Handbook 2016 4.17.3 - Phoenix Synchronized Skating

HANDBOOK
2016
www.phoenixsynchro.com
Onyx - Rochester Ice Arena
52999 Dequindre, Rochester, MI 48307
248.730.6161
COACHES MISSION STATEMENT
As the Onyx Phoenix Synchronized Skating coaches at the Onyx Rochester
Arena, our focus for all divisions of Phoenix is to build a solid foundation.
The goal is to provide a training ground for skaters to progress through the
various levels of synchronized skating, ultimately arriving at the pinnacle of
the sport, which is the Senior Division. Our focus is to cultivate teams that
are highly competitive around the world, to have them train and compete as
elite athletes who consistently perform at a level that allows them to be
ranked and recognized as world class teams. Each of the coach’s personal
goals in the sport of synchronized skating is to continue to develop new and
innovative ideas with Onyx Phoenix Synchronized Skating team’s programs
that will propel the sport to even higher levels of excellence.
PHOENIX ORGANIZATION GOALS
 Unite the teams as one Phoenix group, supportive of each other, each
team and of the group as a whole
 Communicate clearly with the parents:
o On areas of the Director’s and Coaches’ decision making
o On areas of the Synchronized Committee’s decision-making
o Working together as a group, supporting each other
 Improve each skater’s speed, endurance and skill
 Set goals and prepare each skater and team for their best possible
performance at each competitions success
 Enhance skaters’ performance confidence
 Develop teamwork skills
 Create an environment that emphasizes good sportsmanship
 Provide learning opportunity through a team environment
 Provide a competitive, fun, learning, skating experience for all
ONYX-PHOENIX SYNCHRONIZED SKATING COMMITTEE
Co-Director
Co-Director
Jeannine Weinchrod
jeanninekayw@gmail.com
Helene Wolf
HeleneHWolf@gmail.com
Vice President
Lynne Robertson
lynnerae5@gmail.com
Vice President
Wendy Beck
wejbeck@gmail.com
Secretary
Krissy Stein
kstein@wowway.com
Treasurer
Sonya Patenaude
sunnybeachyaa@yahoo.com
Coach
Heather Blasko
heatherblasko@comcast.net
Coach
Erin Cullen
Erinjcullen2@gmail.com
Coach
Tracey Daniels
traceydaniels08@gmail.com
Sara Jack-Grzymkowski
sjgrzymkowski@gmail.com
Amanda Murley
murley.a@gmail.com
Daniel Palmeri
dpalmeri@suburbanice.com
Tracey Daniels
tdaniels@suburbanice.com
President
Coach
Coach
Onyx Skating Director
Suburban Ice
Macomb Director
Onyx Phoenix Synchronized Skating Guidelines and Rules
The Onyx Phoenix Synchronized Skating Committee (SSC) has set fourth the following rules in
order to maintain the highest standards found in synchronized team skating. Each team member
is expected to abide by these guidelines and rules. Each parent is expected to support these
guidelines and rules.
PRACTICE SESSIONS
On the first Sunday of each month we invite family & friends to join us for our "PARENT
VIEWING DAY." Immediately following this “Parent Viewing Day,” there will be an open forum for
parents to meet with one of the Phoenix coaches. This informal meeting is a great opportunity to
bring forward any questions or concerns.
The remaining practices are considered "Closed." This helps the coaches maintain team
cooperation and also helps the skaters stay focused. Additional viewing dates may be available
at the discretion of the team coach when the programs are completed. Notification will come
through Team Managers in a timely fashion.
ATTENDANCE
To ensure the safety of our skaters and to encourage competition readiness and consistency,
attendance is mandatory at all off-ice and on-ice sessions. Attendance and tardiness will be
taken by the team managers and recorded on permanent record. If an absence or tardiness
from a practice is required for any reason, you must contact your Team Manager as soon as
possible. Excessive tardiness and/or absences may result in not skating at a competition and/or
exhibition. The coaches of each team will determine the definition of the term excessive.
ABSENCES will NOT be tolerated two weeks before each competition. This is for the safety and
success of all the skaters.
AUTHORITY
Together the Directors and Coaches make all skating related decisions for the teams (costumes,
competition schedules, travel schedules, training schedules, etc.).
Each team will have their own manager and the Phoenix General Managers will over see all team
operations.
