High Altitude Skating Club Awards

Rising Star award

This skater best exemplifies improved abilities, attitude and behaviors from the beginning of the season. On-ice performance is not necessarily tied to success in competition or level of tests passed, but rather to Club-observed achievements of personal-best performance, significant improvement in skating abilities, and/or competitive performance regardless of placement.

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Sportsmanship award

This skater has displayed a tremendous work ethic and good attitude in all aspects of skating. This skater uses practice time wisely, has a positive attitude toward coaches and other skaters, knows how to both win and lose or succeed and struggle graciously. They are an inspiring individual who sets a good example for all skaters both on and off the ice.

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Excellence in Elements

This skater earned the highest point average for their placements in the Free Skate Events, Short Programs, Compulsories, Basic Elements and Jump and Spin Events during the competition season. 

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Excellence in Artistry

This skater earned the highest point average for their placements in Showcase Artistic Events (dramatic and/or light) and Interpretive Events during the competition season.

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Skater of the Year

This skater has consistently proven to be exemplary in their involvement with the High Altitude SC and the sport of figure skating. This skater fosters positive relationships with High Altitude SC management and peers and inspires peers to be involved in Club activities by fostering a sense of community. This skater has a strong dedication to the sport, good sportsmanship and integrity with their peers. As a valuable well-rounded member of High Altitude SC, this skater leads by example and demonstrates tenacity in their athletics, academics and citizenship.

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Inspiring Coach award

Chosen by High Altitude SC members and awarded to a High Altitude SC coach who shares their passion and joy for ice skating on and off the ice and inspires others to do their personal best in all aspects of life.

Excellence in Coaching award

This coach has supported the High Altitude Skating Club by providing leadership within the club community through positive interactions and camaraderie with members, coaches and officials. They have had continuous involvement, commitment and promotion of the High Altitude programs and events. They are committed to improving their own abilities as a coach and the abilities of the club’s athletes through their own continuous education.

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Volunteer of the Year award

Chosen by the board, this club member has provided outstanding service and has gone above and beyond for the club as a volunteer. This person embodies a spirit of selfless volunteerism by generously volunteering at club events and activities that celebrate and bring our community together and inspires other members to also participate in the club community.

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The President’s Award

Chosen by the president, this club member or volunteer has provided outstanding service and has gone above and beyond for the club. 

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