Wash FSC New Year's comp schedule

[Debbie S]

What great timing - I'm online and I get the e-mail with the schedule. I'm sure by now everyone has it in their e-mail. I can't say I'm thrilled with the scheduling of my events. Pre-Bronze FS is at 8:50 Sat morning - and the drive looks about as long (over an hour) as the drive to Wilmington for my last comp. The MIF comps are on Sun morning. I may scratch from that - but then the event would be cancelled b/c there are only 2 of us entered - the other skater is actually from my rink. Perhaps I'll talk to him this week and see if he's really that excited about competing. I don't want to ruin it for him, but with b-school starting again on the 26th, I'll probably have a lot of work to do that weekend, and I'm not up for crack-of-dawn skates (not to mention hour-long drives) on both days.

But - it would be good for me to watch the WFSC test session that's happening after the comp finishes on Sun morning (there's a note on the schedule offering competitors a chance to do trial judging - my thought: how about trial testing? guess not ;)). Unfortunately, I just don't think I can spare the time. Especially since I'm either practicing or have some other thing to go to Mon-Thurs evenings the week before the comp.

Decisions, decisions.

And I'm mad that my coach's event (Gold Ladies) is not until Sat aftn. I really wanted to see her skate.

[erdehoff]

I wasn't sure they'd have enough people to hold my event! I'm doing Young Adult Pre-Bronze. That early morning will SUCK, but I've had worse. Now if only I can get through my program without falling over for lack of breath!

[Black Sheep]

Is this sked. online anywhere? I'd like to know if anyone I know is competing....8-)

[RNsk8r]

Would someone be willing to email the schedule to me. I had signed up to compete, but just found out yesterday that I am the only one who wants to skate young adult bronze. I guess that's why I didn't get a schedule emailed to me. I emailed the referee to see if I could possibly skate an exibition, since I was using this comp. as a warmup for the SCNY comp in Feb. We'll see if she'll let me. Anyway, my email address is rnsk8r001@hotmail.com Thanks.

[jenlyon60]

They should be posting the schedule on the WFSC web site...

http://www.erols.com/wfsc

I look forward to meeting everyone (I will be doing officials' hospitality for the competition but will be wandering around...)

[LoopLoop]

Originally posted by Black Sheep
Is this sked. online anywhere? I'd like to know if anyone I know is competing....8-)

It's just a schedule of events...it doesn't list the competitors. But I'm sure it will be posted soon at the address Jennifer posted.

[Terri C]

Originally posted by Debbie S
What great timing - I'm online and I get the e-mail with the schedule. I'm sure by now everyone has it in their e-mail. I can't say I'm thrilled with the scheduling of my events. Pre-Bronze FS is at 8:50 Sat morning

Not everyone got the e-mail- I've e-mailed the competition chair to get the schedule e-mailed again to me! :oops:

Look at the early events this way- at least your done early, without the wait all morning for a afternoon event! 8-)

[skaternum]

For once, I actually like a competition schedule. I and my traveling buddy will be finished with all our events by 12:45 Saturday, so we can relax and enjoy everything else.

[jenlyon60]

The schedule is now posted online at the WFSC web site

http://www.erols.com/wfsc

[LoopLoop]

Who wants to get together for dinner Saturday night?

[dani]

Count me in!!

[skaternum]

Me too!

[jenlyon60]

Me 4?

Please attend the Wine & Cheese Social first.... 4:30-5:30 or thereabouts.

We will have punch for anyone who doesn't want alcohol. Also veggies for anyone who would prefer crunchies to cheese.

[skaternum]

Miss the free wine? Methinks not. That's how you start the evening! Ha!

[dani]

The wine and cheese was when Bill decided he could try to lift me last year! ;-)

Jen - You did such a great job with hospitality last year!!

[Terri C]

Count me in for dinner!
By the way, my computer is in the shop as of yesterday afternoon, so I won't be online as much:( !

What practices are people doing? I'll be on the first practice on Friday and possibly Sunday morning!

[LoopLoop]

I'm doing the 3:45 session on Friday, and the 7:45 on Saturday morning.

