Ice Link issue 62 (Page 3) - National Ice Skating Association

Ice 

INSIDE 

Issue 62 - September 2005 

Link 

The official voice of ice skating in the UK 

Sk8scotland Adult 

Championships photos 

........... p11 

Sk8scotland Open 

Championships 2005 

Timetable & Competitor 

listings .....p 4 & 9 

Developing Youth Ice Sport 

Queens celebrates 

75 years ........p7 

If undelivered return to: 

National Ice Skating Association of UK Ltd 

National Ice Centre, Lower Parliament Street 

Nottingham NG1 1LA 

New style competition for 

Skate UK proves a big hit! 

Inter-rink pilot event in Inverness sets blueprint for UK 

For years, the Highlands of Scotland have tended to be something of a skating outpost, 

isolated in the far North, with competition largely limited to the annual club events. 

Organising Open competitions, can be a difficult and expensive business, resulting from 

the need to fly in judges from England, or Scottish judges having to drive hundreds of miles. 

No wonder that our northermost skaters were longing for some real, inter-rink competition. 

Recognising this, Sk8scotland was pleased to 

support an idea for an inter-rink competition 

proposed by Volunteers Director Judy Clinton. 

Opening up the annual Inverness club event to 

skaters from Aberdeen and Elgin, offered the 

chance for skaters to experience the 

excitement of real competition, and also 

created an opportunity to pilot an entirely new 

and different approach to competition for our 

beginner skaters currently participating in the 

NISA SKATE UK 'Learn to Skate' programme. 

For these complete beginner skaters, 

conventional competition can be daunting; all 

alone in an enormous rink that feels like a 

football stadium, and trembling at the prospect 

of being judged by a panel of judges, is not the 

ideal introduction to competitive skating! 

Taking a leaf from the long established 

andhighly successful RIDL (Recreational Ice 

Dance League) approach, Sk8scotland 

Chairman Bryan Morrice devised a new, more 

friendly introduction to competition for our 

young Highland skaters. 

The SKATE UK Northern Quaich, for skaters in 

Skate UK grades 3 - 10, involved teams from 

each of the three rinks. A draw decided team 

colours, and skaters wore red, blue or yellow 

sashes. 

The Inverness ice was then divided into three 

sections, each with a judge. Section One 

hosted Grades 3 and 4, Section Two, Grades 

5, 6 & 7, while the third Section involved the 

highest Grades 8, 9 & 10. Skaters in each 

Grade contest took to the ice two at a time, 

and performed three elements from their 

Grade level, while the judge assessed them 

side by side. After completing all three 

elements, the judge simply raised a coloured 

bat to indicate which team had won. The next 

pair then took to the ice, in a round-robin, red 

v yellow; blue v red and finally red v blue. With 

the judge keeping score - no need for a 

complicated results system with markers, 

runners - and 3 points for a win, 1 point to the 

loser, the action is fast, and easy to run - 

altogether the whole competition can be run 

and completed in around half an hour - ideal 

for clubs with limited ice time. 

This pilot event showed what can be achieved, 

with skaters, parents and coaches all cheering 

and shouting encouragement, making these 

young skaters' first experience of competition 

one to enjoy. And from an organiser's point of 

view, a simple, inexpensive approach to 

competition. 

At the Inverness event, on the 3rd September, 

skaters from the three rinks battled it out, with 

the Aberdeen Skate UK team emerging as the 

overall winners. 

A full report on the event will be discussed at 

the next Sk8scotland Board meeting and 

hopefully this idea could be rolled out to other 

inter-rink regions throughout Scotland, and 

perhaps into the rest of the UK. 

Pictured right: members of the Aberdeen Team 

proudly holding the Skate UK Northern Quaich 

(Photo courtesy Press & Journal) 

John Wilson/MK British Ice Figure and Dance Championships 2005 

iceSheffield 29th November - 3rd December 2005 

Tickets priced from £6 - £12 on sale beginning October through Hallam Arena telephone: 0114 256 56 56 

www.skatingchampionships.co.uk

Ice Link Issue 62 page 2 

Ice 

Link Editor's Comment 

As the summer draws to a 

close, nights grow longer and 

the first signs of Autumn are 

arleady showing (well up here in 

the Highlands anyway!), thoughts 

are turning to our fast approaching 

Championships. 

The fifth Sk8scotland Open 

Chapionships in Dumfries are the first, 

Bryan Morrice - Editor 

from 15th - 21st October, and this 

event will be the first time the new ISU judging system will 

have been used in actual competition in the UK. The previous 

NJS events held in iceSheffield have not in fact been 

competitions as such, but "assessment" events, where the 

main purpose was for skaters to receive feedback and an 

assessment of their NJS score. 

In this issue of Ice Link, I have included what is effectively a 

free Sk8scotland Championship Programme giving all 

members a full timetable of events, plus a listing of 

competitors for all events. 

Organising this event, now undoubtdly the biggest skating 

competition in the UK, is never easy, and this year has had 

the added complication of including a full NJS Championship, 

and has had to be extended from five days to seven. 

The smooth running of an event of this magnitude depends to 

a large extent on securing the help of volunteers willing to 

offer some their time in the various roles. For many skaters, 

parents and even coaches, competitions can involve long 

periods in between events, and many people have told me 

that they would be quite willing to offer a few hours to help 

at these times. I am very pleased to say that a number of 

clubs/rinks have already done so, however, we are always 

happy to accept further offers of help. 

If you or members of your club feel you may be able to offer 

some assistance in this way, please contact me either by email 

or telephone (see contact details below) 

There are many roles that you could help with, from marking 

to runners, or if you have your skates even collecting the toys 

from the ice. 

Thankyou 

Editor/Designer/Layout/Chief Reporter/Dogsbody ~ Bryan Morrice. 

Design Assistant ~ Julie Morrice 

Photographs ~ NISA Official Photographer - Louvain Woodmass Publisher 

~ NISA NIC Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham NG1 1LA Tel: 0115 988 

8060 Fax: 0115 988 8061 or e-mail on nisa@iceskating.org.uk Website: 

www.iceskating.org.uk 

Contributions, articles, news, photos and information from your rinks are 

always welcome. If you have a contribution, or would like to help, contact the 

editor at 'Brackenlea', Lower Glenhead, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire 

AB51 5PR Telephone: 01467 641389 (set to answerphone only 

/ no fax); E-mail on - bryan.morrice@btinternet.com 

Views expressed in Ice Link are those of the editor and/or contributors 

but not necessarily those of the Governing Bodies or Officers. 

Copyright is reserved and while all efforts are made for accuracy, no 

responsibility can be accepted for printed errors or matters arising 

from them. No part of the newspaper may be reproduced without 

written permission from the publishers. 

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Letters to 

the Editor 

Dear Bryan, 

Angela Court, who is now the skating 

correspondent for The Times, forwarded 

your e-mail suggesting I sent you my 

remembrances of Dennis Bird, whom I 

first met in the late 1960s and with 

whom I still kept in touch whenever I 

wanted to check an obscure fact. 

[Some background on me: From 1972 to 

1990, I was the skating correspondent 

of the Guardian newspaper. After that I 

transferred to the Daily Telegraph for 

which I still occasionally write although 

interest in the sport has diminished 

greatly since the glory days of GB' s 

Diane Towler & Bernie Ford, John Curry, 

Robin Cousins & T&D. I also write for US 

skating magazines, including Blades on 

Ice, an American publication. I have 

covered every Winter Olympic Games 

since 1968 and will be in Turin in 

February. Although I am British, I now live 

in New York.] 

I remember Dennis with great fondness 

from the days when our paths would 

cross regularly since he was the skating 

correspondent for The Times and after 

that the archivist for the then called 

National Skating Association (now NISA). 

Although we were initially rivals, we 

soon developed a steady friendship, a 

situation which was fostered by endless 

hours of sitting around bitterly cold ice 

rinks for long days of competition when 

even bad coffee was never reliably 

available, even for sale. 

In those days, skaters were forbidden to 

have agents and were warned by the 

NSA not to talk to the "Press" without an 

official present. Needless to say 

whenever we'd request an official's 

presence, they were always "too busy". 

The concept of having a media room or 

even a media representative was totally 

foreign to the association and to rink 

managers. 

There were no mobile phones and we 

sometimes had to rush for the nearest 

public phone to dictate our stories 

which was problematic at the end of an 

event because that was when skaters 

were waiting in line to let relatives know 

how they'd done and spectators wanted 

to call for taxis or other pickups. I 

remember one year trying to read soggy 

notes (it was raining) by torchlight 

outside Nottingham Ice Rink. 

This was well before computers took 

over. Obtaining results was unbelievably 

difficult and I could not have operated 

without Dennis who had mastered the 

very complicated method of 

determining the outcome, with its 

reliance on ordinals. 

We would try to position ourselves so 

we could see the marks which the 

judges held up and both of us would 

listen very carefully to the announcer 

although the acoustics in rinks are 

notoriously bad, even to this day. 

Without Dennis, who would work out 

the results, I could not have filed for any 

evening event (which is when most 

skating finals take place). In all the years I 

relied on him, we only got one result 

wrong. 

One solitary mark made the different 

between Lynn Nightingale's finish in the 

Richmond Trophy. We had the Canadian 

champion fourth and she was actually 

sixth (or possibly the other way round). 

The official results didn't come out till 

after our reports had appeared in the 

papers the next day and editors 

decided, at that late stage, it was not 

important enough to write a correction. 

Of course that was the competition 

when the roof came down. Editors write 

headlines not writers. My story 

appeared under "Nightingale Brings Roof 

Down". Dennis' was a more sedate "Miss 

Nightingale Skates On As Roof Comes 

Down". The Telegraph ignored the 

situation which interrupted the 

event for an hour or so plus a 

resurface of the ice but did 

not stop it. The Telegraph's 

headline was "First US win". 

(The winner was Dorothy 

Hamill.) 

Fortunately Nightingale was skating at 

the other end of the rink when this 

happened. A significant amount of roof 

material came down and one spectator 

was taken to hospital with dust in his 

eyes. I'm sure in today's world the 

competition would have been canceled. 

My respect for Dennis' knowledge 

continually grew. I last spoke to him on 

the phone in November to confirm that 

the entry for the Senior Ladies British 

Championship was the lowest ever. 

As always, he cheerfully checked 

through what must have been a 

mountain of papers and let me know my 

suspicion was true. I don't believe 

anyone else could have answered that 

question. 

One of the most important books in my 

very extensive library of skating books is 

Dennis' splendid tome, "Our Skating 

Heritage, A Centenary History of the 

National Skating Association 1879- 

1979". I actually have several copies 

bought as backups because the original 

is so dog-eared and covered with such 

pencil notes, added in the era before 

those invaluable post-its were invented, 

as 'Axel Paulsen's birthdate P.23'. 

Dennis was a splendid person whose 

knowledge was unmatched. He enriched 

my life and I am a better person for 

knowing him. I already miss him greatly. 

SANDRA A STEVENSON New York 

Ed: Thankyou Sandra, for a very fitting 

tribute to Dennis 

Dear Bryan, 

A couple of years ago you featured my 

daughter Melissa when she gained 10 A* 

and 1A in her GCSE results alongside 

skating and competing. As a follow up it 

pleases me to tell you that she just 

gained 4 A's in her A level results as well 

as an A in in Further Maths at AS level 

which she picked up as an extra subject 

this year, and has now had her entry to 

read Physics at Imperial College, London 

University, confirmed. 

She won the Silver Medal in the Ladies 

British Senior Solo Ice Dance 

Championship this year and was British 

Intermediate Solo Ice Dance Champion 

and Scottish Senior Solo Ice Dance 

Champion last year. She also competed 

in the British Primary Ice Dance 

Championship 2004 and 2003. She 

obtained her level 1 ice skating coaching 

certificate earlier this year. 

She still keeps up her free skating and 

trains towards competing in the Scottish 

Championship 2005 in both Solo Ice 

Dance and Free skating sections. 

Once settled into University she hopes 

to find an ice dance partner with whom 

she can train in the London area for the 

next 4 years. 

Nete Brogaard Maczka 

Ed: it's very heartening to hear this 

news, and congratulations to Melissa. 

Dear Bryan, 

As a competitor in this recent event 

(World Ice Challenge) I felt I must write 

to congratulate and thank the organisers, 

John Baster,Carole Doran and Elizabeth 

Gibbs. My dance partner and I had a 

wonderful time throughout the 

weekend.The competition was strong 

but everyone was so friendly and we 

made new friends,especially those who 

had travelled from abroad. The 

organanisation was excellent and we 

were well looked after in a very sociable 

atmosphere. It's always interesting to 

hear from other skaters about their rinks, 

training facilities,coaching etc. 

We " older skaters " do enjoy our icedancing 

and competitions but so often 

we are not catered for! 

Good for you John, Carole and 

Elizabeth. You all deserve a medal ! 

