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2013 Technical Panel Continuing Education Schools

January 21 - January 23, 2013

EVENT LOCATION
CenturyLink Center Omaha
455 N 10th St
Omaha, NE 68102
http://www.centurylinkcenteromaha.com

Hilton Omaha
1001 Cass Street
Omaha, NE 68102
http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/nebraska/hilton-omaha-OMACVHH/index.html

SCHEDULE

The Technical Panel Committee of U.S. Figure Skating will be hosting Technical Panel Continuing Education Schools in singles, pairs and ice dancing in conjunction with the 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Omaha, Neb. All three schools will take place Monday, Jan. 21, through Wednesday, Jan. 23.

School for Singles
The school for singles will begin no earlier than 11 am on Monday, Jan. 21, and will conclude no later than 1 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 23. As part of the school, participants will watch the Novice Men's Free Skate, Junior Ladies Short Program, Junior Men's Free Skate and some practice sessions.

School for Pairs
The school for pairs will begin no earlier than 12 noon on Monday, Jan. 21, and will conclude no later than 8 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 23. As part of the school, participants will watch the Novice Pairs Free Skate, Junior Pairs Short Program, Junior Pairs Free Skate and some practice sessions.

School for Ice Dancing
The school for ice dancing will begin at 8 am on Monday, Jan. 21, and will conclude no later than 5 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 23. As part of the school, participants will watch the Novice Free Dance, Junior Short Dance, Junior Free Dance and some practice sessions.

WHO CAN ATTEND

Each school is open to technical controllers and technical specialists already holding an appointment in the discipline in which they want to participate. Those who do not hold any appointments in the discipline in which they want to participate may still apply to attend the school but will only be accepted if space permits. If you are not accepted, you will receive a full refund.

Those who attend will receive credit for one nonqualifying competition to be considered toward future advancement. NO APPOINTMENTS OR PROMOTIONS ARE OFFERED DURING THIS SCHOOL. This school provides continuing education and activity credits ONLY.

Space is limited. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, provided that applicants meet the stated requirements.

FEES/COSTS

There is a $75 fee to attend to cover administrative costs.

Fees include:

  • Right to attend all the meetings in the respective discipline (singles, pairs or ice dancing)*
  • Day passes for Jan. 21-23**

*Those who would like to attend more than one discipline may do so without having to pay a second fee; however, the schedules for the disciplines will overlap, so if you attend more than one, you will not be able to attend all sessions for each school.

**If you would like to attend any events on any other days, you will need to purchase tickets. For more information regarding the U.S. Championships, please visit http://www.2013uschampionships.com/.

Note: If you are a national official purchasing non-working officials tickets, unfortunately, we will NOT be able to offer you a discount for the school. Although attending the school gives you access to watch some events, the cost of the events are not actually factored into the fee to attend the school. Instead, the $75 fee is used to offset the cost of moderator and A/V expenses.

HOW TO REGISTER

Applications are due by Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, and must be completed online at
https://fs12.formsite.com/USFSAIT/2013US-TPS/secure_index.html

You will be notified by December 14 whether you are accepted to participate.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Juliet Newcomer at jnewcomer@usfigureskating.org (preferred) or 719.228.3481.