ISI DISTRICT 11
(ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA, OKLAHOMA, TEXAS) by Caroline Baker, District Director
The Ice Skating Center at Galleria Dallas held auditions on Sept. 13 for their Annual Tree Lighting Celebration. Over 80 skating school students auditioned to be part of this annual tradition. The skaters are so excited to perform with Olympic champions this holiday season.
ICE at The Parks in Arlington, Texas, hosted their 14th Annual ISI Open Competition Sept. 16-17. The participant numbers increased over last year. There were 246 competitors and six synchro teams from eight rinks. Top three placements included: ICE at The Parks, 1st 2nd
; and NYTEX Sports Centre – North Richland Hills, Texas, 3rd
; Galleria Ice Skating Center, .
Galleria Skating School Director Cori Duncan, reports: “Team Galleria Dallas, as always, enjoyed competing at the ICE at The Parks in Arlington on September 16 and 17! With a team of 85-plus skaters and four synchronized teams, we were able to earn a second-place team finish overall.”
ICE at the Parks hosted their Annual Fall Costume Party on Oct. 27. Prizes were awarded for best couple, scariest, prettiest, funniest and best overall. Skaters received a goody bag with treats. The party was free for all. Coaches skated with the beginner skaters, talked to parents and played ice skating games with the skaters. Parties like this are a great way to promote your learn-to-skate program, hockey, birthday parties, private rentals, public sessions and more.
Christy Malacrea, skating school director at Dr Pepper StarCenter – Farmers Branch, reports: “Come watch the Dallas Stars Hockey practice at Dr Pepper Star Center-Farmer Branch on Dec. 18.”
We mixed things up a bit this year and moved our free district seminar to Nov. 9 at the Dr Pepper Star Center – Farmers Branch, Texas. We are fortunate to have the ISI office in our “backyard.” This year’s seminar was hosted by ISI University and featured David Santee, Liz Mangelsdorf and Rob McBride. The seminar had different focal points for coaches and managers/operators.
Galleria Dallas will hold their beginner three-day Holiday Mini Course the week of Christmas and New Year’s. Skaters will have the opportunity to skate around the iconic 96-foot holiday tree from 9:30-10 a.m., learning skills needed to skate like a pro. The rink is open to the public at 10 a.m. for practice. Enrollment includes three free guest passes, unlimited public session admission while enrolled, and free skate rental on lesson day — all for $42.
ICE at the Parks is offering holiday class specials during the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. For more information, check out the ICE at The Parks Facebook page or website at
iceattheparks.net.
2017 Shows include: Galleria Dallas Annual Tree Lighting Celebration, noon, Nov. 24; 6 p.m. Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9 and 16; Once Upon a December, Dec. 2, Dr Pepper Star Center – Farmers Branch; Holiday at The Parks, Dec. 16, ICE at The Parks.
ISI District 11 Annual ISI Open Competition – Top, left: ICE at the Parks Jr. and Sr. Sparklerettes synchro teams; a skater who traveled from California so her grandparents could watch her perform. Bottom, from left: Sister and brother team from Farmers Branch, Texas; NYTEX first place competitor; Galleria Dallas synchro team with coaches.
The Stars of Austin Figure Skating Club will host the Texas Hill Country Independence Open. They look forward to having all skaters and coaches join them June 29-July 1 for their 25th
anniversary in Austin,
Texas. Individuals interested in participating are asked to email them at
Stars@starsofaustinfsc.com.
Other 2018 competitions include: ISI Winter Classic, Feb. 16-19, Dr Pepper Star Center -McKinney, Texas, and District 11 Championships, May 4-5, ICE at The Parks.
To have your ISI District 11 rink featured in ISI EDGE, please send your news to
caroline-theice@sbcglobal.net.
ISI DISTRICT 14
(NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN NEVADA) by Paige Scott, District Director
The annual Skate at The Lake District Championships was yet another huge success, with 375 skaters representing all nine out of 12 rinks. The most exciting part of the weekend was that it snowed in June! The excitement is building for the ISI Adult Champs in October 2018.
The ISI/PSA District Seminar held Oct. 24 at Oakland Ice Center, operated by Sharks, was well attended. Guest speakers Gerry Lane and Louis Vachon did not disappoint the attendees. Topics included high-level jumps & spins, edge quality and transitions, working with management and new technology for coaches and parents in the new Coach Concierge App now available at the iTunes app store.
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