Nutmeg Ice Dance Weekend August 15, 16, and 17, 2014 Newington Arena, Newington CT

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1 The Newington Arena is excited to host the Fifth Annual Nutmeg Ice Dance Weekend. Ice dancers of all levels and ages are invited to join us for ice dancing, on-ice clinics, off-ice training, ballroom dance lessons, a Friday social, and a Saturday dinner dance. Discounts are available for early sign up of the complete program, including the Saturday evening dinner dance. HOST RINK: Newington Arena, 300 Alumni Rd., Newington, CT The rink is located in central CT, with easy access to Routes 9, 84, and 91, about 25 minutes south of Bradley Airport. Breakfast and lunch buffets, beverages, healthy snacks, and water will be provided on Saturday and Sunday in the rink foyer. HOST HOTEL: Holiday Inn Express, 2553 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT Special room rates - $89 before July 25, Amenities include indoor pool, fitness room, business center and free Wi-Fi. Mention Nutmeg Ice Dance Weekend, group code NID, for reservations. WELCOMING PARTY and DINNER DANCE: A wine and cheese (and so much more!) welcoming party will be held Friday evening after the skating session in the rink s upstairs lounge. A Saturday evening dinner dance will be held at the Indian Hill Country Club around the corner from the rink. ICE DANCING: 11 hours at the Newington Arena. Local professionals will again be joining us! Private lesson/practice sessions available prior to morning Program ice. (See last page.) CLINICS: Two separate, 45-minute classes will be provided by Svetlana Kulikova, 2003 Nebelhorn Trophy champion and Daniil Barantsev, 2000 World Junior champion. Off-ice training will be offered each morning by Pro Jeannie Zalenski-Boucher. BALLROOM / LATIN LESSONS: Two classes will be offered on Saturday after skating to accommodate various levels and interests. ATTIRE: Saturday dinner dance, formal. On the ice, competition or testing attire. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Available thru Friday, July 25, Registration form and complete details available at Questions or information contact: Jeannie Zalenski-Boucher Nancy Brittingham Home: (before 9 pm) Home: Cell: Cell: JMZB@sbcglobal.net (re: Nutmeg IDW) n.brittingham@comcast.net 1

2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, August 15 6:30 pm Registration 7:00-9:00 Program Dance (resurface at 7:50) 9:00-11:00 Welcoming Wine and Cheese Party in Arena's upstairs lounge Dance room will also be open Saturday, August 16 8:30 am Breakfast, Registration 8:00-9:50 Optional private lessons and practice, (see last page) (resurface) 9:30-9:50 Off-ice Training Class 10:00-11:50 Program Dance (resurface at 10:50) 12:00-1:30 Clinics and Hot Lunch Buffet 12:00-12:45 On-Ice Clinic (lower level) & Lunch (higher level) 12:45-1:30 On-ice Clinic (higher level) & Lunch (lower level) 1:40-4:00 Program Dance (resurface at 2:40) 4:15-5:00 Ballroom/Latin Dance Classes in Upstairs Studio (beginner & intermediate) Saturday Evening Dinner Dance 6:30 7:00 Ballroom Dance Class at Indian Hill 7:00 7:30 Cocktails and hors d oeuvres - Cash bar for alcohol drinks 7:30-11:00 Dinner and Dancing Sunday, August 17 8:30 am Breakfast, Registration 8:00-9:50 Optional private lessons and practice, (see last page) (resurface) 9:30-9:50 Off-ice Training Class 10:00-1:00 Program Dance (resurface at 10:30 & 11:50) 1:00-2:00 Catered Lunch 2

3 ACCOMMODATIONS & DINNER DANCE HOST HOTEL: Holiday Inn Express, 2553 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT $89 per room with one king or 2 double beds. Ask for the Nutmeg Ice Dance Weekend special rate, group code: NID. Best available rate! Only 3.8 miles from the rink! Amenities include: Full, Express-Start Breakfast, daily 7:00-10:30 AM Refrigerator, hairdryer, and coffee in all rooms Free WiFi throughout the hotel Indoor heated pool, fitness room, and business center Shuttle service not available. If needed, call Jeannie by August 8. Cut-off date for special $89 room rate is July 25, SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER BUFFET, Indian Hill Country Club, 111 Golf Street, Newington, CT Cocktail Hour: Cash Bar Cheese and Tapenade Platter Fresh Vegetable Crudités Dinner: Crusty Rolls and Butter Garden Greens Salad Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill Caper Sauce Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with Lemon Wine Sauce Mediterranean Pasta Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes Roasted Garden Vegetable Platter Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake Station Unsweetened Ice Tea, Soda, Coffee and Hot Tea Station Vegetarian options and special meal concerns, call Jeannie. Dancing: 8:00-11:00 PM, music played by Kurt Lemmer, professional ballroom dance instructor. 3