[skaternum]

Originally posted by LoopLoop
I'm doing the 3:45 session on Friday, and the 7:45 on Saturday morning.

Me too.

[jenlyon60]

I'll be setting up my hospitality stuff and am going to talk to Barb Kapiness to help with monitoring the practice sessions...

So... see you-all there.

[jazzpants]

Just want to wish you guys good luck at the competition... and to let you know to please cheer for Jay in Master's Men if he's competing.

skaternum: He still need to give you the "blackmail material." If he forgets, it's NOT b/c I "blackmailed" him... ;) :P :twisted:

[skaternum]

We'll be hootin' and hollerin' for Jay, not to worry. Hootin' and hollerin' is what we Southerners do best!

I'm sure I can find some way to get that blackmail material from him. :twisted: I'm sure it will involve alcohol! 8O

[Terri C]

Originally posted by jazzpants
Just want to wish you guys good luck at the competition... and to let you know to please cheer for Jay in Master's Men if he's competing

Jazzpants, I'll make it a point to introduce myself to him as your East Coast skating twin! LOL!

[jazzpants]

Originally posted by skaternum
I'm sure I can find some way to get that blackmail material from him. :twisted: I'm sure it will involve alcohol! 8O :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: I don't know. I gave him a pretty good blackmail. ;)

Of course, if he says anything about my testing Bronze Moves earlier than May of this year, he's already drunk! :P :lol:

[jenlyon60]

BTW, if anyone is interested, one can get Wireless internet access (using one's own laptop or whatever) for $4.99 per day ... so watch out, there may be play by play action posted <tee-hee>

[erdehoff]

This is the first competition I've done since I was about 12 years old, and I have no idea how these things work anymore, so maybe someone here can tell me -- do they usually have people doing videotapes of each skater at competitions like this one? (If not, I need to ask one of my friends to bring a camera!)

[jenlyon60]

There is usually a contracted videographer and/or digital photographer. I don't know what the organizing committee lined up for this one.

Either way, afterwards, the contract photo guy (video or still) will have a booth where you can review your performance and purchase copies of the tape or stills.

As long as no flash is used, it's usually not an issue to have a spouse or friend personally video the performance. However... I doubt they will lower the hockey nets (above the plexi) which can make the quality of the taping from the bleachers difficult. And... the far side that has no plexi and netting is occupied by judges, music/announcers and what-not.

[erdehoff]

Thanks, jenlyon60. Good to know!

[dani]

Jazzpants - You should have seen Skaternum tonight - she was quite the joker.

I had told her that I had had some, emmm, enhancements. Lets just say that as many people as she could talk into it had balloons under their dresses ;-) I hear that Jenlyon was involved too ;-)

Hugs all!
Danielle

[jazzpants]

Originally posted by dani
Jazzpants - You should have seen Skaternum tonight - she was quite the joker.

I had told her that I had had some, emmm, enhancements. Lets just say that as many people as she could talk into it had balloons under their dresses ;-) I hear that Jenlyon was involved too ;-)

Hugs all!
Danielle
OMG!!! ROFLMAO!!!!

http://www.computerpannen.com/cwm/kao/otn/bloblaugh.gif

skaternum: I want pictures, of course... ;)

[jenlyon60]

We'll have to do a repeat performance for the camera.

PS Jazzpants ... saw your coach on the 2nd practice session as I was finishing setting up the judges hospitality room.

[dani]

Originally posted by jenlyon60
PS Jazzpants ... saw your coach on the 2nd practice session as I was finishing setting up the judges hospitality room.

Jazzpants - your coach did say the bronze moves were happening before May ;-)

Hugs!
Danielle

[jazzpants]

Originally posted by dani
Jazzpants - your coach did say the bronze moves were happening before May ;-)

Hugs!
Danielle Yeap! Told 'ya he's already drunk!!! :P :lol: Then again, I passed the pre-Bronze FS test half asleep AND drunk (with NyQuil... that's 10% alcohol I think...) ;)

THAT'S IT!!! I'm gonna rag on him about when HE'S taking his Novice Moves test!!! :evil: :P :lol:

So how did he skate today? I want something to rag on him about when he comes back. :lol: :evil:

[dani]

Jazzpants - He "skated" great! Unfortunately, he also fell great, too :-(

Wish you could make it to one of these!