Anne Glyn 

Ed: Delighted to be able to pass on 

your comments, although I do think 

that there are now an increasing 

number of events in the UK which are 

geared particularly towards adults - 

the British Adult Championships, 

preceded this year by a number of 

Adult Opens, including the first 

Sk8scotland Adult Championships. 

there are also the numerous RIDL 

events held throughout the year, and 

finally let's not forget the first ISU 

Adult event held earlier this summer in 

Oberstdorf. 

Dear Bryan, 

I noted in the last edition of ice link 

(issue 61) that Keith Horton felt that solo 

ice dance was "very much alive". I attach 

a letter that I sent to Keith Horton, Noel 

Grimshaw and Alan Seabrook in July 

after hearing of proposed age capping 

to senior solo dancers in the 2006 British 

Championships. I received no reply to 

my letter, (despite enclosing stamped 

addressed envelopes), and I now see 

that the proposed age restriction has 

been imposed. Surely I cannot be the 

only person who finds this unacceptable 

on grounds of both age and gender 

discrimination, (all those affected will be 

female), and of course totally contrary to 

NISAs professed commitment to equality 

of opportunity. Perhaps Mr Horton 

should have said that solo ice dance is 

"very much alive until you are 25!" As a 

discipline representative for ice dance I 

would be interested to hear your 

opinion, 

Yours Sincerely, Diana Entwistle 

Ed: Diana, I referred your letter to 

NISA Technical Director Noel 

Grimshaw who forwarded me this 

response (it has been extensively 

discussed and your letter pre-empted 

a personal reply): 

The NISA Consultation Group (for Solo 

Dance) discussed all aspects of the 

2006 requirements extensively and 

amongst other changes considered the 

introduction of an upper age limit in 

the Seniors was appropriate. The Solo 

Dance Championships was originally 

conceived as an event for ' junior ' 

skaters. However as interest grew so 

did the scope of the event until 5 

categories emerged, catering from 

approx 6yrs to Seniors of no maximum 

age. All this however took place 

before the introduction of the British 

Adult Championships (BAC) which 

allows skaters of 21yrs and above to 

compete. There is now, as you know, 

a series of Adult Opens across the 

country, most of which link directly to 

the BAC providing opportunities for 

mature skaters and which mirrors the 

structure of the Solo events. It seemed 

sensible to us all that the time was 

right to introduce an upper age limit 

for Senior Solo Dance, but in order not 

to be too drastic it was decided 25 

years was an appropriate level for 

2006. This still allows the younger, 

mature skater to compete in both 

Senior Solo and Adult events, which I 

should add, is not an opportunity 

open to the other four categories of 

solo dance competitor. The Ice Dance 

Technical Committee were informed of 

the changes and endorsed the 2006 

requirements. 

Adult Opens, as accredited events, 

reflect the requirements and test 

standards of the British Adult 

Championships which are also 

endorsed by the Figure Technical 

Committee. In 2005 the International 

Skating Union (ISU) recognised the 

needs of the adult skater by 

introducing a full International 

Competition in Obersdorf. The ISU 

Working Group set up to oversee this 

new development consisted of 

representatives from several countries 

who decided that only skaters aged 

35yrs and over would be eligible. 

Most sports throughout the World 

promote events which offer a range of 

age categories to reflect the standards 

and abilities of their competitors and 

to nurture the development of their 

athletes.

2005-6 NISA National Events Diary 

Oct 1-2nd British Adult Championships iceSheffield 

15-21st Sk8scotland Open Championships 2005 (inc 3rd NJS Event) Dumfries 

Nov 29-Dec 3 BRITISH ICE FIGURE & DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS iceSheffield 

Jan 19-22nd Nottingham Cup Synchro International incorporating British Synchro Champs NIC Nottingham 

Apr 29th NISA Cup (Home Countries International) Lee Valley 

Jul 22-23rd British Solo Dance Championships Final iceSheffield 

2005-6 Domestic Figure & Dance Diary 

This Diary is intended to provide a summary of the Open Events registered with NISA. Please refer to the NISA website for full 

details and contacts, including status re Announcements & Permits. *(SDQ = Solo Dance Qualifier) 

Date Event Referee Contact 

Oct 1-3rd Dundee M Worsfold J Urquhart icyjac@btinternet.com 

4-6th iceSheffield Open L McNair/P Barden M Wilson skateuk@aol.com 

10-12th Alexandra Palace S Hanrahan/V Riley M Matthews miakm@blueyonder.co.uk 

6th Oxford Adult Open C Yates P Rhodes pam.rhodes@btconnect.com 

10-11th Queens 75th Anniversary Gala 

13-15th National Squad Training (iceSheffield) C Barker (NISA Office) 0115 988 8070 

14th 

2006 

NIC Nottingham J Dodd J Buckland stuart.bennett8@btopenworld.com 

Feb 12th Grimsby Opens P Barden V Raworth jerrygreendogsanctuary@fsnet.co.uk 

Mar 6th Romford V Riley J Wilkins jill.wilkins11@btopenworld.com 

11-12th Magnum Opens A Findlay S Wilson open06@midfsc.org.uk 

13-14th Bradford Opens tba M King melodyking99@hotmail.com 

15th Bristol Opens D Stevens J Murch jmurch@1st-gen.net 

29-30th Telford Opens M Chapman L Hadley-Lloyd ljhlloyd@supanet.com 

Apr 3rd Mercian (SDQ) O Coulson J Greenhough mercian.icedanceclub@btopenworld.com 

15-16th Dumfries (SDQ) + Fig N Grimshaw/S Hanrahan JohnMcG@dumgal.gov.uk 

22-23rd Kyle Open M Worsfold R Otterson rosemaryotterson@hotmail.com 

24-25th Bracknell (SDQ) S Hanrahan S Truby competitions@bracknell-ice-skating-club.co.uk 

26-28th Bracknell Open S Hanrahan/V Riley S Truby competitions@bracknell-ice-skating-club.co.uk 

May 1-2nd iceSheffield Open C Yates/C Robinson M Wilson skateuk@aol.com 

Jun 5-7th Milton Keynes Open M Chapman D Moulden deb.moulden@tesco.net 

27-29th Basingstoke Open tbc J Horsfield thehorseys@aol.com 

29-30th Bracknell Adult (F&D) s Hanrahan S Truby competitions@bracknell-ice-skating-club.co.uk 

Jul 3-5th Guildford Open tbc trevor@gifsc.com 

ISU Figure & Dance Events 2005 - 2006 

2005 

Sep 23-25 Skate Israel Ladies, Men, Pairs, Ice Dance Metulla, Israel 

29-Oct 2 ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Sofia, Bulgaria 

29-Oct 2 NebelhornTrophy 2005, Senior Ladies, Men, Pairs, Ice Dance Oberstdorf, Germany 

29-Oct 1 Japan International Challenge, Senior Invitational - Men, Ladies free skating only Tokyo, Japan 

Oct 6-9 ISU Junior Grand Prix Zagreb, Croatia 

7-9 Finlandia Trophy 2005, Senior Ladies, Men Vantaa, Finland 

7-9 8th Merano Cup, Senior, Junior, Novice Ladies, Men Merano, Italy 

8 Campbell's International Figure Skating Classic Ladies, Men (Free Skating Only) St Paul, MN, USA 

12-16 Olympic Qualifying Competition , Senior, Karl Schaefer Memorial, Ladies, Men, Pairs, Ice Dance Vienna, Austria 

13-16 ISU Junior Grand Prix Gdansk, Poland 

20-23 Smart Ones Skate America ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Atlantic City, NJ, USA 

20-23 ISU Junior Grand Prix SBC Trophy Okaya City, Japan 

26-29 Liberec Trophy, novice Ladies, Men, Pairs; Ice Dance, Liberec, Czech Rep. 

27-30 MasterCard Skate Canada International ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating St. John's Newfoundland, Canada 

28-30 Grand Prize SNP, Junior, Novice Ladies, Men, Ice Dance Banska Bystrica, Slovakia 

Nov 3-5 Crystal Skate of Romania, Senior Ladies, Men Bucharest, Romania 

3-6 Cup of China ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Beijing, China 

10-13 Golden Spin of Zagreb, Senior Ladies, Men, Pairs, Ice Dance - 1CD Zagreb, Croatia 

10-13 Skate Celje, Junior, Novice Ladies, Men, Pairs Celje, Slovenia 

10-13 Coupe Internationale, Senior, Junior Ladies, Men, Pairs, Nice, France 

17-20 Trophée Eric Bompard Cachemire ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Paris, France 

18-20 Warsaw Cup, Junior, Novice Ladies, Men, Pairs Warsaw, Poland 

18-20 Pavel Roman Memorial, Ice Dance Senior, Junior -1 CD, Novice Olomouc, Czech Rep. 

24-26 Golden Bear, Junior, Novice Ladies, Men, Pairs Zagreb, Croatia 

24-27 ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final Ostrava, Czech Republic 

24-27 Cup of Russia ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating St. Petersburg, Russia 

Dec 1-3 Helena Cup, Senior, Junior, Novice Ladies, Men, Ice Dance - 1CD Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro 

1-4 NHK Trophy ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Osaka, Japan 

16-18 

2006 

ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final Tokyo, Japan 

Jan 7-8 Brno Cup, Junior, Novice Ladies, Men, Pairs, Ice Dance (1CD) Brno, Czech Rep. 

16-22 European Figure Skating Championships Note: venue changed Lyon , France 

23-29 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships Colorado Springs, USA 

Feb 3-5 Baltic Cup Junior, Novice, Ladies, Men, Pairs, Ice Dance Gdansk, Poland 

9-12 Nordics 2006 Senior, Junior, Novice, Ladies, Men, Pairs, Ice Dance TBA, Danemark 

10-26 2006 Olympic Winter Games Torino, Italy 

15-17 15th Paektusan Prize Senior, Junior, Ladies, Men, Pairs, Ice Dance Pyongyang, DPR Korea 

16-19 Dragon Trophy Junior, Novice, Ladies, Men Ljubljana, Slovenia 

Mar 9-11 Mladost Trophy Junior, Novice, Ladies, Men, Pairs Zagreb, Croatia 

6-12 World Junior Figure Skating Championships Ljubljana, Slovenia 

20-26 World Figure Skating Championships Calgary, Canada 

28-31 16th Gardena Spring Tophy Junior, Ladies, Men Selva val Gardena, Italy 

Apr 5-9 New date Silver Cup Junior, Novice, Ladies, Men Ankara, Turkey 

13-17 Triglav Trophy Senior, Junior, Novice; Ladies, Men, Pairs (only Juniors) Jesenice, Slovenia 

17-21 Afriskate 2006 Senior, Junior, Novice, Ladies, Men; Pairs, Ice Dance Cape Town, South Africa 

ISU Synchronized Skating Events 2005 - 2006 

2006 

Jan 12 – 15 Cup of Berlin, Senior & Junior, Berlin, Germany 

19 – 22 The Nottingham Cup, Senior, Junior, Novice, Nottingham, GB 

28 – 29 Czech Open, Senior, Junior, Novice, Pardubice, Czech Republic 

Feb 2 – 5 French Cup, Senior, Junior, Novice, Rouen, France 

10 – 12 12th Spring Cup, Senior, Junior, Novice, Milan, Italy 

16 – 18 Neuchâtel Trophy, Senior, Junior, Novice, Neuchâtel, Switzerland 

Mar 2 – 5 World Challenge Cup for Juniors, Helsinki, Finland 

16 – 18 Zagreb Snowflakes Trophy, Senior, Junior, Novice, Zagreb, Croatia 

30 - Apr 2 World Synchronized Skating Championships, Prague, Czech Republic 

Apr 5 – 9 Silver Cup, Senior, Junior, Ankara, Turkey 

6 – 8 Mladost Trophy, Senior, Junior, Novice, Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro 


NISA official stuff! 

Attention all skaters, coaches, judges and officials - this is the page to read to keep 

up to date with all the Association's Official Information 

For full details also check NISA website www.iceskating.org.uk 

Due to lack of space in this issue, we are unable to publish all recent Official and Technical 

Announcements. Members are advised to always check the NISA website for full details 

NISA is pleased to announce the Launch of the new 

Ice Skating Specific First Aid Course. 

NISA has joined forces with life-saving specialists in the 

sports and leisure sectors, to develop a new first aid 

qualification for Ice skating coaches and officials. The 

Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA), for the ‘NARS 

Partnership’ (National Aquatic Rescue Standards) and 

ILAM (the Institute of Leisure and Amenity 

Management), will deliver the courses throughout The 

NISA National and Regional Centres. 

The cost of the course will be £50 and will include 

Manual, certificate, training pack and a six hour course 

including continuous assessment of practical skills and 

worksheets to test theoretical knowledge. Candidates 

have to demonstrate that they can carry out a range of 

First Aid Course for Appointed Persons - Ice Skating 

first aid activities in a safe and effective manner and 

these include the most common skating specific 

injuries. An on-ice simulation session is also included 

so candidates can experience the delivery of first aid 

in the workplace, ultimately on the ice or at the ice 

side. 

