MFSC News on the Web
2003
DECEMBER 2003

Congratulations to the MFSC High School Team
MFSC's High School Team (comprised of skaters from Dow and Midland High) skated in their first ever high school competition in Dearborn on December 13.  View results.

Christmas Family Skate - December 14th
Many thanks to Kris Hallett and Nicki Hayes for coordinating this year's Christmas Exhibition.  Our skaters had a great time showing their skills to friends and family, and the opportunity to skate with Santa was fun for all!

Turning Points Sk8 GR8 in Ann Arbor
Congratulations to the Turning Points on their 2nd place finish at the Dr. Richard Porter Classic in Ann Arbor on December 6. 

NOVEMBER 2003

Cookie Dough Fund Raiser a Success!
 As a club we sold 617 tubs and earned $1231.25
Top sellers were:
1st - Katherine Kummeth (87 tubs)
2nd - Warner Family (63 tubs)
3rd - Staci Thorton (59 tubs)
4th - Jacklyn Hallet (54 tubs)

In addition the following people/families sold 25 or more tubs: 
      Sutton, Partlo, Martin, Borkowski, Morabito, Revard, Deprest, Barlett. 
We had an additional 19 families involved in this fund raiser.  Thank you!!!

Many thanks to Janet & Katherine Kummeth for organizing this fund raising event!

Ask Our Judges!!
 This is a new feature on the MFSC website.  We are privileged to have three judges at MFSC who are eager to share their knowledge and expertise with our skaters and their families.  If you have questions, send an email to MFSC and we will get answers and post them on the website.

 Our first question is "What is Dance Expression?"  

Many thanks to Ann Ward for taking the time to explain this topic in depth!

MFSC Turning Points Celebrate 25 Years!!

 The Midland Figure Skating Club's adult synchronized skating team, the Turning Points, celebrated its 25th anniversary Saturday night with a reunion of present and past members at Northwood University's Griswold Center.

Originally known as the Precision Patriots, the group has had 74 different members between the ages of 25 and 70, and nine coaches.  The skaters have taken part in more than 45 competitions and have won six gold medals, 14 silver medals and 12 bronze medals.

Because the Turning Points compete in the Masters division, 75 percent of the team must be over 35 years of age.

Three members - Carole Steffens, Ann Ward and Hallie Wilson - have been with the team since its inception.

Wilson was expecting at least 38 members at the reunion, coming from places such as Pennsylvania and Texas. 
November 2, 2003
Reprinted with permission of the Midland Daily News


1980 Team

OCTOBER 2003
  MFSC Prepares for 2/2004 Basic Skills Competition
 MFSC is excited to host a Basic Skills Competition, scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2004 from 9:30-4:30 p.m.  This competition is open to all skaters who are current, eligible members of either the Basic Skills program and/or are full members of a USFSA club.  Download details and registration form.  Contact Ann Ward or June Turley with questions.

MFSC Skaters Compete at Regionals
Congratulations to MFSC skaters Kati Bartlett, Jodi Bartlett and Sara Holwerda for representing MFSC at the Eastern Great Lake Regionals Championships in Nashville, TN, October  14-18, 2003.  View results.

Congratulations to MFSC Pro, Jessica Gullan, for a skating at the Upper Great Lakes Regional Championships in Bloomington, MN, October 14-18, 2003.  View results.

Used Skates for Sale
 MFSC Skate Coordinator, Cilla Jones, maintains a list of good, used skates for sale.  This list is now available on-line.  Download listing.
 
  REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2004 ICE SHOW
 This season will end in the biggest of finales!  The Ice Show Committee is very excited to announce that plans are underway to present Celebrate Skating to our families and our community on Saturday, March 20.  For those who are new to our club, MFSC organizes a top notch ice show every two years.  This is the best way to show your families and our community what you and your friends at MFSC can do.  This year's show has the added bonus of being presented at a time when Midland skating is in the news, and Midland is preparing to build a new arena.  It is more important than ever to raise community awareness of what happens every day at the Midland Civic Arena.  This year's production will showcase all different levels of figure skating as well as introduce hockey and speed skating. The Show Committee and Pros are hard at work planning the 2004 Ice Show. 

Registration deadline for Club skaters is October 12, 2003.  Contact Carrie Schaller  if you missed the registration deadline.

If you have any questions, please ask a member of the Show Committee:  Becky Evans, Jon Evans, Eline Morabito, Cheryl Partlo, Carrie Schaller - and of course our Club Pros: Jessica Gullan, Kris Hallett, Nicki Hayes, Stephanie Purdy, Derek Schmidt, Liza Stekolnikova
 
MFSC Skaters Compete in St. Clair Shores
 Congratulations to all MFSC skaters who skated in the St. Clair Shores Autumn Classic, September 19-20. 
View Results
 

MFSC Burger King Fundraiser a Success
Thanks to Ann Ward, Nicki Hayes, Tammy Sutton and all those who helped with the  September 17 fundraiser at Burger King.  It was a great opportunity to share the excitement of figure skating with those eating at BK - and a chance for some fun "off ice" time with MFSC friends.

MFSC Board of Directors Changes
 Heidi Wehr-Kubalova has agreed to fill the remainder of the two-year term vacated by Cary Dardas, and will serve as MFSC Vice-President.  Welcome Heidi .. and many thanks to Cary for her service on behalf of MFSC.
 
AUGUST 2003
  MFSC Skaters Compete at Collegiate Nationals
 

Congratulations to MFSC's Sara Holwerda - 2003 U.S. Collegiate Nationals Junior Champion!!

