Special Events

The GFSC hosted its 5^th annual Spring Ice Show this past year on March 28^th and 29^th, 2009. Other events sponsored by the club include recitals, Regional and National Competition Send Offs, and social events for club members. The club has also hosted a school breakfast for teachers, administrators and board members of local school systems. The purpose of this event was to provide an opportunity for the school personnel to become educated on the sport of Figure Skating and get a first hand look on the type of training such a sport involves.

The GFSC is proud to host USFS sanctioned competitions, including the 2004 South Atlantic Regional Competition. Other Competitions include the International Theatre on Ice (2001,2002) and the North American Challenge Skate (2001). In addition, the club also hosts its own annual competition each May. The May Day Open, now in its 10^th year, attracts over 450 competitors from Basic Skills through Senior level, and Adult Bronze through Gold levels. Judges include those with national and international level experience. Events include freestyle, compulsory moves, spins, jumps, interpretive freestyle, artistic freestyle, pairs, ice dancing, and theatre on ice.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Test Sessions - Dates as scheduled (see test page)
  Check in skaters, ice monitor, play music, help with hospitality for judges, runners for score sheets.

• Contact a Club Board Member for more information.

Volunteers and Your Club

The success of the club requires the work of many volunteers. The May Day Open, Test Sessions, and other activities require many volunteers working together to make the event a success. We are hoping to offer a wide variety of activities in 2009, but to do so we need volunteers! Volunteer opportunities will be posted as they arise on the club web site and the club bulletin board. Please check both frequently to see if there is anything you can help us with, or talk to one of the Club's Board Members for the most up to date information and club needs.