Final development of the course is currently taking 

place, so dates and application forms will be available 

from the NISA website shortly and in the next edition 

of Ice Link. 

This specific course will be mandatory for all coaches 

from March 2006, as part of the License to Coach 

Scheme. Coaches will not be required to attend this 

course until their current qualification is due for 

renewal. 

NISA Coach Education Programme 

Level 1 

The New Level 1 Assistant Coach qualification is now available to candidates for enrolment. An 

application form can be found on the NISA website in the coaching section or direct from the NISA 

office 

Enrolment fee: £155 Course outline: 

Module 1 

Mandatory Requirements 

Module 2 

Coaching Knowledge & 

Professionalism 

Module 3 

Trainee Hours Record Cards 

Module 4 

Sport Specific 

Module 5 

Assessment 

A) Official Policy Manual 

B) Child Protection- ScUK 3 hour workshop 

C) First Aid Course 

A) Workshop 1 – Professional Responsibility 

B) Workshop 2 – Body Basics 

C) Workshop 3 – Working with different learners 

D) Workshop 4 – The Coaching Process and CPD 

50 Mentored training hours- Progress recorded and kept on 

file. 

A) Knowledge and Understanding of Elements – Resource 

Pack 

B) Workshop 5 – On-Ice 

Level 2 

Level 2 is also now available for all of those coaches who are still waiting to enrol and those who 

were paused on the system before Christmas of last year. Due to problems with our partnership 

awarding body, the development of the new structure is taking much longer than was first 

anticipated. 

We are pleased to announce that NISA will continue to award a modernised level 2 qualification 

until such time as the new structure is ready for circulation. Two dates for October and November 

are currently being organised, confirmed arrangements will be published shortly. 

An updated level 2 structure is being continually developed and details can be found on the NISA 

website for application forms and dates for workshops and assessments. 

Level 2 enrolment: £200 

Course outline: 

Module 1 

Mandatory Requirements 

Module 2 

Sport Specific 

Module 3 

Trainee Hours Record Cards 

Module 4 

Coaching Knowledge 

Module 5 

Assessment 

On-Ice Assessment – Assessed in the planning and delivery 

of a 15 min lesson 

Off-Ice Assessment – Written Examination covering skating 

specific topics and theoretical knowledge from Workshops 

A) Official Policy Manual 

B) Child Protection- ScUK 3 hour workshop 

C) First Aid Course 

A) Knowledge and Understanding of Elements – Resource 

Pack 

B) Workshop 5 – On-Ice 

50 Mentored training hours - Progress recorded and kept on 

file. 

ScUK Workshops (as advised) 

On & Off-Ice Assessments 

Level 3, 4 & 5 courses will be available from March 2006. 

Information for these levels will available in the next issue of ice link and on the NISA website in the 

near future. 

We apologise for the very long delay, but much of the work has been out of NISA’s control. 

We are making every effort to get the coaching structure up and running as soon as possible.


Sk8scotland Open Championships 2005 

Timetable of Events 

Sunday 9th October 9:15am - Murrayfield 

MAIN DRAW - COMPETITION EVENTS (Sat / Sun / Mon) 

Saturday 15th October 2005 

Start Event No Event 

8:00 3 Level 1 Ladies 

9:10 4 Level 1 Men 



10:30 Resurface 

10:50 1(b) Beginner Ladies (Intermediate age) 

12:05 1(c) Beginner Ladies (Senior age) 

13:05 Resurface / Lunch / Synchro Draw 

13:50 1(a) Beginner Ladies (Junior age) 

14:45 2 Beginner Men 

14:55 10 Level 4 Men 



16:45 55 Beginners Synchro 

16:50 Changing 

16:55 56 Juvenile Synchro Free prog 

17:00 Changing 

17:05 57 Intermediate Synchro Free Prog 

17:15 Resurface / Presentations 

18:00 60 - 64 SHORT TRACK EVENTS 

Sunday 16th October 2005 

7:30 7(b) Level 3 Ladies (Senior Age) 

8:20 7(a) Level 3 Ladies (Junior Age) 






11:30 14 Level 6 Men 

11:50 16 Level 7 Men 

12:00 PRESENTATIONS Resurface / Lunch 



14:20 18 Level 8 Men 



15:10 24 Higher Standard Men 


15:40 54(a) Inter rink event CD 1 (Golden Skaters) 

16:15 54(b) Inter rink event CD 2 (Foxtrot) 

16:55 54(c) Inter rink event Free Dance 


17:40 52 Beginner Solo CD1 (Novice Foxtrot) 

18:30 52 Beginner Solo CD2 (Rhythm Blues) 

19:20 53 Juvenile Solo CD1 (Canasta) 

19:55 53 Juvenile Solo CD2 (Dutch Waltz) 

20:25 PRESENTATIONS 

Monday 17th October 2005 

7:30 42 Novice Ladies Solo CD (Fiesta Tango - 3 seq) 

8:30 43 Novice Men Solo CD (Fiesta Tango - 3 seq) 

8:50 44 Primary Ladies Solo CD (Swing Dance - 1 seq) 

9:35 45 Primary Men Solo CD (Swing Dance - 1 seq) 


10:05 38 Novice Couples CD 1 (Foxtrot) 

10:10 38 Novice Couples CD 2 (American Waltz) 

10:20 46 Junior Ladies Solo CD (Tango - 2 seq) 

11:10 47 Junior Men Solo CD (Tango - 2 seq) 

11:20 Resurface / Lunch / Presentations 

12:05 48 Intermed Ladies Solo CD (Starlight - 2 seq) 

12:45 49 Intermed Mens Solo CD (Starlight - 2 seq) 

12:50 50 Senior Ladies Solo CD (Quickstep - 3 seq) 


13:50 42 Novice Ladies Solo Free Dance 

14:50 43 Novice Men Solo Free Dance 

15:05 45 Primary Men Solo Free Dance 


15:40 38 Novice Couples Free Dance 

15:45 44 Primary Ladies Solo Free Dance 

16:30 46 Junior Ladies Solo Free Dance 

17:30 47 Junior Men Solo Free Dance 


18:00 48 Intermed Ladies Solo Free Dance 

18:45 49 Intermed Mens Solo Free Dance 

18:50 50 Senior Ladies Solo Free Dance 

19:40 PRESENTATIONS 

MAIN DRAW - CHAMPIONSHIPS & NJS EVENTS - 18:00 

Tuesday 18th October 2005 

7:00 PRACTICE: Primary Ladies Short Group 1 

7:35 PRACTICE: Primary Ladies Short Group 2 


8:30 PRACTICE: Primary Men Short Programme 

9:00 PRACTICE: Primary Dance CD (both dances) 


9:50 25 Novice Ladies Short 

10:35 26 Novice Men Short 

10:45 PRACTICE: Junior Dance CD Group 1 

Dumfries Ice Bowl Saturday 15th - Friday 21st October 

THIS TIMETABLE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND ALL TIMINGS ARE PROVISIONAL. Competitors should ensure to check the Official Noticeboard 

for updates. Skaters must always be ready to skate at least thirty minutes before the scheduled time. Interim draws will be announced 

11:15 PRACTICE: Junior Dance CD Group 2 


12:05 23b Pre Novice Ladies Free 

12:30 37 Beginner Couples 

12:50 33 Novice Pairs Free 

13:05 25 Novice Ladies Free 

13:55 26 Novice Men Free 

14:10 PRESENTATIONS / Resurface 

14:50 27 Primary Ladies Short 

16:30 28 Primary Men Short 


17:25 39 Primary Couples CD1 (European Waltz) 

17:45 39 Primary Couples CD 2 (Paso Doble) 

18:00 40 Junior Couples CD (Westminster) 


19:05 PRACTICE: Primary Ladies Free Group 1 

19:40 PRACTICE: Primary Ladies Free Group 2 

20:15 FINISH 

Wednesday 19th October 2005 

7:00 PRACTICE: Junior OD & FD Group 1 

7:40 PRACTICE: Junior OD & FD Group 2 


8:40 PRACTICE: Primary Men Free 

9:10 PRACTICE: Junior Ladies Short Group 1 





11:20 PRACTICE: Senior Dance CD Group 1 

11:50 PRACTICE: Senior Dance CD Group 2 


12:40 40 Junior Couples Original Dance 

13:35 PRACTICE: Primary Dance Free Dance 


14:25 27 Primary Ladies Free 

16:05 28 Primary Men Free 


17:05 41 Senior Couples CD (Tango Romantica) 

17:40 39 Primary Couples Free Dance 


18:20 29 Junior Ladies Short 


20:45 40 Junior Couples Free Dance 

21:35 PRESENTATIONS (Primary / Junior Dance) 

Thursday 20th October 2005 

7:00 PRACTICE: Senior Dance OD / FD Group 1 

7:40 PRACTICE: Senior Dance OD / FD Group 2 


8:40 PRACTICE: Primary Pairs Short 

9:10 PRACTICE: Junior & Senior Pairs Short 

9:40 PRACTICE: Senior Ladies Short 


10:30 PRACTICE: Junior Men Short 

11:00 PRACTICE: Senior Men Short 


11:50 41 Senior Couples Original Dance 


12:55 34 Primary Pairs Short 

13:15 35 Junior Pairs Short 

13:35 36 Senior Pairs Short 

13:55 31 Senior Ladies Short 

14:30 PRACTICE: Junior Ladies Free Group 1 





16:40 41 Senior Couples Free Dance 

17:25 30 Junior Men Short 

18:10 32 Senior Men Short 


19:05 29 Junior Ladies Free 


21:25 PRESENTATIONS (Junior/Senior Dance) 

Friday 21st October 2005 

7:40 PRACTICE: Primary Pairs Free 

8:10 PRACTICE: Junior & Senior Pairs Free 


9:00 PRACTICE: Junior Men Free 


9:50 PRACTICE: Senior Ladies Free 

10:20 PRACTICE: Senior Men Free 


11:10 34 Primary Pairs Free 

11:25 35 Junior Pairs Free 

11:45 36 Senior Pairs Free 

12:10 30 Junior Men Free 

12:50 Resurface / Lunch 

13:45 31 Senior Ladies Free 

14:20 32 Senior Men Free 

15:00 PRESENTATIONS & CLOSE 

A warm welcome 

to Dumfries 

Ivor Hyslop Chair of Dumfries & Lower Nithsdale Area Committee 

This October marks the fifth year in which Dumfries has 

hosted the Sk8scotland Open Championships, an event 

which continues to astonish everyone by its sheer 

popularity, and with yet greater numbers than ever before 

entering this year, the event has had to be extended to seven 

days, making it without doubt the largest, and longest, 

skating event in the UK. 

The Championships this year also marks another first for Dumfries, 

in that the Championships will be marked using the International 

Skating Union's new high tech judging system, the first time the 

system will have been used in actual competition in the UK. 

Dumfries and Galloway Council has been delighted to support 

these Championships since their beginnings in 2001, and they 

have probably become the largest participant sporting event 

hosted by the region. Recognising the importance and value of 

the thousands of skaters, coaches, parents and spectators who 

visit Dumfries during the Championships, we were delighted to 

sign, last year, a three year support package with Sk8scotland to 

secure the future of the event until 2006. 

The success of this year's event I have no doubt will further 

strengthen the close working relationship between the 

Association and Dumfries & Galloway Council, and reinforce the 

Council's commitment to the sport. We are justly proud of our 

facility at the Ice Bowl, and proud that these Championships 

continue to grow, thanks to its reputation throughout the UK. 

To another success 

In the fifth year of these 

Championships here in 

Dumfries, it is extremely 

gratifying to see that the level 

of entries has actually 

increased yet again, and this 

despite the decision earlier 

this year, to establish a 

separate Sk8scotland Adult 

event. 

Many people have said to me 

in the past, how much they 

look forward to, and enjoy 

coming to Dumfries, and the 

warmth of welcome they 

experience, together with the 

friendliness of the event itself, 

are the most frquently 

mentioned reasons I hear 

Consequently, I hope 2005 

will be no exception. 

Organising and running an 

event of this size creates many 

problems, however my thanks 

as always must go to the many 

volunteers who make it 

possible. Without their 

Bryan Morrice - Chairman 

Sk8scotland 

enthusiasm and hard work, be 

they judges, officials or rink 

staff, it would not be possible. 

Above all I must thank our 

main sponsors, Dumfries & 

Galloway Council, for their 

continued support for this 

event. 

Good luck to all!

IceAbility An 

IceAbility 

Ice Link feature 

focusing on views, news 

and opportunities for 

skaters with disabilities 

or learning difficulties 

If you have any news, photos or articles of interest to Iceability please send them to the 

Editor (see p2 for address). The Association is particularly keen for parents, coaches and rink 

managers to provide us with any information you can about special equipment, skaters with a 

disability or opportunities for the disabled in your rink, as we need to build up a database of 

information to help develop this important area. 