BEHAVIOR
The synchronized skating team members must listen to AND obey all instructions given during
practice and / or competitions. Their full attention and respect must be given to the Coaches and
Managers at all times. If a team member consistently misbehaves during a practice, he/she will
be dismissed from the practice.
The skaters must be made aware that they are young ladies / men that represent a team and
must be on their best behavior at all times, including, while chatting on line and sending e-mail.
The members are part of a team, NOT individual skaters. If a problem arises between both
Coach and skater, or between skaters, please bring this to the attention of your Manager or
General Managers. They will then discuss it with the Director and Coaches and get back to you
with an answer / solution.
COMPETITION RULES
1. Skaters must arrive at competition at the specified time and meeting place.
2. The Coaches will set the schedule for all the teams. Competition is not a vacation!! Skaters
are to remain with their team for all planned and scheduled activities, including those set for
after their team competes.
3. Recreational activities during competitions are at the discretion of the Director and Coaches.
Please check with the coaches BEFORE any activities are planned and NO activity should
run without consent form a coach.
4. ABSOLUTLY NO SWIMMING BEFORE A COMPETITION!
5. Skaters must be in rooms and in bed at the curfew time set. The skaters will have very busy
days and early wake-up times; in order to perform at their peak they must be well rested.
6. Skaters are expected to obey instructions given by the Director, Coaches, Managers and
Chaperones in charge.
7. Skaters are expected to meet at designated places and times.
8. Hairstyle, make up and accessories will be determined by the Director and Coaches.
9. Should a skater be involved in an incident that results in property damage, the parent/skater
is responsible for any charges that are incurred.
CONDUCT OF PARTICIPANTS
(U.S. Figure Skating rulebook excerpt)
3571.
Competitors are bound to obey implicitly the instructions of the official in charge of the
competition and at all times to observe and comply with the Code of Ethics set forth in
GR 1.02. Competitors who directly or indirectly, or in writing, express themselves in
any improper manner regarding the officials and their decisions or the marking of the
judges may be suspended or excluded from further competition.
FOR PARENTS
We are ambassadors for Onyx Phoenix and
the Onyx Rochester Arena. Our behavior
reflects upon our skaters and the entire
skating club/synchronized skating
organization in and out of the arena. Wear
your Onyx Phoenix logo with humility and
pride.
REMEMBER, YOU REPRESENT ONYX
PHOENIX WHEREVER YOU GO,
WHATEVER YOU DO!!!
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION AGREEMENT
Monthly fees are due, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, on or before the 1st of the month. For the
convenience of the skater (and paying parents), payments into affordable monthly fees. The total
per team fee has been set at the minimum amount sufficient to cover expenses for the specific
team. It is critical that timely payments be made. Delinquent accounts jeopardize the
success of each team.
If any skater’s account is delinquent, the skater will be sidelined until the account is paid up to
date. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. Payments are to be made in May 2015 and continue
through February 2016.
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A non-refundable commitment fee is due one week after receiving your acceptance letter.
This fee guarantees your position and your responsibility for payment of the entire season.
The Phoenix Treasurer will be responsible for managing all skaters’ accounts. Each skater
will be issued monthly statements starting in June.
Team Manager will be responsible for collecting Monthly Payments; NOT COACHES.
Travel forms and fees are to be submitted to Team Managers.
The Fundraising Coordinator will collect fundraising money.
All team fees are due on the 1st of each month. A $10 late fee will be assessed if payment is not
received on the 1st and no communication has been made with the Onyx Phoenix Treasurer. If
payment has still not been made by the 7th of the month, Phoenix will charge your credit card
account the monthly fee. In addition, the Onyx Phoenix Treasurer is authorized to charge your
credit card account any other payments due to the organization that are past due one week after
the due date.
PLEASE NOTE: THE PHOENIX TREASURER IS NOT OBLIGATED TO MAKE CONTACT
REGARDING DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS BEFORE A SKATER IS PROHIBITED FROM
PARTICIPATING IN TEAM PRACTICES AND COMPETITIONS. IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF
THE SKATER / PARENTS TO KNOW THE STATUS OF THEIR ACCOUNT AT ALL TIMES.
THE PHOENIX TREASURER, SONYA PATENAUDE, MAY BE CONTACTED VIA E-MAIL AT
ANY TIME AT SUNNYBEACHYAA@YAHOO.COM.
