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Seminar: 'Coaches Behind the Panel'
When: Sunday 13th July 3:30 - 5:30pm.
Where: Canterbury Ice Rink
Free to APSA members - Wendy Langton & Monica MacDonald will conduct a behind-the-scene look at how the judging panel works. There will be a full panel and computer operation to replicate real competition. If any coaches would like questions about the IJS (new judging system) to be answered please assist us by forwarding questions to Gloria Pracey by the 10th of July. Thank you.
Congratulations!
APSA would like to congratulate Kylie Fennell on successfully procuring a 'Women in Sport - International Travel Scholarship'. Kylie will use this towards study in Colorado Springs.
Accreditation Level 1 Course
APSA Part B (on-ice) of the Level 1 Accreditation Course was successfully conducted at Canterbury Ice Rink on the 28th of March, 2008.
Name Change
Level 2 General Principles is now called Intermediate Coaching General Principles
Insurance advise
If you are travelling overseas with a skater and acting as a gaurdian please ensure your travel insurance includes liability insurance for your skater as your policy with APSA will only cover them in the ice-rink.
Doors closed
Blacktown International Ice Arena sadly closed it doors on the 28th of October, 2007.
Coaching opportunity
The Warrina Ice Rink and Paradise Amateur Ice Figure Skating Club of Townsville are looking for a coach for aussie skate and figure skating lessons.
In the meantime they are hoping to be able to bring a coach up to Townsville for a week to do private lessons and squads with their skaters. Any coaches interested for a week or two should contact Sharon Doig at doi5706@bigpond.net.au
Re-registration with the Australian Sports Commission
Re-registration for accreditation with the Australian Sports Commission happens every 4 years. You can now re-register online but still have to pay the $20 fee to Jean McGregor.
Accreditation modules
Anyone who is in need of new study module material should contact Gloria Pracey on
(02) 9798 9008 or e-mail Gloria Pracey
Sydney Boating Tragedy
From top left - Simone, Alan, Morgan and Liz
APSA and friends are reeling in surreal disbelief at the loss of some very dear members of our skating community. Wednesday 28th of March, 2007 marks the day of Australia's skating world's worst nightmare, the terrible ferry disaster on Sydney Harbour.
Four people died in the accident with two people seriously injured. Among the dead were international skating judges, Sydney anaesthetist Dr Alan Blinn, Simone Moore and Jamie, friend of Alan and Simone. A search has found the body of Morgan Innes, 14-year-old junior skater from Queensland.
Respected coach and former Olympian Liz Cain underwent an emergency amputation of her left leg and Rita Zonnekeyn, a world-class skating judge from Belgium, suffered serious injuries of a broken pelvis and leg injuries.
Our deepest heart-felt sympathy and thoughts go out to family and friends of the victims. In particular, Lei, Andrew and Owen Blinn; Paul, Adelaide, Clarrie, and Matilda Moore; Rob, Kim and Curtis Innes and Jamie's mother and family. Our support and thoughts also go to the Lynch family and Rita's husband, Walter Van Der Broeke. Read moreReare Ph
Kathy Casey Seminar
26th - 30th March, 2007
Kathy Casey was, again, a huge success. APSA is proud to be associated with Kathy. Her experience and knowledge was enlightening, exciting and invaluable.
2007 group
Singapore Seminar & Level 1 Course
Michael Pasfield and Susie Crick conducted a four day seminar and Level 1 Course at Fuji Ice in Singapore from the 26th - 29th August 2006.
13 coaches - 20 kids
2008 AGM (NSW Div.)
Kylie Fennell - presenting
APSA's Annual General Meeting for 2008 was held at Macquarie Centre, Nth Ryde on Saturday 31st May 2008.
Kylie Fennell gave an inciting presentation on what the Tech. Specialists are looking for.
President's report; 2008
Important points for Child Protection can be viewed here.
Friday 27th August, 2004 saw many “old” skaters come together to celebrate the Silver Anniversary of APSA National. It is also special year as it marks 100 years of ice skating in Australia. Click for the President's run-down of the evening
Reg Park, Don McKnight and Jackie Kendall-Baker
Wendy Langton & Margaret Nichols
APSA NSW Branch is now incorporated.
Click on the title above to see the certificate.
Reg Park benefit
As you are no doubt aware Canberra recently suffered horrendous fires that resulted in one of our most well-known and respected coaches, Reg Park, loosing everything. He was left with only his passport, wallet and beloved cat.
His home with magnificent gardens of which he was justifiably proud, paintings, art equipment and years of skating memorabilia were all destroyed.
A benefit was held at Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink Sunday 9th March, 2003
Reg Park lost everything
The Australian Professional Skaters’ Association had their reunion whilst helping one of our favourite people.
Reggie & another icon, Jack Lee
Jack Lee & Michael Pasfield
Update Points registering
At 6 monthly intervals, all log books must be verified with the 'rink representative' so they can pass a list to the Update recorder.
Cheryl Richardson coached in Queensland for 7 years and is now back in Canada. Cheryl has developed a very informative site covering many aspects of skating. She says, "I'm always happy to share opinions!" Check it out. "Just to let you know I've got a whole new section on my site now, The Early Years. It includes descriptions, goals, curricula and stickers for Beginner, Junior and Intermediate skaters." Cheryl Richardson (10 May, 2004).
Noel Taylor has been doing a great job keeping the skating community alive with Canterbury skaters' reunions. Contact Noel Taylor on;
Mob: 0447 241615
Email: fjr1300@bigpond.net.au
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Centenary Watches for sale
These Centenary watches are a bargain. They won't last.