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JANUARY 2017  
Sunday 1st No Club This Week - New Years Day  Next Club session Sunday 8th January2017  
  We hope you all have a happy and prosperous New Year  
     
Each Sunday 10.00 to 10.30 Learn a dance - This months dance is the European Waltz
(learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)
10.45 to 11.15 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
  11.30 to 12.00noon Edge Class main area of ice  
General Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink
  Exhibition Show application forma are available  
     
FEBRUARY 2017  
Each Sunday 10.00 to 10.30 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)
10.45 to 11.15 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
  11.30 to 12.00noon Edge Class main area of ice  
  General Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink  
     
Sunday 5th Closing date for entries to skate in the Club Exhibition Show.
  Members who wish to skate in the clubs Exhibition Show on Sunday 26th February 2017 must have their completed forms in to-day. Exhibition Show application form
FEBRUARY 2017  
Each Sunday 10.00 to 10.30 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)
10.45 to 11.15 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
  11.30 to 12.00noon Edge Class main area of ice  
  General Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink  
     
Sunday 5th Closing date for entries to skate in the Club Exhibition Show.
  Members who wish to skate in the clubs Exhibition Show on Sunday 26th February 2017 must have their completed forms in to-day. Exhibition Show application form
Sunday 26th No Club Due to MISC Exhibition Show  
     
Sunday 26th Murrayfield Ice Skating Club's Exhibition Show. 10.00am -12.00noon  
'Cultures/Countries'
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)
MARCH    
Each Sunday 10.00 to 10.30 Learn a dance - This months dance is the Willow Waltz
(learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)
10.45 to 11.15 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 (or loop for some)
  11.30 to 12.00noon Edge Class main area of ice  
  General Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink  
     
Sunday 26th Summer Time  - Clocks GO FORWARD 1 Hour. 
So change your alarm on Saturday or you will be late for the club.
 
APRIL    
Each Sunday 10.00 to 10.30 Learn a dance - This months dance is the Riverside Rhumba
(learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)
10.45 to 11.15 Group Tuition - Entrance end of the rink
Step sequences, 3 jumps from backward crossovers, salchow from backward crossovers, toe loop loop (for some),
Upright spin with correct entry and exit then introduce change foot to a back spin, forward and backward crossovers in a figure of eight, pivots forward and backwards, backward crossovers with and outside and inside landing position
  11.30 to 12.00noon Edge Class main area of ice  
  General Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink  
Sunday 16th Easter Bonnet Parade. Prizes for the best Bonnet / Fancy Dress
On ice games and  perhaps a visit from the Easter Bunny.
     
Friday 21st Electronic draw for the MISC open Competitions.  
     
Sunday 28th  NO Club MISC OPEN Competitions   
April-May MISC OPEN Competition - 28th April - 3rd May 2017

Single Skating Friday 28th April  to Monday 1st May inclusive.

Ice Dance Solo & Couples - Tuesday 2nd  to Wednesday 3rd May inclusive
     
 

ACCESS TO ICE RINK CAR PARK

Since January 2017 there has been no vehicular access from Corstorphine Road.
You have to divert Riversdale Road or Saughtonhall Avenue. Click on the map opposite for directions


PEDESTRIAN Access from Corstorphine Road IS NOT AFFECTED.

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  The work for the water of Leith flood prevention has also taken up a large amount of the front  of rink car park. There is still however plenty of space in the rear car park behind the Ice rink (go around the Curling rink and it is on the left.).

Unfortunately this means you have to walk back around the rink so please take this into account. Sorry but this is beyond our control. The good thing is once it is all complete the rink should never be flooded again
     
MAY    
Each Sunday 10.00 to 10.30 Learn a dance - This months dance is the 22 Step
(learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)
10.45 to 11.15 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) backwards run.
  11.30 to 12.00noon Edge Class main area of ice  
  General Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink  
     
JUNE    
Each Sunday 10.00 to 10.30 Learn a dance - This months dance is the Rhythm Blues
(learn on the steps end ice, skate hire end then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)
10.45 to 11.15 Group Tuition - Entrance end of the rink
Right foot Inside 3 turn forward cross the left foot inside 3 turn forward cross, Salchow, Introducing toe loop for some loop, Back spin Forward Chasses
  11.30 to 12.00noon Edge Class main area of ice  
  General Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink  
     
JULY    
Each Sunday 10.00 to 10.30 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)
10.45 to 11.15 Group Tuition - Entrance end of the rink
Group Exercise A
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.
2 foot spin in a line with a Mexican wave effect (1 person starts and after one rotation is complete the next skater starts) Turning from forwards to backwards in a block with a 2 foot turn, everyone at the same time.
Sunday 2nd  11.30 to 12.00noon Edge Class main area of ice  
  General Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink  
     
