Fall is here! The cooler weather has brought beautiful colours, and some falling leaves. Our skaters are busy working out on the ice and having lots of fun. Here are a few reminders for the upcoming weeks. Test Day: Please remember that our original Test day of October 30 as a High and Low test day…
Have you noticed all the USC jackets and hoodies on the ice when you’re at the rink? These are high quality, long lasting clubwear items that we have selected for our members. They feature either the USC embroidered logo or crest. They are Mondor and Roots and up to the technical specifications of skating (stretch,…
SYNCHRO SKATE: Did you know that USC has four competitive Synchronized Skating teams? They are called Sparkling Ice and Momentum. Tyrouts for these teams happen each spring at USC. Many of our current Sparkling Ice and Momentum skaters got their start in SynchroSkate. SynchroSkate combines skill and dance elements in a fun, group environment. Come learn…
It’s happening in April!! We will be sharing information about our Biannual show over the next few months. A reminder to Advanced, Senior and Intermediate level skaters that measuring for costumes will be starting soon! Ice Show can only happen with the help of many volunteers. Stay tuned for how YOU can get involved!!
Orange and Black week! October 24-29 Since Halloween is coming, this is the chance to wear something ORANGE and or BLACK, a Halloween costume (as long as it is safe to skate in it) and have some fun out on the ice! Photos will be taken of skaters wearing orange, black, or their Halloween costume. Pictures will be posted in the lobby for…
Did you know that we have dozens of competitive skaters at USC? If your child is interested in competing, please speak to your coach. We have some upcoming competitions: Octoberfest takes place in Barrie October 15-19. Good luck to skaters competing! A reminder that KIS Forms are due with payment in the office no later…
Test Day! Thursday, October 30 will be both a High and Low Test day. Any conflicts with this date must be forwarded to the test committee by Thursday October 9, not when the schedule is posted. Keep the time from 3:00-9:00 pm open for scheduled tests. Any notifications received after October 9 will only be considered…
CanSkaters: Things are running smoothly! A thank you from Mrs Quigley to the Board members who assisted in getting the CanSkate sessions off to a great start during the first week. Their help made a big difference in keeping everything running smoothly. Welcome to all of our new members! Coaches are getting ready to…
There will be NO classes scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend. Only the Friday classes will be running. Saturday, Sunday and Monday we are closed. Enjoy some turkey and Happy Thanksgiving! Halloween falls on a Friday this year! We will not have regularly scheduled Friday classes. Only the 4-5 pm Intermediate session will be running. Have fun trick or…
It is that time of year again! USC is looking for up to 4 candidates interested in serving as Test Day Music Directors for the 2014-15 season. Candidates must have figure skating experience and be knowledgeable of the format of Skate Canada Test Days. Please find attached the application form and criteria for the job….
Our programs are well under-way! We have had some tears and laughter the first week. This is to be expected. Many happy days are ahead! For CanSkate and Preschool Parents: Question and Answer period: Sept 19-25 This will be taking place starting this Friday September 19 in the lobby. Janice Pickering, our CanSkate supervisor, will…
Our biannual Ice Show will be taking place in April 2015. There will be lots of news and communication regarding this in the upcoming months. All Preschool and CanSkaters who are enrolled will have the chance to participate in the show. For Senior and Advanced skaters, a reminder that a TWO day membership is required…
Q and A with Janice Pickering, CanSkate Supervisor, will be held the week of September 19-24 in the lobby. Bring your questions and Janice is the one to answer them! She will be on hand to answer questions from CanSkate parents all week. If you have any questions in the meantime, you can reach Janice at…
Our CanSkaters will be taking to the ice with excitement, a few tears, and determination!! Please remember that a CSA approved helmet is a Skate Canada requirement for all skaters until they have passed stage 5. Bicycle or winter sport (tobogganing) helmets are not acceptable. We look forward to watching the smiles out there! Since this…
Star Skate News TODAY is the first day of classes for those registered for Thursdays. See you tonight!!!
We are trying our best to accomodate as many skaters as is safely possible. Sometimes skaters switch programs and we are able to make changes within the first two weeks of classes. To get your name on a waitlist, please email [email protected] with your child’s name and preferred day and session and we will waitlist…
Would you like to help out on the ice? Program Assistants are a vital part of USC. They work in tandem with our USC coaches to provide a stimulating environment on the ice. Please see our website posting under “news” for details such as age, skill level, training dates and more. If you are interested…
Please take a moment to take care of any outstanding amounts. You would have received an invoice from the office. The mailing address for submitting payments is listed on the invoice, on our website and is as follows: Unionville Skating Club PO Box 56510 RPO Town Square, Unionville Ontario L3R 0M6 The office phone number is 905.477.3294…
If you selected “offline payment” when you registered, you must make payment in fullprior to your first class. The office will be open the following days and hours: Tuesday, September 2 ,Thursday Sept 4 and Friday Sept 5 from 5pm until 8:15 pm. Saturday, September 6 from 12:30-3:30 pm. Please have a cheque or credit card payment available….