[skaternum]

Yeah, Jay didn't have one of his better skates. I was really surprised, because he'd been looking good in practice. But he was his usual fun self.

I'm still working on the blackmail materials. ;)

I'm going to post a little more on the post-comp thread.

[jazzpants]

Originally posted by dani
Jazzpants - He "skated" great! Unfortunately, he also fell great, too :-(
D'OH!!! :( (Well, at long as he had fun... He'll do better next year, I hope.) :)

[jazzpants]

Originally posted by skaternum
I'm still working on the blackmail materials. ;)Of course, my spy probably watched you skate, so I have blackmail materials already! :twisted: :P

I mentioned it on the other thread, but congrats to you on your first Gold in an Silver event! 8-) 8-) 8-)

[skaternum]

Originally posted by jazzpants
I mentioned it on the other thread, but congrats to you on your first Gold in an Silver event!

Thanks, jazzpants. I was so surprised to see the results. LoopLoop and Beth Bilka and several of the others had programs packed with technical content. I like to think I'm the poster girl for the "Yes, you can win Silver without an axel" campaign. LOL!

[NoVa Sk8r]

Originally posted by skaternum
I like to think I'm the poster girl for the "Yes, you can win Silver without an axel" campaign. LOL!

Can I borrow your "poster" for MY Silver event? :)

[LoopLoop]

Originally posted by skaternum
Thanks, jazzpants. I was so surprised to see the results. LoopLoop and Beth Bilka and several of the others had programs packed with technical content. I like to think I'm the poster girl for the "Yes, you can win Silver without an axel" campaign. LOL!

Skaternum did an awesome job with her program! Everything looked smooth, calm, and under control, with good flow over the ice. Before the results came up my coach predicted that she'd win!

I pulled off my axel and flying sitspin (first time getting them both in the same competition), but messed up the lutz and the camel which was the first part of my combination spin.

[dcden]

To anyone who would know: Where can I pick up my music cassette which I left behind at the competition?

[skaternum]

Originally posted by NoVa Sk8r
Can I borrow your "poster" for MY Silver event? :)

No sir. YOU are expected to do an axel. :twisted:

[Terri C]

Originally posted by skaternum
No sir. YOU are expected to do an axel. :twisted:



LOL!:lol:

Okay, NoVaSk8er, get to work!!

[NoVa Sk8r]

<sigh>
No rest for the weary...:)

[mskater]

Nova, how about a swap; my axel for your flexibility:]?? You can think on it and get back to me...

[miss cleo]

I would like to express my thanks for a very well run competition last weekend in Washington, DC. IF any of you on this board are members of the club, please let the "powers that be" know their efforts are appreciated and time permitting, I will try to come again
next year. "The weather outside was frightful, but the folks inside delightful!"

[NoVa Sk8r]

Originally posted by mskater
Nova, how about a swap; my axel for your flexibility:]?? You can think on it and get back to me...

DEAL!!!! :)

[MQSeries]

Originally posted by miss cleo
I would like to express my thanks for a very well run competition last weekend in Washington, DC.

Are then any online reports/details of the competition?

[dcden]

The only thing I know of online are the results at:

http://users.erols.com/wfsc/docs/NYrs04_Results.html

Was there anything in particular you were curious about re the competition? Maybe some of us can fill you in on what went on.

[MQSeries]

thanks for the link dcden.

I was curious as to the highest technical jump and spin performed by the women and men at the competition for the various levels.

[dcden]

IIRC, the Master Ladies winner had a double Lutz and double loop. She was said to have done triple loops in practice but didn't try one in competition. I didn't take notes on the spins, but the Master Ladies silver medalist (and Master spins winner) had a forward camel, jump back camel, back sit combination spin.

As for the men, I can't say because I competed in Masters men (as a gold level skater) and was last in the skating order, so I didn't see what the other two were trying. In years past, however, we've had master men at our event throwing double Axels and triple Salchows.