McMaster Figure Skating Development Team

Recently our synchronized skating team suffered a devastating loss. Our competition dresses, which are not only essential to our performance but also a symbol of our team spirit and unity, were stolen. Experiencing the loss of these dresses so close to our upcoming competition was truly devastating.

As a university student-run organization with limited resources, covering the cost of replacing the stolen dresses, along with the initial investment, is a daunting challenge for us. This is why we’re reaching out to our community for support. Your generosity can help us recover some, if not all, of our incurred expenses, enabling us to continue pursuing our passion for figure skating.

No donation is too small, and every contribution will make a significant impact on our journey to recovery. Whether you’re a fellow skater, a supportive friend, a part of the McMaster community or a compassionate stranger, your kindness will not go unnoticed. If you are interested in making a donation, please visit the link below to contribute through iFundMac, an official McMaster fundraising platform.

Thank you in advance for your generous support! ❤️⛸️

https://alumni.mcmaster.ca/s/1439/ifundmac/project.aspx?sid=1439&gid=1&pgid=13733&cid=24545&ecid=24545&crid=0&calpgid=3298&calcid=5347

Swipe through for final reminders about our
💗 Valentine’s Day Fun Skate 💗

Please follow .fs.development stories for any further updates for tonight!
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Make sure to bring your skates for our
♥️ VALENTINE’S DAY FUN SKATE ♥️ on Tuesday February 13th from 9:40 PM - 10:40 PM.

If you don’t own skates, swipe for a list of places where you can get a pair.

Canadian Tire Skates link in bio!

Sports Swappers link in bio!

Check out .fs.development for full details about the fun skate. Feel free to DM us with any questions 😘


if you’ve scrolled this far, watch our synchro team compete today live @ 4:16PM! Link in story 💕

Our Valentine’s Skate fundraiser is almost here! Swipe for all the information about the event!

❤️ Save the Date ❤️
Our Valentine’s Day Fun Skate is a month away! Stay tuned for more details.

We can’t wait to welcome new and returning members to trials tomorrow! Swipe for important information and reminders.

It’s almost time for Winter Trials!! Check your inboxes for emails with all the info you need! If you think you should have received an email but don’t see it, shoot us a dm and we will make sure to pass on all the trial details! And if you haven’t signed up for information yet, head to the link in our bio and complete the New Skaters 2024 form!

Check out the amazing programs that we are offering this Winter Term!

What an amazing (and cozy) end to an incredible semester of skating! Thank you to all of our skaters, good luck on your exams, and we hope we see you all again in January!

Happy belated Halloween! Thank you to everyone who came to our Halloween fun skate and wore costumes last week!

We loved seeing everyone’s gorgeous costumes and fancy clothes for dress week!

We are officially starting our bottle drive for the season! Bring your empties to any practice, and give them to Caitlyn or Sydney. The funds raised will go towards reducing fees. Visit the finance post for more information on fundraising initiatives.

Come join Mac FS Dev on Halloween (Tues, Oct 31 @ 9:40 pm - 10:40 pm) for

🎃a fun skate with your favourite Halloween tunes 🎶

🎃spooky photo booth

🎃delicious treats

🎃wear your favourite Halloween costume!

Team members, Mac students and non Mac students welcome! If you are attending, please fill out the fun skate form in bio. Hope to see you there 🧡

The day for truth and reconciliation honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities. Acknowledging this tragic and painful history is a vital component of the reconciliation process. We ask that you take a moment today for silent reflection, support indigenous communities, and wear an orange shirt in recognition.

Our final trial is tonight! Drivers, please note that tonight’s trial is at Harry Howell Arena, not Olympic Westoby Arena.

Swipe for info about our Synchro Session!

Swipe for info about our Skills Session!

Swipe for info about our Freeskate Gold Session!

Swipe for info about our Freeskate Silver Session!

Swipe for info about our Adult Learn to Skate Session

🚨ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 swipe for important updates about our programming!

Here are some reminders for tonight’s Adult Learn to Skate and STAR 1-4 trials! Note that if you attended our freeskate trial yesterday, you do not need to provide another waiver.

McMaster Figure Skating Development is proud to announce that over 100 skaters will be attending trials this week! Thank you to all of the coaches, captains, and skaters that have helped grow this team from less than 20 students Pre-Covid, to now! We love and appreciate you all ❤️

We’re so excited for trials fo start tomorrow!!! Here are some important reminders.

Not sure if you belong on Varsity or Development? TRY BOTH! Swipe to see how you can try both teams :)

Trials start next week, and we can’t wait to see everyone on the ice! Read on for important trials information. If you filled out the interest form, you should have received an email containing trials information. You MUST fill out the trials form by Friday and bring your printed and signed waiver to your trial.

Trials are next week! This post contains important trial information. Emails have also been sent to those who filled out the interest form. You MUST fill out the trials form by Friday night and bring your waiver on the day of your trial. We can’t wait to see you there!

Our information session is tonight at 6 pm! Please check your emails for the zoom link. For returning members, please fill out the interest form in the email in order to receive the trials information.

We encourage all interested skaters to attend our information session on Wednesday evening. Topics will include the different programs, finances, trials, and volunteering.