Chesapeake Open: Deadline approaching
 May 15 is the deadline to register for the 2022 Chesapeake Open, June 22-25 at The Gardens Ice House at https://m.usfigureskating.org/competition/30425?id=30425 (requires USFS member login). We hope that many members will want to compete. As in the past, we are offering events in freestyle, dance (partnered and solo) and Basic Skills. We will again be part of the USFS Solo Dance Series.
We will also need many volunteers for ice monitoring, hospitality, registration and awards. Watch your email for volunteer sign-up information soon.
Spring Party and Member Exhibition
Our spring party, with our usual exhibition and season awards, will be at Mt. Pleasant on May 22, 6:20-8:10 p.m. Exhibition sign-ups are available at the rink during club sessions or contact info@baltimorefigureskatingclub.com. The club will provide pizza and beverages.
Prior to the party, at 5:15 p.m., we will have an open house for our high school program. All current 8th graders and high school students interested in joining the program next season are invited to attend.
Membership Renewals Due Now
Current membership in BFSC and USFS expires on June 30. In order to be able to test and compete after that date, you must renew your membership for 2022-23. Please email your updated membership form, along with the annual signed Skater Code of Conduct (and Parent Code, if applicable), to info@baltimorefigureskatingclub.com by May 15. Payment can be made via Venmo or Zelle (contact for info) or check.
Membership forms are available at https://baltimorefigureskatingclub.com/?page_id=12
USFS Governing Council Concludes
USFS Governing Council was held April 29-30 in Colorado Springs. For information on the rule and policy changes passed by USFS leadership and club representatives, visit https://www.usfigureskating.org/news/press-release/2022-governing-council-concludes
Congratulations to BFSC's Pilar (Bosley) Helm, who was elected to the Board of Directors as the Administrative/Legal Group Coordinator! Pilar, a former Team USA ice dancer who has served in various roles at the USFS committee and board level since 2008, will begin her two-year term on July 1.
Remember: BFSC is on Amazon Smile
You can now support BFSC whenever you shop on Amazon. Enter Amazon via our unique Amazon Smile link, indicate you want to support BFSC (officially Maryland Figure Skating, Inc) and start shopping. Amazon will donate 0.5% of all eligible purchases to BFSC.
We also continue to welcome donations through Venmo or check. BFSC is a 501(c)(3) organization and your tax-deductible contributions enable us to provide ice time, test sessions and other activities. For more information, contact info@baltimorefigureskatingclub.com
Congratulations, Coach Bridget!
 Congratulations to BFSC coach Bridget Carrig and her husband, Kyle Brickhouse, who were married on Saturday, May 7!
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Congratulations to our members who passed tests recently!
Alaniz Rivera-Martinez - Juvenile MIF
Maya Liwanag - Novice MIF
Nicole Kozlowski - American Waltz, Tango, Rocker Foxtrot, completing Silver Dance
Madison Ackerman - Pre-Juvenile MIF
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Welcome to the following new members!
Sophia He
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