MONTHLY PROGRAM FEE
Monthly Payments
Team
Rising Star
Beginner 1
Beginner 2
Pre-Juvenile
Intermediate
Number
Of Payments
6
8
10
10
10
Months
September- February
July – February
May - February
May - February
May - February
Amount
$125
$150
$200
$270
$360
Program Fee Includes:
All Beginner and Rising Star Teams: Ice costs, on and off-ice coaching for practices and competitions,
costumes/competition dresses, cosmetics, music expense, administrative and operational expenses and practice wear
Pre-Juvenile: Ice costs, on and off-ice coaching for practices and competitions, costumes/competition dresses,
cosmetics, all competition entry fees, competition practice ice, music expense, administrative and operational
expenses.
Intermediate: Ice costs, on and off-ice coaching for practices and competitions, costumes/competition dresses,
cosmetics, all competition entry fees, competition practice ice, music expense, administrative and operational expenses
Program fees DO NOT COVER;
Beginner 1 and Rising Star Teams: Phoenix outerwear (optional), black pants, tights, skate bag, and Learn to Skate
classes/Onyx-Suburban Skating Academy/US Figure Skating membership fees
Beginner 2: Phoenix outerwear, practice dress, black pants, Phoenix shirt, tights, skate bag, travel fees and Learn to
Skate classes/Onyx-Suburban Skating Academy/US Figure Skating membership fees
Pre-Juvenile: Phoenix outerwear, practice dress, black pants, Phoenix shirt, tights, skate bag, travel fees and OnyxSuburban Skating Academy/US Figure Skating membership fees
Intermediate: Ballet or Fitness Classes, Phoenix outerwear, practice dress, black pants, Phoenix shirt, tights, skate
bag, travel fees and Onyx-Suburban Skating Academy/US Figure Skating membership fees
Team measurement will be taken during first practice.
Practice wear will not be available for purchase until after first practice.
METHOD OF PAYMENT
Team Managers will receive monthly payments at any scheduled practice. Team Managers will
NOT accept cash. Team managers will accept checks and money orders. This is the preferred
method of payment.
Team payments may be left in the Phoenix mailbox located at the front desk at the Onyx.
If you would prefer to use a credit card, please indicate that on your Mandatory Credit Card
Authorization Form. ALL Credit Card payment will be charged a 3% processing fee.
HELP SUPPORT
WHEN YOU SHOP AT
Register 20 Kroger cards PER TEAM and your entire team will get a team fleece for the 2016 season!
Have neighbors, relatives and friends register, once the team has their met this goal the entire team will receive a team
jacket
Once Again, April is the annual renewal time for the Kroger Community Rewards Program. This is an
easy way for members to raise money for Onyx‐Phoenix Synchronized Skating. All monies raised will
enhance the Onyx‐Phoenix Synchronized Skating Program and benefit its skaters.
Funds raised will be used to help keep families’ costs to a minimum while
providing continual improvements to our program.
Raising money is as easy as showing your registered Kroger Plus card every time you shop ‐‐
and we can increase our earnings by having your friends and family register their Kroger Plus cards for
Onyx‐Phoenix Synchronized Skating too!
Even if you participated in the Kroger Rewards Program last year, you must re‐assign Onyx‐Phoenix
Synchronized Skating as your organization of choice ‐ this is an annual requirement of Kroger.
Simply:
 Log on to www.krogercommunityrewards.com
 Go to “My Account”
 Select “Account Settings”
 “Edit your Community Rewards Information”
 Select Onyx‐ Phoenix Synchronized Skating (#91149) as your organization.
Don't have a Kroger Plus Card?
They are available at the customer service desk at your local Kroger.
If you already have a Kroger Plus card, but need to register it, simply follow the instructions below:
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Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com and Select “Michigan”
Scroll down and click on “Enroll”; then “Sign up Today!” under New Customer section
Enter in your zip code; click “Find”; then select your store
Enter in your email & password and “Confirm”
Once your card is registered you will receive an email from Kroger. Click the link in the email and then you
can continue the process to select Onyx-Phoenix Synchronized Skating (#91149) as your organization of
choice.
Any questions should be directed to Dawn Steffens – dsteffens22@gmail.com
Fundraising
The balanced 2015 – 2016 Season budget requires the following requirement per family.
