Message from Kelly Vogtner, USFS Senior Director, Athlete Development:
I wanted to make sure you knew about the 2016 U.S. Figure Skating National Program Components Camp, April 15-17, 2016, at the Fox Valley Ice Arena, in Geneva, Ill. This is a fun 2 ½ day training camp that is aimed at singles athletes currently competing at, or working towards, the Regional Championships at the Juvenile level or higher. Athletes will be divided into teams of 20 skaters, by level, age and gender. The classes are focused on helping skaters learn fun ways to develop their skills in the program components area. Faculty are tentatively set to include Tanith Belbin White, Yevgeny Martynov, Gig Siruno, Josh Babb, Justin Dillon, Adam Blake, Paula Wagener and a few surprises. They will be accompanied by current Team USA athletes.
The camp will also feature a 3-day Coaches Education track, a Parents Education Track and a S.T.A.R.S. combine. Quick overview of schedule:
Friday, April 15th:
- S.T.A.R.S. Combine for Athletes (optional)
- IJS Tutorial for Juvenile – Novice Singles Coaches
- Program Components Camp Athlete Welcome
Saturday, April 16th:
- Program Components Camp – Athlete Track
- Program Components Coaches Education
- Parents Education Track
Sunday, April 17th:
- Program Components Camp – Athlete Track
- Program Components Coaches Education
- Parents Education Track
The registration deadline is March 1, 2016. Registration link for Athletes: https://fs12.formsite.com/USFSAIT/pcc2016/index.html
This is a great opportunity to attend a national camp near your Region, as it is likely to move to the Eastern or Pacific Coast section next year.
Happy New Year!
Kelly Vogtner
U.S. Figure Skating
Senior Director, Athlete Development
O: 719-228-3455
