Welcome to Strongsville, Ohio for the 2017 IJS Educational Forum
for Coaches & National Program Components Camp!
FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017
8 A.M.-4:50 P.M.
Education Forum for Juvenile Novice Singles Coaches - $99.00
(includes lunch)
A classroom workshop focused on
the Technical Elements Score
SATURDAY - SUNDAY,
APRIL 22-23, 2017
8 A.M.-6 P.M.
(both days)
Coaches Track at the U.S. Figure
Skating Program Components
Camp - $129.00 (includes lunches)
Education through a series of
classroom lectures, observation of
athletes, and panel discussions.
DISCOUNT
PACKAGE FOR BOTH
PROGRAMS - $199
(includes lunches all three days)
All registrations are considered final.
Deadline to register for all programs:
March 1, 2017
IJS EDUCATIONAL
FORUM FOR JUVENILENOVICE COACHES
FRIDAY, APRIL 21
The IJS EDUCATIONAL FORUM is the
one-day classroom session held at
the OBM Arena, targeting coaches
working with juvenile – novice level
singles athletes. There will be two
tracks: IJS Fundamentals Track and
the IJS Expanded Track. The scope
and content will include correct
IJS Terminology, strategies for
transitioning athletes from the 6.0
judging system to IJS, the Total Score
calculation, and understanding how
each part is evaluated. Sessions will
be classroom discussions and one
on-ice session involving watching
athlete demonstrators. Coaches
may choose to bring their skates and
stand on the ice, or to observe from
the penalty boxes.
Registration will take place from
7:30am – 7:50am, on Friday morning,
in the atrium / lobby of the Holiday
Inn. Coaches who are staying for
the Coaches Track at Program
Components Camp may register for
both programs at this time.
COACHES’ TRACK AT PROGRAM COMPONENTS
CAMP – SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 22-23
The primary objective of the coaches’ track at the National Program
Components Camp is for coaches to acquire a complete understand the
Program Components Score. Through sessions with faculty, coaches with
learn strategies to develop athletes in this area. In advance, please read
the criteria and details of the PCS before attending camp. This will enable
coaches to use the weekend to enhance their coaching knowledge
without having to learn about the PCS from scratch.
While observing the on-ice sessions, coaches will be able to observe
how the faculty is interacting with the athletes, and how the athletes
are learning. The classes are designed to give athletes skills to be able to
perform better in the PCS area, and to show them how they can have fun
practicing this part of their skating. As observers, coaches should leave
with ideas on how to create classes and lesson plans to develop this part
of skating for their athletes at home, especially in a group lesson format
creating a huge cost savings for athletes. Coaches will get to observe a
range of levels, and the entire faculty for on-ice sessions. Heidi DeLio
Thibert (PSA Coaching Development Director) will serve as the Coaches
Track Team Leader. Please communicate freely with her, and let her know
of any questions or concerns at [email protected].
ON-ICE OBSERVATION SESSIONS: Coaches may observe on-ice sessions
on the agenda from the hockey boxes. Coaches may not get on the
ice, and must not distract the skaters or disrupt the sessions. If coaches
want to observe additional sessions, not listed on the coaches schedule,
please do so from the bleachers.
LECTURES & PANELS: These are special classroom classes designated
just for coaches, feel free to ask questions and add to the discussion. The
PSA is partnering with U.S. Figure Skating to provide these educational
opportunities to coaches during the athlete camp.
PROFESSIONAL
SKATERS
ASSOCIATION
LOGISTICS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION
HOTEL: The official hotel for the U.S. Figure Skating National Program
Components Camp and IJS Educational Forum for Coaches is:
Holiday Inn
15471 Royalton Road
Strongsville, OH 44136
Phone Number: 440-238-8800
The IJS EDUCATIONAL FORUM FOR COACHES and all athletes’ classes,
and the on-ice sessions, will be held at the OBM Arena:
OBM Ice Arena
15381 Royalton Road, Strongsville, OH 44136
AIRPORT & GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Participants who are
flying should fly into The Cleveland International Airport (CLE) is
approximately 8 miles from the hotel and rink area. The rink is across
the parking lot (walking distance) from the hotel, and there are many
restaurants nearby.
REGISTRATION: If you are attending the IJS EDUCATIONAL FORUM FOR
COACHES on Friday, you can register for the entire program there: 7:30
– 7:50am, April 21st, in the Atrium of the Holiday Inn. If you are coming
ONLY for the Coaches’ Track of the Program Components Camp, please
meet the Coaches Group at 7:30am on Saturday the coaches’ track room
at the rink. Check in with Heidi Thibert.
ATHLETE WECOME – FRIDAY, APRIL 21st: There will be an athlete
welcome on Friday evening. The room will be set-up
theatre style, and the program will consist of a short kick-off intro “movie”
and a keynote presentation. The athletes will then leave for the rink for
ice-breakers and team building games. Coaches are welcome to attend,
and it will give you the opportunity to get to know and socialize with one
another. Check at registration for location when you check-in.
MEALS: Breakfast and dinner are always on your own, but lunch is
included with the registration fee for all three days. There are many
restaurants nearby the Holiday Inn accessible by taxi, Uber or car.
SATURDAY/SUNDAY MEETING PLACE: Please arrive at the OBM Arena
coaches' track room.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
PROFESSIONAL
SKATERS
ASSOCIATION
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS:
Q: If coaches have students
attending, can coaches watch their
classes?
A: The Coaches Track schedule is designed to
provide coaches with a mix of coach-only lecture
sessions, observation sessions (one of each class
type) and networking/discussion groups. The
schedule is designed so that coaches will be able to
watch one of every on-ice class offered, of varying
level skaters. There is a good chance that coaches
will see at least 1-2 of their skaters’ classes.
We also understand some coaches prefer more
observation time. Coaches may choose to skip an
off-ice session, and watch on-ice instead. If coaches
choose this, please respect the athletes, be quiet and
discreet and watch from the stands, as to not disrupt
any athletes.
Also: All coaches are highly encouraged to watch
the Group Number exhibition performances from on
Sunday night. It is a lot of fun, and a great way for
the skaters to “show off” what they learned!
Q: Do coaches need skates?
A: Not really. Coaches may choose to stand on the
ice during the final demonstration class of the IJS
Tutorial on Friday afternoon, but skates are not really
necessary. All other on-ice classes must be observed
from the penalty boxes.
Q: Can coaches attend Parents’
Education Classes?
A: Yes! An extensive Parents’ Education track is
happening at the Holiday Inn. Coaches may choose
to substitute any of these sessions for sessions on the
coaches’ schedule.