SHARE keeps up the good work 

ShareICE is a pioneering venture. It was set up as an informal 

group in 2004 to teach children and young people with social or 

learning disabilities how to ice skate. As far as we know, no 

other community in the UK has established a structured approach that 

includes learning and/or socially disabled people in this relatively 

difficult sport. 

Our Objectives are 

� To enhance the leisure and social 

opportunities of people with learning and 

social difficulties to promote the practical 

aspects of social inclusion. 

� To raise awareness in both the local and 

wider community and respect for and 

understanding of, people with special 

needs. 

� To share resources and information. 

The shareICE course takes place every Sunday at 

Slough Ice Arena. Up to 10 young people, with 

a wide variety of social and/or learning 

difficulties (Down's Syndrome. autistic spectrum 

disorders, Turner's syndrome, Williams' 

syndrome, ADHD) have attended, along with 

siblings in most cases. 

The classes are 

led by two 

professional 

coaches who 

are supported 

by both 

regular and 

occasional 

volunteers and 

befrienders 

whose ages 

range from 10 

to adult and 

who are 

experienced 

skaters. 

The first half of 

the session is 

for learning 

the different 

elements of 

ice skating. In 

the second 

half, we work as a whole group to develop a 

'show' routine. Last year we performed a South 

American routine at the Slough Ice Arena 

Christmas Gala and on the 31st July we gave an 

exhibition of our 'Show me the way to Amarillo' 

programme at the World Ice Challenge, also held 

at Slough. 

The benefits identified by parents, guardians and 

Champions on Ice 

Sat 10th December 2005 

19:30 - 21:30 Doors Open 18:45 

Linx Ice Arena 

Beach Esplanade 

Aberdeen 

Enjoy a Charity ice extravaganza featuring 

GB's 2006 Olympic skaters and a full 

supporting cast of British Champions 

Tickets: 

Adults £13.50 

Child £ 6.50 

Family £34.50 

Happy skaters at the Slough Christmas Gala 

helpers to members of our Group include 

improvement in: 

*Social skills. One of the key 'disability strands' 

for people with Asperger's Syndrome and autism 

is the inability to react to normal social stimuli. In 

almost every case, the children in shareICE have 

shown an improvement in social skills in that they 

can work with others, react to tuition in a 

positive manner and form friendships with other 

members of the group and helpers. 

*Motor control. Ice skating is a sport that 

requires well developed balance skills and 

stamina. In only a few weeks in the group, 

parents and helpers note significant 

improvements in balance, stamina and stability. 

*Self-esteem. People with learning difficulties 

quite often struggle in sport when compared to 

their more 

able peers. It 

is noted that 

the self 

esteem and 

self worth of 

the members 

of shareICE 

has grown 

considerably 

since being 

given the 

opportunity to 

perform in 

front of both 

the general 

public and 

their school 

peers and 

friends. 

It would be 

very helpful 

and interesting 

to others who might wish to set up a similar 

group, if you could publish a small article about 

the group. It also may be that others have set 

up a similar group, if that is the case, it would 

provide an avenue to share experiences and 

information. We can also let you have photos of 

the Group at the Christmas Gala and at the 

World Ice Challenge. 

Profits in aid 

of charity 

Lord Provost's 

Charitable Trust 

& 

NISA Charitable 

Trust 

The very best of British 

Champions on ice 

Seniors / Juniors / Primary 

Team Synchro display 

Baton Twirling on ice 

Spectacular fireworks 

For more information contact Linx Ice Arena Tel: 01224 

655406/7 

www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/leisure 

Sue Sadler vice-chair 

of shareICE updates Ice 

Link on their activities 

first reported in Ice 

Link in June 2004 

In association with 

Queens 

Celebrates 

75 years 

by Dickie Arbiter 


Queens Ice Club was the brainchild of the architect, builder, speculator and entrepreneur 

A.O.Edwards, who, amongst his many interests, and together with his passion for ice 

skating also had a love of the aeroplane. 

In October 1934 he bought a De Havilland DH 

88, had it painted bright red, named it 

Grosvenor House and entered it in the London 

to Melbourne air race. Not only did the plane 

win, but it set a new record of 70 hours and 54 

minutes. Today the plane, fully restored, can be 

seen at the Shuttleworth Trust, Old Wade, 

Bedfordshire. 

But Edwards’ lasting legacy, Queens Ice Rink, 

opened its doors for the first time in London’s 

Bayswater, in the basement of Queens Court, on 

3rd October 1930. Queens was A.O. ‘Alfred 

Octavius’ Edwards’ second ice rink, the first was 

the Grosvenor Ice Skating Rink in what is known 

today as the Great Room in London’s Grosvenor 

House Hotel. 

Built long and narrow at 60 meters x 20 meters, 

Queens was never really designed to be a 

championship ice rink, but in its day it did 

produce its fair share of British champions, many 

of whom went on to become European, World 

and Olympic champions. The roll of honour 

included such names as Courtney Jones, June 

Markham, Doreen Denny, John Curry, Robin 

Cousins, Sally Stapleford, Diane Towler, Bernard 

Ford, and John and Jennifer Nicks - the list goes 

on. 

But Queens aside, the common link to all these 

skaters – was that they were coached at some 

stage in their careers by the late and great 

Gladys Hogg MBE, who began coaching at 

Queens on the day it opened in 1930 and 

An early photo of Gladys Hogg MBE 

continued tirelessly until her retirement in 1984. 

Queens has always been, and remains, a 

Sinead & 

John Kerr 

British Ice 

Dance 

Champions 

2004 

& 

Olympic 

competitors 

2006 

Francesca Felber - one of today's skater at 

Queens who will be celebrating the 75 years 

Gala in November 

popular leisure destination and to this day has 

the status of being the oldest ice rink in London 

and the United Kingdom. Open daily throughout 

the year, and primarily catering for the 

recreational skater, Queens still remains a 

popular training centre producing skaters of a 

high calibre. Many of these young skaters are the 

stars of tomorrow and some of them will be 

taking part, alongside the stars of today from 

Hot Ice, in the 75th Anniversary Ice Gala at 

Queens on 10th & 11th November at 7.30 p.m. 

Further 75th Anniversary Gala information: Tel 

020 7229 0172 

Compèred on ice by Nicky Slater 

Jenna 

McCorkell 

British Senior 

Ladies 

Champion 2004 

John Hamer 

British Senior 

Mens Champion 

2004


The 

2Keeping the left 

arm in front, 

bring both feet 

back together so that 

your heels are 

touching. Bend both 

your knees 

TechFile 

1Skate a few 

backward 

crossovers and 

then stand on a back 

outside edge on your 

right leg. Stretch your 

left leg out behind you. 

3Step from 

backwards to 

forwards onto 

your left leg, bend 

your knees, and get on 

an outside edge. Put 

your arms behind your 

body slightly. 

Page 

Introducing 

The 3 Jump 

Bring both arms 

behind your 

body slightly 

Also called the Waltz Jump, the three 

jump has one half rotation in the air. 

You begin by skating forwards on one 

leg and finish on the other leg skating 

backwards. Both your take-off and landing 

must be on an outside edge 

4As you start to 

jump up, bring your 

right leg and both 

arms forwards at the 

same time. Keep your 

head up. 

point your toes 

downwards 

Your arms should be 

relaxed as you hold 

them in to your body 

Bring your arms 

up and cross 

them 

SKATE UK is NISA's flagship 'learn to skate' programme designed to ensure beginners to the sport 

receive the very best instruction, delivered by fully qualified coaches, in a fun and enjoyable way. 

5When you are in the air, 

keep both arms across 

your body. Stretch 

your legs downwards and 

keep them apart. 

6Before you land on your 

right leg, open your 

arms very strongly to 

help stop the rotation. Take 

your left arm forwards. 

Take your left leg 

forwards just 

before you land 

John Hamer trains in USA with Tarasova 

This summer, current British 

Senior Men's Champion John 

Hamer spent time in 

Simsbury, Connecticut, with 

legendary coach Tatiana Tarasova. 

"Training with Tatiana was some of 

the hardest training I have ever 

done! she is a great coach and a 

wonderful lady, We worked really 

hard on my spins and step 

sequences to build up the levels of 

difficulty" commented John on his 

return. 

He also told Ice Link he had been 

landing his triple axel in training and 

was planning on incorporating it 

into his new programmes 

John also wanted to say a big thank 

you through Ice Link, to Sally 

Stapleford, for all her help in 

arranging the trip. "It has been 

such a help to both myself and 

R 

O 

C 

K 

E 

R 

& 

T 

W 

I 

Z 

E 

L 

by 

Georgie Tier 

Gary Jones my coach". 

Gary has been John's coach ever 

since he took his first steps on ice. 

This year, in addition to defending 

his British title at iceSheffield in 

December, John has been selected 

to represent Britain at the Ondrej 

Nepala interational in Slovakia on 

September 22-25th, and also in the 

Karl Schaefer Memorial in Vienna, 

Austria on 12-16th October, this 

event being one of the most 

important in John's skating career, 

wher he will be skating to secure a 

place in the 2006 Turin Olympics. 

Pictured right: John, with Tatiana 

Tarasova (left), Shanetta Folle and 

coach Gary Jones 

Land on your toe 

rake and then skate 

backwards on an 

outside edge 

Two years ago, Ice Link brought you a series of 

features for the complete beginner. We continue our 

series of 'Technical Tips' and introduce more 

advanced techniques for the improving SKATE UK 

skater 

This Learn-to-skate 

series adapted from 

'The Young Ice Skater' 

by Peter Morrissey 

Bring your left arm 

slightly in front to 

stop your body 

rotating too much 

7You should be on 

your right leg on 

an outside edge 

when you land. Your 

left leg should be 

behind you and your 

left arm is slightly in 

front. Bend your 

landing leg strongly and 

hold the landing 

position for as long as 

possible. 

More 

'tech tips' 

Issue 63 

Safe Landings 

Practise the landing position 

off ice without your skates 

on. This will help you to 

develop your strength and 

improve your balance 

Bend the 

skating leg 

strongly 

when you 

land 

INTERNATIONAL ADULT OPEN 

COMPETITION 

(A Non-Qualifying Competition) 

The Dune of Flanders Cup 

December 9-11, 2005 

Dunkerque, (near Lille), France 

To be held at: 

Patinoire de Dunkerque, 11, Place Paul Asseman, 59140 

Dunkerque 

Tel : 33 (0) 608 92 48 54 Fax : 33 (0) 328 25 02 47 

Club affilié à la FFSG 04011-agrément jeunesse et sports 59 S 

178 

http://ffsg.org/ligue/npca 

MALE SKATER WANTED 

Former British Primary pairs champion, seeks male partner 

for primary/junior championships. She is 12 years old and 

slim build and 5ft 1inch tall. Willing to travel. All applicants 

will be considered Please contact: 07939 853233 

SKATERS 

WANTED 

The Valley Skating Club at Lee Valley has new 

synchro teams for the coming season and are looking 

for six enthusiastic skaters to join them 

Minimum age 12 to maximum age 25 

Training on Sundays 

Please ring Danni Goldie on 07849 174236

Billingham Ice Arena welcomes 

Robin Cousins for seminar Writes Alex 

Jones 

Earlier this year, on 5th March saw the completion of the first invitational seminar 

day at Billingham Ice Arena with Robin Cousins and Mark Naylor. The day ran very 

smoothly with an excellent turnout from both local and visiting skaters. Indeed, 

skaters came from Scotland, Ireland and the south of England to share Robin’s 

experience and skills. 

The event was well organised with skaters 

placed in small groups according to ability and 

the day began with local children on the Learn 

to Skate programme having the opportunity to 

skate with Robin. Meanwhile, skaters attending 

Robin shows his 1980 Olympic Gold medal to young 

skaters. 

the full day seminar were registering and 

undertaking a rigorous warm-up session with 

Craig Burton, an experienced international level 

gymnastic coach and Nick Simmons, a Sport 

Science graduate and former national skater. 

The remainder of the coaching team supporting 

Robin and Mark included Cathryn McCabe (Head 

coach) and Billingham’s other coaches Christine 

Eskildsen, Stuart Wilson, Karen Murtagh and Alex 

Jones. 

The skaters rotated through a range of activities 

including, off ice strength body conditioning, 

trampolining and dance. The latter was with Julie 

Dawson, resident dance instructor. On ice 

activities included stroking, footwork, jumps, 

spins and choreography. 

The new ice pad was maintained to a very high 

standard throughout the day and Robin and 

Robin discusses jump techniques with a group of 

skaters. 

Mark commented how good it was. An 

excellent free buffet lunch was provided in the 

bar area for skaters and parents in addition to 

signed photographs with Robin and Mark. Robin 

explained that he last came to Billingham in 

1972 when he won the British Junior 

Championships and that it was quite exciting to 

return so many years on. He also kindly brought 

with him his Olympic medal for the skaters to 

see which was a fantastic experience for skaters 

and parents alike. 