Online Registration will begin at 9am on Monday, August 18. Schedule is attached. The criteria for each skating level can be found in the column “eligibility qualifications” USC 2014-2015 Registration Package
This policy was shared with our members at the Annual General Meeting in June. It also includes “off session lessons”. When registering, you must register for the session you are currently qualified for. Under exceptional circumstances, your Coach may submit a request to skate on an alternate session. If you require an Off Session Lesson,…
In the past, Open Ice has been made available to our skaters on several days. The City of Markham has changed the way they offer this ice to us. There has been a significant increase in what skating clubs are being charged for this ice. In response to this change, USC has opted to maintain…
Our schedule will be posted soon. Once it is posted on our website, please have a look and see which days and classes work best for your family. August 18th is the expected launch date for our ONLINE registration. On this date and beyond, you may register your skater(s) for sessions. PayPal is available to…
The Unionville Festival is fast approaching! On Saturday, June 7, Unionville comes alive with the once a year Festival that brings many participants and spectators to town! Unionville Skating club is inviting two of our synchro teams and our competitive team to join us walking in the parade. Beginner II Synchro and Elementary: Suggested Attire:…
Please be sure to check your scheduled test time(s) and please note that skaters are requested to be ‘ready to skate’ at least 45 minutes prior to their scheduled test time. If you are unable to test at the designated time please contact Marg Quigley in the USC office or myself, Yolanda Toso, ([email protected]) as soon…
Save the Date! Friday, June 13 is our Annual General Meeting and Awards evening. Stay tuned for details of the evening’s events. Come on out and celebrate our skaters’ achievements as we reflect on the year and everyone’s accomplishments. A fun evening of socializing and celebration!
Spring skating switches to Angus Glen Community Centre rink, as of Tuesday, May 20 and will continue there for the remainder of spring session.
At USC, we are already planning for fall and winter programs. While we await official ice allocation from the city of Markham, we have tentative planning in place. Please check our website in July for details of the registration launch date in August. We will be updating the website news over the summer, please check…
Test days! Monday, May 26 and Thursday, May 29 are Low and High test days respectively. Expect cancellations for regular sessions on these days. The Test schedule will be distributed approximately a week prior to test days. Good luck to all of our skaters who will be trying their tests on these two days.
Monday, May 19 is Victoria Day. No skating this day. Happy Victoria day weekend! Saturday skating is “on”.
4 week Elite Camp – April 22 ~ May 13 ,2014 When: Tuesday 7:00-8:00 AM Where: Crosby Arena
A friendly reminder that there will be NO classes on Friday, April 18, Saturday April 19 or Monday April 21 due to the Easter holiday! Spring session begins on Tuesday, April 22. Please register online if you are interested in classes for your skater.
Next week at USC, we have two very busy days coming up! Low Test Day on Monday, April 14 and High Test Day on Thursday, April 17. These days will be extremely busy with skaters trying their tests, so we would like to inform USC members that the following classes will be cancelled on both…
Please see the attachment for the Beginner II, Elementary, Juvenile and Intermediate team tryouts. Skating requirements and tryout dates and times are listed. “2014-2015 SparklingIceTryout Info” “2014-2015 Tryout Info_Intermediate” You will find all details & forms at the link ” http://www.unionvilleskatingclub.com/programs/ ”
Start Tuesday April 22nd and run to Friday May 31st. If you have not already registered online for Spring classes, it is time to do so, and avoid disappointment. All sessions have vacancy at this time.
Jerry went on to represent USC at the Skate Ontario StarSkate championships in Wellington this past weekend. We are so proud of Jerry and his 3rd place finish!!! Congratulations Jerry!
Attention all SATURDAY skaters! Saturday April 5 classes will be held at Angus Glen Community Centre rink, 3990 Angus Glen Blvd. We switch to Angus Glen for THIS DAY ONLY due to a hockey tournament that is being held at Crosby. Back to “the usual” on Monday April 7 and for the remainder of the…
Wear your favourite players’ or team jersey this week on the Ice! Did you play soccer or baseball last summer? Have a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey you like to wear? Team Canada? Basketball? Any jersey will do! We look forward to seeing the Jerseys out on the ice that week.
Elite has returned! This USC program was so successful last Spring and Fall, that we are running it again! New time! 5-6pm on Tuesdays New location! Crosby Arena
Congratulations to our Sparkling Ice teams as they completed their season at the March Mania competition on March 8 in Innisfil Ontario. All three teams earned medals at this competition! Congratulations to the Beginner II (Gold medal) Elementary (Silver medal) and Juvenile (Gold medal) teams on their amazing performances!!!