  "The only skater in the top six (Junior Ladies) not to change placement was Delta College’s Sara Holwerda, who went home junior ladies champion. Skating a fun program to music by the Doors, Holwerda didn’t complete her planned triple Salchow but did a nice double Axel and completed every other double jump. Her music leant itself to an interesting footwork pattern, and she kept good speed throughout the program.

"The Doors is cool music, and I have fun skating my free program," Holwerda said."
 

See the USFSA website for full coverage of the 2003 Collegiate Nationals

 
Congratulations to MFSC Pro Jessica Gullan for a great skate in the 2003 U.S. Collegiate Nationals, Senior Ladies division.
 

MFSC Skaters Compete in Lansing
 Congratulations to all MFSC skaters who competed in Lansing, August 7-9, 2003
View results
 
JULY 2003
  MFSC Skaters Compete in Skate Detroit
 Congratulations to all MFSC skaters who competed in Skate Detroit, July 23-26, 2003.
View results
JUNE 2003
 
MFSC Skaters Compete in Grand Rapids
 Congratulations to all MFSC skaters who competed in the Grand Rapids Open, June 27-28.
View results
View pictures 1 2 3
 


Midland Daily News
6/14/03
 

 Yuka Sato Conducts MFSC Workshop
Yuka Sato, a two-time Japanese figure skating champion who competed in the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics, watches as members of the Midland Figure Skating Club practice their spins during a morning clinic at the Midland Civic Arena.  Sato turned professional after winning the 1994 World Championships.  Since then Sato has become one of the world's top professional skaters.  She trains and coaches out of Bloomfield Hills with her husband, Jason Dungjen.
Reprinted with permission of the Midland Daily News. 
Photo by Danielle Rappaport, Midland Daily News.

View pictures from the June 13 clinic

MFSC Welcomes Nicole Hayes
 The MFSC Board is proud to welcome Nicole Hayes as a member of the MFSC Coaching team. 

Nicki is a highly qualified skater, having passed USFSA Senior and Gold levels in free skating, moves-in-the-field, and dance.  Nicki was a MFSC Associate Skating Instructor  from 1998-2000 before joining the Disney on Ice tour.  Nicki toured with Disney on Ice from 2000-2002.  

Welcome back Nicki!!
   
MAY 2003
  MFSC Skaters Compete in Ann Arbor
Congratulations to all MFSC skaters who competed at the 19th Annual Ann Arbor Springtime Invitational, May 15-18.  View results.
 
APRIL 2003
  MFSC Annual Banquet a Great Success
The MFSC Annual Banquet was held April 25th at the MBS Sky Room.  Many thanks go to:
- Tammy Sutton for coordinating this event
- Cheryl Davis & Anna Cieslinski for the awesome decorations
- Linda Bagley & Kris Hallett for the display boards honoring our skaters
- Paul Morabito (with help from Eline & Danielle) for the slide show which recapped our past skating year so well
- All of our coaches, skaters and parents for a great year!
   

 		 Turning Points Garage Sale
The Turning Point Garage Sale (May 9 & 10) was a great team effort!  A huge thank you to Michelle Everett for lending her garage and doing the lion's share of the organizing.  The Turning Points raised about 10% of their anticipated 2003-2004 budget.
MARCH 2003
 

MFSC Spring Exhibition
Thanks to all coaches, skaters & volunteers who participated in the 2003 Spring Exhibition.  View pictures.
 
  MFSC TURNING POINTS Place 5th At Nationals!!
 Congratulations to MFSC's TURNING POINTS Synchronized Team on their 5th place finish at Nationals in Huntsville, Alabama!! 

Way to SK8 GR8!!!!!
 
MFSC Guest Skater at Saginaw Spirit Game
MFSC has been given a prime opportunity to promote our club at the Saginaw Spirit hockey game Friday, March 7th.  Chelsea Evans has been asked to skate a special number before the Saginaw players will be introduced for warm-up.  We will also be allowed to pass out our registration forms at the Guest Services desk.

SK8GR8 Chelsea and go MFSC!!

MFSC Annual Meeting & Banquet Planned for April 25
 The 2003 MFSC Annual Meeting and Banquet is planned for Friday, April 25, at the SkyRoom at MBS Airport.  It will be a fun and central location for our families.

HELP!!  
Volunteers to help with all aspects of the banquet are needed .. contact Tammy Sutton if you can help.

Stay tuned for details!!  Looking forward to a fun evening together!
 
FEBRUARY 2003
 


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 MFSC Skaters Compete in Port Huron
Congratulations to all MFSC skaters who competed in Port Huron February 7-9. 
View Results
View pictures from Port Huron  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8


 
JANUARY 2003
  MFSC Synchronized Teams Compete in North Dakota
 Congratulations to MFSC Synchronized Teams - Turning Points and Destiny - who competed at the 2003 Midwestern Synchro Sectionals in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Turning Points - 3rd place
Destiny - 6th place

MFSC Guest Skater at Saginaw Spirit Game
MFSC has been given a prime opportunity to promote our club at the Saginaw Spirit hockey game January 18.  Jodi Bartlett has been asked to skate a special number before the Saginaw players will be introduced for warmup.  We will also be allowed to pass out our registration forms at the Guest Services desk.  SK8GR8 Jodi and go MFSC!!

MFSC Board of Directors Changes
 Sue Jacob has agreed to fill the remainder of the first year term - replacing Curt Bitman. A shift in Curt's job responsibilities and schedule necessitated his resignation from the board.  Welcome Sue .. and thanks to Curt for his service on the MFSC Board.
 
MFSC News on the Web 2002 Archive