# Arctic Figure Skating Club

The Arctic Figure Skating Club (AFSC) is located at Arctic Edge Ice arena in Canton, Michigan, United States. AFSC was a probationary club in 2003 but became a full member of U.S. Figure Skating in 2004.

## Coaching staff

All coaches are members of the U.S. Figure Skating and the Professional Skating Association.
| Coaches | About: |
| Igor Shpilband | The Ice Dance director since September 2003 | Was named the Coach of the year in 1999 & 2005 | In 2005 Named the US figure skating choreographer of the year |
| Marina Zoueva | Has coached with Igor since 2002. | In 1994 earned highest merit awards for her coaching and choreography in Russia |
| Johnny Johns | Has been coaching since 1979 | Is a National, World, and Olympic coach | Has served on many USFSA and PSA committees |
| Theresa McKendry | Learn to Skate Director | Has been coaching for 27 years | Specialties include choreography, all levels of moves in the field |
| Jeri Campbell | Coaches all levels from beginner to highest levels | Has taught National, World, Olympic competitors and medalists |
| Gary Clark | Was part of the committee that originated moves in the field | Is a former national judge and referee | An ISU Technical Specialist in the new judging system |
| Lisa Kirby | Has 16 years of coaching experience | Coaching specialties include moves in the field, all levels of freestyle and choreography | Taken skaters to sectional and national championships |
| Tammy Liptak | Has over 25 years of experience | Her specialty is moves in the field | Coaches all levels of moves and freestyle |
| Adrienne Lenda | Has been coaching for over 12 years | Specialties include: freestyle, pairs, choreography, and moves in the field | Coaches nationally and internationally |
| Erin Sutton | Is a member of USFSA and PSA | Specialties include basic skills, freestyle, choreography, and stroking |

## Skaters Highlights

Skaters from all over the world have trained at the club, winning medals in Regional, World, National, and Olympic competitions. Some of the skaters' accomplishments include:
In 2009, Meryl Davis and partner Charlie White won the National Championship in ice dancing, along with 6 gold and 2 bronze medals at National and World Competitions. Alissa Czisny won Skate Canada in 2005, won the US Collegiate Championships in 2004, and got a bronze medal at the 2006 US Championships. Benjamin Augusto and Tanith Belbin won the silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympic games. Brooke Castile and Benjamin Okolski won the gold at the 2008 National Championship in pairs. In 2008, Madison Chock and partner Greg Zuerlein received the gold medal in 3 Junior Grand Prix's and a gold in the Junior US Championships. Tessa Virtue and partner Scott Moir, since 2005, have received 10 gold, 6 silver, and 4 bronze medals at National and World Competitions. Shannon Wingle and Tim McKernan were pewter medalists in 2009. There are many more accomplishments from other skaters, such as Jamie Silverstein and partner Ryan O'Meara, Zhang Dan and partner Zhang Hao, Kendra Moyle and partner Steven Pottenger.

## Events/Programs

| Events/Programs | |
| Campus Martius Park | The skaters are invited every year to skate for the tree lighting ceremony in Detroit, MI |
| Ice Shows | Each December the rink and club hold an ice show for all ages to display their talents |
| Basic Skills Program | A program where the teachers hold classes to teach young children the beginning elements of skating |
| Basic Skills Competition | All levels of Basic Skills can compete on what they learned in the former years to get a feel of what competing is like |
| Competition | In 2009, The Arctic Edge Arena held the tri-state competition for competitors from the Great Lakes Region |
| Benefits | The skaters from the club put on a show to raise money for Cancer foundation for Hurricane Katrina victims |
| Test Session | The students can test to move up to a higher level once a year |
| Summer Program | Varieties of stroking, off-ice, strength training, ballet, and yoga are held for the members during the summer sessions |
| Theater on Ice | Members can join the clubs theater on ice team to compete at Theater Nationals |