Hi, this is Jennifer Dawley I have made arrangements for the Winter season of the BLADES figure skating program. Many people have expressed an interest in the winter session of Blades, I would encourage you to sign up ASAP.  Again this year we will have a sign up limit of 20 for the Learn to Skate and 60 for figure skating, so again I would suggest sign up quickly to reserve a spot.  We will be following the same format as last year. Please be sure to read the details and make a copy of this sheet and post it, as you may refer to it often for dates, etc.
The season will begin on Tuesday, January 10th and run through March 13th.  Each student will have a 15-minute group lesson and 45-minutes of practice time. Students will be taught skills following the USFSA basic and freestyle levels. The Learn To Skate For Hockey is for future hockey players who are too young to be a part of our hockey program.
 
To Sign up:
Sign up starts today and ends December 16th.  Please email me to sign up no later than December 16th.  Please note: I will not be collecting payments until AFTER your child has been assigned an instructor. Once an instructor has been assigned I will email you to inform you who the checks need to be made out to.  One check will be for Skating Institute of Rochester for $16.00 and the other will be for the instructor assigned to your child for $15.00.  These payments must be received no later than January 6th or your child will not be able to participate.

I prefer email jgdawley1685@aol.com (easier for record keeping) but if you don’t have email then you may call me on my cell 585-755-0093.

Please include ALL this information for sign up- child’s name, parent’s name, phone #, child’s skill level if known, age, and if Learn 2 Skate for hockey or figure skating.
 
When: Tuesday’s, January 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st , February 7th, 14th, (no skating on the 21st for Winter recess), 28th, March 6th and the 13th will be the last day!
Time: 10:00-11:00am (please arrive 15 minutes early to put on skates)
Where: The Skating Institute of Rochester at 1 Boys Club Place
Directions From I-490: I-490 to Brown St. exit 12. Southwest on Brown St. for about 165 yards to Allen St. Left on Allen about 1/4 mile to W. Broad St./Rt-31. Bear right on W. Broad St./Rt-31 (becomes Ford St.). Bear left onto Boys Club Pl. and Skating Institute of Rochester is on the right.
Cost: $31 per student. This includes all nine lessons, ice time, and skate rental if needed.   See note above regarding payment!
Who: All homeschoolers are eligible to participate.  The beginning age is 4 or 5, but I would encourage you as the parent to evaluate your child to see if they are ready to begin skating.  They have to be able to be on the ice for one hour without a parent and be able to listen and follow directions from an instructor.
 
Equipment Needed:
Skates-either rented or your own.  Clothes: Please wear layers, as you may be cold and then get warmer.  Gloves are a wise idea! Helmets, snow pants, elbow pads, and knees pads are not required, but you may want any beginner skaters to wear them for precaution.

Send payments to Jennifer Dawley 1685 Pinnacle Rd.  Henrietta NY 14467

Homeschool Hockey 2011-2012

Here is the 2011-2012 hockey information you have been waiting for!  It is open for boys and girls ages 8-18. Coach Al spends about half the time teaching hockey skating skills, and the other half they play a game. If your child has not skated before I would recommend the Learn to Skate for Hockey program (email for more information). This year there is a limit of 30 players, so I would suggest you sign up and send payment quickly to reserve a spot.  Below is all the information, and will hopefully answer all your questions.   Please make a copy of this sheet and post it, as you may refer to it often for dates etc.

Fall Dates: Tuesday’s Oct. 25th, Nov. 1st, 8th, 15th, (not 22nd for Thanksgiving week), 29th, and Dec 6th.
Winter Dates: Jan. 3,10,17,24,31 Feb. 7,14,28, and March 6. (snow date of March 13).
Time: 1:15 -2:30 pm (please arrive 15 minutes early to get skates/equipment on)
Where: The Skating Institute of Rochester at 1 Boys Club Place
Cost: $50 per student. This includes all 15 lessons and skate rental if needed.
Who: All homeschoolers ages 8-18 are eligible to participate (skating experience helps, but not mandatory). Pass the information on to your home school friends.

To Sign up:
Sign up starts now and ends September 16th.  Payment is due no later than September 30th.  E-mail me at chrisziegler@frontiernet.net  or you may call me at 594-0934 to sign up. Please include ALL this information for sign up- child’s name, age, parent’s name, phone #, and e-mail.

Directions From I-490: I-490 to Brown St. exit 12. Southwest on Brown St. for about 165 yards to Allen St. Left on Allen about 1/4 mile to W. Broad St./Rt-31. Bear right on W. Broad St./Rt-31 (becomes Ford St.). Bear left onto Boys Club Pl. and Skating Institute of Rochester is on the right.  (directions taken from SIR website)

Equipment Needed:
helmet (bike or hockey; but hockey with face protection is strongly recommended)
gloves (hockey or winter)
skates (rental or owned)
stick
shin guards (hockey or soccer)
Any  other equipment is optional.
Knee and elbow pads are not required, but you may want any beginner skaters to wear them for protection.

Make checks payable to Skating Institute of Rochester .
Send them to Christine Ziegler 3 Creekside Lane, Rochester, NY 14624
Payments are due by September 30th.

Thank you and I'm looking forward to our hockey season!

2011/2012Homeschool Chorus

It's time for another great year of chorus!  This year, we will be offering one, extended semester of general mixed chorus instead of breaking it into 2 smaller semesters (fall and spring).  Also... NEW this year - we are offering a select mixed chorus!