Intermediate
$220.00
Pre-Juvenile
$220.00
Beginner 2
$220.00
Beginner 1
$200.00
Rising Stars
$100.00
To assist with raising the necessary funds per family, the Fundraising Coordinator will develop and
manage several fundraising activities during the season to facilitate achieving your fundraising
requirement. Participation in the team fundraising event is mandatory.
Specific goals for each event will be communicated through the Fundraising Coordinator. Fundraising
will be targeted toward the team and to help fulfill the fundraising requirements per family. After the
family meets their targeted fundraising amount of $220 (Beginner $200/Rising $100), these individual
opportunities can be used to offset your monthly bill. All of these events will be coordinated and
tracked via the Fundraising Coordinator and monthly statements will be provided for each individual
skater.
 SCRIP (available all season)
A Fundraising dollars raised by skaters will be documented and reported on a monthly basis to the
Synchronized Skating Committee. The 2015-16 fundraising commitment must be paid in full by
December 31, 2015.
As a way to reduce your Phoenix fees, you can participate in the Scrip program offered by the OnyxSuburban Skating Academy (OSA). You must be an OSA member to participate in the Scrip fundraising
program
SCRIP (available all season)
To help offset your Onyx-Phoenix costs, scrip fundraising is available all year and funds can be carried
over from one season to another. All rebates earned can go directly toward your skater’s OnyxPhoenix account.
What is scrip? Scrip is gift cards. They’re the same gift cards you can buy at the store, except
purchasing them through our program earns YOU money! How does it work? It’s simple -- Scrip
participating retailers offer rebates on cards purchased through the Onyx-Phoenix Synchronized
Skating scrip program and YOU keep the rebate. You purchase the cards at face value; the cards
are redeemed at face value, but the rebate provided by the retailer can be credited directly into
your Onyx-Phoenix skater’s account!! Used with diligence, Scrip is an easy way to significantly
reduce your skating costs – especially when you recruit family and friends to shop with Scrip, too.
The beauty of Scrip is that you put your regular household shopping dollars to work. You earn
money for your skater’s account without spending a single additional penny. Just spend your
regular shopping dollars with Scrip at the stores that participate in the Scrip program. And Scrip
can be used for just about any household purchase including food, clothing, entertainment,
gasoline, dining, travel and more.
Onyx-Phoenix Synchronized Skating is excited to offer you this opportunity to reduce your costs
and we hope you use it to its full potential! Please visit www.shopwithscrip.com to register and
start saving today!
Please contact your Scrip Coordinator, Dawn Steffens, with any questions at
dsteffems22@gmail.com.
Onyx‐Phoenix Synchronized Skating Enrollment Code ‐ 9C86F28C33419
Getting started with ShopWithScrip.com
ShopWithScrip.com is the online ordering system that Phoenix will use to gather
your Scrip orders. This site offers you convenience by allowing you to order Scrip
any time day or night.
Who Can Use ShopWithScrip?
Any Onyx-Phoenix family can use ShopWithScrip – however, to place
orders you must create a free account at ShopWithScrip.com and
activate a Presto-Pay account.
How to Register
To register go to www.shopwithscrip.com. To register a new account, go to the
green "Family Sign-Up" box on the left side, and click “Create Account”.
Follow the simple registration instructions and accept the terms and conditions
of using the site. Before you can place an order, you must enter Phoenix’s
enrollment code – 9C86F28C33419. By associating this code with your newly
created account, the ShopWithScrip system will correlate your Scrip shopping
activity with Phoenix’s Great Lakes Scrip account. Please be sure to include an
accurate email address as this is how your Phoenix Scrip Coordinator will
contact you about your Scrip orders and credits.
Using ShopWithScrip.com
You can manage your account through the Family Dashboard. To access your
Dashboard, click “My Account,” at the top of any page. From here, you can
check your account activity, change your profile and password, add, remove, and
modify organizations you belong to and read coordinator and site
announcements.
Six Easy Ways to Order
To place an order, you can shop right from your Family Dashboard!
• Favorites: Order the same products each week? Add these items to your
Favorites list for easy ordering in the future
• Express Add: Know exactly what you want? Quickly add the items to your
cart using this feature.
• Reload: Don’t want to wait for your card to be shipped? Easily add
funds to selected reloadable cards here.