4 Directions to Newington Arena: From the West: 84 East to route 72 East (exit 35 on the left). Go 3 miles; bear left onto route 9 North. Take exit 29. Turn right onto Cedar Street (route 175). Go ½ mile. Turn left (at CITGO station) onto Alumni Road. Arena is ½ mi. on the right. From the East: 84 West to exit 39A onto route 9 South. Go 2.6 miles. Take exit 29. Turn left onto Ella Grasso Blvd., right onto Fenn Road, then left onto Cedar Street (route 175). Go ½ mile. Turn left (at CITGO station) onto Alumni Road. Arena is ½ mi. on the right. From the North: 91 South to exit 32A-32b for route 84 West. Bear left on ramp to 32A; merge onto route 84. Take exit 39A onto route 9 South. Go 2.6 miles. Take exit 29. Follow directions on lines 2 and 3 above (from the East). From the South: 91 North to exit 22, onto route 9 North. Take exit 29. Turn right onto Cedar Street (route 175). Go ½ mile. Turn left (at CITGO station) onto Alumni Road. Arena is ½ mi. on the right. Directions to Holiday Inn Express, Newington, CT: From the North: 91 South to exit 28. Merge onto route 5/15 South Berlin Turnpike. Continue to Holiday Inn, 2553 Berlin Turnpike (on the right). From the East: 84 West to exit 57; keep left for route 15 South. Follow signs for route 91 South (Charter Oak Bridge/NY). Continue to route 5/15 South Berlin Turnpike. Continue to Holiday Inn, 2553 Berlin Turnpike (on the right). From the West and South: Follow directions above to rink, but continue 2.5 miles on Cedar Street going East, through Newington Center. Turn right onto route 15/5 South Berlin Turnpike. Continue to Holiday Inn, 2553 Berlin Turnpike (on the right). Directions from Arena to Holiday Inn Express: Same as from the West and South (above). Directions from Holiday Inn Express to Arena: Take Berlin Turnpike South.2 miles. Make a U-turn at light. Go North on Berlin Turnpike 1.3 miles. Take exit for route 175. Turn left onto route 175 West Wells Rd. Go 2.4 miles. Turn right onto Alumni Road. Arena is ½ mile on right. Directions from Holiday Inn Express to Indian Hill Country Club: Go South on Berlin Turnpike.8 miles. Turn right onto Main Street; go.6 miles. Turn left onto New Britain Avenue; go.4 miles. Turn right onto Willard Avenue. Take 3 rd left onto Robins Avenue (route 287). Take 3 rd right onto Golf Street. Directions from Arena to Indian Hill Country Club: Take Alumni Rd. South. Turn left onto Cedar Street. Travel 250 feet. Turn right onto Maple Hill Avenue. Go.6 miles to Juniper Street (6 th left). Turn left onto Juniper Street and proceed to the Club. (This will be the back entrance.) 4

5 REGISTRATION FORM COMPLETE PROGRAM: Includes Friday, Saturday & Sunday ice dancing, on-ice clinic, off-ice ballroom and training classes, Saturday and Sunday breakfast and lunch, Friday wine cheese social, and Saturday dinner dance. Before July 25, 2014 $ 195 x $ After July 25, 2014 $ 205 x $ PROGRAM without DINNER DANCE: Before July 25, 2014 $ 150 x $ After July 25, 2014 $ 160 x $ NON-SKATERS: Saturday Dinner Dance only $ 55 x $ Friday Evening Party only $ 20 x $ Saturday rink-side food & drinks only $ 20 x $ Sunday rink-side food & drinks only $ 20 x $ TOTAL $ Make checks payable to: Newington Arena (note, Nutmeg Ice Dance ) Send to: Newington Arena, 300 Alumni Rd., Newington, CT No refunds after Friday, August 1, Name: Telephone: Address: Ballroom level & lesson choices: Skating level: Club: Hotel Choice: Desire roommate(s): Yes (1, 2 ) No Would consider one. Permission to share my contact info with others seeking roommates: Yes No I HEREBY RELEASE THE NEWINGTON ARENA, INCLUDING MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS, FROM ALL LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES DURING THE DANCE WEEKEND. Signature(s) Rink use: Check #: Amount $ Date Received: 5

6 OPTIONAL PRIVATE LESSONS and PRACTICE Saturday & Sunday, 8:00-8:50 AM & 9:00-9:50 AM We are fortunate in Connecticut to have many accomplished and talented pros. By request, we are excited to offer guests an opportunity to have an early morning private lesson with any of the pros listed below. This will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Times and prices must be arranged by the student and pro. Interested guests will pay the pro fee and will need to purchase a 50-minute session ticket for the ice time from the rink office. Guests who wish to use the time for personal practice may also buy a session ticket for the ice time. Please feel free to contact Jeannie Z-B. (below) with any questions. Sara Bailey Deniil Barantsev Denys Latyshev dlatyshev@hotmail.com Lizzie Lee Katherine Pilgrim Michael Sklutovsky Jennifer Wester Jeannie Zalenski-Boucher