Skating Club of Morris New Jersey Announces Schedule for Morris Open

U.S. Figure Skating Sanctioned Competition Taking Place at William G. Mennen Sports Arena April 8 - 10

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  3/28/16 (PRESS RELEASE JET) -- The Skating Club of Morris New Jersey, a U.S. Figure Skating club; today announced the schedule for the Morris Open competition. The Morris Open will be held April 8-10 at William G. Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown, N.J. The three-day competition includes 352 skaters competing in 111 scheduled events.                                                      

“We are excited to have so many, and such a diverse group of skaters enter the Morris Open competition this year and will have an event filled with quality programs that are sure impress,” said Skating Club of Morris President, Katherine Roekaert Davis. “We are looking forward to welcoming the skaters, as well as skating fans of all ages to Mennen Arena.”

The annual Morris Open is now in its 22^nd year. Skating competitors will be evaluated by elite judges using a computerized ISU Judging System (IJS) mini-system for IJS freestyle events. Unlike the 6.0 Judging System, with the IJS system, skaters accumulate points for every technical element performed, as well as five program component marks (similar to the “presentation” mark in the 6.0 system). The Morris Open has become a major U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned competition in the North Atlantic Region.

Spectators may attend the Morris Open at no charge, and the event is appropriate for all ages, including families. The higher level freestyle skaters will be competing in the evening on Friday, April 8 as well as throughout the day on Saturday, April 9. Ice dancing events are scheduled for Sunday, April 10.

The detailed schedule of competition events is now posted at Mennen Arena as well as online at http://comp.entryeeze.com/FullSchedule.aspx. Further information about the Skating Club of Morris is available at www.scomnj.org. For information on becoming a member, visit www.scomnj.org/#!memberships/c20nd.

About the Skating Club of Morris New Jersey

The Skating Club of Morris, New Jersey is a U.S. Figure Skating member club headquartered at William G. Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown, N.J. The club was founded by the late Sigmund F. Pelson in 1974, in anticipation of Mennen Arena opening the following year. Today, the Skating Club of Morris has more than 200 members and hosts exclusive ice sessions each week for the membership, as well as seminars, showcases, and competitions. There is a rich tradition of achievement among the Skating Club of Morris’ members, including the Precisely Right Synchronized Skating team, National Solo Dance Championships participants, and many singles skaters of all ages who compete in both qualifying and non-qualifying competitions, while earning their test achievements. The club’s coaching staff is comprised of highly accomplished professionals, including several Olympic athletes. The Skating Club of Morris is committed to providing ice and coaching support to its members and welcomes new skaters of all ages. For more information on the Skating Club of Morris, visit www.scomnj.org. 

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Photo Caption: 1976 U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team Reunites at the 2016 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Paul Minnesota L-R: Bill Fauver, David Santee, Tom Collins, Linda Fratianne, Dr. Hugh C. Graham, Colleen O’Connor (Bronze Medalist and SCoM Coach), Jim Millns (Bronze Medalist), Judi Genovesi Whaling, Paul George, Susie Kelley (SCoM Coach), Andrew Stroukoff (SCoM Coach), Dorothy Hamill (Gold Medalist), and Terry Kubicka

Photo Credit: Joe Lemke/Xcel Energy Center, courtesy of U.S. Figure Skating

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Photo Caption: Danielle Davis skating the Paso Doble at the Morris Open

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Photo Caption: Lucy Gioioso at the 2015 Morris Open