We are in full swing again after a great holiday break. It's been a good week plus a few days, and everyone is excited to be back on the ice again.

Important Dates

• January 9: Return to Normal Lessons
• January 14: No Saturday Ice
• January 23: Beach Day
• February 4: No Saturday Ice
• February 16: Picture Day 3:30-7:30pm (more information to come)

Pre-Can and CanSkate Updates

Spring Lessons

Spring registration is now open for our upcoming Pre-Can and CanSkate lessons, starting in March.

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Parent Opinion Survey

We have recently changed the day and time of our CanSkate and Pre-Can lessons, and we want to know how the new times are working for our parents. Please take our quick online survey, as your input is important to the club and our decisions for future seasons. 

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StarSkate Updates

Monday Practice Time

On Mondays, from 4:00 - 4:15pm is Sr Stroking time, and we would like to encourage Jr's to remain off the ice until 4:15pm. 

Carnival Line Schedule

Susan Aarts has sent all StarSkate parents the Carnival practice schedule. Please check your email for the updated schedule.

Carnival Updates

Our 68th annual Ice Show Carnival is coming up in February! Coaches, skaters and our parent committees are gearing up and preparing for the big event! Starting at the end of January and throughout February, information will be sent regarding Carnival. Please ensure you check your emails regularly and have signed up for our class on the Remind app to stay informed.

Mandatory Volunteer Positions

Julie Sinclair, our Volunteer Coordinator, has sent information to all parents regarding the mandatory volunteer positions available for our Ice Show Carnival. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Julie directly at dvsc.volunteer@gmail.com.

Fundraising

Our second MANDATORY raffle ticket prize fundraiser will be launched shortly! Please stay tuned for information and where to pick up your raffle books. 

• Tickets will be $2 each
• The draw will take place at the Ice Show Carnival on February 25, 2023
• Prizes will include a Yeti prize pack and various gift cards

Prize Winners for Most Raffle Tickets Sold and Most Funds Raised Draw

• Travis Umbach - Most Funds Raised (Wilhauk/Purdys)
• Sunday Campbell - Most Raffle Tickets Sold (Cash Prize Raffle Tickets)

Casino Night Fundraising

The DVSC has been awarded a Casino night to run in Camrose on Friday and Saturday, March 24 - 25, 2023. Our club benefits immensely when we participate in Casino nights, and we will need between 8-16 people from our club to volunteer to make this a success. There will be two shifts of four people, and the shifts will run from 3:00pm - 9:00pm and 8:30pm - 2:00am (plus an hour to cash out). Accommodations are provided if you work the night shift or a shift on each one of the days. Stay tuned for further details. 

Executive Committee Updates

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month in the Curling Rink Lounge. Please feel free to contact us or attend a meeting if you have concerns.

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Staying Informed About Club Announcements and News

Remember, we communicate mainly through email and the Remind app. If you are not signed up, please do! If you are not receiving emails, please make sure you have not unsubscribed or blocked us. You can also check on the bulletin board beside the music room in Omni II for important information.

• Sign up for Remind and email communications
• Check your email and the Remind app regularly
• Watch for monthly newsletters via email and posted on the bulletin board in Omni II
• Review the club calendar at dvskatingclub.ca
• Check out our Facebook and Instagram page

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Send a text to (578) 409-3009 with the message @dvscm