Sunday 9th Members Bring a Friend for 1/2 Guest entrance price. 
Still want to come skating but would also like to be with your friends?
Why not bring them to the club with you?  Over the holidays we are running a 'bring a friend' for 1/2 the regular guest price. Members can bring up to 4 'friends' per week at this special  price.
It means they can get in for £3.50 each when you sign them in (usual price £7.00)
If they dont have their own skates hire skates will be available at the usual
 
   
AUGUST    
Each Sunday 10.00 to 10.30 Learn a dance - This months dance is the Canasta Tango
(learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)
10.45 to 11.15 Group Tuition - Entrance end of the rink
Group Exercise B
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.
Starting the Wheel
Sunday 13th 11.30 to 12.00noon Edge Class main area of ice
General Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink
 
SEPTEMBER    
Each Sunday 10.00 to 10.30 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)  
10.45 to 11.15 Group Tuition - Entrance end of the rink
Group Exercise C
Backward 1 foot slalom, Backward Chasses, Spiral sequence Forward outside spiral, forward outside three turn, two backward crossovers, back inside spiral (spirals held for 3 seconds) clockwise and counter-clockwise,
Spiral Sequence in groups of 3 all performed at the same time. Practicing the Wheel
  11.30 to 12.00noon Edge Class main area of ice  
  General Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink
OCTOBER    
Each Sunday 10.00 to 10.30 Learn a dance - This months dance is the Palais Glide  
(learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)  
10.45 to 11.15 Group Tuition - Entrance end of the rink
Group Exercise D
Mohawks, Step Sequence with three turns, Mowhawks,Chasses, Crossrolls, 3 jump, upright spin correct entry, Forward Spiral, Drag.
  11.30 to 12.00noon Edge Class main area of ice  
  General Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink
Sunday 15th Closing Date for entries to the MISC UK Skate Competitions.
Sunday 22nd The Murrayfield Ice Skating Club Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 22nd October 2017 in the SISA outer office at 12.15 pm.
Sunday 29th Halloween Party on ice  See Halloween 2016 for last years photographs  
  Games on Ice - (starting 11.15)
Prizes for best costume (judging starting 11.50)


Normal club schedule from 10.00am to 11.15. Games start at 11.15.

Dance and Group lessons on as usual.

End ice is available throughout the club.
  Winter Time  - Clocks GO BACK 1 Hour. 
So change your alarm on Saturday or you will be early for the club and the games
 
NOVEMBER    
Each Sunday 10.00 to 10.30 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)  
10.45 to 11.15 Group Tuition - Entrance end of the rink
Group Exercise E
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.
  11.30 to 12.00noon Edge Class main area of ice  
  General Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink
 Sunday 5th MISC UK Skate Competitions. 5.30pm

Normal club schedule from 10.00am to 12.00

Dance, Group lessons and Edge Class are as usual.

End ice is available throughout the club.

Free spectating for members at the MISC UK Skate competition in the evening when they sign in.

There is a Football game on Sunday 5th November at Murrayfield Stadium and the usual access through Riversdale Bridge will be close to car traffic.
All car access will be through the Saughtonhall Bridge and there is parking in front of the rink with the overflow available on the west side of the rink at the back of the curling rink
     
  MISC Exhibition Show application form

Application forms for members who wish to skate in the clubs Exhibition Show on Sunday 4th February 2018 are available at the club and here on line. 

Closing date for completed applications forms is Sunday 14th January 2018
DECEMBER    
Each Sunday 10.00 to 10.30 Learn a dance - This months dance is the Prelim Foxtrot   
(learn the steps on end ice, skate hire end then practice as the first dance in the dance intervals)  
10.45 to 11.15 Group Tuition - Entrance end of the rink
Group Exercise F
Backward curves, Change of edge, Outside to inside and introduce inside to outside, Backward spiral - Higher skaters backward catch.
  11.30 to 12.00noon Edge Class main area of ice  
  General Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink
     
Sunday 17th Christmas Party  
  Club as usual schedule 10.00am to 11.15am
  On Ice, Games(starting 11.15)
  Fancy Dress judging (11.45)
Visit from Santa (he is expected about 11.50)
     
Sunday 24th No Club This Week - Christmas Eve  
  MISC Exhibition Show application form

Application forms for members who wish to skate in the clubs Exhibition Show on Sunday 4th February 2018 are available at the club and here on line. 

Closing date for completed applications forms is Sunday 14th January 2018
     
Sunday 31st Club on as usual this Week - Hogmanay  
     
     
     
     
     
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