2023 - 2024 Junior Competitive Program
September 5, 2023 to June 14, 2024
READY...SET...JCP!
The Junior Competitive Program (JCP) at JellyLoop further develops skaters who currently participate in Learn to Skate and private lessons. JCP fosters competition, and camaraderie amongst skaters through participation in disciplines of singles, dance, pairs and theater on ice.
The program is taught by all the professional coaching staff members of JellyLoop . In addition, JCP provides introductory parent education sessions led by experience club Bord members, renowned sports psychologists, nutritionists, doctors, physios and more. We hope to see you all at this high quality and affordable program.
For more information email Lisa Shaw, Figure Skating Director lshaw@jellyloop.net
Or Alex Zahradnicek, JCP Program Director or Richard Sharpe, Assistant Director, at jcp@jellyloop.net
2018-19 Fall/Winter Ice Schedule
JCP ON Ice Instruction
MONDAYS
4:30 pm–5:10 pm - JCP High
5:10 pm–5:50 pm - JCP Medium
5:50 pm–6:30 pm - JCP Low
JCP ON Ice Instruction
SATURDAY
8:30 am–9:10 am - JCP Low A
9:10 am–9:50 am - JCP Low B
9:50 am–10:30 am - JCP Medium
10:40 am–11:20 am - JCP High
JCP OFF Ice Instruction
MONDAYS
4:30 pm–5:00 pm - JCP Medium
5:00 pm–5:30 pm - JCP Low
5:30 pm–6:00 pm - JCP High
JCP OFF Ice Instruction
SATURDAY
9:20 am–9:50 am - Low A
10:00 am–10:30 am - Low B
10:40 am–11:10 am - Medium
11:30 am–12:00 pm - High
Fall/Winter JCP - INTRO
One weekly 40 minute on ice group instruction component on Mondays
One 40 minute session on Saturdays to be used for practice or Private lessons
1 additional 40 minute ice session of your choosing
Two mandatory off ice classes Mon. & Sat.
One weekly 40 minute on ice group instruction component on Mondays
One 40 minute session on Saturdays to be used for practice or Private lessons
8 additional 40 minute ice session of your choosing
Two mandatory off ice classes Mon. & Sat.
One weekly 40 minute on ice group instruction component on Mondays
One 40 minute session on Saturdays to be used for practice or Private lessons
3 additional 40 minute ice session of your choosing
Two mandatory off ice classes Mon. & Sat.
Guest Coaches must see the Director before taking the ice.
| 3 Ses. | 10 Ses. | 5 Ses. |
|---|---|---|
| $1,625.00 | $3,675.00 | $2,600.00 |
| 10 pmts | 10 pmts | 10 pmts |
| $162.50 | $367.50 | $260.00 |
Punch Cards: 10 session - $180.00 | 30 session - $480.00
Walk-ons: $19.00
Fall/Winter JCP - DEVELOPMENTAL
One weekly 40 minute on ice group instruction component on Mondays
One 30 minute on ice Stroking/Skating skills class on Saturdays
One 40 minute on ice practice session on Saturday for practice or private lesson
2 additional 40 minute ice sessions to use throughout the week for lessons or practice
Two off ice classes Mon. & Sat.
One weekly 40 minute on ice group instruction component on Mondays
One 30 minute on ice Stroking/Skating skills class on Saturdays
One 40 minute on ice practice session on Saturday for practice or private lesson
12 additional 40 minute ice sessions to use throughout the week for lessons or practice
Two off ice classes Mon. & Sat.
One weekly 40 minute on ice group instruction component on Mondays
One 30 minute on ice Stroking/Skating skills class on Saturdays
One 40 minute on ice practice session on Saturday for practice or private lesson
7 additional 40 minute ice sessions to use throughout the week for lessons or practice
Two off ice classes Mon. & Sat.