Please help to get the word out about chorus - the more, the merrier!  Be sure to tell all your homeschooling friends, family members, and groups. These chorus classes are sponsored by the WESTSIDE LEAH group, but are available to all homeschool students in the Rochester area.
 
 
GENERAL MIXED CHORUS
Open to boys and girls ages 8-14
DAY: Wednesday
TIME: 1:00 - 1:50pm
LOCATION: Spencerport Bible Church
DIRECTOR: Mrs. Kristin McGinnis
PIANO ACCOMPANIST: Mrs. Misty Irwin
REHEARSAL DATES (20 rehearsals): Begin on October 5, 2011 and run through March 14, 2012 (no rehearsals on 10/19, 11/23, 12/28, and 2/22)
CONCERT DATE (tentative): Monday, March 19, 2012
TUITION: $100 per chorus member ($70 for each add'l. sibling)
To register: CLICK HERE

SELECT MIXED CHORUS (audition required)
Open to choristers ages 12 and older with previous choral experience
Audition Date: Wednesday, 9/28, starting at 2:00pm at Spencerport Bible Church
DAY: Wednesday
TIME: 2:00 - 3:00pm
LOCATION: Spencerport Bible Church
DIRECTOR: Mrs. Misty Irwin
PIANO ACCOMPANIST: Mrs. Kristin McGinnis
REHEARSAL DATES (20 rehearsals): Begin on October 5, 2011 and run through March 14, 2012 (no rehearsals on 10/19, 11/23, 12/28, and 2/22)
CONCERT DATE (tentative): Monday, March 19, 2012
TUITION: $100 per chorus member ($70 for each add'l. sibling)
To register: CLICK HERE

For more information: CLICK HERE

year round golf instruction for homeschoolers

Dear Home Schoolers,

I have two offers I would like to make to LEAH groups and Greater Rochester LEAH. The first is golf instructions for two 8 weeks sessions and the other is an opportunity for for LEAH students to join a traveling golf team.

I have joined with High Performance Golf which provides the opportunity for year-round instruction, physical fitness and mental coaching.

The program objective is to introduce your child to the game of golf, offer opportunity for growth and development, leading to a strong ability to play in competition. The program goal is to assist LEAH students to earn recognition and ranking toward college scholarships.


Program Specifics

Winter Session
    The winter session (8 classes) will offer classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
    Classes will be offered on Tuesday morning 9:00 to 12:30. Arrive 10 minutes early.
    Class size is 8 minimum to 16 maximum.
    All aspects of the game will be taught through clinics and videos, including fitness training.
    On course instruction will be given in the golf simulator.
    Warm-up suits and jeans are approved attire at the dome. It can be cool early in the day.

The cost of the program is $60.00 per student.
E-mail Gary Tatar at protatar1027@hotmail.com or 585-233-8863 with questions or preferred “other” time or day of the week. I will coordinate the details between the LEAH groups.

EQUIPMENT SPECIALS: I will provide all equipment necessary for the winter season. I custom build golf sets and guarantee 50% money back toward the next set. Also you are welcome to participate in the purchase of used equipment or top brand new equipment. Gift certificates are available.

The winter sessions will be held a the Doug Miller Family Sports Dome located at 4618 Ridge Road West, Spencerport, NY 14559.

Snow Tubing, soccer, and Salvatore's pizzeria is also offered at the facility.


Summer Program

    The summer session (8 weeks) will offer classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced students.
    Classes will be offered on week days mornings, however, golf will not conflict with soccer.
    Class sizes will be 8 minimum to 16 maximum.
    All aspects of the game will be taught through clinics, video, and playing on the golf course. The summer program will include fitness training.
    Personal golf equipment is required.
    Country Club attire is mandatory. No jeans or tee shirts. Detailed instructions will be provided.

The cost of the program is $160.00 per student. (Green Fees and snacks are included) The summer sessions will begin in early July.

The summer sessions will be held at Deerfield Golf Club located on 100 Craig Hill Dr, Brockport, N.Y.14420


Traveling Golf Team

All students have the opportunity to play in local WNY PGA, RDGA events, USGA and National Junior Tour events.
The LEAH Golf Team will be comprised of a Varsity, Junior Varsity and Modifies teams. Matches will be played against area Country Club teams.


About the coach and PGA Instructor.

Gary Tatar is a PGA Golf Professional elected to membership in 1977, became a certified Special Olympics golf Coach in 2009, and has been recently certified as a K-Vest TPI Level I Instructor in 2011.

I Emphasize safety, fun,excellence and personal attention. The approach is not a “one-method-for-everyone”, but utilizes time-proven techniques that encourage individual improvement while still having fun.

Claudette and Gary home schooled their four children for 16 years. They served as leaders of WNY LEAH, and served on the NYS LEAH Board as representatives of the Buffalo District.

One of Claudette and Gary's proudest accomplishments is Greater Rochester's Rapids soccer coach Michelle Peers their daughter. Her children are excited about joining the golf program.

Testimonial

Mark Tatar our son is the Course Record Holder (Blue tees 65) at Mill Creek Golf. Mark is a graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College. “I received a substantial reduction in tuition for playing on the golf team.” “I really enjoyed demonstrating leadership and the opportunity to be a positive influence.”

Deadline for entry

Winter session starts Tuesday January 3, 2012, deadline for entry is December 31, 2011. No late entries.