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Good evening Blizzard families,
It was great to see so many of our athletes out on the ice this weekend for Kickstart Camp and BCSSA Short Track Academy. Special thanks to our Blizzard coaches - Kari, Sean & Taryn - for helping to run the sessions. Our Academy skaters were treated to fun and learning from Olympic silver medalist Jessica Hewitt. This week is our first week of the regular ice season. We will see you at the rink! The Learn to Skate program begins next week on October 2nd. ******************************************************************************** 1. ICE TIMES Here is a reminder regarding skating times for each group: FUNdamentals: Tuesdays 5:45 to 6:30pm (parents are needed to put the mats on the ice at 5:15pm) Saturdays 7:45 to 8:30am (parents are needed to remove mats at 8:30am) Novice: Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30pm Thursday 5:45 to 6:45pm (parents are needed to put mats on the ice at 5:15pm) - dry land training/warm up starts 45 minutes before ice time Advanced: Mondays 7:00 to 8:30pm (parents are needed to put mats on the ice at 6:45pm and remove mats at 8:30pm) Tuesdays 7:45 to 9:00pm (parents are needed to remove mats from the ice at 9:00pm) Thursdays 7:00 to 8:30pm (parents are needed to remove mats from the ice at 8:30pm) - dry land training/warm up starts 45 minutes before ice time Masters: Saturdays 6:00 to 7:30am 2. Notes from our EQUIPMENT MANAGER At the beginning of the season here is a reminder about required safety gear https://www.bcspeedskating.ca/skate-with-us/required-equipment/ . A reminder that helmets do have a safety life span, please check that your helmet has not expired (nothing older than 5 years). Another reminder that the club has cleats available for parents to use when putting mats on the ice - they are stored in the small cage. Its been an exciting couple of weeks helping skaters get fitted for skates, Good job parents on whatever you've been feeding those growing feet!!! We will work with coaches to assess skate / blade fits over first couple of sessions. We encourage younger skaters to let their parents know if they have any sore spots / pressure points when they come off the ice. Dave will be on hand on the first night to assist, please find him if you have any questions. Heat molding instructions (for skates) can be found here. 3. PG BLIZZARD WEBSITE Our website is back up and running! Our webmaster (Dave K) is continuing to build and update the website. If you have ideas or photos that you would like to share, please forward to Dave. We are looking to add a classified section soon, stay tuned for more information. The calendar has been updated, as has the Upcoming Meets page - see the summary list on the Information tab. Don't forget to Like and Share the PG Blizzard Facebook page. News and information will also be posted here. 4. SKIN SUITS The club is scoping out the need for a skin suit order from Apogee. Does your skater need a new Blizzard skin suit? Please contact Kari Rae at pgblizzard.president@gmail.com. The club does have an inventory of smaller skin suits that are available for our younger skaters. Please contact Dave if you are interested in seeing what is available. 5. BOARD MEETING The PG Blizzard Board of Directors is meeting this Wednesday night at 6:30 at Houle Electric. Please contact Kari (pgblizzard.president@gmail.com) if you would like more information. ********************************************************************************************************************************* Thank you, Kessie Konwicki, Registrar ~ on behalf of the PG Blizzard Board of Directors Good evening PG Blizzard families,
Welcome to the 2018/19 speed skating season! We are counting down to the first week of skating - regular sessions start the week of September 24th, with Learn to Skate skaters starting the following week on October 2nd. **************************************************************************************************** 1. SKATE TIMES Skate times are as follows: FUNdamentals: Tuesdays 5:45 to 6:30pm (parents are needed to put the mats on the ice at 5:15pm) Saturdays 7:45 to 8:30am (parents are needed to remove mats at 8:30am) - coaches Wendy Hudyma, Kathy Lewis, Becca Harlos with junior coaches Morgan Aucoin and Sylvia Masich Novice: Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30pm Thursday 5:45 to 6:45pm (parents are needed to put mats on the ice at 5:15pm) - dry land training/warm up starts 45 minutes before ice time - coaches Kari Rae and Sean Bernard Advanced: Mondays 7:00 to 8:30pm (parents are needed to put mats on the ice at 6:45pm and remove mats at 8:30pm) Tuesdays 7:45 to 9:00pm (parents are needed to remove mats from the ice at 9:00pm) Thursdays 7:00 to 8:30pm (parents are needed to remove mats from the ice at 8:30pm) - dry land training/warm up starts 45 minutes before ice time - coaches Taryn Vansickle and Kari Rae, with guest coach Keith Gordon Youth Learn to Skate skaters will skate on Tuesday nights 5:54 to 6:30pm with the FUNdamental group. 2. KICKSTART CAMP Kickstart camp and BCSSA Academy are running next weekend. Your registration should be in to BCSSA (Advanced skaters) or to Kari Rae (pgblizzard.president@gmail.com). I have attached the Kickstart form to this email for any late registrants. A reminder that the club is hosting a BBQ on Saturday evening at the Outdoor Oval building (thank you OIO). New families are welcome to join us. Please RSVP to me (pgblizzard.registrar@gmail.com) by Wednesday night. Skaters participating in Kickstart or Academy are free, additional family members are $5/person. Thank you to Anna-Marie Schmidt for coordinating our 2018 Kickstart BBQ! 3. ICE MARKING A reminder to all ice marking volunteers to please meet at Kin1 at 6:30pm. Thank you to all the volunteers for your help to get the ice set up for the skating season. **************************************************************************************************** Watch for PG Blizzard Update emails weekly on Sunday evening. A reminder to all coordinators to please have any updates sent to me (pgblizzard.registrar@gmail.com) by noon on Sunday. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email. Have a great week! Kessie. Kessie Konwicki, Registrar PG Blizzard Speed Skating Club ~on behalf of the PG Blizzard Board of Directors Academy short track is starting this year in Prince George on Sept 22&23. The coach is Olympic medalist Jessica Hewitt, from Kamloops.