• Specials: Want to order the best discounts possible? Add these items
to your cart directly from the specials list.
• Browse: Looking for a gift? Not sure what’s available? Use this
feature to shop by category.
• Scrip Now!: Retailers who participate in ScripNow! offer ecards that are
delivered directly to you via email within minutes. Perfect for those last
minute purchases when you don’t want to wait for Onyx-Phoenix’s order
date.
Presto-Pay™
Presto-Pay™ is the convenient way you will pay for your on-line Scrip order. Presto-Pay is the ONLY
form of payment Phoenix will accept for Scrip orders. When ordering Scrip on-line, when you reach the
“Payment Options” stage of your transaction, you will select “Presto-Pay™.” By using Presto-Pay™, GLSC
will immediately debit your checking account for the face value amount of your order, plus a small
convenience fee of $0.15. This easy payment method will allow for faster processing time – no waiting for
checks to clear before group orders can be submitted!
Presto-Pay™ Registration
Once you have registered with Shop WithScrip.com, near the top of your Family Dashboard you will have
the message: “You do not have a Presto-Pay™ account, Click here to create one.”
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Simply click on the link to begin the enrollment process. Carefully read the terms and
conditions for Presto-Pay™ and select “Yes, and I Agree.”
On the registration page enter all of the required banking information and click “Next” to
submit.
At this point, you will need to wait for GLSC to verify the account. This process typically
takes one to two business days, but some banks may need a few more.
During the next few days, watch for two small deposits of money to be made IN to the
account you have designated. Take note of both amounts and return to your Account
Dashboard on ShopWithScrip.com.
Notice the message at the top of your screen, “Your Presto-Pay™ Account has not been
verified. Click here to verify.”
To continue the verification process, enter the amounts supplied by your bank as
deposited by GLSC, and click “Next” to complete the enrollment process.
At some point in the registration process you will be sent a 4 digit code which you will
need to forward to your scrip coordinator, Dawn Steffens. She will activate your account
and then you are ready to shop with Presto-Pay™!
Phoenix Scrip Order Submission and Delivery
Once you have placed your Scrip order online at ShopWithScrip.com, and paid for your order
through Presto-Pay™, it is then forwarded to your Phoenix Scrip Coordinator (except for
exclusive reload and ScripNow! orders). Your Phoenix Scrip Coordinator will submit all Phoenix
orders as one group order to GLSC. Once cards have arrived, you will receive an email and
delivery times will be arranged
Now it’s time to get registered and start saving!
Orders are due on the 15th of each month.
Happy shopping and start saving today at www.shopwithscrip.com
Remember, Phoenix’s enrollment code is 9C86F28C33419
If you have any questions, please contact your Onyx-Phoenix Scrip Coordinator.
Dawn Steffens: dsteffens22@gmail.com
586.482.4726
Onyx-Phoenix Synchronized Skating
Scrip Program Agreement
Onyx-Phoenix Synchronized Skating (referred to herein as “Phoenix”, “we”, “us” and “our”) sponsors a scrip
program which allows you to purchase scrip. The scrip you purchase through our program generates rebates from
participating retailers. These rebates can be used as a credit to your skating costs, cash back to you, and/or a gift to
Onyx-Phoenix Synchronized Skating. The parties agree as follows:
We agree your rebates will be redeemed:
a.
% as designated by you at the time of distribution (dates defined below) to directly reduce your
skating costs as a member of any Phoenix team for such costs as defined by Phoenix, like Phoenix program
fees, fundraising obligations or any other costs which are owed to Onyx-Phoenix Synchronized Skating
(NOT tax deductible by you).
b.
% as a charitable contribution to Onyx-Phoenix Synchronized
Skating (potentially tax deductible by you)
c.
% as a cash rebate to you, if determined you will no longer be a member of Onyx-Phoenix
Synchronized Skating and if your Phoenix account is in good standing (NOT tax deductible by you).
Our scrip program will distribute 100% of earned rebates up to four times per year, unless you have designated to
receive cash rebates. Cash rebates will only be distributed upon termination of your Onyx-Phoenix Synchronized
Skating membership, providing your Phoenix account is in good standing. The skating cost distribution dates will be
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May 1 , September 1st, January 1 and a floating date to be determined by the Scrip Coordinator.
