Educational Events for Coaches and Directors

[Isk8NYC]

This thread is to track upcoming workshops, seminars and other educational opportunities.

Please post any events that you don't see on this thread.

PSA educational credit affadavit: http://www.skatepsa.com/PDF%20Documents/new%20aff.pdf

A PSA member can attend an educational event and send in an affadavit even if they are not rated yet.
They have one year to take the BA exam after the workshop. The credits will be "counted" towards their required education.

Non-members of the PSA are welcome to attend most seminars as well. They usually charge a slightly higher registration fee. The Moves in the Field seminars are great for any interested skater, coach, or judge/tech specialist.


ISI District Seminars: http://www.skateisi.com/site/sub.cfm?content=education_district_seminar
USFSA Basic Skills Meetings and Workshops: http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=359
PSA Entry Level Coaching seminars: http://www.skatepsa.com/Entry-Level-Coaching-Course-P.htm

[Isk8NYC]

From the PSA website: http://www.skatepsa.com/PSA-Entry-Level%20Coaching-Course-.htm


This one-day course is an introduction to coaching at the entry level. It is a recommended learning resource for new and beginning coaches of ice skating and a valuable refresher for experienced coaches. The purpose is to build a foundation of resources and tools for the coach to start his/her business of professional coaching. It involves both on-ice and off-ice classes.
Upon completion of this one-day course the coach will:
• Have an understanding of the figure skating sport system in the United States and the rules that govern it.
• Have an awareness of their role as a coach and be better prepared to conduct his/her business as a professional coach.
• Understand basic skating movement and be able to deliver instructions clearly.
• Be able to reproduce basic lesson plans and teaching progressions using information provided.
• Be aware of skill analysis and how to develop this skill.
• Have an awareness of ethical coaching behavior and the proper procedure for skaters to change coaches.
• Be able to develop an emergency plan and provide for a safe learning environment.
Oral and written rating exams will also be offered at each site.


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Applications for rating exams are available on the PSA website www.skatepsa.com (http://www.skatepsa.com) by clicking on Rating System and either download an application or complete an online application. For further information email, ratings@skatepsa.com.


I really like the fact that they've made it clear that you do NOT have to be a PSA member to attend this course. It would be great for a coach just starting out.


PSA Entry Level Coaching Course
Zone 3: Minneapolis, MN ~ Bloomington Ice Gardens, Bloomington, MN

Saturday, July 10, 2010 ~ 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Registration Deadline: June 25, 2010
Cost PSA Members $60.00 and Non-members $75.00

Oral Rating Exams -- Sunday, July 11, 2010
Oral Rating Exam Deadline: May 17, 2010
Written Exam Deadline: June 14, 2010

[Isk8NYC]

PSA Workshops / Ratings Exams:


6/14-18 (Area 17)
Mariposa School of Skating ~ Allandale Recreation Centre, 190 Bayview Drive Barrie, ON L4N 4Y7, Canada
2010 Mariposa Seminar and PSA Workshop
Cory Raeburn or Greg Myles at 705-721-1223 info@skatemariposa.com


6/19-20 Area 8
Detroit, MI ~ Dearborn Ice Skating Center
Zone 2: Oral Rating site
PSA Office at ratings@skatepsa.com or 507-281-5122
Deadline: Oral Rating Exam Deadline: Monday, April 26, 2010
Written Exam Deadline: Monday, May 24,


6/20 Area 6
Mt. Vernon Rec Center, 2017 Belleview Blvd, Alexandria, VA 21035
Virginia State Workshop
Shirley Hughes 301-261-7122 shughes301@comcast.net
Deadline:Written Rating Exams ~ Friday, May 21, 2010
Workshop Deadline ~ Friday, June 4, 2010



6/26 Area 9
OHIO ~ Chiller North ~ 8144 Highfield Drive~ Lewis Center, OH 43035
PSA Moves in the Field Seminar with Kelley Morris Adair sponsored by The Chiller Ice Rinks
Jennifer Tieche 614-204-1585 jaetieche@earthlink.net
Deadline: June 11, 2010




6/26Area 9
TENNESSEE ~ Cool Sports- Icearium, 110 S. Watt Road, Knoxville, TN 37934
PSA Moves in the Field Seminar with Becky Stump sponsored by Knoxville FSC
Kim Patterson 865-816-3758 kimpatterson44@yahoo.com
Deadline: June 11, 2010



7/10 Area 10
Minneapolis, MN ~ Bloomington Ice Gardens 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
PSA Entry Level Coaching Course
PSA Office 507-281-5122 or office@skatepsa.com
Registration Deadline: June 25, 2010
Cost PSA Members $60.00 and Non-members $75.00



7/11 Area 10
Minneapolis, MN ~ Bloomington Ice Gardens
Zone 3: Oral Rating site
PSA Office at 507-281-5122 or ratings@skatepsa.com
Oral Rating Exam Deadline: May 17, 2010
Written Exam Deadline: June 14, 2010



7/28 (Area 5)
Embassy Suites, Newark, DE
Zone 1: Oral Rating Site prior to Synchro Coaches College
Barb Yackel 507-281-5122 ratings@skatepsa.com
Oral Rating Exam Deadline: June 2, 2010



8/15-17 Area 10
Milwaukee, WI ~ Kern Center
Zone 3: Oral Rating Site
PSA Office at 507-281-5122 or ratings@skatepsa.com
Deadline: Oral Rating Exam: June 14, 2010



8/7 Area 5
Philadelphia, PA
PSA Moves in the Field Seminar with Kris Shakarjian
Lisa Abramowitz lessons@wissskating.com
Deadline: July 19, 2010



8/17-19 Area 10
Milwaukee, WI ~ Kern Center
PACE/WI Program
PSA Office 507-281-5122 ratings@skatepsa.com
Registration: July 19, 2010


If you've missed a registration deadline, ask if you can register late rather than miss out on an opportunity.

LINK: http://www.skatepsa.com/Calendar-Of-Events-PSA.htm

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From the USFSA Basic Skills Workshop page:

North Olmsted, Ohio
Sept. 12, 2010
10 a.m.-4 p.m.

North Olmsted (Ohio) Instructors Meeting Registration Form (http://www.skatingforums.com/Content/North Olmsted (Ohio) Instructors Meeting Registration Form.pdf) (PDF)

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The ISI has updated the calendar for their annual free seminars.

http://www.skateisi.com/site/Sub.Cfm?Content=Education_District_Seminar


Very cool - these events are available through the PSA site. Jimmy Santee was serious about having all three organizations work together.

https://www.netforumondemand.com/eweb/shopping/shopping.aspx?site=psa&webcode=shopping&fromsearchcontrol=yes&cart=0&shopsearch=&shopsearchCat=Event&productCat=

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The PSA Nationwide Seminar agenda is here:

http://www.skatepsa.com/Nationwide%20Seminars-P.htm

Highlights: MITF, Loop jumps, combination jumps and Flying Camels.

Schedule and application pdf: http://www.skatepsa.com/PDF%20Documents/NatSem10.pdf