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Welcome to the
WESTERN PROVINCE
Figure Skating Association
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PLEASE NOTE:
The deadline for SAFSA Membership renewal for the 2020/2021 season has now passed.
For those who have not made an arrangement and wish to renew, you will need to contact the membership secretary (Mrs A Falconer) to process this. Her deatils can be found by clicking HERE or by browsing to “CONTACTS” in the Menu above.
Please note that these late renewals will be treated as new applications and will need to be approved by the SAFSA committee.
If you do not intend renewing or rejoining, please contact Mrs Falconer to inform her so that your details may be removed from the active list.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO WP SKATERS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON
VERY IMPORTANT: The ice rink has been given permission to open to the public today, with limited numbers and adjusted session times, along with the rest of...
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SAFSA (WP) SUBS INFORMATION AND REMINDER
PLEASE NOTE: This is a reminder that subs for your SAFSA membership are due on or before 30 June 2020. An extension was granted (from 30 April 2020) due to...
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POSTPONEMENT OF SAFSA (WP) AGM 2020
Dear SAFSA members Please be advised that due to the restriction of movement and gathering due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the Western Province committee has...
read moreABOUT US
Welcome to the home of Figure Skating in the Province. Our sport is governed by the Western Province branch of the South African Figure Skating Association (SAFSA). As the largest skating community in the country, we are fortunate to be able to offer Free Skating (solo), Pairs Skating, Ice-Dance and Synchronised Skating as well as a robust “Learn to Skate” program. Full-time coaches as well as dedicated ice time help our skaters …
LEARN TO SKATE
Western Province currently has two learn to skate clubs. Junior blades, which operates on a Saturday and Black Panthers who run on a Sunday. Both of these clubs adopt a similar syllabus and the vast majority of our competitive skaters have come through these clubs. Here a skater will progress through a series of grades which will be assessed by coaches and judges (in the higher grades). These clubs are affiliated to SAFSA but operate …
PRIVATE COACHING
Western Province has 9 full-time on-ice coaches, covering all aspects of figure skating, as well as 2 off-ice coaches and 1 dance/ballet coach. Skaters employ coaches directly and their fees vary. Most coaches offer group lessons as well which will reduce the lesson fee per skater. Please note that the coaches are not employed by SAFSA, nor the ice rink and are contracted on a “self-employed” basis. Private coaching is available in public sessions …
UPCOMING EVENTS
Keep up to date with all the latest event information and make sure you are on track with club and regional events and trials, Search and browse our event calendar here …
TEAM APP
Team App is our chosen platform that allows our teams to improve communication and stay in touch …
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
For general enquiries drop us a message below.
For full list of contacts click here.
