<P>Cohen Captivates Skaters in New York at Final Marshalls Skate Fest(来自USFSA的文章)</P>
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<P>(11/22/04) — The Marshalls Skate Fest in New York City took place Saturday, Nov. 20, as skaters of all ages received the opportunity to skate with World silver medalist <a href="http://www.usfsa.org/AthleteBio.asp?id=2265" target="_blank" >Sasha Cohen</A> while taking to the ice for fun and fitness. Damp, cloudy weather couldn't keep skaters away, as more than 200 individuals participated at the famous Wollman Rink in Central Park. Skaters traveled to the event from such far away states as Illinois, Colorado and Utah.</P>
<P>The New York clinic marked the final Skate Fest to take place this fall, with earlier clinics in Chicago and Houston finding similar success. The goal of the Skate Fests is to encourage new skaters to take up figure skating for fun and fitness while enabling U.S. Figure Skating members to get involved and meet one of their favorite skaters.</P>
<P>“It was really cool because it's not every day you get to skate with a professional ice skater who's really good,” said 11-year-old Alexandra Sappington, a Skating Club of New York member. “It was just so different to be out there with her. She taught us about our landing position and that we need to hold it stronger and bend our knee. If she bumped a part of our body she said it still shouldn't move. But my favorite part was really when she walked in and high-fived all of our hands!”</P>
<P>Skaters arrived at Wollman Rink in time to sign in at registration, at which time they were entertained by music and giveaways from Radio Disney. Each skater was assigned one of three time slots, then split into groups based on skill level. They were taught by top area coaches in a fun and encouraging atmosphere, and Cohen visited each group during the 30-minute clinics. All participants had the opportunity to learn from Cohen on the ice.</P>
<P>“My favorite part of the whole clinic was getting to be with Sasha and meeting her for the first time,” said 8-year-old Scarlett Starr of New Jersey. “I think she's a really good ice skater and a beautiful girl. She even taught us how to go backwards on one foot and glide.” </P>
<P>At the end of the sessions, skaters were able to get a free autographed poster from Cohen or have one of their personal items autographed. Many photos and home videos were taken, and the long lines wound their way to the front giving every person a chance to meet Cohen. Prizes and giveaways such as Marshalls gift certificates and autographed skates were also given away throughout the event.</P>
<DIV>“We're so appreciative of companies that sponsor women's sporting events. That's really important to us. My daughter had a blast, and it was really exciting for her to meet Sasha. I think it's great; it's just so thrilling for them to see their idol in action.”
<DIV>Alicia Ernst, skating mother</DIV></DIV>
<P>“We're so appreciative of companies that sponsor women's sporting events,” said skating mother Alicia Ernst, referring to Marshalls. “That's really important to us. My daughter had a blast, and it was really exciting for her to meet Sasha. I think it's great; it's just so thrilling for them to see their idol in action.” </P>
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<P>The Skate Fests aim to create awareness and excitement for the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program presented by Marshalls. More than 800 Basic Skills programs are offered in arenas throughout the country, involving more than 100,000 participants and allowing children and adults alike to discover – or rediscover – the joys of skating. The program keeps skaters enthusiastic about learning from the first time they step on the ice to the moment they reach their goals. </P>
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