2017 STAR Provincials

ANNOUNCEMENT

2017 STAR Provincials

Hosted By: Skate Canada NL

Local Organizing Committee: Silver Blades Skating Club

Corner Brook Civic Centre

Corner Brook, NL

February 11-12, 2017

Dear Club President,

Attached is the Announcement Package for the 2017 Skate Canada Newfoundland and Labrador STAR Provincial Skating Championships, to be held February 11-12, 2017. The event will be hosted by Skate Canada Newfoundland and Labrador and the Local Organizing Committee will be volunteers with the Silver Blades Skating Club.

Please copy and distribute the complete package to all qualified skaters and coaches in your club.

Registration will be available online on the Skate Canada NL registration website: https://skatenf.uplifterinc.com

Registration Opens: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 10:00am

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 5:00pm

A schedule and entry lists will be available as soon as possible after the deadline and posted on the Skate Canada NL website. www.skating.nf.ca

If you have any questions please contact:

Jennifer Osmond at or

Christine Morgan

Thank you,

Christine Morgan

Events Director

Skate Canada NL

EVENT: 2017 Skate Canada NL STAR Provincials. This competition is a Skate Canada Newfoundland & Labrador sanctioned event.

DATE: February 11-12, 2017

LOCATION: Corner Brook Civic Centre Ice Surface 200x85

Canada Games Drive

Corner Brook, NL

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (LOC): Silver Blades Skating Club

LOCAL ORGNIZING COMMITTEE LEADS: Kara Pye ()

Ashley Sheppard ()

ENTRY FEE: $40.00 per Singles Event

$40.00 per Dance Event

In addition, there is an $8.00 Officials and Technology Development fee per skater.

ONLINE REGISTRATION:

All skaters must be registered with Skate Canada as a STARSkater.

Registration for all events will take place online at the Skate Canada NL Registration website: https://skatenf.uplifterinc.com.

Registration Opens: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 10:00am

Registration Closes: Wednesday, January 11, 2016 at 5:00pm

TEST QUALIFICATIONS: Before February 1, prior to the STAR Provincial Event.

CATEGORIES TO BE SKATED: As per the 2016 - 2017 Skate Canada NL Technical Package.

MUSIC:

Two copies of music should be submitted on CD to the music committee at registration.

Each CD should be clearly marked with the following information:

1) Skater’s name and home club

2) Category

3) Recording time of music

4) “Master” or “Copy”.

COACHES ACCREDITATION:

Coaches must be members of Skate Canada in “Good Standing” and NCCP Regional Coach (former Primary STARSkate) Trained or higher. Coaches must register and present proof of coaching status at the registration desk.

SCHEDULE:

A detailed schedule will be posted at www.skating.nf.ca, as soon as possible after the deadline.

ONSITE REGISTRATION:

Will begin one hour prior to the start of first category.

AWARDS:

All skaters will receive an evaluation certificate. Times for Awards Ceremonies will be announced or posted at the Arena.

NON-QUALIFYING EVENT:

The STAR Provincial Event is a non-qualifying event to provide skaters in the STAR program an opportunity to gain competitive experience.

HOTELS

PLEASE BOOK YOUR HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS. You are responsible for booking & paying for your own accommodations.

OTHER INFORMATION:

LIVE STREAMING

Eastlink TV will be live streaming this event. More information on how to view will be available at: www.skating.nf.ca

SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT:

The local organizing committee, if necessary, will circulate a second announcement with details that may include: opening/closing ceremonies, merchandise, photos, booklet information, fun night etc.

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