With respect to your charitable contributions, we will provide you with all the required acknowledgements under
sections 170(f) (8) and 170(f) (17) of the Internal Revenue Code.
You agree to indemnify us against any loss incurred in connection with insufficient funds in your account to cover
the ACH transfers you issue to pay for your scrip. We make no representations or warranties of any kind with
respect to the scrip. This agreement continues unless it is replaced by another, and can be terminated by either of us
upon 60 day’s advance notice to the other.
Please sign and date below to indicate your acknowledgement of this agreement.
Purchaser’s Signature:
Printed Name:
(referred to herein as “you” and “your”)
Address:
Date:
ACKNOWLEDGED: Onyx-Phoenix Synchronized Skating
By: ___________________________________________________________
Date: _______________________
HELP SUPPORT
WHEN YOU SHOP AT
Register 20 Kroger cards PER TEAM and your entire team will get a team fleece for the 2016 season!
Have neighbors, relatives and friends register, once the team has their met this goal the entire team will receive a team
jacket
Once Again, April is the annual renewal time for the Kroger Community Rewards Program. This is an easy
way for members to raise money for Onyx‐Phoenix Synchronized Skating. All monies raised will enhance
the Onyx‐Phoenix Synchronized Skating Program and benefit its skaters.
Funds raised will be used to help keep families’ costs to a minimum while
providing continual improvements to our program.
Raising money is as easy as showing your registered Kroger Plus card every time you shop ‐‐
and we can increase our earnings by having your friends and family register their Kroger Plus cards for
Onyx‐Phoenix Synchronized Skating too!
Even if you participated in the Kroger Rewards Program last year, you must re‐assign Onyx‐Phoenix
Synchronized Skating as your organization of choice ‐ this is an annual requirement of Kroger.
Simply:
 Log on to www.krogercommunityrewards.com
 Go to “My Account”
 Select “Account Settings”
 “Edit your Community Rewards Information”
 Select Onyx‐ Phoenix Synchronized Skating (#91149) as your organization.
Don't have a Kroger Plus Card?
They are available at the customer service desk at your local Kroger.
If you already have a Kroger Plus card, but need to register it, simply follow the instructions below:
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Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com and Select “Michigan”
Scroll down and click on “Enroll”; then “Sign up Today!” under New Customer section
Enter in your zip code; click “Find”; then select your store
Enter in your email & password and “Confirm”
Once your card is registered you will receive an email from Kroger. Click the link in the email and then you
can continue the process to select Onyx-Phoenix Synchronized Skating (#91149) as your organization of
choice.
Any questions should be directed to Dawn Steffens – dsteffens22@gmail.com
TEAM TRAVEL
At Phoenix Synchronized Skating, it is one of our top priorities to keep our sport affordable and
convenient. For performances and competitions, each family will be able to decide on the mode of
transportation best suited for them, and will be responsible for prompt arrival on a designated date,
time and location.
Rationale:
1. To permit families to select mode of transportation best suited to their budget and personal
preference
2. To maximize travel savings per family / skater.
WHY is Group Travel no longer suitable?
Because AIRLINES HAVE MADE IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TRAVEL WITH A GROUP
RESERVATION. Some examples of the challenges we’ve faced in recent years are:
• Group bookings limit stand-by options
• There is an additional per ticket fee added for each person within a group reservation
• Having to make group reservations for flights so far in advance results in higher priced tickets for
group travel.
• Restrictions apply that don’t allow individuals to redeem their "air miles’ for tickets with group
travel booking
- Flight options & connections are limited in Group Reservations
Why is Travel Policy so great?
• Choose your preferred mode of transportation
• Use your air miles to purchase flights
• Stay a few extra days
• Saves one full day of bus fees at final destination
• Families can choose to travel with other families to cut down on travel costs even further!
• Upon arrival to hotel, skaters will be provided with on-site transportation for the duration of the
competition
• Lodging will be secured by the Phoenix Travel coordinator
TRAVEL AND ROOMING POLICY
1. All skaters must arrive at designated location on dates and times posted well in advance of
each competition.
2. All skaters will be responsible for planning transportation to and from all competitions. All on
site transportation and lodging will be secured by Phoenix in accordance with the competition
organizing committee and / or U.S. Figure Skating requirements. Phoenix will secure
transportation once the skater arrives at the designated hotel.
