Registration for SkateStar program @ The Rink in May

The SkateStar program will be launched at The Rink starting this weekend ~ 5th & 6th May.

For the month of May, registrations will be for Core Blades 1 only. This is suitable for absolute beginners who have not ice skated before.

Registration starts on Monday 30 April at 3pm. I presume you have to go to The Rink to sign up, or call them at 6684 2374/5.

Figure Skating Sessions in May

Figure skating sessions have been announced on the SISA website.
Basically the sessions are:

Sat 5 May 5-7am
    ~ "structured" session, 2 hours with program music played

Sun 6 May 5-6am & 7-8am
    ~ "open" practice ice sessions , 1 hour each without music

Tue 8 May 9:45-10:45pm
    ~ "open" practice ice sessions , 1 hour without music

Sat 12 May 5-7am
    ~ "structured" session, 2 hours with program music played

Sun 13 May 5-6am & 7-8am
    ~ "open" practice ice sessions , 1 hour each without music

Tue 8 May 9:45-10:45pm
    ~ "open" practice ice sessions , 1 hour without music

Note that these sessions are open to all figue skaters, but prices are different for SISA members, affiliated Club members and non-members. Check out SISA's announcement for more details.

World Team Trophy 2012

Team Japan took the World Team Trophy, with fantastic performances from the Men and Ladies competitors.

Daisuke Takahashi skated a near-perfect free program, to give himself a comfortable lead over Canada's Patrick Chan.

In the Ladies event, Akiko Suzuki won with a lovely free program, though she seemed to be struggling with a few combination jumps and a popped 3Lo.

Japanese Pairs team Narumi Takahashi and Mervin Tran led in the short program, but faltered in the long to finish to 3rd place.