Arctic Figure Skating Club
Arctic Figure Skating Club (AFSC): located at Arctic Edge Ice arena in Canton, Michigan. A probationary club in 2003 became a full member of U.S. Figure Skating in 2004 and has risen quickly in membership and prominence.
Coaching Staff
All coaches are Members of US Figure Skating and Professional Skating Association. Their own accomplishments contribute to the great success of training.
Coaches |
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Igor Shpilband |
The Ice Dance director since September 2003 |
Marina Zoueva |
Has coached with Igor Since 2002. |
Johnny Johns |
Has been coaching since 1979 |
Theresa McKendry |
Learn to Skate director |
Jeri Campbell |
Coaches all levels from beginner to highest levels |
Gary Clark |
Was part of the committee that originated moves in the field |
Lisa Kirby |
Has sixteen years of coaching experience |
Tammy Liptak |
Has over 25 years of experience |
Adrienne Lenda |
Specialties include: freestyle, pairs, choreography, and moves in the field |
Erin Sutton |
Is a member of USFSA and PSA |
Skaters Highlights
Skaters from all over the world have trained at the club. They have achieve medals in Regional, World, National, and Olympic competitions. There are many accomplishments from the skaters some include:
In 2009 Meryl Davis and partner Charles White won the National Championship in ice dancing, along with 6 gold and 2 bronze at National and World Competitions. Alissa Czisny won Skate Canada in 2005, in 2004 won the US Collegiate Championships and got a bronze medal at the 2006 US Championships. Bengamin Agusto and Tanith Belbin won the silver medal at the 2006 winter Olympic games. Brooke Castile and Bengamin Okolski won the gold at the 2008 National Championship in pairs. In 2008 Madison Chock and partner Greg Zuerlin received the gold medal in 3 Junior Grand Prix's and a gold in the Junior US Championships.Tessa Virtue and partner Scott Moir, since 2005 have received 10 gold, 6 silver, and 4 bronze medals at National and World Competitions. Shannon Wingle and Tim McKernan were pewter medalists in 2009. There are many mor accomplishments from many other skaters such as Jamie Silverstein and partner Ryan O'Meara, Zhang Dan and partner Zhang Hao, Kendra Moyle and partner Steven Pottenger, and others.
Events/Programs
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Campus Martius Park |
The skaters are invited every year to skate for the tree lighting ceremony in Detroit MI |
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Ice Shows |
Each December the rink and club hold a ice show for all ages to display their talents |
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Basic skills Program |
A program where the teachers hold classes to teach young children how to skate, they learn the beginning elements of skating |
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Basic Skills Competition |
All levels of Basic Skills can compete on what they learned in the former years to get a feel of what competing is like |
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Competition |
In 2009, The Arctic Edge Arena held the tri-state competition, for competitors from the Great Lakes Region. |
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Benefits |
The skaters from the club put on a show to raise money. Cancer foundation, Hurricane Katrina victims |
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Test session |
The students can come and test, to move up to a higher level. Held once a year |
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Summer Program |
Variety of stroking, off-ice, strength training, ballet, and yoga are held for the members during the summer sessions |