A big thank you must go to all that supported 

the event including our sponsors Billingham Ice 

Skating club and Tees-Active Ltd, the skaters and 

coaches who attended, the parents who 

worked hard to ensure the day ran smoothly. 

Most of all a big thank you to Robin and Mark 

who really did create a memorable day’s skating 

for us. 

Cowling's 

Column 

Update on Chinese pair skater 

Former World Champion pair skater, Zhao 

Hongbo, who snapped his achilles tendon 

during a practice in August, said at a recent press 

conference that his recovery has been better 

than expected. Zhao said, "I can do 

some light training on my feet, but taking 

part in the Turin Winter Olympic Games is 

still a doubt." He and his partner, Shen 

Xue, won the World title in 2002 and 2003 

and the 2004 Grand Prix Finals. He 

sustained the injury doing a triple triple 

combination during altitude training in South 

China's Yunnan province. 

On the road to Turin 

Jennifer Kirk, a contender for the US Olympic 

team in Turin next year, has announced her 

retirement. Kirk said the decision to retire was 

very tough, ""Although I still love skating very much, 

my passion and love for the competitive aspect of 

the sport has dwindled following the death of my 

mother in 2001 and my nagging hip injuries." She 

was the 2000 World Junior Champion and was 

17th in this year's World Championships. 

For two weeks in the summer, the British 

champion John Hamer and his coach were in 

Simsbury, Connecticut, working with Russian 

coaching tsar Tatiana Tarasova. Hamer will be 

hoping to wow the judges at the Olympic qualifier 

in Vienna in October in order to earn a spot in 

James Cowling, Ice Link's 

independent sports journalist 

brings readers skating news from 

around the globe 


Turin. 

Salt Lake City scandal 

Aformer Russian sports official allegedly 

linked to the fixing of figure skating 

results at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics 

was shot and killed at the end of August in 

Moscow. Chevalier Nusuyev, a former 

president of the Russian youth sports 

federation, was allegedly linked to 

reputed Russian mobster Alimzhan 

Tokhtakhounov, who in 2003 escaped extradition 

from Italy to the United States on charges of fixing 

the figure skating results. Nusuyev said he was in 

Salt Lake City for the games but denied any 

involvement in fixing. Russian athletes and skating 

officials also denied the event was fixed. 

Marriages and babies 

Former World Champion in dance Shae-Lynn 

Bourne of Canada married Russian 

choreographer Nicolai Morozov in the summer. 

The two had been dating for a couple of years 

and married in Bourne's hometown in Ontario. 

Another former World Champion in dance, Anjelika 

Krylova of Russia, has had a baby. She and her 

partner, former Italian dance champion Pasquale 

Camerlengo, are the proud parents of a little girl, 

Stella. 

Todd Eldredge was due to marry Megan McCrea 

in early September. I have no further details. 

Bits Bits n' 

pieces pieces 

10 years ago in Ice Link 

Ice Link was actually born as Rink 

Link back in 1991, and 

altogether there have now been 

75 issues published - has anyone 

got a full set I wonder (apart from 

me)? I thought it might be fun to 

take a look back at earlier editions 

and see what was in the news. 

Back in September 1995, Ice Link 

reported on the launch of FUN 

SKATE, NISA's first national 'Learn to 

Skate' programme. Also in the 

news were the results of the NISA 

Committee and Board elections, a 

full page of readers letters (come 

on you members - get writing!) 

and reports from the 1995 English 

Style and British Solo Dance 

Championships. The centre spread 

was a free full-colour glossy poster 

featuring all our British Champions 

with Steven Cousins taking centre 

stage. 

I recall seeing the proofs on 

holiday up in Scotland - our first 

glossy colour issue and the printers 

had used the wrong colours!! 

Bryan Morrice (Editor)


NISA official stuff! 

Mooree 

British Solo Dance Championships 2006 - Rules & Regulations 

TEST & AGE QUALIFICATION 

Minimum test requirements must be met by the 

closing date of each competition / event. There is 

no maximum test standard for any event. 

Skaters must not have reached the maximum age 

criteria for any event before 1st July 2006 

QUALIFYING ROUNDS 

NOVICE: 

Age: Not reached 12 years before 1st July 2006 

Test: Level 1 Compulsory Dance & Level 1 Variation 

Event: Compulsory Dance: Fiesta Tango 2 sequences, 

plus 1 1 ⁄2 minutes +/- 10 seconds Original Dance 

Charleston Rhythm tempo range 55--66 measures / 

minute (110 - 132 beats/minute). 

PRIMARY: 


Test: Level 3 Compulsory Dance & Level 3 Variation 

Event: Compulsory Dance: 14 Step 2 sequences, 

plus 1 1 ⁄2 minutes +/- 10 seconds Original Dance 

March Rhythm tempo range 56-60 measures / minute 

(112 -120 beats/minute at 2/4 time). 

JUNIOR: 


Test: Level 5 Compulsory Dance & Level 5 OD tests 

Event: Compulsory Dance: Blues 2 sequences, plus 2 

minutes +/- 10 seconds Original Dance Tango 

Rhythm tempo range 24-35 measures / minute (96- 

140 beats/minute at 4/4 time of 4 beats per 

measure or 2/4 time of 2 beats per minute). 

INTERMEDIATE: 


Test: Level 7 Compulsory Dance & Level 7 OD tests 

Event: Compulsory Dance: Paso Doble 2 sequences, 

plus 2 minutes +/- 10 seconds Original Dance 

Quickstep Rhythm tempo range 50-60 measures / 

minute (100 - 120 beats/minute at 2/4 time of 2 

beats per measure). 

SENIOR: 


Test: Part 1 Level 9 Compulsory Dance & Level 9 

OD tests. 

Event: Compulsory Dance: Argentine Tango 2 

sequences, plus 2 minutes +/- 10 seconds Original 

Dance Viennese Waltz Rhythm tempo range 52-60 

measures of 3 beats per minute (156-180 

beats/minute). 

ORIGINAL DANCE ALL STANDARDS REQUIRED 

ELEMENTS 

1. One mid-line step sequence skated along the full 

length barrier to barrier of the centre (long) axis 

of the rink must be included. 

2. One spin only must be included. Minimum 3 

revolutions on one foot before any change of 

foot. 

3. Twizzles Novice and Primary in addition to any 

that may be skated during the step sequence: one 

clockwise, one anti clockwise minimum one (1) 

continuous rotation – not 3’s must be included. 

Junior, Intermediate and Senior in addition to any 

that may be skated during the step sequence 

minimum two (2) continuous rotations on each 

foot - not 3’s must be included. It should be 

noted that the end of the first twizzle should be 

controlled and checked, enabling the second 

twizzle to be executed on the same axis, with no 

more than 3 steps between the two twizzles. 

Except during the step sequence, the pattern of the 

dance must proceed in a generally constant 

direction, either clockwise or anti clockwise and 

must not cross the long axis of the ice surface 

except once at each end of the rink (within no more 

than 20 metres of the end barriers). Loops in either 

direction are permitted provided they do not cross 

the centre line. A modest infringement of the centre 

regulation will be allowed only on rinks which are 

less than standard (60m x 30m) size. 

FINAL (Test & Age requirements as per 

Qualifying) 

NOVICE: Compulsory Dance Willow Waltz 2 

sequences; plus a 1 1 ⁄2 minute +/- 10 seconds Free 

Dance. 

PRIMARY: Compulsory Dance Foxtrot 2 sequences; 

plus a 1 1 ⁄2 minute +/- 10 seconds Free Dance. 

JUNIOR: Compulsory Dance Rocker Foxtrot 2 

sequences; plus a 2 minute +/- 10 seconds Free 

Dance. 

INTERMEDIATE: Compulsory Dance Silver Samba 2 

sequences; plus a 2 minute +/- 10 seconds Free 

Dance. 

SENIOR: Compulsory Dance Rhumba 2 sequences; 

plus a 2 minute +/- 10 seconds Free Dance. 

FREE DANCE - REQUIRED ELEMENTS 

NOVICE AND PRIMARY 

1. One diagonal step sequence skated fully corner 

to corner must be included. 

2. One spin only must be included. Minimum 3 


foot. 

3. Twizzles in addition to any that may be skated 

during the step sequence one clockwise, one anti 

clockwise minimum one (1) continuous rotation 

not 3’s must be included. The two twizzles must 

be executed consecutively. It should be noted 

that the end of the first twizzle should be 

controlled and checked enabling the second 

twizzle to be executed on the same axis, with no 

more than 3 steps between the two twizzles. 

JUNIOR, INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR 

1. One Serpentine anti-clockwise step sequence 

Commencing in an anti-clockwise direction at the 

centre (long) axis at one end of the rink and 

progressing in three bold curves ( 2 in anti 

clockwise and 1 in clockwise direction ) and 

ending at the centre (long) axis of the opposite 

end of the rink ; pattern using the full width of the 

ice surface must be included. (Reference ISU 

Communication No 1318 P13 ) 

2. Two spins only must be included. Minimum 3 


foot. 

3. Twizzles in addition to any that may be skated 

during the step sequence: one clockwise, one anti 

clockwise minimum two (2) continuous rotations 

on each foot – not 3’s must be included. The two 

twizzles should be executed consecutively. It 

should be noted that the end of the first twizzle 

should be controlled and checked enabling the 

second twizzle to be executed on the same axis, 

with no more than 3 steps between the two 

twizzles. 

Jumps, dance spins, stops and pirouettes are not 

allowed during the step sequence. 

TWIZZLES - See ISU Special Regulations Ice Dancing 

2002 Rule N0 504, 14 (a) page 11 

N.B. ORIGINAL DANCE & FREE DANCE 

1. The twizzle sequence should be clearly defined as 

a required element in both the Original Dance and 

Free Dance. The inclusion of an excessive number 

of twizzles will affect the balance of a programme 

and could lead to deductions. 

2. Should include interpretive steps, hops and jumps 

of no more than half a revolution. Emphasis to be 

placed on footwork which could incorporate 

movements selected freely from Dance Moves. 

Free Dance whilst there are no restrictions on the 

number of half revolution jumps, skaters may also 

include one jump of no more than one revolution. 

FREE DANCE MUSIC:- As per ISU Regulations can 

contain vocals. It is important that skaters have a 

spare copy of music readily available at all events. 

ORIGINAL DANCE MUSIC:- As per ISU Regulations 

vocal music is permitted but skaters are advised to 

ensure they skate to the underlying beat and not 

only to the melody. 

GENERAL 

QUALIFYING ROUNDS 

1. The THREE* highest placed female competitors 

will qualify for the National Final if they enter 

further events the next highest placed will qualify. 

2. Males must enter a minimum of two events to 

qualify, but are advised to enter more. 

3. Should there be an over subscription requiring 

further limit on the number of entries, competitors 

who have previously qualified in another 

competition will be asked to withdraw their 

entries. This will allow those who have not yet 

qualified the best opportunity to compete. 

Should further restriction on numbers be required 

after taking this step, a draw will be held. 

4. A Skater wishing to enter more than one section 

will be asked to state their preference. In the 

event of numbers being restricted, competitors 

may only be allowed to enter their preferred 

category. 

*Seven Solo qualifying competitions will be held in 

2006 commencing in February 

NB Following a review of the changes made in 

2006 consideration will be given to the introduction 

of the appropriate Free Dance test levels for 2007. 

FINAL 

Qualifiers who have qualified for more than one 

category will only be allowed to compete in one 

WARM UPS QUALIFYING ROUNDS AND FINAL 

Warm ups will be 3 minutes for all sections and 

warm up groups in all sections may number a 

maximum of 8 at the discretion of the Referee. 

FACTORS 

Compulsory Dance 0.4 

The mark for TECHNIQUE determines ties ISU Special 

Regulations Ice Dancing 2002 Rule no 544 para 3a) 

Original Dance 0.6 

The mark for PRESENTATION determines ties (ISU rule 

no 544 para 3b) 

Free Dance 0.6 

The mark for PRESENTATION determines ties (Rule no 

544 para 3b) 

NB. The Relative 6.0 scoring system will be used for 

all Solo events in 2006 

Home Countries Focus 

A roundup of news from the Home Country Associations 

Northern Cup is Highland success 

In our front page story in this issue, 

Ice Link reports on the success of a 

new style competition for SKATE 

UK beginner skaters. This 

competition was incorporated into 

the first inter-rink challenge event 

between Inverness (the host rink) 

Elgin and Aberdeen. 

Titled The Northern Cup, well over 100 

skaters from the three rinks descended 

on the Highland city to skate in Figure, 

Dance, Exhibition and Synchro events. 

With the event proving so popular, it is 

hoped that this will become an annual 

event, hosted in turn by the three rinks. 

The event also marked the end of an 

era for Inverness coaches Judy Clinton 

and Dawn Cooper who had earlier 

announced that they would be "retiring" 

from full time coaching. 

In an emotional farewell, skaters from 

Inverness presented them both with 

flowers and momentoes of their time at 

Inverness. Judy, also Sk8scotland 

volunteers director, will continue to 

steer the Inverness Synchro Teams 

through to the British Championships, 

but thereafter hopes to devote more 

time to her role in Sk8scotland, and in 

particular the development of Synchro 

skating in Scotland. 

