1.11.18

Statement from the Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club:

Upon learning this afternoon of the arrest of Thomas Joseph Incantalupo, the Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club has revoked all coaching privileges of Incantalupo.

The Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club Board of Directors has contacted the appropriate local City of Eden Prairie, and U.S. Figure Skating authorities and will cooperate in the investigation of these allegations.

“We want to be very clear, the protection and safety of our members is paramount and we will take all appropriate actions to accomplish this objective. We want to assure our parents, skaters, and our community that we will do everything possible to support our membership and our skating community at this time.” Joel Papa, President, Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club.

This case is an ongoing and active investigation; no further information is available at this time.

It’s Magic, Around the World

Please download the appropriate Ice Show registration packet, complete and return with payment by December 9, 2017. See forms for all details.

• 2018 Ice Show Registration – EPFSC Club Members, or
• 2018 Ice Show Registration – Skate School

Questions? Email epfsciceshow@gmail.com or visit http://edenprairiefsc.org/ice-show/.

The winter contract is now ready for review; registration will begin the week of November 13.

• Download and preview 2018 Winter Contract
• Note, no Club ice December 25, December 26, January 1 and January 26
• EPFSC Exhibition: sessions 18 and 19 will not be held January 11 to allow for an exhibition in preparation for upcoming competitions – register for Exhibition in Uplifter

Competitions

• Mankato Bend of the River, January 13; entry deadline 12/22
• Duluth Northland, January 25-28; entry deadline 12/10
• Rochester Hiawathaland Open, February 2-4; entry deadline 12/3

It’s time for our annual Poinsettia and Butter Braid fundraisers!

• See 2017 Poinsettia Flyer or Butter Braid Flyer for all details; a copy was placed in every skaters’ folder
• Items arrive by Thanksgiving and make great gifts for friends and family
• Complete form, collect payment and return by Monday, October 30; checks payable to EPFSC at the time of order
• Delivery the weekend before Thanksgiving on Saturday, November 18, 9-11am

Questions? Julie Ramlo or Jenny Ekeren-Holm, or email info@edenprairiefsc.org.

Fall Contract Registration Now Open!

• Visit Uplifter to register NOW through Friday, September 1; registration after this time will incur a $25 late fee
• Review and download the fall contract
  • Note: No ice Friday, October 20; Thursday, November 23 or Friday, November 24; ice ends at 6pm on Tuesday, October 31

The 2017 fall contract has been approved. Please review with your coach to confirm contract ice and timing. The contract runs September 5 – December 1.

• Review and download the fall contract now
• Registration will be open Monday, August 21 through Friday, September 1
• Note: No ice Friday, October 20; Thursday, November 23 or Friday, November 24. Ice ends at 6pm on Tuesday, October 31.

Fall Competitions 

• Maplewood Fall Classic, September 15-17 (entry deadline 8/15)
• Upper Great Lakes, Blaine, October 4-7
• Autumn Skate Fest, Burnsville, November 4-6
• Granite City, St. Cloud, November 10-11

Papa Murphy’s Peel-A-Deal Card now available to help meet your fundraising commitment:

• Members obtain cards from the Club and sell to friends, family and neighbors for only $5 each
• This plastic card includes eight (8) great offers on Papa Murphy’s most popular items, including a free cheese bread valued at $5….the card essentially pays for itself!
• Members earn ONE fundraising unit* per THREE Peel-a-Deal cards sold, thus multiples of three cards taken at a time is suggested
• See Club email for additional details including where and when to secure cards

Payment

• Payment is due at the time you pick up the cards; checks payable to EPFSC preferred over cash
• You keep the payment that is given to you once cards are sold

EPFSC Fundraising Commitment

Club members participate in fundraising activities to help subsidize ice costs, fund social activities, seminars and equipment which benefit all club skaters.

Each club member is responsible for selling a minimum of 12 “fundraising units” per membership.

* The fundraising requirement is waived for a new EPFSC member (Home Club or First Year) for their first membership year with EPFSC, regardless of when you join the club during that year. (Club year is July 1-June 30). Please see the Fundraising Policy for additional information or check your fundraising balance now at www.edenprairiefsc.org/monitor.

The summer schedule is now available:

• Download the Summer 2017 Final Contract and please note the following:
  • June – June 12 through June 30
  • July – July 3 through July 28
  • August – July 31 through August 25
  • No club ice Friday, June 23, Tuesday, July 4 and Friday, August 4

• 2017 Approved Spring Contract
• Register on Uplifter now through Friday, February 24
• Note: Limited ice March 22 and March 23 (ice only at 3:15 due to ice show rehearsals), no ice March 24. April 20 session 18 and 19 are canceled
• Upcoming competitions 
  • Minnetonka Sunflower Classic: March 19 (entry due 2/19)
  • Skate Bloomington: April 21-23 (entry due 3/12)
  • Chaska Star of the North: May 6-7
  • Roseville Open: May 18-21 (entry due 4/10)2017 Approved Spring Contract