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Hunter Ice Skating Club

Locality: Warners Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Address: 230 Macquarie Road 2282 Warners Bay, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.hisc.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Good luck to all our skaters and TOI team competing at Liverpool Catholic Clubs Artistic Championships tomorrow. If you haven’t seen it check out the Hunter TOI teams mention in this months NSWISA Newsletter. Here is a link to watch the event today, the TOI team are on at approx 11.50am https://m.youtube.com/c/NSWIceSkatingAssociation

25.01.2022 Farewell and good luck to Emily Peak who has represented her Club, State and Country for the past 10 years. Emily started in Aussie Skate tiny tots when she was 7 years old and was lucky enough to travel to most states of Australia and three different countries New Zealand, Hong Kong and Philadelphia. She is a state champion and national medalist. Emily coached LTS for the past 5 years and gained her level 0 coaching certificate with NSWPSA. Emily completed her skating carer in Junior level and was looked up to by many skaters. We wish you all the best in your new career Emily. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKr3aZyr2rg/?igshid=a0vrk7wnadpj

25.01.2022 Please be advised that we have been told by Starpucks Cafe that they won’t be opening for the afternoon figure sessions during the school holidays. Please feel free to bring your own coffee but only for the afternoon figure sessions and only for this school holidays.

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Trance & Annabelle O’Neill competing today at the Aussie Skate Competition at Ice Zoo in Sydney.

23.01.2022 Applications close on Friday. Please see our website for the application form and further information https://www.nswisa.com/ice/index.php/blog/memorial-fund

23.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE: BUNNINGS BBQS ARE BACK The club has been offered the opportunity to have one of the first bbqs back at Boolaroo Bunnings on Sunday 18th October. We are seeking volunteers to run the bbq in 2 hour time slots, each person will need to wear a mask and bring their own cloth apron on the day. If you can help out please reply here or email [email protected] with the time that you can volunteer ... 8-10am 10-12pm 12-2pm 2-4pm Thanks See more

23.01.2022 Huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who came last night to set up at 9pm - 11.30pm with all having to be back here at 5.30am this morning in preparation for state Championships Jenny & Darren Peak Terri Probert Lynne Kentish Siobhan & Jim Purins... Peter Jones We will have many volunteers over the weekend and the Club is thankfully for all your help and support. Without your help this event wouldn’t be possible See more

23.01.2022 ISA have released a new communication re an Online Trial Competition https://bddb0f3c-5b25-4fd8-b64c-5ae09e0c4567.filesusr.com/

22.01.2022 Hunter Ice Skating Club is trying to secure a test date at Hunter, if you are thinking of testing in the near future can you please speak to your coaches to see if they think you are ready and then book in to test. We don’t have a date for the test but are hoping for it to be at the end of this year or start of 2021. Our next current booked Test session is after the Aussie Skate test in March 2021.... Please email the club or send a PM so we can add you to the list but please make sure to speak to your coaches first. If you are looking at testing the below like has been set up especially for Hunter skaters so we can possibly get a test date at home https://www.nswisa.com//index.p/online-forms/test-bookings For those already on the Official Waiting List - please to confirm your interest for testing in 2020 by completing the Reschedule Test JotForm. Use the following link. https://form.jotform.com/NSWISA/RescheduleTestForm

22.01.2022 Attention - Aussie Skaters INTRODUCING THE AUSSIE SKATE APP ... The Aussie Skate Program, in conjunction with Ice Skating Australia, are proud to release the Aussie Skate App. This app covers all the levels of the Aussie Skate Program and features element descriptions, videos and competition information. Skaters can also track their progress by checking off the skills as they learn them. To download the app go to our website https://www.isa.org.au/aussie-skate-tm and the links to the Apple Store and Google Play Store and then search for Aussie Skate App. To use the app you will need to be connected to the internet. The app is still having some content being updated. If you have any enquiries about the app please email [email protected]. We hope you will enjoy the app.

22.01.2022 Please see below the current skating order for NSWISA State Championships being held next weekend at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium https://www.nswisa.com//2020_NSW_Champs_Skating_Order-2020 Please also see below a revised schedule being version 3, please check to make sure your events haven’t been changed.... https://www.nswisa.com//2020_NSW_Champs-Schedule_V3-2020-0

22.01.2022 Please be advised the Starpucks cafe won’t be opening for tomorrow’s morning figure session so you are more than to bring your own coffee tomorrow.

