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News  Information  Events  2013

 
January 10.15 to 10.45 Group Tuition - Skate Hire end of the rink This session covers Synchro /Group skating
10.45 to 11.00 Learn a dance - This months dance is the Golden Skaters Waltz
(learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end,  then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)
  11.15 to 11.45 Group Tuition -  Entrance end of the rink  
Salchow, Sit spin, 3 jump combination, (3 jump-3jump), Forward Spiral into bunny hop into a drag, pivots forward and backwards, 2 continuous forward outside 3 turns and inside 3 turns.
     
February 10.15 to 10.45 Group Tuition - Skate Hire end of the rink This session covers Synchro /Group skating
  10.45 to 11.00 Learn a dance - This months dance is the Golden Skaters Waltz  
(learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end,  then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)
  11.15 to 11.45 Group Tuition -  Entrance end of the rink  
  Forward 2 foot slalom, Backward 2 foot slalom, Forward outside and inside curves, Backward outside and inside curves, Interlinked 3 turns forward Outside and Inside, 1 foot spin with correct entry and exit, 3 jump, salchow, forward outside and forward inside spiral  
Sunday 10th Closing date for entries to skate in the Club Exhibition Show.
  Members who wish to skate in the clubs Exhibition Show  on Sunday 3rd March 2013 must have their completed forms in to-day. Exhibition Show application form  
Sunday 24th Last Sunday for advanced ticket sales for the Exhibition Show on Sunday  
  There is a Rugby international between Scotland & Ireland starting at 2.00pm so it will be busier than usual around the rink.   
     
March 2013 10.15 to 10.45 Group Tuition - Skate Hire end of the rink This session covers Synchro /Group skating  
  10.45 to 11.00 Learn a dance - This months dance is the z  
(learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end,  then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)
  11.15 to 11.45 Group Tuition -  Entrance end of the rink  
  Forward 1 foot slalom, Forward crossrolls, Change of edge forward outside to forward inside, Introduce back spin, teapots, introduce a sit spin ,backward spiral, salchow introduce toe loop (loop for some)  
Sunday 3rd Murrayfield Ice Skating Club's Exhibition Show. 9.30am -12.00noon
  Advanced Booking
Adults - £4.50
Children Under 16 and Concessions - £3.50
Family Ticket - £12.00  (2 adults & 2 Children or 1 adult and 3 children)
 
  At the door on the day
Adults - £5.50
Children Under 16
and Concessions - £4.50
Family Ticket - £15.00 (2 adults & 2 Children or 1 adult and 3 children)
 
  Skating order  
     
Sunday 10th No group tuition at 11.15 to 11.45 due to our coach being on holiday.  
     
April 2013 10.15 to 10.45 Group Tuition - Skate Hire end of the rink This session covers Synchro /Group skating  
  10.45 to 11.00 Learn a dance - This months dance is the  14 Step  
(learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end,  then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)
  11.15 to 11.45 Group Tuition -  Entrance end of the rink  
     
May 2013  
each Sunday 10.15 to 10.45 Group Tuition - Skate Hire end of the rink This session covers Synchro /Group skating  
  10.45 to 11.00 Learn a dance - This months dance is the  Beginner Waltz (old prelim Waltz)  
  (learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end,  then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)  
  11.15 to 11.45 Group Tuition -  Entrance end of the rink  
Basic forward and backward skating. (Not using toe pick and knee bend exercise), Working on check position to help with landing positions, 3 turns etc Forward and backward curves. (Outside and inside edge)  
     
Thursday 2nd Murrayfield Ice Skating Club IJS & RJS Open Competitions 2013  
  List of Skaters, Skating Orders  and RESULTS  
        to  Draws for skating order  
Monday 6th All dance events and Beginner events - Wednesday 4pm (16.00) in Riversdale Suite.
Entry via side door to building.
 
  All other events - Friday 5pm (1700) in dance studio.  
                    Spectators  
  Day Tickets 
Adults  £ 5.00     Children/Concessions   £ 3.50
 
  All Event Tickets  (5 days)
Adults  £ 12.00     Children/Concessions   £ 9.00
 
  Practice Ice  
    TIMETABLE ( PDF Version )      Thursday Friday        Saturday Sunday Monday    
     
   
Wednesday 15th Closing date for entries to the MISC UK Skate competitions
   
Sunday 26th Draw for skating order for MISC UK Skate competitions
12.15 at rink side (entrance end) See Competitions for list of Skaters
 
     
June 2013 10.15 to 10.45 Group Tuition - Skate Hire end of the rink This session covers Synchro /Group skating  
  10.45 to 11.00 Learn a dance - This months dance is the   
  (learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end,  then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)  
  11.15 to 11.45 Group Tuition -  Entrance end of the rink  
  Step sequence (basic), Interlinked 3 turns (outside and inside), 3 jump (correct entry and exit), Upright spin (correct entry and exit)  
     
Sunday 2nd MISC UK Skate  Competitions  5.30pm
  Events for members & non Members  
                  Spectators
Adults £1.75         Children/Concessions £0.75

Murrayfield ISC members enter free when signing in
 
     
     
July 2013 10.15 to 10.45 Group Tuition - Skate Hire end of the rink This session covers Synchro /Group skating  
  10.45 to 11.00 Learn a dance - This months dance is the  Swing Dance  
  (learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end,  then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)  
  11.15 to 11.45 Group Tuition -  Entrance end of the rink  
  Right foot Inside 3 turn forward cross the left foot inside 3 turn forward cross (replaces bunny hop), Salchow , Introducing toe loop for some loop, Back spin.  
     
