CLINIC INFORMATION  I  COACH BIOS & SHARP4SPORT INFORMATION

WHEN:    JUNE 7 – 9, 2024  (Friday – Sunday)
REGISTRATION:    April 25 to May 10
LATE REGISTRATION:    May 10 to May 24

REGISTER HERE: [ [ SFSC Entryeeze ] ]

INTRODUCTION

From June 7-9, 2024, SFSC will host its second annual S.H.A.R.P.4Sports elite skating skills clinic. This weekend-long clinic will be led by nationally and internationally recognized coaches Kori Ade and Rob Peal, using the comprehensive athlete and coaching curriculum developed by S.H.A.R.P.4Sports. The clinic will feature dedicated small group programming for freeskaters, ice dancers, aspire level skaters, and adults. New this year, the clinic also offers a Coaches College.

CLINIC LOCATION

THORNTON PARK ICE ARENA
3301 Warrensville Center Road
Shaker Hts, OH 44122

REGISTRATION

STEP 1: ENTRYEEZE REGISTRATION April 25 – May 10
– Register on EntryEeze: REGISTRATON LINK
– Select your Clinic Track and Program add-ons
– All Applicants will be charges a $15 Registration Fee
– Non-SFSC Members will be charged a $50 Out-Of-Club Fee
– Guests may need to follow THESE INSTRUCTIONS once logged into Entryeeze. These can be found under “Announcements” on SFSC’s Entryeeze homepage.
– Registration is open until May 10th
– LATE Registration is open until May 24th ($30 Late Fee)
– REGISTRATION CLOSES on May 24th
– WAITING LIST acceptance begins May 24th. When/if a spot become available, the Waiting List application will be notified by email of their approval and given 24 hours to complete their LATE Entryeeze registration.
STEP 2: SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FORM April 25 – May 10
– Once Registration is paid on Entryeeze, a Supplemental Application Form will be sent via email.
– SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO MAY 13. If not received by May 13, you will be refunded, and your spot will be made available to others for LATE registration.
STEP 3: Beginning May 20
– Groups assigned and emailed to participants
STEP 4: Beginning June 3
– Private Lessons assigned and emailed to participants