22.01.2022 Registrations are now open for Hunter Aussie Skate Competition incorporating Hunter Club Championships at HISS on March 14th, 2.45pm. Entries close 12th February so please enter soon, remember to enter you need to be a member of HISC and NSWISA. Please check with your coach before entering. There is also testing avaialable after the competition so please make sure you book testing so you don’t miss out as spots will be limited.... Good Luck https://www.nswisa.com//2021-03-14-Aussie_Skate-Hunter-Ann

22.01.2022 Figure Session amendments for this week due to NSA Hockey - please refer to the schedule. Only one session shortened on Thursday morning and Wednesday we have an extended session. http://www.hisc.com.au/figure-session-schedule/

21.01.2022 NSWISA State Championships Day 2 Results Advanced Novice Ladies SP Ally Atkins - 2nd/10... Kaitlyn Ineson - 7th/10 Emily Keogh - 10th/ 10 Advanced Novice Men SP Julio Potapenko - 1st /1 Intermediate Ladies Ashleigh Davies - 4th/8 Well done to all our skaters and we look forward to our last day of Competition

21.01.2022 Avoid the rush and put in a photo registration before the upcoming NSWISA State Bit.ly/myskatephotos

21.01.2022 A ring was found in the women’s toilets of HISS this morning during the figure session. If you have lost a ring and can discribe it please contact the club by messenger. Thanks

21.01.2022 Upcoming School Holidays - The session schedule has now been updated to reflect the shool holiday period. Please see http://www.hisc.com.au/figure-session-schedule/

21.01.2022 2020 NSWISA State Championships Preparations will continue to hold another COVID safe event in our home rink. The NSWISA Board are pleased to advise that the NSW State Championships will proceed as planned over the October long weekend at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium, providing that Government restrictions do not prevent NSWISA from running this event as per the current plan.... If anything changes as a result of Government restrictions, the NSWISA Board will communicate the impacts with members as soon as practicable. Members will be advised via email when entries are open for online registration, but also keep an eye on the competitions page of the NSWISA.com website for updates and other information, as well as email updates in the lead up to the Championships. The closing date will remain at September 4th, as originally advertised. Regards NSWISA Administration

20.01.2022 Message From HISS Coffee Shop.. Hi all, as things are slowing down & becoming quieter in the mornings, both Jamie & I will not be doing the morning session as of next week leading into Christmas. All other sessions will still be as per usual. We would like to thank all those that have supported us in the morning sessions since COVID. We really appreciate your support for our business. We wish all of you a blessed & wonderful Christmas. Toni-Anne & Jamie

19.01.2022 Members: If you or your skater have something skating related you would like to share, please send info which can include a picture to [email protected]. If we don't know we can not celebrate your success.

18.01.2022 Please be advised that Friday morning’s figure session will only be available to Hunter skaters. However, Friday afternoons figure session from 3.30-4.30 will be available for any skater including those competing at NSWISA state championships this weekend. Music will not be able to be played unless you have a music tag, cost of the session is $10.

18.01.2022 Please be advised Starpucks cafe won’t be opening this morning, however Barista Gals coffee van will be there till 7.30am for any coffee or hot drinks.

18.01.2022 Please see below the draw for upcoming National online competition at Macquarie Ice rink this Saturday & Sunday https://www.nswisa.com//Team_NSW_ISA_Online_National_Compe

17.01.2022 NSWISA State Championships - Day 1 - Hunter skater results Preliminary Ladies Avalon Byrnes - 11th/24... Aaliyah Medina - 15th/24 Brooke Kentish - 22nd/24 Elementary Ladies Elise McLean - 5th/ 11 Bella Torzillo - 6th/11 Selina Hessel - 8th/11 Ava Lantz - 10th/11 Intermediate Novice Ladies Bella Purins - 1st Place & NSW State Champion/ 8 Emalee Millington - 5th/8 Congratulations to all our skaters on an amazing job with huge competition from across NSW

17.01.2022 UPDATED: Session Amendment- Rink management have confirmed that Learn to Skate is still on this Saturday 19/12/20. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday session times changed. Please adjust your schedules accordingly. http://www.hisc.com.au/figure-session-schedule/