3. On site travel arrangements are coordinated and made exclusively through the Phoenix Travel
Coordinator (ground transportation and lodging).
4. One parent of each under age skater is required to attend any scheduled travel meeting.
5. In the event of an overnight stay, skaters must room with a parent/guardian. If the
parent/guardian needs to make alternate chaperone arrangements, a written permission letter
must be submitted to the Team Manager in advance of the trip with simultaneous notification to
the Phoenix Travel Coordinator.
6. Hotel reservations will be made on behalf of all skaters for one room for each skater/parent.
Certain overnight trips may allow for a shared room between two skaters and their parent – this
option will be communicated at the time a trip is being planned.
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COMPETITION AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
All teams will be performing or competing in the following competitions EXCEPT
 Rising Stars, Beginner 1 (B1) and Beginner 2 (B2) will NOT compete at the
Midwestern Championship
 Intermediate must qualify to attend Nationals
Week of June 15
Summer Practices start
(Blackout practices July 1 -July 20)
July
Pre-Juvenile Choreography Camp, Onyx
July
Intermediate Choreography Camp, Onyx
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September 8
Fall Practice Schedule Starts
(Schedule will be in distributed in late July)
October 11
Phoenix Fall Family Picnic, Jeannine’s House in Metamora
November 15
November 21-22
Kick Off Exhibition @ Onyx (All Teams)
Kalamazoo Kick–Off, Kalamazoo, MI (Intermediate, Pre-Juvenile, B2 & B1)
December 5-6
Dr. Porter Competition, Ann Arbor, MI (Intermediate, Pre-Juvenile, B2 & B1)
December 12
December TBD
Phoenix Parent/Adult Holiday Party, Helene’s House
Holiday Show @ Suburban-Ice Macomb (All Teams)
January 16- 17, 2016
January 28-30
January TBD
Mid-America, Fraser, MI (Intermediate, Pre-Juvenile, B2 & B1)
Midwestern Championship, Portland, OR (Intermediate & Pre-Juvenile)
Fire & Ice Festival, Downtown Rochester (Rising Stars, B1 & B2)
February TBD
February TBD
February 21
February 24-27
Tri-States, TDB
Utica Winterfest, Utica, MI (Rising Stars, B1 & B2)
End-of-Year Exhibition @ Onyx (All Teams)
U.S. Synchronized Championships, Kalamazoo, MI (Intermediate)
May
Onyx Ice Show (All Teams)
**Occasional Learn to Skate Exhibition may occur throughout the season for each team**
Be prepared for extra practices during Christmas vacation. Additional Scheduling Notes:
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Midwestern competitors (all teams except Rising & Beginners) should plan to leave Tuesday
p.m. or Wednesday a.m. and return Sunday.
National competitors (Only Intermediate is eligible, must qualify at Midwesterns) should plan to
leave Tuesday a.m. and return Sunday.
Due to the timing of competitions, travel arrangements have been started; therefore, you will
have to commit to reservations sometime this summer. Deposits and or balances must be paid
upon request. As much notice as possible will be given.
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ONYX PHOENIX SYNCHRONIZED SKATING TEAMS
Financial Obligation Acceptance Agreement
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I/We have read the Phoenix handbook and fully understand the financial obligations and
personal commitment that I/We are making.
I/We understand there is a non-refundable commitment fee.
I/We understand that as a member of the Beginner/Intro Teams, Pre-Juvenile, or Intermediate
Team that I/We are responsible for the entire season of payments.
I /We understand the travel guidelines as stated in the handbook.
I/We understand that any skater who leaves the program without completing the financial
obligation for the season will be reported to U.S. Figure Skating as a member not in good
standing by the Onyx Suburban Skating Academy.
Skater’s Name:
SIGNATURE OPTION #1
I,
, am the Parent or Guardian of the abovenamed Skater. I fully understand and agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this
Financial Obligation Acceptance Agreement and hereby execute the Agreement on behalf
of the skater. In so doing I accept the financial obligation set forth herein as my own.
SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN
Date Signed:
SIGNATURE OPTION #2
I,
, am over eighteen (18) years of age on the date
signing and am the above-named Skater. I state that I am financially responsible and
agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this Financial Obligation Acceptance
Agreement.
SIGNATURE OF SKATER
Date Signed:
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