Exhibition

An exhibition for all 2022 U.S. Figure Skating Championship Series competitors and recognition of the 2021 Excel Series competitors.

2022 U.S. Figure Skating Championship Series competitors
2021 Excel Series competitors

Thanks to the SDFSC Junior Board for the preparation, registration, and fun activities at the exhibition!

Ice Dance Weekend

The Bay Area Ice Dancers are holding an Ice Dance Weekend on October 8-9, 2021 at San Diego Ice Arena and then their home ice in San Jose on October 10th. All dance levels are welcome. More information on their website under Ice Dance Weekend.

  • Friday, October 8th – 5:10-7:10 pm – SDIA – Social Ice Dancing with a Beach Party theme. ($30)
  • Saturday, October 9th – 9:45 am – 2:00 pm – SDIA – On Ice Seminar, Social Ice Dancing, Lunch, Off-Ice Seminar. ($75)
  • Sunday, October 10th – 9:30 am – 2:30 pm – San Jose – more of same with different instructors. ($75)

You can select just events in San Diego or enjoy the whole weekend with a little travel, but you need to register here. Masks will be required.

2021 Excel National Festival

Excel offers young athletes an exciting and competitive environment that motivates them to focus on strengthening their program components and advancing their technical skills each season. Additionally, athletes can choose to register for the Excel Series where they earn points based on their result of an excel event at a designated excel series competition. The top finishers are invited to the Excel National Final.

The Excel National Final was held at the Excel National Festival from August 12th to 15th, 2021 in Strongville, OH. A total of 277 skaters across the United States qualified and competed. Six SDFSC skaters received invitations with three direct qualifications. These skaters participated in seven competitions on the quest to qualify. They went to competitions all over Los Angeles, Arizona, Salt Lake, and even Sun Valley, Idaho. Qualified from SDFSC were:

  • Brody Cotter
  • Makenzie Cotter
  • Delanie Farber
  • Sophia Spooner
  • Isabella Varela
  • Ava Weismiller
Isabella Varela earns FIRST PLACE in Pre-Juvenile Plus
Makenzie Cotter, Connie, Brody Cotter (Second Place in Pre-Juvenile Plus)
Sophia Spooner earned FIRST PLACE in Pre-Preliminary
Ava Weismiller earned Third Place in Pre-Preliminary
Delanie Farber earned FIRST PLACE in High Beginner

2021 National Showcase

This year featured over 500 competitors and 1000 starts….competed under theatrical spotlights.

Justin Ly
1st Light Character Performance, Masters
3rd Lyrical Pop Performance, Masters
3rd of 25 in the Adult Parade of Champions

Erin Ly
2nd in Dramatic Performance, Adult Silver

Justin and Erin Ly
3rd in Duet/Trios, Masters

Betty Sonnhalter Award

In 2001, the Southern California Interclub Association of Figure Skating Clubs initiated a Memorial Grant Program in memory of Betty Sonnhalter, an official and member of the local skating community for many years. This grant was created to honor her many years of dedication to young ice skaters.

Each year two skaters are selected by an Interclub committee from applications submitted by Interclub Member Club skaters. One grant is for Novice skaters and above, and one is for Intermediate through Juvenile skaters. The two recipients for 2021 will receive the $500 grant later in the year. Previous recipients in each category group are not eligible to reapply in the same group.

Link for more information and application.

2021 US Adult Championships

Congratulations to Justin and Erin Ly for their success at the 2021 US Adult Championships!

Justin Ly
National Champion, Masters Light Entertainment
2nd Gold Solo Free Dance

Erin Ly
2nd Dramatic Showcase

Justin & Erin Ly
6th in the Nation, Championship Adult Dance

Justin Ly – National Champion, Masters Light Entertainment; 2nd Gold Solo Free Dance
Erin Ly – 2nd Dramatic Showcase
Justin & Erin Ly – 6th in the Nation, Championship Adult Dance

2020-2021 Membership In Action

Each year we ask members to submit photos and videos to help celebrate our club and the skater’s achievements. Here is the result from the 2020-2021 membership year. Short and sweet due to COVID.

Dropbox Link

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