Ayr Ice Rink was the venue on the 15th, 16th & 

17th August of this year for the 3rd Kathy 

Casey Scottish Skating Seminar. 

A total of 59 skaters, including a group from Northern 

Ireland & 13 coaches attended a variety of classes, 

some of which dealt with Dry Land Jumping, Food and 

Nuitrition, Street Dancing, Jump Video Analysis, Edge 

Work, Power Classes & Judge's Talk. In the last year 

World & Olympic Coach Kathy has led 28 seminars 

world wide & was honoured earlier in the year by the 

U.S.F.S.A. and the P.S.A. of America with the "Sports 

Science Coach of the Year Award". 

Co-Presenters on the ice were Marika Humphreys and 

Vitaliy Baranov, former British Ice Dance Champions & 

G.B. Internationalists, while off the ice Senior G.B. & 

Murrayfield ISC mourns sad loss 

Murrayfield Ice Skating Club sadly has to record 

the sudden passing of former Club Secretary 

and Committee Member Valerie Dawson on 

Monday 12 September aged 48 years. All who knew 

Valerie appreciated her friendly attitude and 

enthusiastic involvement in every aspect of the clubs 

activities. 

She performed her duties as Secretary in an exemplary 

manner and no matter what the task, Val was always 

there to make sure it was delivered on time . 

On Sunday 14th August 2005, Deeside 

Ice Rink played host to 30 enthusiastic 

ice dancers, who took part in the latest 

of Joan Slater’s Ice Dance Workshops. The 

workshop, sponsored by the Welsh Ice 

Skating Association, followed an outline that 

has been developed over time, but is tailored 

to the needs of the skaters who participate 

on the day. 

At Deeside most, though not all, of the skaters 

were adults of a range of standards. The 

workshop started with half an hour of social 

skating to live music, provided by Eddie Ruhier 

on the Hammond organ. Once everyone was 

warmed up and had met old friends and made 

new ones, the instructional workshop 

commenced. The skaters were divided into four 

groups of differing standards, each group under 

the control of a coach. For the next 90 minutes 

basic ice dance techniques and moves were 

demonstrated by the four coaches (Joan Slater, 

news 

WISA holds workshop 

A Sk8scotland open consultation 

meeting will be held at 18:30 on 

Saturday 15th October 2005 during 

the Sk8scotland Open Championships 

in the Dumfries Ice Bowl. 

Sk8scotland members, skaters, 

parents and coaches are all welcome 

to attend 

Beginners Free Skating: 1. Lucy McDonald (Inverness) 2. Andrew 

McClaren (Aberdeen) 3. Hayley Anderson (Elgin) 

Judy Clinton (left) & Dawn Cooper 

Kathy Casey Seminar at Ayr 

Report by 

Helen 

Somerville 

ISU Judge Ann Findlay presented classes for the 

coaches, skaters and their parents - the latter class 

being a great success!!! 

On the final afternoon, all the skaters received 

certificates & small mementos from Kathy. A 

presentation of an engraved crystal plate was then 

made to Kathy, this was donated by Reid's Trophies (a 

local sports shop). The seminar was also pleased to 

have Mr Chris Carlyle, Chairman of the South Ayrshire 

Sports Council in attendance. The Council had given a 

grant to the seminar, for which we were very grateful. 

Such was the success of the seminar, that some skaters 

wanted to book their place on next year's seminar 

before leaving - a testimony to the calibre of Kathy 

Casey's coaching". 

Outwith her time with the club Valerie gave her 

wholehearted support to husband Ian and her two 

skating daughters Suzanne and Karen in all their 

endeavours and our thoughts and condolences are 

with them at this time. 

We are all enriched by knowing Valerie , she will be 

sadly missed but not forgotten by all members of 

Murrayfield I.S.C. 

Noel Grimshaw,Chairman,M.I.S.C. 

Alan Wild, Ann McGarry 

and Louise Walden) and 

two assistants (Edward 

Throp and Owen 

Edwards) and then the 

moves were 

attempted by the 

skaters. 

So that everyone benefited from the experience 

of all of the coaches the groups rotated around 

the rink, gathering tips and advice from the 

coaches as they went. At the end of the 

workshop there followed another hour of ice 

dancing to Eddie’s music, where all the newly 

acquired skills were practised and enjoyed. 

At the end the general view was that the 

workshop format was a great success and that a 

follow-up event would be organised in a few 

months time. 

Terry Marshall and Gordon Peterson

Skaters are advised to check their entries below 

and advise any changes as soon as possible 

Event 1(a): Beginner Ladies (Jun age) 

Eve Brown Magnum 

Niamh Buchanan Dundonald 

Lauren Charlesworth 

Lisa Dalgleish 

Whitley bay 

Abbi Henderson Perth 

Amy Hunter Pailsey 

Heather Johnston Dundee 

Louise Mcmahon East Kilbride 

Victoria Mcmahon East Kilbride 

Megan Murray Magnum 

Charlie Oneil East Kilbride 

Lauren Rae Linx 

Stephanie Robertson Dundee 

Trevyn Ronald Olympia 

Daisy Slapp Moray 

Fiona Thomson Magnum 

Joanne Urquhart Dundee 

Event 1(b): Beginner Ladies (Int age) 

Hayley Anderson Moray 

Lana Christina Bagen Olympia 

Niamh Coutts Dundee 

Kirstie Cowan Magnum 

Sarah Jane Davies East Kilbride 

Aimee Goldie Olympia 

Elisha Hale Paisley 

Mirren Kelly Olympia 

Beth Leung East Kilbride 

Jemma Lewis Kyle 

Lynda Logie Linx 

Lucy Macdonald Inverness 

Rebecca Maclean Inverness 

Louise Meechan East Kilbride 

Sophie Merrilees Magnum 

Jennifer Munro East Kilbride 

Heather Murdoch Ayr 

Skye Ross Docherty Perth 

Lois Stephen Linx 

Rachel Stewart 

Elizabeth Walker 

Kyle 

Event 1(c): Beginner Ladies (Sen age) 

Laura Campbell Perth 

Nikki Carswell Aberdeen 

Victoria Cockburn East Kilbride 

Fiona Cowan Magnum 

Suzanne Dawson Murrayfield 

Debbie Forteath Moray 

Imogen Jones Inverness 

Stephanie Kirkpatrick Dumfries 

Lucy Mccormack Dundonald 

Sophie Moore Dumfries 

Claire Noble Moray 

Sarah Pringle Auchenharvie 

Eilish Rennie Inverness 

Hannah Smith East Kilbride 

Katie Sutherland Aberdeen 

Stephanie Symington Auchenharvie 

Robyn Wilkinson Paisley 

Event 2: Beginner Men 

Jack Pearson Blackburn 

Reece Watson Oxford 

Event 3: Level 1 Ladies 

Iona Alexander 

Sarah Barrass Whitley Bay 

Megan Blues Perth 

Stephanie Brown Dundee 

Kirsty Cameron Aberdeen 

Stacy Craik Murrayfield 

Megan Delorey Kirkaldy 

Caitlin Di Mascio Paisley 

Lucia Di Mascio Paisley 

Catherine Dorans Olympia 

Lisa Heggie Kirkaldy 

Kimberlea Logie Linx 

Kathryn Neil Auchenharvie 

Molly Potter Olympia 

Kay Richardson Whitley Bay 

Christina Shaw East Kilbride 

Roslyn Waite Magnum 

Claire Whitelaw Dundee 

Jenna Wighton Dundee 

Miriam Woollcombe 

Event 4: Level 1 Men 

Aberdeen Linx 

Craig Abbott Dundee 

Michael Brown Blackburn 

Blair Fyffe Dundee 

Conor McCubbin Dumfries 


Emma Ayrton Linx Aberdeen 

Rosanna Bailey Dundee 

Sally Cameron Dundee 

Nicola Donaldson Dundee 

Samantha Forbes Kyle 

Kirstin Fyffe Dundee 

Kaysha D Gourlay Perth 

Hazel Jamieson Ayr 

Jennifer Martin Auchenharvie 

Caitlin McColl Auchenharvie 

Chealsea McCulloch Kyle 

Sarah Mills Blackburn 

Stacey Mooney Paisley 

Sarah A Rodgers Olympia 

Catriona Short Perth 

Jodie Wallace East Kilbride 

Jadine Watson 


Oxford 

Rhys Brown Magnum 

Jordan Cruickshank Perth 

Event 7: Level 3(a) Ladies (Jun age) 

Holly Adamson Blackburn 

Catherine Baber Elgin 

Shannon C Davison Whitley bay 

Holly Elliott East Kilbride 

Gemma Fergusson Olympia 

Erin Gracie East Kilbride 

Faye Hammer Blackburn 

Carina Howie Olympia 

April Hunter Pailsey 

Ruth McCallum Pailsey 

Melissa Riach Olympia 

Taylor Ronald Olympia 

Luisamarie Ronney Olympia 

Rachael Smillie East Kilbride 

Nicole Stewart Kyle 

Event 7: Level 3(b) Ladies (Sen age) 

