Good Luck at Regionals
Claire, Allie, Maureen & Gabrielle
Our Seminar with Olympic Silver Medalist Paul Wylie on June 4 - 5, was amazing. Wow, are we fortunate to have someone of his knowledge and character spend time with the figure skaters.
Capitol Skating School Team Skaters receive First Place awards at the Shamrock Open, in Rockford, IL. Congratulations to:
Jazmyn Babler - First Place, Basic 8 Compulsory
Caitlyn Baures - First Place, Beginner Freeskate Group B
Allison Long - First Place, Basic 6 Freeskate & Second Place Basic 6 Compulsory
Anna Paulsen - First Place, Beginner Freeskate Group A
Caitlyn & Anna
Capitol Skating School & Capitol Figure Skating Club would like to congratulate Jennifer Marsland on receiving her Gold Medal from US Figure Skating. This is an awesome accomplishment for any Figure Skater.
In order to pass the Gold Test, a skater must demonstrate to a panel of judges the ability to skate at least a four minute program displaying a mastery of all five double jumps and two double-double jump combinations, with power, extension, precise footwork, and strong edge control. The program must be performed with style, rhythm, grace and sureness, in harmony with the music, and utilizing the full ice surface.
It takes years of dedication, training, and perseverance to achieve this goal. Jennifer reached this level of excellence with the support of others. Capitol Skating School & Capitol FSC coaches, and parents all play a very important role in creating an environment in which skater is able to become a US Figure Skating Gold Medalists.
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams . . . -Eleanor Roosevelt-
We would also like to recognize the skaters who qualified to compete at the U.S. Upper Great Lakes Regional Championships. Figure Skating, at this level requires year-round training and commitment, we are all very proud of these skaters: Allison Ballweg, Gabrielle Ballweg, Claire Buchholz, and Jessica Mogenson.
Capitol Skating School also had skaters particiapate in the Cranberry Classic Basic Skills competition, held in Rockford, IL. They all had a wonderful and successful time. Congatualations to Caitlyn Bauers, Isabelle Dehner and Allison Long.