  There is no 11.15 to 12.45 group tuition session on Sundays 14th & 21st July due to Holidays  
August 2013 10.15 to 10.45 Group Tuition - Skate Hire end of the rink This session covers Synchro /Group skating  
  10.45 to 11.00 Learn a dance - This months dance is the  Blues  
  (learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end,  then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)  
  11.15 to 11.45 Group Tuition -  Entrance end of the rink  
  Outside and Inside 3 turns, Forward skating 2 foot turn to Backwards then Backwards turning to Forwards continuous on circle, 2 Foot Slalom, Forward outside and inside Curves. 2 foot spin..  
September 2013 10.15 to 10.45 Group Tuition - Skate Hire end of the rink This session covers Synchro /Group skating  
  10.45 to 11.00 Learn a dance - This months dance is the  Starlight Waltz  
  (learn on end ice, skate hire end,  then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)  
  11.15 to 11.45 Group Tuition -  Entrance end of the rink  
  Change of edge, Backward crossovers with a sustained back outside edge/back inside edge, Backward outside and inside Curves. Crossrolls, Forward and Backward. 1 foot spin..  
     
October 2013 10.15 to 10.45 Group Tuition - Skate Hire end of the rink This session covers Synchro /Group skating  
  10.45 to 11.00 Learn a dance - This months we continue with the Starlight Waltz  
  (learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end,  then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)  
  11.15 to 11.45 Group Tuition -  Entrance end of the rink  
Mohawks, Step Sequence, 3 jump, upright spin correct entry, Forward/Backward Spiral, Drag.
     
Sunday 27th

Halloween Party on ice

Games on Ice - Prizes for best costume

 

  Winter Time  - Clocks GO BACK 1 Hour. 
So change your alarm on Saturday or you will be early for the club and the games
 
Sunday 27th

Murrayfield Ice Skating Club Annual General Meeting. 12.15 SISA outer office.

     
November 2013 10.15 to 10.45 Group Tuition - Skate Hire end of the rink This session covers Synchro /Group skating  
  10.45 to 11.00 Learn a dance - This months dance is the   
  (learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end,  then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)  
  11.15 to 11.45 Group Tuition -  Entrance end of the rink  
  Linking elements, making a small routine using all Badges 1 - Passport, A start, steps, jumps, spins and a finish. along with figure 8 Forward and Backward crossovers. (Thinking and Linking) some fun...  
     
Sunday 17th Closing date for entries to the MISC UK Skate Competitions  
     
Edinburgh's Christmas Ice Rink - Ice Marshal and Front of House Jobs - see Poster
Click on poster for details
     
Sunday 24th Draw for MISC UK Skate  Competitions - 12.15  
     
December 2013 10.15 to 10.45 Group Tuition - Skate Hire end of the rink This session covers Synchro /Group skating  
  10.45 to 11.00 Learn a dance - This months dance is the Fiesta Tango  
  (learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end,  then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)  
  11.15 to 11.45 Group Tuition -  Entrance end of the rink  
  Backward curves, Change of edge, Outside to inside and introduce inside to outside, Backward spiral - Higher skaters backward catch.  
     
Sunday 1st This Sunday (1st December) is the Last Day to pay renewal fees and get the early payment discount  
     
Sunday 8th NO Club this Sunday  
  MISC UK Skate Competitions starts 8.00am  
                Spectators
Adults £1.75         Children/Concessions £0.75

Murrayfield ISC members enter free when signing in
 
     
Sunday 15th Club session as usual starting 10.15 - then  
  Christmas Party 
  On Ice,-Games - Visit from Santa (starting 10.45)
  Off Ice 12.15 to 14.30 in Riversdale Suite.
Sunday 22nd Club on as usual  
  Sinead and John Kerr Honorary members of Murrayfield Club, will be at the club this Sunday and will be giving an exhibition at the end of the club session (in place of the last dance interval).  
  Sinead and John Kerr are the seven-time British Ice Dance Champions from Scotland and they won bronze medals at the European Championships in 2009 and 2011, coming 5th in the World Championships in 2010. They are two-time Olympians represented GBR at the 2010 Olympics in Canada and placed 8th.
Both Sinead and John started skating at the Murrayfield Young Skaters Club and return to the club when they are home in Livingston. 
This is an opportunity for members and friends of John & Sinead to see them again in the friendly surroundings of the club.
     
 
     
Applications forms for members who wish to skate in the MISC Exhibition Show  which this year is being held on Sunday 9th February 2014 are now available.  The Closing date for the return of the forms is Sunday 19th January however if there are more applicants than we have time for then earlier applications will take precedence.  So if you want to skate your exhibition program get your form in as early as possible. 
     
     
Sunday 29th Club on as usual