin and ½ jumps.

Team Requirements:

• South Lyon or South Lyon East student

• Adhere to South Lyon Athletic Code of Conduct

• Must have a good pair of figure skates

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

• You must skate a minimum of once a week either in group lesson and or private lessons.

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

• or an Ice Skating Institute member (ISI).

Cost:

The cost associated to be on the Figure Skating team is estimated to be $350.00 which covers competition, coaching, and ice time fees only. This number is based on 2007/2008 year of 6 skaters. This fee may be less or more depending on the number of skaters participating and fundraising opportunities. Additional cost will be the individual competition, invitational competition, skating membership, and the required skating attire.

Practices:

Team practices will be every Saturday morning at the Plymouth Cultural Center or Compuware Sports Arena. starting November 1st 2008 – February/March 2009.

Informational Meeting

Monday, September 22^nd 7:00pm

location TBD

First Team practices will start November 1^st 2008

2007/2008 Collage

2008/2009 Season

South Lyon High School United Figure Skating Team
2008/2009

We ended our 2nd year on February 17th competing in Kalamazoo at the Twin Star Arena. Our A and B team place 7th and C team place 3rd! They did such a fantastic job. The girls train all year long skating from once to five times a week either in a learn to skate class or in private lessons. Most of our girls skate at the Novi Ice Arena, Kensington Valley or Compuware Ice Arena. During the season we practice every Saturday Mornings at the Plymouth Cultural Center.

The team is excited for this coming year because it will be the first year we will be able to earn a school letter. If you are interested in joining you will need to get your self a good pair of figure skates and then sign up for group lessons or private lesson at one of the local arenas as mention above.

If you are a beginner or have been skating for years. There is a place for you on this team.
Please come, all South Lyon and South Lyon East students are welcomed!


We may have a unofficial Summer team get together either on or off the ice. Date to be announced.


If you have any questions or would like to join the team please email roseredman1@yahoo.com.
First Team Practice will be Saturday, November 1, 2008.

Ferris State Competition- January 6, 2008

Cassie, Becca, Stephanie, Emily, Marilyn
Maria, Paige Bridget

South Lyon United with High School Team Anchor Bay

Hanging out in the locker room

Leaving Ice Arena on a very soupy, fogging day in January.