CLINIC PROGRAM PACKAGES

A. FREESTYLE CLINIC __2-Day (Sat & Sun)  ($300)
— 8:00am-6:30pm Saturday, 9:00am-3:30 Sunday. 30 spots available (divided into skill and age-appropriate groups)
This 2-Day high performance clinic will put committed skaters through their paces as they work with Kori and Rob on and off the ice. In addition to on-ice and off-ice programming throughout both days, Saturday night will include a skaters’ dinner at the rink focusing on team building and positive social engagement within the sport. Sunday will include more on and off ice sessions culminating in a Program Exhibition Performance (see item F below). Clinic participants may opt to add-on performance of their competition program during the Exhibition – Kori and Rob will provide discussion, feedback, and constructive criticism throughout. Lunch will be provided Saturday and Sunday. **The 2-Day Program is designed for skaters from Excel Prelim to Senior Well Balanced.
B. FREESTYLE CLINIC__Half-Day (Sat)  ($175)
— 8:00am-1:15pm Saturday, 12 spots available.
This half-day program, designed for aspiring younger skaters, will divide into groups and include on and off ice classes tailored towards the development of skaters progressing through the fundamental and early competitive levels of the sport. The clinic will focus on building healthy habits for conditioning, emotional intelligence, confidence, and technique. Expect focused work on lots of the fundamental skating skills and body movement that will drive success on and off the ice. Lunch and fun will be provided. **The 1/2-Day Program is designed for skaters from Aspire 1 (or LTS Freestyle 1) up to Excel Pre-Pre. Must have valid USFS number and a Home Club (not necessarily SFSC).
C. ICE DANCE CLINIC ___Half-Day (Fri)  ($150)
— 4:30pm-9:00pm Friday, 12 spots available.
Ice Dance Clinic with Rob Peal. This 4-1/2 hour Ice Dance clinic with Rob Peal will explore the development of athleticism and artistry, and the solid skill foundation necessary to be a successful athlete on and off the ice. A series of on and office ice sessions, tailored for mid to high level ice dancers, will focus on training and techniques for body control, edges, skating skill, and movement. This Clinic is designed to be stand alone, but will also flow into the Freestyle Clinic for those choosing to attend both. **The Ice Dance Program is designed for ice dancers currently training and/or competing at mid to higher levels.
D. ADULT CLINIC ___Half-Day (Fri)  ($150)
— 4:30pm-9:00pm Friday, 10 spots available.
Adult Specialized Training Clinic with Kori Ade. This 4-1/2 hour clinic will include on and off ice sessions focusing on a mix of stretching and flexibility, conditioning, core circuits, body control, movement, emotional intelligence, as well as jump technique, skating skills, spins, athleticism and artistry. Participants will experience elite instruction tailored for adult athletes that can be used on and off ice for all levels of adult skaters. **The Adult Program is designed for adult skaters of all levels and will accommodate the levels and abilities of those who enroll.
E. COACH COLLEGE – (PSA CE credit is available)  ($175)
— Saturday (All Day) + Coaches Dinner with Kori, 15 spots available.
Coaching Education with Kori Ade. Kori runs a robust Coaching Education Program at SHARP4Sports and will bring that knowledge and methodology to SFSC. Our Coach College includes coaching seminars with Kori, guided observation of coaching techniques employed by Kori and Rob during the clinics, and ends with a Coach Dinner and Discussion with Kori/Rob held at a near-by private residence. Enrolled coaches may choose to also observe all programs on Friday and Sunday. Lunch will be provided.
— Note 1: $25 refunded if three or more of your skaters attends the seminar. Refund Issued following close of registration. Please email the SFSC Event Chairs to receive this refund.
— Note 2: For all SFSC Contract Coaches (2023-2024), the $50 out-of-club registration fee charged automatically by Entryeeze to coaches whose home club is not SFSC will be refunded. You must have a current coaching contract with SFSC in good standing. Please email the SFSC Event Chairs if you are charged this fee.
F.  EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE and CRITIQUE  ($50 add-on)
— Sunday afternoon, All are welcome
All registered skaters and coaches will attend the afternoon exhibition and performance discussion workshop (including performances by 2 national competitors ANTONIO and IZZY as well as seminar skaters). Clinic participants may opt to skate in the exhibition – they will perform their competitive program and receive feedback and a constructive critique from both Kori and Rob. To skate, please purchase the “Exhibition Performance and Critique” Add-On when registering for the Clinic on Entryeeze. **This Add-On is available to 2-Day Freestyle, Ice Dance, and Adult Clinic Participants, and is intended for programs at or above Excel Preliminary Plus (or Pre-Pre Well Balanced). 12 performance spots available.
G. PRIVATE and SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS    ($150/hour + Club Ice Reservation)
Kori and Rob will offer optional private and semi-private lessons for clinic participants on Saturday and Sunday before and after clinic programming.
***To book private lessons: Please indicate interest on the SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FORM which will be emailed to you following Entryeeze Registration completion.
***Payment for Lessons: Coaches’ lesson fees will be billed directly to you from S.H.A.R.P.4Sports. You will also need to book ice for your lesson on SFSC’s booking website (Ice+) once your lesson time is confirmed. Confirmation of your lesson as well as instruction for Ice Reservation and Payments will be sent during Step 4 of Registration.

CLINIC SCHEDULE

Friday 6/7  (evening)
–  Adult Clinic (4.5 hours, on and off ice)
–  Ice Dance (4.5 hours, on and off ice)
Saturday 6/8  (full day)
–  Half-day Option [Designed for Aspire – Excel Preliminary]
–  Full-day Freestyle [Designed for Excel Plus – Well Balanced Senior]
–  Stroking, Edges, Power, Drills, Spins, Jumps, Movement & Components, Off-Ice Ballet & Fitness
–  Coaches’ College [w/ Kori]
–  Coaches’ Dinner [Q&A + Networking], hosted off-site
–  Skater Dinner + Team building Activities, hosted at Thornton
–  Lunch & Snacks provided during the Clinic
Sunday 6/9  (full day)
–  Freestyle Clinics (Edges, Turns, Footwork, Technical Drills)
–  Exhibition & Performance Critique Sessions
–  Lunch & Snacks provided during the Clinic

An Hourly Detailed Clinic Schedule will be posted the week of the clinic. Adjustments will be made depending on enrollment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Email questions to the SFSC Event Chairs: ShakerFSCseminar@gmail.com

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN JUNE!

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