Donna Bernardi East Kilbride 

Lauren Burke East Kilbride 

Joanne Caldwell East Kilbride 

Kirstie Connolly Perth 

Amy Frost Aberdeen 

Samantha Inch Magnum 

Robyn Lauder Perth 

Marianna McGuire East Kilbride 

Kirsty Morrison East Kilbride 

Sarah Jane Smith Moray 

Heather Sneddon Paisley 

Aimee Taylor Moray 

Kirsty Thomson Moray 

Sarah Walker Linx 

Emma Wilkie 


Olympia 

Kieran Faulkner Elgin 

Rory Ross Docherty Perth 


Gemma Bernardi East Kilbride 

Georgia Briggs Dundee 

Natasha Burgess Moray 

Hazel Christie Perth 

Shannon Davis Dundee 

Karen Dawson Murrayfield 

Laura Garrigan Dundee 

Melissa Gillougley 

Kirsty Matheson 

Kyle 

Lucy McDonald Aberdeen 

Robyn McIntyre Olympia 

Sophie Meldrum Kyle 

Ashley Mitchell Paisley 

Jennifer Murdoch Ayr 

Joanie Myburgh Deeside 

Kimberley Myburgh Deeside 

Suzanne Russell Paisley 

Kathryn Thomson Magnum 

Sarah Wilkie Olympia 


Christopher Szafranek Olympia 

Aarron Watson Oxford 


Carys Birse Dundee 

Stephanie Bradford Olympia 

Sarah Ann Evans Blackburn 

Alice Hopkinson Billingham 

Hannaa Jones Dundee 

Andrea King Murrayfield 

Dawn Leckie East Kilbride 

Fiona McKenzie Moray 

Kersty Millar Ayr 

Louise Muir Olympia 

Kelsey Nolan Dundonald 

Libby Sneap Whitley Bay 


Luis Douglas East Kilbride 

John Hayes Whitley Bay 

Stephen Lavery East Kilbride 


Jade-Azura Brown Whitley Bay 

Alisha Carnie Murrayfield 

Natalia Ivanova Whitley Bay 

Jade McEwan Olympia 

Hayley Murdoch Murrayfield 

Lynn Semple Olympia 

Nemone Thomson Ayr 

Louise Weir Paisley 

Leanne Whiteside Olympia 

Fiona Williams Gosport 


Michael Duffield Bradford 

Vivian Parnell-Murphy Slough 

Anton Whitehead 

Jamie Wright Paisley 


Antonia Allen East Kilbride 

Lizzie Archer-Doran Slough 

Gemma Findlay Murrayfield 

Claire Henry East Kilbride 

Ailsa MacGregor Dundee 

Jacklyn MCulloch Paisley 

Mhairi Morrison East Kilbride 

Joy Robson Murrayfield 

Jodie Tate Auchenharvie 


Mark Frost Aberdeen 

James Vickers Blackburn 


Emily Archer-Doran Slough 

Jennifer Brown Perth 

Heather Gillan East Kilbride 

Abigail Hughes Kyle 

Bernadette Lemmon Bracknell 

Vikki McCubbin Kyle 

Jade McLean Kyle 

Jeannifer Moon 

Clara Peters 

Perth 

Rebecca Vickers Blackburn 


Peter Shaw Auchenharvie 


Debbie Givens Kyle 

Stephanie Higgins Dundee 

Aimee McLellan Dundonald 


No Entries 


Cheryl Cathcart Kyle 

Orla Moore NIC 


No Entries 

Event 23: Higher Std Ladies 

No Entries 

Competitor Listing 

Sk8scotland Open Championships 2005 

Event 23b: Pre Novice Ladies 

Lindsey Balfour East Kilbride 

Daisy Lloyd-Hazelgreaves Blackburn 

Natasha McKay Dundee 

Lauren McKessack-Leitch Elgin 

Event 24: Higher Std Men 

Graeme Rutherford East Kilbride 

Event 24b: Pre Novice Men 

No Entries 

Event 25: Novice Ladies 

Alisha Annandale Ice Sheffield 

Tameron Drake Dundonald 

Jodi Easson Dundee 

Alice Gribble Guildford 

Rowena Mackessack-Leitch Elgin 

Kristie Robertson Dundee 

Shelley Thomson Magnum 

Event 26: Novice Men 

Stuart Urquhart Dundee 

Event 27: Primary Ladies 

Amber Blease Streatham 

Elise Christie East Kilbride 

Helen Clark Basingstoke 

Amy-Beth Cowan Auchenharvie 

Jane Faux Chelmsford 

Marissa Henderson Dundee 

Alexandra Hodgkinson Nottingham 

Laura Kean Dundee 

Rebecca Jane Mayo Sheffield 

Sophie Norsworthy Isle Of Wight 

Rachel Pagani Blackburn 

Kristie Robertson Dundee 

Stephanie Smith Kyle 

Amy Leigh Tanner Nottingham 

Event 28: Primary Men 

David Bratt Nottingham 

Lawrence Evans Blackburn 

Joshua Lewis Cardiff 

Christopher Smart Streatham 

Steven White Chelsford 

Event 29: Junior Ladies 

Beverley Carstairs Nottinghham 

Carly Emery Slough 

Jessica Hitchmough Balckburn 

Amanda Hughes East Kilbride 

Sophie Johnson Blackburn 

Rebecca Kirkby Whitley Bay 

Leanne Kristiansen Hull Ice Arena 

Melissa Mackza Chelmsford 

Phillipa Pickard Dundee 

Katie Powell B'burn/Deeside 

Karly Robertson Dundee 

Stacey Robertson Perth 

Catherine Ross Dundonald 

Pauline Smith Murrayfield 

Lauren Moser Guildford 

Lauren Walker East Kilbride 

Sophie Watson 

Event 30: Junior Men 

Whitley Bay 

Jason Bowman* Moray 

Brendan Dorrian Kyle 

Mathew Parr Nottingham 

David Richardson Coventry 

Simon Waller Bracknell 

Michael Wilkins Basingstoke 

Event 31: Senior Ladies 

Jody Annandale 

Sarah Daniel Solihull 

Antoinette Hempel Basingstoke 

Sara Paterson Linx 

Joanna Webber 

Event 32: Senior Men 

Swindon 

Elliott Hilton Nottingham 

Gary McKenzie Aberdeen 

Robert Murray Dundee 

Christopher Tees Blackburn 

Ross Thomson Coventry 

Event 33: Novice Pairs 

Shannon Davis & 

Stuart Urquart 

Carolina Gillespie & 

Dundee 

Partner 

Event 34: Primary Pairs 

Tameron Drake & 

Nottingham 

Edward Alton 

Gemma Reeve & 

Dundonald 

Sam Edwards 

Event 35: Junior Pairs 

Susanna Bureiko & 

Richard Rowlands 

Sally Hoolin & 

Chelmsford 

Jake Bennett 

Event 36: Senior Pairs 

Danielle Guppy & 

Blackburn 

Hamish Gaman 

Stacey Kemp & 

Blackburn 

David King 

Event 37: Beginner Couples 

Georgia Briggs & 

Blackburn 

Blair Fyffe 

Naomi Oldfield & 

Dundee 

Christopher Thompson 

Bethany Powell & 

Deeside 

Alexander Thompson 

Katie Quinn & 

Deeside 

Christopher Marsh 

Kathryn Thomson & 

Deeside 

Rhys Brown 

Event 38: Novice Dance 

Sarah Cunliffe & 

Magnum 

Fergus Finden-Brownie 

Event 39: Primary Dance 

Melissa Chan & 

Guildford 

Tobias Wallis 

Rebecca Forsyth & 

Streatham 

Christopher Hockaday 

Jessica Kay Potter & 

Simon M Pougher 

Event 40: Junior Dance 

Penny Coombes & 

Deeside 

Nicholas Buckland Nottingham 

Helen Ingram & Gary Lanham Bracknell 

Lauren Morris & Scott Lord Streatham 

Rowan Musson & John Horne 

Tamsyn Pack & 

Sheffield 

Richard Boaden Bracknell 

Zelda Roper & Owen Edwards 

Alexandra Zimbler & 

Bracknell 

Nick Hughes 

Lindsey Woolstencroft & 

Slough 

Jamie Whyte 

Event 41: Senior Dance 

Deeside 

Lauren Bradshaw & Mark HanrettyNottingham 

Kira Geil & Andrew Smykowski Sheffield 

Sinead Kerr & John Kerr 

Philippa Towler-Green & 

M'fld/D'side 

Phillip Poole 

Michelle Royds & 

Streatham 

Alessandro Di Pietrantonio Blackburn 

Nicola Trippick & Jamie Burns Blackburn 

Event 42: Novice Ladies Solo Dance 

Rosanna Bailey Dundee 

Bobin Brunning-Hill Chelsford 

Georgia Brunning-Hill Chelmsford 

Emma Mary Carlisle NIC 


Niamh Coutts Dundee 


Cassie Jordan Nottingham 

Naomi A MacKay Inverness 

Annika Mackza Alex Palace 

Lucy McDonald Aberdeen 

Ashley Mitchell Paisley 

Victoria Rae Paisley 

Sadie Robbins Bracknell 

Georgia Robinson NIC 

Hayley Salmon Bracknell 

Miriam Woollcombe Aberdeen Linx 

Event 43: Novice Mens Solo Dance 

Matthew Barlow Deeside 

Stanley Dowling NIC 

Mark Frost Aberdeen 

Rory Ross Docherty Perth 

Alexander Thompson Deeside 

Event 44: Primary Ladies Solo Dance 

Emma Ayrton Linx Aberdeen 

Jennifer Brown Perth 

Kirsty Cameron Aberdeen 

Sarah-May Coward Chelmsford 

Rowena Derosa Paisley 

Hazel Duckworth Blackburn 

Amy Frost Aberdeen 

Laura Hartley Bracknell 

Bryony Hoare Nottingham 

Eilidh Marnoch Perth 

Heather Sneddon Paisley 

Alexandra Watts NIC Nottingham 

Daniella Wilson Slough 

Event 45: Primary Men Solo Dance 

Joshua Boulton Oxford 

Joseph Galway Guildford 

Rory Shanahan NIC Nottingham 

Event 46: Junior Ladies Solo Dance 

Lizzie Archer-Doran Slough 

Peaches Buttress Deeside 

Ashleigh Cowgill Blackburn 

Karen Dawson Murrayfield 

Kirsten Ferguson Paisley 

Samantha Halpin Aberdeen 

Cheree Hulley Deeside 

Becca Jordan Nottingham 

Rachel Little Paisley 

Lesley Murphy NIC 

Fiona Piggott Bracknell 

Stacey Robertson Perth 

Olivia Webster Icesheffield 

Louise Weir Paisley 

Natalie Yates Nottingham 

Event 47: Junior Men Solo Dance 

Joseph Buckland NIC 

David Saunders Mercian/Solihull 

Aarron Watson Oxford 

Event 48: Intermediate Ladies Solo Dance 

Alicia Abdelkadar Solihull 

Skye Andruszko NIC 

Ursha Chavda Alex Palace 

Kim Lamza Aberdeen 

Nadiah Mohad-Taib Linx 

Lucy Morgan Alexandra Palace 

Amy Roebuck NIC 

Laura Tolton Alex Palace 

Kimberly Walker Aberdeen 

Sophie Wright Blackburn 

Event 49: Intermediate Men Solo Dance 

Sean Dalgleish Aberdeen 

Event 50: Senior Ladies Solo Dance 

Emily Archer-Doran Slough 

Jennifer Barnfield Deeside 

Vicki Blud Guildford/Basingstoke 

Amanda Clinton Inverness 

Carly Emery Slough 

Diana Entwistle Alex Palace 

Claire Frost Aberdeen 

Melissa Mackza Chelmsford 

Robyn Pascoe Slough 

Pamela Rhodes Oxford 

Gillian Smith Linx Aberdeen 

Amelia Wiles Blackburn 

Event 51: Senior Men Solo Dance 

No Entries 

Event 52: Beginners Solo Dance 

Georgia Briggs Dundee 

Georgia Brunning-Hill Chelmsford 

Sally Cameron 


Advise changes to Dumfries Ice Bowl 

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Nikki Carswell Aberdeen 


Kirstie Connolly 

Lisa Dalgleish 

Perth 


Lucy MacDonald 

Annika Mackza 

Inverness 

Sebastian Mackza Alexandra Palace 

Stacey Mooney Paisley 

Hayley Salmon Bracknell 

Georgia Shanahan NIC 

Miriam Woollcombe Aberdeen Linx 

Event 53: Juvenile Solo Dance 

Emma Ayrton Linx 

Stephanie Bain Inverness 

Matthew Barlow Deeside 

Jordan Cruickshank Perth 

Laura Hartley Bracknell 

Lauren Hickey Chelsford 

Eilish Rennie Inverness 

Amanda Stewart Inverness 

Miriam Woollcombe Linx 

Event 54: Inter-Rink Team Solo Dance 

Aberdeen 1 (McCulloch) Aberdeen 

Aberdeen 2 (Woollcombe) Aberdeen 

Highlanders Inverness 

Inver-Nessies Inverness 

Murrayfield Murrayfield 

Linx 1 (Cameron) Lynx 

Linx 2 (Walker) 

Event 55: Beginner Synchro 

Linx 

Aberdeen Bobcats Aberdeen 

Aberdeen Snow Leopards Aberdeen 

Moray Seals 

Event 56: Juvenile Synchro 

Highland ISC 

Northern Lights Highland ISC 

Event 57: Intermediate Synchro 

Moray Dolphins Highland ISC 

Team Aurora 

Event 58: Novice Synchro 

Event Cancelled 

Event 59: Adult Synchro 

No Entries 

Highland ISC 

SHORT TRACK EVENTS 60 - 64 

A full list of competitors will be posted at the 

Dumfries Ice Bowl. 

OUR OFFICIALS 

Sk8scotland 

Bryan Morrice (Chairman) 

Andy Ferguson (Events) 

Judy Clinton (Volunteers) 

Archie Marshall (Short Track) 

Technical Rep 

Ann Findlay 

Referees 

Karen Jones (RJS Figure) 

Noel Grimshaw (RJS Dance/Synchro) 

Judges - Figure 

Lorna MacLeod Tracey Johnstone 

Ann Angus Alison Donovan 

Lisa Rayner Joanne Ferguson 

Ann Lavety Jane Brown 

Jacqueline Van Niekerk 

Judges - Dance 

Cyril Yates Kay Robinson 

Sandra Barker Claire McKen 

Jane Brown Jacqueline Van Niekerk 

Judges - Synchro 

Cyril Yates Kay Robinson 

Sandra Barker Claire McKen 

Jane Brown 

NJS Controllers 

Maria McLean (Figure) 

Maggie Worsfold (Figure) 

Hilary Selby (Dance) 

NJS Technical Specialists 

Simon Briggs (Figure) 

Alice Fell (Figure) 

Chris Buchanan (Dance) 

NJS Data Input 

Liz Littler 

NJS Judges 

Laura McNair (Figure) 

Suzanne Lindsey (Figure) 

Karen Jones (Figure) 

Ann Findlay (Figure) 

Nick Russell (Dance) 

Garry Hoppe (Dance) 

Lynn Huddlestone (Dance) 

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Champions Gala 

The Hot Ice show took off for a visit to 

Europe during June and the Pleasure 

Beach Arena hosted this Gala instead. 

Skaters were mainly taken from the show cast, 

with special guests former British Dance 

Champions Marika Humphreys and Vitaliy 

Baranov, who are now skating professionally. 

To borrow a metaphor from our soccer 

friends, it was a show “of two halves”, in more 

ways than one. Oula Jaskelaainen was present 

on film on the big screen, acting as a kind of 

MC and introducing the skaters’ numbers. 

After the opening where everyone was 

introduced, though sometimes rather inaudibly 

(and I apologise if my powers of recognition 

were not quite accurate), it was a traditionalstyle 

gala with separate items from each of the 

participants. 

It started promisingly with French 

skater/pianist Romain Gazave playing the 

piano with feeling for a solo by Tammy Sear- 

Watkins. It was good to see Tammy back on 

form ; last year when I saw her she was still 

looking a little fragile from illness. Romain 

then also skated the “Music” piece he does in 

Hot Ice. Unfortunately, most of the rest of 

the first half seemed rather tame and lacking in 

energy. I except Marika and Vitaliy from 

that, as Marika especially demonstrated her 

personality (and physical flexibility) in her 

own inimitable way. Some of the other 

skaters seemed distinctly wobbly and/or 

hesitant. 

Anyone who had given up at the interval made 

a mistake (but the men in the front row 

weren’t likely to after the close-ups they got of 

Nicky Scott, the Showgirl of the company). 

