Page C4 — Terrace Standard, Wednesday, October 21, 1992 Skating programs offer something for everyone Contributed by TFSC Skating is one of the most popular sports in the world. Each winter, hundreds of thousands of Ca- nadians put on skates, many for fun and fit- ness while some harbour a secret dream of following in the footsteps of Brian Orser. Whatever your goals may be, why not con- tact your local Canadian Figure Skating As- sociation (CFSA) group, the Terrace Figure Skating club, and Skate With Us. The CFSA is the largest figure skating gov- ermning body in the world with a registered membership of approximately 170,000 in more than 1,400 clubs. Close to 17,000 of those are members of one of B.C.’s. 119 clubs. The CFSA provides standards and rules for its members in both competitive and recrea- tional programs, qualifies and appoints” judges, referees and other officials, conducts training seminars for coaches and skaters and provides information about figure skating to the general public, Individual skating clubs like Terrace’s offer a variety of recreational programs at a rea- sonable cost for people of all ages, skill levels and interests. CanSkate CanSkate is a leam-to-skate program designed for all ages from four years to 64 and all sports. Basic skills applicable to all skating sports -- stopping, starting, turning, crossovers -- are taught. The CanSkate program is a starting point for beginners whether they go on to the Na- tional Hockey League, Olympic speed skat- ing, short track, figure skating, ringette or just want to learn the basics for fun and ex- ercise. The program is divided into two sessions, Level I and Level I and everyone receives an award, regardless of ability or skill level. Canpower Skate Canpower skate is for those who have com- pleted the CanSkate program and are particu- larly interested in hockey, ringette, figure skating and speed skating. This program helps develop basic skating ability while emphasizing speed, power, co- ordination and endurance. Unfortunately, lack of ice time means the Terrace club is unable to offer this program during the regular winter season. Precision Skating“ A CFSA recreational skating program in which any CFSA member can participate regardless of age, sex, or ability. Precision is a group of 12 or more skaters LUGE skating in unison to music. The key in- gredients are fun and participation. Again, Terrace cannot offer this session during the regular season owing to a lack of ice time. CanFigureSkate CanFigureSkate is designed for those skaters who have completed the CanSkate program but want to continue to participate and develop their figure skating skills. This program is structured in such a way as to keep the cost low while learning the early ~ portion of the test system. Skaters receive group lessons and may work on and pass CFSA tests as well as 21 CanFigureSkate badges. ‘Similar to the CFSA tests, the badges are divided into five categories: figures, freeskat- ing, stroking, ice dancing and precision. kakkk After learning the basics, many talented young skaters decide they want more. If they want to compete, CFSA has got just the right program. Iis test program prepares skaters for competition in men’s or women’s singles, pairs or ice dancing. There’s also precision skating for those who want to compete but prefer the support of a team rather than being alone on the ice. Each year more than 250 of the best skaters in the country compete at the Canadian Fig- ure Skating Championships. Top skaters in singles, pairs and ice dance at regional competitions qualify to compete at the novice, junior and senior levels and in fours at the senior level only. After the championships, the very best skaters are selected for the national figure skating team and from these the best skaters represent Canada at the world championships. akkkk The next Skate With Us sessions offered by the Terrace Figure Skating Club begins Jan. 3, 1993 and runs until March 26. They are: CanSkate I - Beginner, elementary -Mondays, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays - 3:30-4:15 p.m. CanSkate II - Basic, Novice 1, II, HI, IV and Proficiency Mondays, 4:30-5:15 p.m. © ‘Wednesdays, 4:00-4:45 p.m. The cost for one three-quarter session per week for 24 weeks is $125. Two three quarter hour sessions per week over 24 weeks costs $195. For more 'infortiation ofi’these or any other ‘programs, phone Julie (635-7636) or Gloria (635-4282) or contact the Terrace Figure Skating Club at PO Box 574, Terrace, V8G 4B5,. | ee To get your results on SCOREBOARD drop them in at the office at 4647 Lazelle, phone Malcolm at 638-7283 Deloitte & Touche A FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES? ‘Call us 10 arrange for a free consultation and a copy of our information booklet (604) 564-1111 Toll Free: 1-800-663-5103 DELOITTE & TOUCHE INC. #800 - 295 Victoria Street Prince George, B.C. 