Call for SCORE Board Nominations

Hello Skating Club or Oregon Members,

This email is to inform you that the Club is currently requesting nominations to fill the 4 seats of outgoing members. We currently have 3 nominees at this time. They are:

• Norbayah Young (Coach Ikaika's Mom)

• Farbod Koshnevis (Tara's Dad)

• David Tashima (Kaleia's Dad)

A few things to Know:

• A board position is two years in length. The two year term would be from July 1, 2017 through June 31, 2019.

• Board meetings are on the second Saturday of each month at 8:30am and typically last about two hours.

• As a board member you automatically fulfill the 10 hours of club volunteer time for the year.

• Board members are an integral part of improving the Club year-after-year. The Club is always in need of fresh ideas and perspectives.

If you would be interested in joining the board, please respond to this email no later than Sunday, May 7, 2017, so your name can be added to the ballot.

Ballots for voting will go out electronically to all members by the 10th of May, 2017.

Thank you for considering this important opportunity,

Your SCORE Board

sent via MailChimp May 3rd, 2017

Guest Coach Robert Mauti at WSC for Spring Break Clinic

The skaters had a great time at Spring Break while Guest Coach Robert Mauti helped them learn how to have fun on-ice through movement. He had them try unique spinning and edge positions, like making faces or using their arms and hands in different places. Mauti brought excitement and energy to the rink. The skaters were able to find their silly side on ice and learning new techniques to add to their performances. Getting them out of their heads and experimenting with drama and flair on ice was a primary focus at this year's Spring Break. 

Thank you Coach Mauti! We can't wait to skate with you again!  

Share The Love 50/50 Raffle

So much gratitude and <3 to ALL for participating in SCORE's SHARE THE LOVE 50/50 Raffle! It was a huge success thanks to SCORE skaters and their families, friends, and colleagues!!!

The winning ticket number was 325825!!! We are even more excited to announce the super kind generosity of the family that won as they donated their winnings back to the club!

To watch the live video, visit: https://www.facebook.com/Skating-Club-of-Oregon-SCORE-243004312429946/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE

Memorial Service for Madison Defler

Dear SCORE Members and Friends -

Please find information below regarding the memorial service for Madison Defler, this Thursday January 19th.

Madison's memorial service will take place this Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Congregation Shaarie Torah Synagogue located at 920 NW 25th Ave, Portland, OR 97210. Graveside burial will take place immediately following the service at Congregation Shaarie Torah Cemetery located at 8013 SE 67th Ave, Portland, OR 97206.

All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Children's Cancer Association in Madison's memory at joyrx.com.

2017 USFS Judges’ School in Portland

Have you ever thought what it takes to be a figure skating judge? Well, now here’s your chance! OSC will be hosting the 2017 USFS Judges’ School in Portland!

Judges are probably the most well-known type of figure skating official. U.S. Figure Skating appoints judges in three different disciplines: (1) singles/pairs, (2) ice dancing and (3) synchronized skating. There are also two different classifications of judges: (1) test judges (who can judge test sessions and non-qualifying competitions) and (2) competition judges (who can judge non-qualifying and qualifying competitions).

Oregon Skating Council is hosting a USFS Judges’ SchoolApril 28-29, 2017.  It will include both classroom and rink-side learning sessions.  CE credit will be available. That same weekend OSC is hosting a test session at another local rink, so there will be opportunities for trial judging as well.  Maximum registration is 50 students.

The learning sessions will be at Sherwood Ice Arena from 6:45A – 10:45A. Forms and more information can be found at OSC's Events pages.

Preparation ahead of time

The application form contains lists of judging material you should bring with you.  Most of it is available at links. Some is available for sale from Professional Skating Association.  By using the links you save money and always have access to the most current rules.

Stay tuned for additional updates here!!  As the faculty shares additional information with us we will post it here.

USFS Judges & Officials

U.S. Figure Skating has approximately 1,600 volunteer officials in a variety of positions. Some are current or former skaters, some are parents of current or former skaters and some are people who simply love the sport of skating and want to contribute.

Becoming and serving as an official can take a lot of time, but it also has a lot of perks – getting to watch skating, usually from the best seat in the house, knowing you’re making it possible for skaters to pursue their dreams by providing the support necessary for competitions and test sessions to be held, and getting to interact with wonderful and interesting people who also share a passion for figure skating.

How much time one commits and the level of appointment pursued are completely up to each individual official, so there’s a lot of flexibility to determine how to fit judging, accounting, announcing, etc., around other obligations.

U.S. Figure Skating can always use more officials, especially for local events run by our member clubs.