Positive COVID tests for skaters and immediate family members MUST be reported to Sarah Schoen immediately!
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Parent Meeting
Your Board of Directors will be holding a “State of the Club” parent meeting.
- Date: May 19, 2021
- Time: 6:00pm
- Place: DePere Ice Arena (upstairs)
Happy Mother’s Day!
Thank you to all our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and special ladies!
Congratulations to all the Skaters who passed tests this week!
GGBFSC Skate Camp
We are really excited to offer a skating camp at GGBFSC!
This session will be at Cornerstone Community Center. Guest Coaches will include Philippe Poirier, Marcie Kierpiec, and Peter Biver. Check out the flyer below for more information!
Come join us for the GGBFSC Summer Skating Camp!
Camp Dates: July 14-16, 2021.
Test Session: Saturday, July 17, 2021.
Ice Show Information
The Ice Show and practices are coming up soon. A more detailed schedule was emailed on April 13 to those participating. Please mark your calendars for the following dates:
- Practices:
- May 10, 12, 17, 19
- May 12 (Picture Day)
- 4-9 pm
- Dress Rehearsal:
- May 21
- 5-?
- Ice Show:
- May 22
- 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm
ASPIRE Camp
The U.S. Figure Skating Aspire program helps beginning figure skaters make the transition from learn to skate group classes into U.S. Figure Skating membership. Designed to go hand in hand with U.S. Figure Skating introductory membership, Aspire is intended to boost member retention, keep skaters on the ice and teach young athletes and their families what it means to be a figure skater.
Open to Basic 4 and up — As well as new New Club members
- Next Camp date: August 10th from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Ice Schedule
Walk-ons are not available at this time. There will be no exceptions. All ice must be contracted by 11:59 pm the day before the session
Masks are REQUIRED when indoors.
Upcoming Events
- May 6 & 8 Bridge to Club Meeting
- May 22 Ice Show – A Party on Ice!
- May 23 — 2:00-5:00pm Awards Banquet @ Ledgecrest Reserve, 2200 Dickeinson Rd., De Pere, WI
- July 14-16 GGBFSC Summer Camp
- August 10 — 9:30 am to 4:30 pm ASPIRE Camp
Next Test Session
- July 17, 2021
Happy Birthday
Brianne
Elizabeth
Reese
Sidney
Naitsz
Paige
Coach Maggie
Coach Michelle
Elizabeth
Samantha
Nora
Attention All High School Skaters
Have you ever heard of the Wisconsin High School Skating Series? Well, beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, the High School Skating Team is BACK at the GGBFSC!
Any high schooler from the Greater Green Bay and surrounding areas is eligible to participate. If you or your skater will be in 9th-12th grade during the 2021-2022 school year, you are eligible to compete! This team is a great way to spend time with other club members, team bond, and compete in a fun circumstance.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact Coach Molly Kelly at mollykelly57@gmail.com or (920)265-9553.
Stay tuned for the announcement of a Zoom call held with an informational session as well as Q&A at a later date.
Fundraising
Fundraising balance due amounts can be viewed in Entryeeze under, Volunteer > My Volunteer Hours
Fundraising balances are due May 1, 2021.
Need last minute fundraising: purchase a business ad in the Spring Ice Show.
Fundraising checks will be cashed May 15, 2021.
Check out our fundraising page for available options for fundraising all year.
Questions: Contact Jen Kreuser
Learn to Skate
Spring registration Classes Start April 8th.
We are looking for GGBFSC Club members age 13+ to help out. Please email Sarah at ggbfsc.lts@gmail.com if interested
Classes are full for the Spring session
Thursday 6:20 – 7:20 pm
Saturday 9:20 – 10:20 am / 9:50 – 10:50 am
Summer registration will open at 12:01 am on June 6th. Register Now
Summer classes Wednesday 5:20 – 6:20 pm / 5:50 – 6:50 pm
Competition Announcements
Check out these competitions at other clubs…
Camp Announcements
Check out these camps at other clubs…
- April 29-May1: Wisconsin Rapids Figure Skating Club Camp (Test Session May 2)
- June 6-26: Shattuck-St. Mary’s School
- June 13-18: Point of Perfection Summer Figure Skating Camp
- June 14-25: Eagle River Summer Program
- July 12-16: Sport Quest Skating Camp
Donations of Cleaning Supplies Needed
We are looking for single use wipes or a spray and paper towel to clean the music player area. If you would like to donate supplies please reply to the newsletter.
Team App
GGBFSC uses TeamApp for last minute notifications.
Comments, Questions Concerns for the GGBFSC Board?
We have a form! We want to help. This form is submitted to only the Executive Board which is made up of the GGBFSC President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Submissions are treated with the strictest confidentiality to maintain the integrity of all parties involved.
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