TOTI SEALS FIGURE SKATING CLUB

TOTI SEALS FIGURE
SKATING CLUB
Since 2012
Galleria Ice Rink, c/o Moss Kolnik & Arbour Road, AMANZIMTOTI, 4126
P O Box 285, AMANZIMTOTI, 4125
Tel: 082 499 8149
e-mail: mchammen@yahoo.co.uk
www.totisealsfigureskatingclub.co.za
11 August 2014
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Changes to structure of Club
Dear Members,
In the newsletter dated 29 July 2014, it was stated that the Club’s Committee is
considering restructuring the Club in order to effectively accommodate beginner,
advanced and adult skaters and, in so doing, creating smaller classes and
improving the quality of tuition.
After taking numerous views and concerns of skaters, parents and coaches alike
into consideration, the Committee has, the past weekend, unanimously decided
the following:
1. The Club will be split in two (2) one hour sessions:
06:4507:45
Seniors
Grades 4-6, Intermediate, Levels, Adults
Advanced
07:4508:45
Juniors
Beginners, Grades 1-3, Adults Beginner
NOTE: Most Clubs and Skating Academies in South Africa offer one (1) hour club times.
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Founders: Marco & Wendy van der Hammen
Chairperson: Marco C. van der Hammen; Vice Chairperson: Quade Corder; Secretary: Jackie Trevor-Roberts;
Treasurer: Jackie Bartholomew; Additional members: Wendy Janssens & Eloise Coetzee
Affiliated to the South African Figure Skating Association (KZN)
TOTI SEALS FIGURE
SKATING CLUB
Since 2012
2. Ice time will be allocated as follows:
Seniors
06:45-06:55
Free skating
06:55-07:00
General warm-up
07:00-07:30
Group tuition
07:30-07:45
Free skating
Juniors
07:45-07:55
Free skating
07:55-08:00
General warm-up
08:00-08:30
Group tuition
08:30-08:45
Free skating
NOTE: Most private individual and group lessons are 15-30 minutes. Experience has
shown that most skaters “lose” concentration or interest after 30 minutes. Skaters need
free skating time to practice what they have been taught but also afford them some
time to “socialize’ with their friends on the ice. Skaters should arrive 10-15 minutes
earlier for attendance register purposes and, more importantly, putting their skates
on in time for the start of their session!
3. Club fees:
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1 member
R160.00 p/month
2 family members
R300.00 p/month
3 family members
R440.00 p/month
4 family members
R580.00 p/month
5 family members
R720.00 p/month
Founders: Marco & Wendy van der Hammen
Chairperson: Marco C. van der Hammen; Vice Chairperson: Quade Corder; Secretary: Jackie Trevor-Roberts;
Treasurer: Jackie Bartholomew; Additional members: Wendy Janssens & Eloise Coetzee
Affiliated to the South African Figure Skating Association (KZN)
TOTI SEALS FIGURE
SKATING CLUB
Since 2012
6+ family members
SQ
Competing SAFSA members*
R50.00 per month
(*) Only SAFSA registered skaters actively participating in Provincial, Inter-Provincial & National
Championships qualify for this rebate
Although the ice time has been cut by half and membership only
marginally, the quoted fees are still way below fees levied by other skating
clubs and academies in South Africa. The Skating Academies in Gauteng, for
instance, only run for 8 weeks, one (1) hour at a time with membership fees
of R650 per member (irrespective if a family of 2 or more, including skate
hire) and R550 per skater with own skates. This equates to R275.00 to
R325.00 per member, per month (R115 to R165 more than the restructured
Seals Club membership fees). And, our Club has more teaching talent than
most of the other clubs and academies!
Yes, until now members enjoyed 2 hours Club time per week (8-10 hours
per month, depending on the month). Members will now only have 4-5
hours Club time per month, BUT, consider the following benefits:
1. More space to accommodate existing and new skaters (including Adult Skate) in
smaller groups.
2. Smaller groups mean more individual attention.
3. Individual attention means faster progress through the grades. Tests will be done
weekly.
4. Faster progression means promotion to the Senior Club and for those aspiring to do
synchronized skating (synchro).
5. Unlike some clubs and skating academies, the Club presents the official SAFSA (South
African Figure Skating Association) grading system which prepares skaters wishing to
pursue the SAFSA Level tests which will allow them to participate in provincial, interprovincial and national competitions.
6. Better prepared skaters and better quality skating entering the annual Club
competition making it a more prestigious event.
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7. Introduction of the long-awaited Adult Skate classes! Adults of all ages can learn to
skate or improve their skills. Adult skate is huge in the US and Europe with annual
World Championships being held in Germany.
Founders: Marco & Wendy van der Hammen
Chairperson: Marco C. van der Hammen; Vice Chairperson: Quade Corder; Secretary: Jackie Trevor-Roberts;
Treasurer: Jackie Bartholomew; Additional members: Wendy Janssens & Eloise Coetzee
Affiliated to the South African Figure Skating Association (KZN)
TOTI SEALS FIGURE
SKATING CLUB
Since 2012
4. Implementation date:
This will allow members to prepare for the new times and adjustment of
membership fees.
The Coffee & Skating Accessory tables will continue to operate during the
new times.
Interested Adult Skate participants: Register Now! Simply send an email to
Wendy @ wahammen21@gmail.com.
5. REMINDER (important dates):
Sat, 16 August 2014
No Club (Senior Synchro Training with Cape Town coach)
Sat, 30 August 2014
Last combined Club
Test Certificates awards
(06:45-08:50)
Sat, 25 November 2014
Combined Year-end function
(06:45-08:50)
Check out the Club’s website, www.totifigureskatingclub.com for all the
latest news and reviews. We welcome all comments, good or bad as it is
our objective to create and maintain a happy and healthy Club!
In addition, we will soon be introducing a new Club logo, Club tracksuit tops
and Grade badges for members and a new “corporate identity” for
coaches, training assistants and Committee members. Exciting times ahead!
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Yours in skating,
Marco, Wendy & Team
Founders: Marco & Wendy van der Hammen
Chairperson: Marco C. van der Hammen; Vice Chairperson: Quade Corder; Secretary: Jackie Trevor-Roberts;
Treasurer: Jackie Bartholomew; Additional members: Wendy Janssens & Eloise Coetzee
Affiliated to the South African Figure Skating Association (KZN)