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USF Figure Skating Club Tryouts
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REQUIREMENTS to try out:
Full programs are required! , Wear skating dress or all black, Tryout ice time will be early weekday morning during September (exact date TBD), Must be a full time student or a part time student in your last semester! Performance at tryouts. We are looking for the following:
Skaters should aim to max out the program requirements for their level. For instance, if a double/double jump combo is permitted, skaters should plan to include a double/double in their program. Not maxing out the requirements may result in being moved to a lower competition level if you are eligible for it based on your test levels. This is to ensure higher placement in events, therefore earning more team points
Short Program & Freeskate: speed, flow, power, fast spins, strong spin positions, consistent jumps, posture, facial expressions, engage with judges & audience. Freedance: speed, flow, power, choreo, emotion, deep edges, lines, extension, facial expressions, engage with judges & audience. Pattern dance: speed, flow, power, precise footwork, deep edges, lines, extension, timing, rhythm, carriage, facial expressions, engage with judges & audience. Placement at previous competitions, Competition levels you are eligible for based on your USFS test levels.
AFTER tryouts, all skaters will be notified of the results for all 30 starts, in addition to individual coach feedback
If you are not assigned a start, you are still welcome to come to the competition and you are encouraged to keep practicing! You may be asked to substitute if a team member needs to withdraw for a medical reason (illness, injury)
Please SIGN UP FOR TRYOUTS using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6MMKns-lNXRHelBLSGWt0lX9vCAhIwTC8TCF-8gv4HJNJkg/viewform
If made on team, here are the competition dates:
University of South Florida (at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex): November 8-10, 2024
University of Pennsylvania: February 21-23, 2025
University of Delaware: March 14-16, 2025
National Intercollegiate Final at Notre Dame: April 11-13, 2025 (dependent on team qualification)
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email mariagruszczynski@usf.edu or erwinl@usf.edu. We hope to see you there and good luck to all trying out!