16.01.2022 We have our 2021 online membership application live and ready to go. For 2021 HISC will be introducing fluro vests when running a program. Included in your membership renewal is a vest in the size requested. If you would like additional vests they can be purchased via our website soon - http://www.hisc.com.au ... Please remember you can use your active kids voucher for your new 2021 membership. NB: ALL EXISTING MEMBERS HAVE BEEN EMAILED, HOWEVER WE HAVE HAD ALL BIGPOND EMAILS BOUNCE BACK. PLEASE REFER TO BELOW LINK. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSeauzzf_ekSlNq1m3/viewform

16.01.2022 Our amazing team of Volunteers have been busy cooking up a storm ( or sausage Sandwiches) at the Boolaroo Bunnings BBQ. It’s not too late to go and grab something to eat and help support our amazing club!

16.01.2022 Congratulations to our skaters for passing their tests last night at Liverpool. What a way to finish off the year. Xanthe Collier - preliminary patterns and technical test Paige Andrews - Preliminary Patterns Bella Purins - Advanced Novice Patterns & Technical

15.01.2022 Hunter Ice Skating Club is excited to say that the Entry list for NSWISA State Championships is now available Please see Link below: https://www.nswisa.com//2020_NSW_Championships_Entry_List-... Please also see attached version (1) schedule for states https://www.nswisa.com//2020_NSW_Championships_Schedule_V1

15.01.2022 NSWISA day 3 results Advanced Novice Men Julio Potapenko 1st/1 - state champion... Advanced Novice Ladies Ally Atkins - 2nd/10 Kaitlyn Ineson - 8/10 Emily Keogh 10/10 Intermediate Ladies Ashleigh Davies 4th/ 8 Adult Bronze Ladies Suzanne Bancroft 11th/11 Adult Silver Ladies Gemma Page 4th/4 Adult Silver Men’s Nicholas McCarthy 3rd/3 Adult Gold Ladies Samantha Hall 4th/5 Brianna Buttsworth 5th/5 Huge congratulations to all our skaters who took to the ice this weekend, everyone should be so proud after all the hard work and training you have all done since coming back from Covid-19 Closure. A massive Thank you to all the amazing volunteers from our club and those generous people from other clubs who volunteered their time over the weekend to make our first NSWISA State Championships at Hunter such an amazing event.

14.01.2022 Reminder that from 5.30pm this afternoon, there will be an online event so no skaters will be permitted on until those skaters videos are completed. An ice clean will take place at 5.30pm. Coaches were asked to select one skater each from either preliminary or Elementary to compete as part of the ISA & NSWISA trial. There are 2 entries from Hunter. Hannah Short with Coach Heidi Beyer & Elise McLean & coach Larissa Matskel . Good luck & happy skating for this online trial

14.01.2022 ISA have issued a new communication re cancellation of this year's Australian Figure Skating Championships bddb0f3c-5b25-4fd8-b64c-5ae09e0c4567.filesusr.com//b5945d_

14.01.2022 Please be advised the cafe won’t be open this morning so if you would like to bring your own coffee in this morning please feel free

14.01.2022 On behalf of the committee we would like to wish all our members, coaches and guests a very merry Christmas. Stay safe and we will see you soon.On behalf of the committee we would like to wish all our members, coaches and guests a very merry Christmas. Stay safe and we will see you soon.

13.01.2022 ISA is conducting an Online National Event. This will be an ISA Benchmark Event. This includes all events that are part of AFSC. Details are on the ISA websit...e. Please read the announcement carefully as all details regarding the event are listed there. https://www.isa.org.au/isaonlineevents

13.01.2022 HISC General Meeting Via ZOOM Date: 18.08.2020 Time: 6:30pm Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98265079051 ... Meeting ID: 982 6507 9051 See more

13.01.2022 Additional session times this week - LTS has finished for the term therefore the following session are extended:- Wednesday 23/9 - session can go till 6.30pm Saturday 26/9 - General Figure 6am to 9.30am Preliminary & above - 9.45am to 11.15am Schedule will be updated tonight for Holiday schedule.