Guest Coaches must see the Director before taking the ice.
| 5 Ses. | 15 Ses. | 10 Ses. |
|---|---|---|
| $2,600.00 | $4,150.00 | $3,675.00 |
| 10 pmts | 10 pmts | 10 pmts |
| $260.00 | $415.00 | $367.50 |
Punch Cards: 10 session - $180.00 | 30 session - $480.00
Walk-ons: $19.00
Fall/Winter JCP - ADVANCED
One weekly 40 minute on ice group instruction component on Mondays
One 30 minute on ice Stroking/Skating skills class on Saturdays
One 40 minute on ice practice session on Saturday for practice or private lesson
2 additional 40 minute ice sessions to use throughout the week for lessons or practice
Two off ice classes Mon. & Sat.
One weekly 40 minute on ice group instruction component on Mondays
One 30 minute on ice Stroking/Skating skills class on Saturdays
One 40 minute on ice practice session on Saturday for practice or private lesson
7 additional 40 minute ice sessions to use throughout the week for lessons or practice
Two off ice classes Mon. & Sat.
One weekly 40 minute on ice group instruction component on Mondays
One 30 minute on ice Stroking/Skating skills class on Saturdays
One 40 minute on ice practice session on Saturday for practice or private lesson
12 additional 40 minute ice sessions to use throughout the week for lessons or practice
Two off ice classes Mon. & Sat.
One weekly 40 minute on ice group instruction component on Mondays
One 30 minute on ice Stroking/Skating skills class on Saturdays
One 40 minute on ice practice session on Saturday for practice or private lesson
Unlimited additional 40 minute ice sessions to use throughout the week for lessons or practice
Two off ice classes Mon. & Sat.
Guest Coaches must see the Director before taking the ice.
| 5 Ses. | 10 Ses. | 15 Ses. | Unlimited |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,600.00 | $3,675.00 | $4,150.00 | $4,725.00 |
| 10 pmts | 10 pmts | 10 pmts | 10 pmts |
| $260.00 | $367.50 | $415.00 | $472.50 |
Punch Cards: 10 session - $180.00 | 30 session - $480.00
Walk-ons: $19.00
Fall/Winter JCP - HIGH PERFORMANCE
One weekly 40 minute on ice group instruction component on Mondays
One 30 minute on ice Stroking/Skating skills class on Saturdays
One 40 minute on ice practice session on Saturday for practice or private lesson
7 additional 40 minute ice sessions to use throughout the week for lessons or practice
Two off ice classes Mon. & Sat.
One weekly 40 minute on ice group instruction component on Mondays
One 30 minute on ice Stroking/Skating skills class on Saturdays
One 40 minute on ice practice session on Saturday for practice or private lesson
12 additional 40 minute ice sessions to use throughout the week for lessons or practice
Two off ice classes Mon. & Sat.
One weekly 40 minute on ice group instruction component on Mondays
One 30 minute on ice Stroking/Skating skills class on Saturdays
One 40 minute on ice practice session on Saturday for practice or private lesson
Unlimited additional 40 minute ice sessions to use throughout the week for lessons or practice
Two off ice classes Mon. & Sat.
Guest Coaches must see the Director before taking the ice.
| 10 Ses. | 15 Ses. | Unlimited |
|---|---|---|
| $3,675.00 | $4,150.00 | $4,725.00 |
| 10 pmts | 10 pmts | 10 pmts |
| $367.50 | $415.00 | $472.50 |
Punch Cards: 10 session - $180.00 | 30 session - $480.00
Walk-ons: $19.00
To Complete Registration:
Please download and complete the registration form and return it to the Skating Director, Lisa Shaw. Most skaters will benefit by consulting with Lisa Shaw regarding appropriate program selections. Please contact Lisa at: 610-497-2200 x117
Skaters Participating in the plans after the program start date must speak with Lisa Shaw for pricing.
If you have not signed a contract by September 5, 2023 you will have to purchase a punch card until the contract is signed. After September 5, 2023 all packages must be discussed with Director.
Payment Terms
If not paying in full, packages may be paid in 9 equal installments. All Participants must create a DAYSMART account on Iceworks.net. A $10.00/day late fee will be charged for all declined payments. Please be sure to provide current credit card information.