Everyone seemed to warm up for the second 

half and it was really enjoyable. Romain 

started off with a very expressive rendering of 

“Quixotic” (from Moulin Rouge I think), full of 

smoulder and passion and some good jumping 

NJS Sheffield 

July already, and I hadn’t seen a 

competitive skating event since Europeans 

in Turin. More to the point, I didn’t have 

a clue what everyone had been doing since the 

British, so a last-minute decision took me to 

Sheffield on 4-6 July 2005, where NISA 

was conducting the very first UK session under 

the New Judging System. It was not a 

competition, as the ISU had tweaked the 

system just beforehand and the updated 

software was not yet available. As this was a 

first time for the judges, too, it would not be 

kind to report in detail – and I wanted to learn 

as much as possible myself at the same time. 

As the ISU is adamant that the new system 

(NJS for short) is here to stay and that all ISU 

sanctioned Internationals (and the Olympics) 

will henceforth use it, NISA has decided to go 

for it at this year’s Nationals. The ISU will 

reimburse the cost of “a set of the identified 

ISU Judging System hardware equipment” as 

well as providing the software free of charge. 

Watching the judging team in action, it seemed 

not to take too long before they were more at 

home with the system, though there was some 

understandable delay at times whilst they 

sought to clarify details among themselves. I 

expect that, by September, they are likely to 

be more familiar with its operation. 

The skaters were anxious to receive their 

feedback, in the form of detailed sheets 

showing their marks for each element of the 

programme. As at Internationals I have 

attended, the skaters do appreciate this 

information, which is much more formal and 

detailed than anything they have received in 

the past – which has often amounted to no 

more than a few off-the-record comments 

from a sympathetic judge. At least now they 

can see how their elements are graded and can 

understand better how their placing is decided. 

This is obviously invaluable in revising and 

improving the level of difficulty and other 

aspects of performance in order to obtain 

higher scores in the future. 

The event comprised Junior and Senior Singles 

Lesley Reynolds 

reports from Blackpool 

and spinning. Definitely quality skating. 

Andrea Law demonstrated she is still a good 

spinner alone and in a routine where she was 

joined by Tammy and another girl that I am 

afraid I didn’t recognize. Then, one of the 

Russian Pairs skated to an upbeat “Ave Maria”. 

I scribbled my notes in the dark and now can’t 

read the next bit! I noted one of the skaters 

bore a remarkable resemblance to Prince 

Edward anyway. Marika and Vitaliy’s second 

number was like watching one of their Free 

Dances, with her incredible flexibility 

demonstrated in various splits positions 

(though mercifully not the upside-down ones 

now outlawed by the ISU). I was a little 

bemused as to why Jenni Calvert’s solo 

involved her perching on a birdbath which 

then started to emit smoke, at which point she 

was pushed off the ice by John Dunn. John 

then returned for some real ice dance with 

Amanda Galloway. 

One of the Russians did a number which 

included juggling with 3 balls (with the help of 

the front row at one point). Tammy skated a 

beautiful piece to Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” 

(was that Romain playing??) which included 

double lutz and flip. Elegant expressive 

skating like we used to see from Tammy at her 

best. 

Most of the costumes were straight out of Hot 

Ice and sometimes were perhaps not as 

flattering as they could have been. Some of 

the numbers were from the show but seemed 

different in this context. The lighting was 

atmospheric without being too dark or 

obscuring the skating and it was just a pity 

that there were so few “bums on seats” on the 

Saturday night we attended. I hope to make 

another visit to Hot Ice later in the season, as I 

usually do, just to sit and enjoy the show 

without composing another critique in my 

head but that is a difficult habit to break…. 

Lesley Reynolds 

reports the first NJS 

Assessment event 

and Dance, as well as Primary, Junior and 

Senior Pairs. The dancers presented one 

Compulsory and their Original Dance . Two 

Primary couples also performed two 

Compulsory Dances. If the dances presented 

by the 7 Junior and 3 Senior couples here are 

anything to go by, the technical standard at 

the British is going to be high, with some very 

interesting (and exhausting) performances. 

Five Junior Men and six Seniors gave their 

Short programmes for scrutiny, but some did 

not stay to show their Free. There were 9 

Junior Ladies and 8 Seniors but, again, not all 

skated both sections. We saw two Primary 

Pairs and one Junior Pair, with a glimpse of a 

new Senior partnership in a Short programme. 

It would not be fair to comment on 

performances, as the purpose of the event was 

not competition, but rather assessment under 

the new system. Obviously, so early in the 

season there is room for development and I am 

looking forward to the next NJS assessment 

event in September. Competitive scoring will 

again not be in use there, but the Scottish 

Championships in October will see the 

system implemented “properly”. 

Unfortunately, I will not be able to be there, as 

it clashes with the Karl Schaefer Memorial in 

Vienna which I hope to attend. 

On the subject of the KARL SCHAEFER, this 

is to be the Olympic Qualifying event at 

which skaters whose countries have not 

already earned places for Turin will be 

competing for the remaining berths. As 

Sinead and John Kerr are the only figure 

skaters to have qualified to represent Great 

Britain in the Olympics, thanks to their 12th 

place at this year’s Worlds, John Hamer, 

Jenna McCorkell and Pamela 

O’Connor/Jonathon O’Dougherty will 

skate in Vienna. They will be up against some 

stiff opposition, all looking for that chance of a 

lifetime. Full report in the next issue of 

Skatewatch in October. 

ST Olympic 

squad trials see 

Short Track 

Update 

fast & furious racing 

News 

Results 

Debate 

Squads selected for Asia World Cups & Olympic qualifying 

The Olympic Squad trials were held at Nottingham NIC over two weekends the 27th- 

28th August and 3rd-4th September 2005, these trials were held to select the team 

that will compete at the World Cup events in Asia and the 2 International Olympic 

Qualifying events in Bormio and the Hague in November. 

These trials were only open to National Squad 

members. 

Over the two weekends there were three 

1500m competitions, three 1000m competitions 

and three 500m competitions, the results of 

which determined who would be selected for 

the team. All selections are subject to medal test 

time qualification. We are allowed to enter 3 

skaters into each Olympic Qualifying distance. 

However only 2 can qualify into the Olympic 

Games. 

The competition was fast and furious, there 

were some very close races and these were very 

exciting to watch. 

The team that will travel to the Asia World Cups 

and the Olympic Qualifying Events are: 

Men: Jon Eley, Oliver Horsepool, Paul Stanley, 

Paul Worth and Philip Brojoka. 

Ladies: Sarah Lindsey, Joanna Williams (Olympic 

Qualifiers only) 

This Team will be joined by Alex Whelbourne, 

Chenai Flack and Charlotte Gilmartin for a 

competition in Germany, the first time Great 

Britain has entered a full Ladies team at an 

international competition since January 2000, 

when they took the Bronze medal at the 

European Championships. 

Open trials select squads 

The Open Squad trials were held on the 13-14th August 2005, for all short track speed 

skaters in the Juvenile age category (Junior C) and above, who have achieved at least a 

bronze medal test time in their age category, are members of NISA and would be available 

for selection for the National Squad. 

In total 27 men and 11 ladies participated at 

these trials. 

The first event was the 777m-time trial. After this 

the men were split in to two pools, A and B, the 

fastest 16 in the time trial make up the ‘A’ pool 

and all other skaters make up the ‘B’ pool. The 

skaters are then ranked in their respective pools 

depending on their finishing times in the time 

trial and from these rankings the heats for the 

first distance are decided. Next comes the 

1500m, followed by the 500m and 1000m. 

There were some very good, close races during 

these trials which were very exciting to watch. 

From the results of the trials and medal test 

times achieved, the National Squads for the 

2005/6 season have now been selected: 

Performance/Potential 

Jon Eley, Tom Iveson, Paul Stanley, Oliver 

Horsepool, Paul Worth, Phil Brojaka, Anthony 

Douglas, Matt Wilson , Matthew Lindsay 

Sarah Lindsay, Joanna Williams, Alex Whelbourne 

Charlotte Gilmartin. 

Development 

Ian Upcott, Gerard Williams, Stuart Loughrey, 

Ryan Broughton, Stephen Chaston, Jack 

Whelbourne, Chenai Flack, Elise Christie. 

Also selected for the Development Squad are 

Lesley Llewellyn (top Pee Wee Girl from the 

2004 British Championships who has moved up 

to Juvenile) and Nathan Soles (additional skater 

selected by the National Coaches. Both skaters 

are from the Mohawks club. 

The Squad skaters then went on to compete at 

the Olympic Trials, and the results of those trials 

were used to select the teams to compete at 

the first 2 World Cup events and the 2 Olympic 

Qualifying events. (see report above). 

Sheffield hosts ST camp 

During the week following the Open National Squad Trails in Sheffield we held a week long 

residential open camp at Ice Sheffield from the 15th – 19th August 2005. Club skaters 

were invited to train along side the National Squad skaters under the expert guidance of 

the National Coaches and support staff. 

In total 47 athletes attended the camp from 7 

clubs around the country and 1 from Belgium. 

Thanks should go to the volunteer chaperones 

Shelley Adams and Sue Williams who did a great 

job getting the junior skaters to each session on 

time and keeping them out of trouble. 

We also had two club coaches, Brian Reid and 

Ian Cavin who attended and took part in the 

camps program. The skaters were split in to 

three groups according to their age and ability 

on the ice. Off-ice the club skaters trained 

along side the National Squad skaters. 

As well as the physical training the skaters 

worked on their mental skills at two psychology 

workshops delivered during the course of the 

week, and the skaters also received video 

feedback of their skating. 

All the skaters attending the camp worked very 

hard, but it was not all hard work and no fun, in 

the evenings the skaters where entertained with 

trips out at either a restaurant or the cinema. 

All-in-all a successful and enjoyable camp. 

Nicky Gooch 

Assistant National Coach 

Mohawks plan 70 anniversary 

Mohawks Ice Racing Club will be celebrating the 70 years Anniversary of the club this year, 

and are planning an Open Short Track competition on the afternoon of 3rd December. 

A warm welcome is extended to all past, present and future skaters and spectators. 

The club hopes 'past skaters' will be sharpening 

their blades for the fun exhibition race to be 

included, depending on time and number of 

entries. (Skin suit not compulsory!) 

A new trophy will be presented on behalf of the 

Milton Keynes Ice Racing Club to the overall 

winner. Other trophies have been donated by 

Woods Trophies & Engravers, Bradford. 

The Mohawks are concerned about the decline 

in the number of speed skating clubs in Britain. 

THe difficulty in attracting new skaters and the 

rising cost of ice (rapidly approaching £100 per 

hour for private hire) threatens the survival of 

our club. Sponsorship and grant aid is being 

sought and if anyone wishes to make donations 

towards ice time it will be most gratefully 

received. 

Paul Iveson Chairman MIRC

Sk8scotland Adult Championships 2005 

Intermediate Dance : 

1. Maureen Dempster & Mike Banks (Murrayfield) 

Intermediate Free Dance : 

1. Irene & Jack Stoddart (Murrayfield) 2. Christine & Alan Pascoe 

(Slough) 3. Annabel & Robert Smyth (Streatham) 

Elementary Solo Dance : 

1.Caroline Lordan 2. Kathleen Corlett (Dundee) 3. Jean 

Livingstone (Dundee) 

Intermediate Solo Dance : 

1.Nicola Spittal (Dundee) 2. Lorele Mackie 3. Fiona Brown 

Advanced Solo Dance : 

1.Alison Brownlee (Aberdeen) 2. Anna Kitson (Bradford) 

3. Eileen Brookes (Blackburn) 

A 

photo photo roundup roundup from from 

Dumfries Dumfries - August August 21st 21st 2005 2005 

Masters Solo Dance : 1. Robyn Pascoe (Slough) 

Elementary / Intermediate Solo Free Dance : 

1. Caroline Lordan 2. Lorel Mackie 3. Jean Livingstone (Dundee) 

Advanced Solo Free Dance : 

1. Nicola Spittal (Dundee) 2. Alison Brownlee (Aberdeen) 

3. Anna Kitson (Bradford) 

Photographs courtesy of Angela Tait from Swindon who 

also competed in the events 

(Apologies to the few skaters for whom we unfortunately did not have 

photos) 


Masters Solo Free Dance : 

1. Jennifer Barnfield (Deeside) Robyn Pascoe (Slough) 

Elementary Free Skating : 

1. David Ward (Whitley Bay) 2. Caroline Lordan 3. Jean Livingstone 

(Dundee) 

Intermediate Free Skating : 

1. Robyn Pascoe (Slough) 2. Carmen O'Dell (iceSheffield) 3. Anna 

Kitson (Bradford) 

Masters Free Skating : 

1. Elise Scholes (East Kilbride) 2. Alison Brownlee (Aberdeen) 3. 

Angela Tait (Swindon) 

Exhibition Event : 

1. Caroline Lordan 2. Lorele Mackie 3. David Ward (Whitley Bay)


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