13.01.2022 Hunter is proud to be hosting NSWISA State Championships this October long weekend at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium. The club is even more happy to say we have 20 skaters representing our club and we would like to wish them all the best in their individual events. Our skaters are: Aaliyah Medina - Preliminary... Avalon Byrnes - Preliminary Brooke Kentish - Preliminary Bella Torzillo - Elementary Elise McLean - Elementary Ava Lantz - Elementary Selina Hessel - Elementary Hannah Short - Elementary Emalee Millington - Intermediate Novice Bella Purins - Intermediate Novice Ashleigh Davies - Intermediate Emily Keogh - Advanced Novice Kaitlyn Ineson - Advanced Novice Ally Atkins - Advanced Novice Julio Potapenko - Advanced Novice Suzanne Bancroft - Adult Bronze Gemma Page - Adult Silver Nicholas McCarthy - Adult Silver Samantha Hall - Adult Gold Briarna Buttsworth - Adult Gold As this is a non-spectator event due to Covid Safety we are pleased to announce you can watch along on the following link https://m.youtube.com/c/NSWIceSkatingAssociation Attached also is the latest schedule of events so you can find your favourite events and skaters. https://www.nswisa.com//2020_NSW_Champs-Schedule_V3-2020-0

12.01.2022 ISA have released a new communication regarding Aussie Skate Judging commencing in 2021 https://bddb0f3c-5b25-4fd8-b64c-5ae09e0c4567.filesusr.com/

12.01.2022 An amazing weekend of competition and our amazing Club even managed to get a spot on NBN news https://www.nbnnews.com.au//hunter-figure-skaters-become-/

11.01.2022 On behalf of TA and Jamie - Star Pucks Cafe. There is NO putting skates on or taking skates off in the Cafe. The cafe is not a change room. ... If you need to get changed or have your children get changed, please use the changerooms provided by the rink. This is against health regulations and is not permitted. If this continues, we will lock the Cafe doors again. Regards Jamie and TA Star Pucks Cafe

11.01.2022 If you would like to volunteer to help out at states. Please sign up using the below link. Can't wait to see you all there. It will literally be a LONG weekend. https://signup.com/go/nBrwmJT

10.01.2022 A message from NSWISA for all our members Dear Members, This week has been extremely busy and challenging following the communication from Dr Kerry Chant that was received and released on Monday by the NSW Office of Sport (dated Friday 14th August 2020). NSWISA has been working diligently with the sporting sector and NSW Government to work through the recommendations listed in this letter and how they apply to our sport. We are in a unique position in many ways given our reli...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Don’t forget our Budget & Constitution meeting tonight at 7.30pm Please find the zoom link below Click https://zoom.us/j/8237922364 to start or join a scheduled Zoom meeting

09.01.2022 The ice may not be ready for this afternoons figure session. Please check with the rink to see if the zamboni has been fixed and the ice will be ready before coming.

08.01.2022 Don’t be afraid to ask....R U OK?

07.01.2022 Please be advised that from Monday 21st September all programme music will be taken off the lap top. Music for background music will still be available on the laptop but after this date all programme music must be played through the new Rink Music System. Please ensure that all your music is uploaded to your tag 24 hours before you need to use it for the first time to ensure their is no delays in it loading.... Music volume will need to be set the first time you play music from your tag but will then hold that volume. If you need to purchase a tag please send a message to the Club or see one of the executives or the Skate stall on a Wednesday evening or a Saturday morning. Thank you

07.01.2022 Please be advised that due to changes announced today from tomorrow only one spectator per skater is allowed at the rink during a figure session until further notice. For the next 6 weeks there will also be no travelling to competitions outside of our area which may affect competition entries and the possible cancellation of NSW states. As soon as we know more we will let our members know. Additional footnote: - Any skaters or coaches currently skating between a couple of ri...nks, you will need to select only one rink to train at during this time. Tricia (Head Coach) TOUGHER RESTRICTIONS FOR COMMUNITY SPORT NSW Health has issued new restrictions for community sport. These new restrictions should be implemented by 19 August and will be in place for the next six weeks, with a view to extend if required. Cease activities that result in the mixing of participants and staff from different regions, for example by ceasing zone, regional or state championships or competition e.g. activities which bring together participants (including spectators and officials) from organisations in different regions of Sydney, from a rural area into a metro area and vice versa, and movement between different rural areas Cease any activities that result in overnight stays (e.g. multi-day training camps) due to increased risk of COVID transmission in residential-type settings with shared facilities Cease face-to-face social activities relating to community sports (e.g. award ceremonies, end-of-season social gatherings, post-training group dinners) Avoid carpools or bus travel with people from different household groups where possible For local activities, limit spectators to one parent only, where the child requires parental supervision during the sporting activity