You can register online with the following link. https://www.bcspeedskating.ca/bc-speed-skating-academy/ Mark your calendars for the following dates!!!! Kick Start Camp - September 22nd Registration Deadline - September 14th 
New to Speed Skating ? Check out our Learn to Skate program that include 10 ice sessions and skate rental for $140  Good evening Blizzard families,
Our first night of Registration has come and gone. Registration for new members is being held this Thursday evening, September 13th at Kin1 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. If you would like to register and are unable to make it to this week's registration please contact me directly to make arrangements. Regular ice sessions for all groups start the week of September 24th. Learn to Skate programs will start the following week. Here are this week's updates: ******************************************************************************************************** 1. KICKSTART CAMP Registration for the 2018 Kickstart Camp is available until this Friday, September 14th. Registration forms can be emailed to pgblizzard.president@gmail.com, or can be dropped off (with fees) on Thursday evening at Registration. Skaters who are competing at L2TA or T2T levels can register for Kickstart Camp or can register for the BCSSA Short Track Academy session which will run concurrently to Kickstart. Registration for ST Academy is through the BCSSA website. The Blizzard will be hosting a BBQ for skaters and their families on the Saturday evening (September 22nd). Parents and families members are invited to join us, for $5/person. The BBQ will include burgers, salads, munchies, beverages and desserts.If you plan to attend, please RSVP to me by Wednesday, September 19th. 2. OFFICIALS TRAINING Just wanted to know if there is anyone interested in taking any of the following officials courses this year: -level 1 officials (anyone can take this. Good to have for any parent) -level 2 timer (must have level 1 timer) -level 2 place judge (must have level 1) -level 2 referee (must have level 1) Please reply to me directly to let me know interest by the end of the week please, so I can let the ODC know if there’s interest. (don’t reply to the registrar please). Thanks! Emily 3. FUNDRAISING Fundraising Coordinator Catherine would like to remind everyone that the SaveOn Foods Gift Card and Bottle Depot fundraising opportunities continue all year. Please email photos of reciepts and/or provide originals to Catherine at pgblizzard.fundraising@gmail.com. Catherine has some great new fundraising ideas - if you have any ideas you want to share please send her an email, the club is always looking for new opportunities. 4. ICE MARKING Keri McLeod, Ice Coordinator, will be recruiting volunteers to help add the speed skating lines and dots to the ice surface in the next two weeks. The club will need a group of 6 to 8 volunteers to help get the ice ready from practices and competitions. Stay tuned for more info. ****************************************************************************************************************** If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send an email. Have a great week. Kessie Konwicki, Registrar PG Blizzard Speed Skating Club - on behalf of the PG Blizzard Board of Directors Good evening PG Blizzard families,
I hope everyone is surviving the smokey skies this Prince George summer. Our thoughts go out to our fellow skating families from the Fort St. James Falcons who have been on Evacuation Alert or Order for the past several weeks. Registration is for the 2018/19 speed skating season is coming up soon. Registration for returning members in Thursday, September 6th. Registration for new members is Thursday, September 13th. Members who are unable to attend either night please contact me directly to coordinate a time to meet. Ice fees for the season have been increased by $15 for all skaters this year, and BCSSA fees have also increased. If you have questions about fees please don't hesitate to ask. Registration has been more efficient in the past when families arrive with completed forms. If you are able please bring completed forms to Registration night. A reminder that families will need to bring payment for the registration fees, as well as to bring separate post-dated cheques for the fundraising levy and skate rental deposit. A quick reminder that skaters who are training in Calgary and who wish to compete as BC skaters must be registered with the PG Blizzard before the season begins. This includes submission of registration forms and fees. Skaters who are over the age of 18 must sign the forms. Registration is also open for the 2018 Kick Start Camp. This camp is open to all skaters (from FUNdamentals to Masters) and will run September 22nd. Kickstart Camp will run concurrently with the BCSSA Short Track Academy. Skaters who register for the Short Track Academy session do not need to register for Kickstart Camp. Please email your completed form to Kari Rae at pgblizzard.president@gmail.com. We have posted information about this year's Learn to Skate program to the PG Blizzard Facebook site. Please help us to spread the word by liking the Facebook page and sharing the Learn to Skate post. Word of mouth has consistently shown to be the best form of advertising to our club. GREAT NEWS!!! The PG Blizzards have been selected to host the 2018/19 Provincial Short Track Championships in March 2019!! Keep an eye out for more information coming soon. Enjoy the next couple of weeks - we hope to be on the ice in another month! Thank you, Kessie Konwicki, Registrar PG Blizzard Speed Skating Club ~ on behalf of the PG Blizzard Board of Directors |
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