Meeting Minutes from 11/4/2023
Parent & Coach Welcome Meeting
Welcome back parents! We're thrilled to embark on this new skating year with you and our dedicated skaters. Your continued support and involvement in the DFRBSP Figure Skating Club are greatly appreciated! 🤗
As a friendly reminder, tomorrow marks the NYC marathon, which may result in travel disruptions due to street closures. It's advisable to plan your commute in advance. Additionally, it's worth noting that despite the marathon, subway services should operate fairly smoothly as many runners will have completed their race before our practices.
Below, you'll find the notes from our parent meeting, summarizing the key points and updates for the upcoming season.
Upcoming Christmas Show Practice:
- - We will begin Christmas show practice tomorrow to prepare for the upcoming show. We have 4-5 practice sessions before the show. The choreography will remain the same, but the music will change.
- - Practices will run as scheduled for Veteran's Day weekend.
- - We will begin Christmas show practice tomorrow to prepare for the upcoming show. We have 4-5 practice sessions before the show. The choreography will remain the same, but the music will change.
Abigail's Focus:
- - Abigail's primary focus will be on improving skills. She doesn't want to only concentrate on the show(s) itself.
- - Abigail's primary focus will be on improving skills. She doesn't want to only concentrate on the show(s) itself.
Shows Schedule:
- - We have two shows planned:
- - Christmas show with one group number.
- - Spring show featuring solos and small groups.
- - Christmas show with one group number.
Communication:
- - We will improve communication using a Google group and reduce the frequency of parent meetings, with advanced notice provided for when parents need to attend.
- - We will improve communication using a Google group and reduce the frequency of parent meetings, with advanced notice provided for when parents need to attend.
Important Dates:
- - The first fall meeting will take place on Saturday, November 18 at 3:45pm.
- - A coach meeting is scheduled for the first weekend of December, where details about the holiday show on Sunday, December 10, will be discussed.
- - The first fall meeting will take place on Saturday, November 18 at 3:45pm.
Transitions:
- - Darcel has retired, causing some transitions within the club. We hope to adapt to these changes.
- - Darcel has retired, causing some transitions within the club. We hope to adapt to these changes.
Coaching Staff:
- - Our club has expanded (42 skaters) and we now have four coaches, compared to three last year.
- - Our club has expanded (42 skaters) and we now have four coaches, compared to three last year.
Ice Time:
- - We are awaiting confirmation on Thursday ice time. These sessions are valuable for skill development, and last year, they were available in the early afternoon and evening. Keep in mind that the facility is shared with other organizations.
- - We are awaiting confirmation on Thursday ice time. These sessions are valuable for skill development, and last year, they were available in the early afternoon and evening. Keep in mind that the facility is shared with other organizations.
Google Form and Parking Permits:
- - The Google form that was previously shared last month has been reopened. If you haven't had the chance to complete it yet, please do so now. This will also serve as an opportunity for you to specify whether you require a parking permit within the form.
- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvUFp08xzRSWT7LUalmdG1gv88eVFvw_NmtfcXfcUFi7BXFw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link
- - The Google form that was previously shared last month has been reopened. If you haven't had the chance to complete it yet, please do so now. This will also serve as an opportunity for you to specify whether you require a parking permit within the form.
Communication Channels:
- - If you are not receiving group emails or using the Remind app, please contact Emma for assistance.
- - If you are not receiving group emails or using the Remind app, please contact Emma for assistance.
Uniforms:
- - New uniforms have been ordered but have yet to arrive. Until skaters receive their uniforms, they can continue using their old uniform or wear black attire.
- - New uniforms have been ordered but have yet to arrive. Until skaters receive their uniforms, they can continue using their old uniform or wear black attire.
Welcome New Members:
- - We welcome the following new members:
- - Lisbeth, parent of Ethan (14 years old)
- - Desiree, parent of Jovelt (9 years old)
- - Iraniss, parent of Monica (10 years old)
- - Sam parent of Isabelle and Amelie (11 years old)
- - Lisbeth, parent of Ethan (14 years old)
If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're looking forward to a fantastic year of skating and growth for our club.