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Contact: Address: City: Prav: Postal Code:____ Snow welcome sight The weckend’s snow may have sent a shiver down the spine of many residents, but it only brought smiles to the faces of winter sportsmen. Also Jooking forward to a lot of the white stuff are local lugers who will be able to start practis- ing for the B.C. Winter Games all the earlier. Alison Painchaud of Kitimat’s 193 Games socicly points out the area’s lugers are expected to prove tough to beat in the Febru- ary medal battle. Zone representatives brought home a silver and a bronze from last year’s Games and three of the team made the B.C. Luge Associ- ation’s candidates list, she adds. There will be two categories in Luge at the Games: Junior (13-19 years old as of Feb, 25, 1993) and Senior (more than 19 years old as of the same date). There will be both singles and doubles sledding with races for men and ladies, junior and senior. Singles will feature three runs and doubles two. All competitors must be mem- bers of the B.C, Luge Associa- tion, The race-offs to qualify for the Games will take place either in December or early January, depending on snow conditions. The Games schedule has the solo Ingers launching down the slope on Feb. 27 beginning at 10 a.m. Medal presentations are ex- pected to take place at 3:15 p.m. that day. Doubles races go at 9 a.m. the next day with medals being hand- ed out at 11:15 am. Medal ceremonies for teams will follow immediately afterward. To learn more about the thrill of luging, contact Todd Taylor at 635-6511, HUNTING SEASON MOHAWK a SPECIALS! | OCTOBER 18 - NOVEMBER | WHILE QUANTITIES LAST DIESEL - PROPANE - SANI-PUMP - 24 HOURS - FULL CONVENIENCE STORE ~ other Nature's Gas Station. 4760 Lakelse Avenue 635-6935 University of Northern British Columbia UNB Cc | | | | Focus #1 President’s Letter As you may have read in these pages, UNBC is now in business— its first classes started this fall in Terrace, the Peace River District, and Prince George. We also have students taking part in classes through distance learning in Quesnel, Williams Lake, Charlie Lake, Fraser Lake, and Kitimat. Though the University will not be opening fully until Fall 1994, we -will continue to expand our “Quickstart” program, allowing students, for the first time, to complete thei degree in northern British Columbia. UNBC has come along way in avery short time, It is only eighteen months since I joined the University as ils first employee. It was only in February of this year that the designs of our first substantial building project—the Prince George Campus—were approved. It was only in August this year that our _ first seven teaching staff joined us. Early next year, we will be printing our first Calendar and approaching our potenlial students in the schools, colleges and elsewhere, Next summer, we will be welcoming our first main group of 40 academic leaders. In July of 1994, we will bo taking on a further 110 academic staff. Creating anew university is an extremely exciting project, and all the staff here are fully commillted to crealing a universily of excellence for the whole of norlhern British Columbia. ‘TF intend to use these “Rocus" features again over coming months io give you more information on how we are Implementing this — challenge and magnificent op- portunity for the north, Professor Geoffrey R Weiler President Key Dates in UNBC’s Development June 1990 UNBC created by Act of the Provincial Legislature. First formal meeting of the University’s Interim Governing Council, Geoffrey R. Weller, Founding President, begins work. First Academic Plan published. Model of the Prince George campus — unveiled. Premier Harcourt leads sod-turning ceremony. Formal installation of President and Chancellor at the first Convocation ceremony. First student registers, “Quickstart” courses ‘begin In Prince George, Terrace, and Dawson Creek /Fort St John. , Hiring program for first 40 academic staff ~ begins. Second semester begins. First Calendar published, 40 faculty members join. ~ Secand year of “Quickstart” courses begin. 110 faculty members join, Full opening of the University. July 1990 Jan 199] Oct 1991 Feb 1992 April 1992 May 1992 Aug 1992 Sept 1992 Nov [992 Jan 19.93 Mar 1993 July 1993 Sept I 993 July 1994 Sept 1994 and Gordon Wilson. As the UNBC Public Lectures In July, UNBC began its public . lecture series. Talks to date include those by Roberta Bondar, Joe Clark, University grows towards its full opening, such talks can be expected to be become more common, and to take place in various locations throughout the north. Daynotes... .. Three books were published over the summer by UNBC ataff, including two on northern BC.... Dr ‘Robin Fisher, who will shortly be joining UNBC as Chair of History, has also writien prize-winning books on northern BC.... More than seventy students registered for the first “Quickstart” courses this Fali.... UNBC's Aboriginal Eco- nomic Development Conference — was held in August, and the University's First Nations Forum will be held on October 21-23.... 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