07.01.2022 Hunter Ice Skating Club is proud to announce our new Constitution is now completed and ready to be voted on by our members. The Constitution has already been approved by the Executive Committee after an amazing amount of work between life members Meredith Stocker & Monique Elliott & Appointed member & current Grievance officer Michelle Maxwell as well as several other volunteers and Ian Fullagar from Lex Sportiva. We ask that all members read the new constitution and vote w...ith either a yes or no via email to [email protected] Remember this is a yes or no vote. Members are unable to make suggestions or any changes to the document they are only voting to accept or decline the new constitution. You must be a member to vote and no proxy’s can be used to vote for or against the constitution. Votes must be received in writing by the Membership Secretary by 5pm Tuesday 29/09/2020 (this is the required 7 days). https://www.dropbox.com/s/l/HISC%202020%20Constitution.pdf

06.01.2022 BUNNINGS BBQ this weekend!!! Don’t forget about our Bunnings BBQ this Sunday at Boolaroo. We are desperately in need of more volunteers as at this stage we will have to cancel if we don’t get more volunteers.... If you can help at any of the below shifts please comment with which shift you can do. All volunteers must be over 15 and have their own cloth apron. Anyone cooking the bbq needs to be over 18. We look forward to be able to use the fundraising to do some training in the new year ( restrictions permitting) Shifts are: 8-10am 10-12pm 12-2pm 2-4pm All shifts need 5 Volunteers Thank you

06.01.2022 Rink management has asked to remind our members that no one is to take to the ice without paying for ice time. No exceptions. If you are dropping a child off to train or will not be attending with a child you need to ensure their ice time is paid before you leave or organise for them to have money to pay for ice time.... If no staff are in the box to pay you need to wait or seek out a staff member to pay for ice, again before taking to the ice. Ice time is $10 for an am session or $15 for an afternoon session, Saturday mornings are $15 Thank you

05.01.2022 We currently have the following volunteers for the Bunnings bbq this Sunday. Bunnings requires us to have 1 person trained and on all day and 4 other volunteers on each shift. If you can help with 2 hours of volunteering please let us know ASAP otherwise we won’t be able to meet guidelines and will have to cancel which will put any future chances of having a bbq in jeopardy. BBQ Captain - Lynne Kentish... 8-10am Lynne Kentish Lisa Short Terri Probert Rian Hodges Jody Jessop 10-12pm Lynne Kentish Rian Hodges Lisa Short Terri Probert Nicholas McCarthy 12-2pm Lynne Kentish Jenny peak Terri Probert Karen O'Brien Vacancy 2-4pm Lynne Kentish Siobhan Purins Jenny Peak Karen O’Brien Vacancy

04.01.2022 Hunter Ice Skating Club would like to congratulate all the skaters who represented NSW at the ISA National Online competition at Macquarie Ice rink on the 5th & 6th December. After 4 weeks of waiting we got some awesome results: Ally Atkins - Advanced Novice Ladies - 3rd ... Julio Potapenko - Advanced Novice Men - 1st Bella Purins - Intermediate Novice ladies - 1st Emalee Millington - Intermediate Novice Ladies- 5th Ashleigh Davies - Intermediate Ladies - 5th Gemma Page - Adult Silver Ladies - 7th Nicholas McCarthy - Adult Silver Men - 2nd Samantha Hall - Adult Gold Ladies - 3rd Congratulations to all our skaters, their families and amazing coaches. All your hard work has paid off. https://www.isa.org.au/isaonlinedec2020

03.01.2022 HISC AGM 27.2.2021 10am Star Pucks CafeHISC AGM 27.2.2021 10am Star Pucks Cafe

01.01.2022 Huge congratulations to all our Hunter skaters who participated across the weekend. We were lucky to have Rhys from PowerPlay Photographics take some amazing photos of all those that participated. Hunter is proud to have 2020 State champions: Julio Potapenko - Advanced Novice Men Bella Purins - Intermediate Novice Ladies... As well as 2 medalist in 2020 Ally Atkins - Advanced Novice Ladies Nicholas McCarthy- Adult Silver Men’s

01.01.2022 A reminder for any of our volunteers at the Bunnings bbq you need to bring a cloth apron, wear enclosed shoes and have hair tied back if it’s long