News & Reports
2010
New Rink Opens in Auckland
A temporary ice rink has opened in Glenfield Mall until 25 September. The gold coin donation entry goes to Home Care 4 Kids. More...
Ayesha and Shane to feature on TV
Shane Speden and Ayesha Campbell, Junior Ice Dancers from Christchurch will feature on Pacific Beat St, TV3, 11:30 am Sunday 15 August.
NZISA Communication 051
The August communication includes information regarding proposed rule changes and the relevant ISU Communications. Also outlined are various achievements of our skaters and officials. More...
Juliette passes gold stroking
Congratulations to Juliette O'Neill (CISC) who passed her gold stroking medal test on the 21st of June at Alpine Ice Sports in Christchurch. [Many apologies to Juliette for the delay in this announcement due to a programming error.] More...
Ayesha passes gold stroking
Congratulations to Ayesha Campbell (CISC) who passed her gold stroking medal test on the 21st of June at Alpine Ice Sports in Christchurch. More...
NZISA Communication 050
Among various administration updates, this communication details the current vacancies on the Technical Committee and Council. Nominations for vacant positions close 21 June. More...
NZISA Communication 049
The latest news update from the NZISA including a summary of Scott Thode’s contribution to New Zealand skating. More...
Life Membership awarded to Scott Thode
NZISA Council would like to congratulate Scott Thode on being awarded NZISA Life Membership at the recent AGM and endorses the following thoughts expressed by Dan Mellamphy:
“Life Members NZISA Inc extend hearty congratulations & a big welcome to Scott Thode on his recent elevation to Life Membership.
Those of us who have been involved with our Sport over the years know what a great contribution Scott has made in many aspects of Administration at Club, Regional & National levels.
Hopefully we will continue our friendship with Scott & his family.
Thanks Scott & welcome on board.
Dan Mellamphy. Life Member NZISA Inc.”
NZISA Communication 048
Updates from the recent AGM, Allie Rout’s retirement and a poem about Team New Zealand are among the articles in this issue. We also note the recent passing of Gwen Le Compte and acknowledge her immense contribution to skating in New Zealand. More...
NZISA Communication 047
This communication includes information on a variety of important upcoming events including Skaters’ Development Camps, Officials’ Training Seminar, NZISA AGM and the proposed new Southern Skate International Competition. More...
Olympic Figure Skating TV Coverage
SKY Sport and Prime offer unprecedented live coverage of all the Olympic Figure Skating events. More...
NZISA Communication 046
Welcome to skating 2010! The first communication for the year includes the long awaited list of skaters included in Team New Zealand for this year’s World Synchro Championships in Colorado Springs. Also, best wishes to Cameron Hems who heads off to Korea next week as New Zealand’s only competitor in the 2010 Four Continents Championships. More...
2009
Cameron passes gold freeskating
Congratulations to Cameron Hems (GFSC) who passed his gold freeskating medal test on the 8th of December at Paradice Botany in Auckland. More...
Ariel passes gold stroking
Congratulations to Ariel Nadas (AIFSC) who passed her gold stroking medal test on the 8th of December at Paradice Botany in Auckland. More...
Communication 045
This is the last update for 2009. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2010! More...
NZISA Communication 044
For a summary of the results, special awards and selections from the 2009 New Zealand Nationals check out this issue. More...
Shannon passes gold stroking
Congratulations to Shannon Costello (ISS) who passed her gold stroking medal test on the 7th of November at Gore Multisports Complex in Gore. More...
2009 Nationals Programme
The 2009 New Zealand National Ice Skating Championships Programme. More...
Nationals Communication #3
More important information for everyone competing in the 2009 New Zealand National Ice Skating Championships in Auckland from 11-16 October. More...
NZ Athletes Place Well at JGP
Allie Rout finished in 20th position in Junior Ladies with 94.87 at the Pokal der Blauen Schwerter, Junior Grand Prix event in Germany. Allie held 16th place after the short programme, but placed 20th after her 19th place finish in the free skate. In Ice Dance, Ayesha Campbell and Shane Speden also finished in 20th place with 89.52 points. The couple finished 20th in the original and free dances after a 21st place finish in the compulsory. More...
NZ Athletes Compete at JGP in Germany
Ayesha Campbell and Shane Speden take to the ice late tonight in New Zealand's first ever ice dance entry in the Junior Grand Prix. They'll be up against Australian Jonathan Guerreiro and partner Ekaterina Pushkash skating for Russia. Ladies competitor Allie Rout, fresh from competing at the Nebelhorn Trophy will be competing in the Ladies event Friday morning. More...
Nationals Communication #2
Important information for everyone attending the 2009 New Zealand National Ice Skating Championships in Auckland from 11-16 October. More...
Allie eyes up Winter Olympics
Allie Rout is about to attempt to become the first Kiwi female to qualify for the Winter Olympics. More...
NZISA Communication 043
Opening with the results and a report on our inaugural NZ Winter Games, this issue also includes the results of the New Zealand skaters at this year’s Australian Nationals and information on upcoming competitions. More...
Allie Rout goes Senior
Allie Rout competed in her first ISU competition in Senior at the
Winter Games NZ in Dunedin in her pursuit for Olympic selection.
Allie gave up an almost certain gold medal win in Junior to take
4th in Senior in an effort to boost her world rankings and starting
position when she competes at the Olympic-qualifying Nebelhorn
Trophy in Oberstdorf, Germany later this month. Allie was too young
to attempt selection at the World Championships earlier this year
and will be competing against a strong group of young skaters and
seasoned veterans for the few remaining Olympic berths. Go Allie!
Skaters take medals at Winter Games NZ
Madelaine Parker placed second in the Novice Ladies grade with a score of 80.11 behind the winner So Youn Park (107.43pts) from Korea at the inaugural Winter Games last weekend in Dunedin. In the Junior Men’s grade Cameron Hems (90.88pts) placed third behind winner Min Seok Kim (153.14pts) from Korea and Ryuichi Kihara (134.60pts) from Japan. Full results are now available. More...
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