High School Lettering
Program...

This program allows skaters who are ISD 191 students grades 9 through 12
who are Home Club Members of the BMVFSC to earn a Varsity Letter in
figure skating by meeting certain criteria during the season (June 1st
through May 31st each year) which, in general, include:

- Must be a Home Club member-in-good standing of the BMVFSC & US
Figure Skating

- Must contract at least 150 hours during the season (from June 1st
through May 31st) - [Buy-ins DO NOT count toward lettering)

- Must attain a US Figure Skating Juvenile Freeskate test level

- Must participate in a minimum of three (3) "public" US Figure Skating
sanctioned events:  one of which must be a US Figure Skating sanctioned
competition, one of which must be the annual Impressions on Ice show
(which is sanctioned), and the third may be the skaters choice of s US
Figure Skating sanctioned competition, ice show, or exhibition (and, yes,
the Firemuster Exhibition DOES count - it was sanctioned)

- Must attempt at least one US Figure Skating official test per skating
season

- Must meet the criteria for participation in District 191 sports programs
including completing an eligibility form and have a sports qualifying
physical form on file at the school, and pay a non-refundable activity fee
of $45 to BHS

- must adhere to all school district rules, policies, and requirements
concerning student activities including attendance, conduct, scholastic
standing, and other eligibility requirements.  PLEASE NOTE:  If the
skater fails to adhere to any of the school district requirements,
the skater forfeits the right to letter for that season.

Although this is the first proposal of its kind in this school district,
similar programs exist in other districts.  The program is approved on and
annual basis and reviewed for renewal by the ISD 191 School Board each
year.  This program honors the commitment and skill of student athlete
skaters and enables student skaters to earn recognition in the form of a
varsity letter.  Official high school athletic recognition is important to
college applicants.  The time demands of figure skating often prevent a
student's participation in much of the regular high school varsity
sports programs.  Varsity participation is often viewed as a measure of
success by colleges and universities.

This is a wonderful opportunity for our club.  If you are a student in the
ISD 191 school district grades 9-12 and you are interested in
participating in this lettering program, please contact me.
ISD 191 High School Lettering
Program