- 7% off if paid in full by August 31, 2023 cannot be combined with any other discount
- 10% off second family member which cannot be combined with any other discount
- Any contracts signed after the start date of September 6th must be discussed with Director.
Withdrawal from Ice Package
Signing of this contract authorizes JellyLoop to charge the installment amount on the date indicated. NO REFUNDS will be issued once the contract is signed.
Levels
There are four groups within the Junior Competitive Program at JellyLoop – JCP “Prep”, “Advance”, “Excel”, and “High Performance”. The levels are designed to accommodate all competitive levels from Learn to Skate Basic 5 to Pre-Juvenile competition level. Skaters are grouped according to their age, skill, and test levels, in order to maximize productivity, focus of instruction, and group camaraderie during the on and off ice components.
Note: Level descriptions and criteria can vary from year to year based on the make up of the program and the discretion of management.
Program Requirements
- All skaters must become members of the JellyLoop Skating Club.
- JCP skaters must have a private coach while enrolled in the program.
- All skaters must compete at Philadelphia Summer Championships. Skaters that do both will participate in send offs. Skaters are required to participate unless a specific permission from the director is given.
- Skaters must compete in at least two competitions per season.
- All JCP skaters must participate in at least the JCP group number as a part of the Annual Ice Show and must meet the requirements of ice show participation.
- All JCP skaters must have appropriate practice equipment/apparel. Please see our Staff in the JellyLoop ProShop for your included 10% discount on skates and blades.
- Mandatory seminars for High Level skaters will be held in place of off ice periodically throughout the season.
- Mandatory Seminars for parents of first year Junior Competitive Skaters. All Parents are welcome to come to these and other informational seminars that will be presented throughout the season.
Highlights
- World Class Coaching Staff
- Creating well-balanced, confident Athletes with a combined focus on technique, athleticism and artistry
- Varying Levels of Commitment designed to meet the needs of a variety of skating levels and budgets
- Affordable Introduction to Competitive Figure Skating
- Extensive Ice Sessions accommodate all schedules
- Parent Information Sessions
- Professional Off Ice Instruction
- Individual Focus with Team Camaraderie
Staff
DIRECTOR OF JUNIOR COMPETIVE PROGRAM
Leif Gislason
PROFESSIONAL COACHING STAFF
Kim Seybold Catron
Yovanny Durango
Jeff Di Gregorio
Oleg Fediukov
Pasha Filchenkov
Leif Gislason
Gracie Gold
Mari Heimbach
Carter Jones
Uschi Keszler
Jeff Merica
Mojca Kopac-Tiernan
Kelsey Parker
Richard Sharpe
Crystal Smith
Michael Solonoski
Marcia Walkney
Megan Williams Stewart
Alex Zahradnicek
JUNIOR COACHING STAFF
Our Junior Coaching staff consists of various high level competitive skaters.
ICEWORKS FIGURE SKATING DIRECTOR
Lisa Shaw
lshaw@jellyloop.net or call 610-497-2200 ext.117
Level Descriptions
Max Age 11
Session Plans: 3, 5, 10
Basic 5
Basic 6
Pre-Freeskate
Excel Beginner
Excel High Beginner
Max Age 11
Session Plans: 5, 10
No Test Well Balanced
Excel Pre-Preliminary
Skaters must have passed the Pre-Preliminary Moves AND Freestyle test in order to move out of Advance, and be considered for the next level
Age 12-16
Excel Preliminary through Excel Juvenile Plus
Session Plans: 5, 10
Note: JCP Skaters age 12 and above, but below the Excel Preliminary Level will be allowed into the Excel transitional group
Max Age 12
Session Plans: 12,15, unlimited
Pre-Preliminary Well Balanced
Preliminary Well Balanced
Pre-Juvenile Well Balanced
Monday AND Saturday instruction
4 off ice classes
Monthly IJS Training/Tech Specialist/Judges Critique/ Spin Seminar/Guest Coaches
High Performance Jacket
Must take a minimum of 3x30min lessons/week
Must have met testing requirements, and meeting scheduled with Directors to evaluate all criteria