Jackson Hole Invitational 2008

March 12-16 2008

Snow King Center Ice Arena, Jackson, Wyoming

Sherrie Fleuter Award

The Sherrie Fleuter Award is presented annually to the outstanding competitor in the Jackson Hole Invitational. Sherrie Fleuter is an adult figure skater who was instrumental in the founding of the Jackson Hole Figure Skating Club.  This award was established to honor her spirit and love of figure skating.  The winner of the Sherrie Fleuter Award will demonstrate excellence in both artistic and freestyle skating and will represent the spirit of figure skating at the Jackson Hole Invitational.

Recipients:
2008 Callie Sheehan, Rocky Mountain  FSC

2007 Rachel White, Utah FSC

2006 Danielle Endow, Utah FSC

2005 Angela Wang, Salt Lake FS

2004 Megan Stephenson, Wasatch FSC

2003 Danielle Endow, Utah FSC

Sarah Marron

The Artistry Award

The judges will give this award to a skater Juvenile (Adult Gold) or higher who skates the most artistic Free Skate or Artistic program at the Jackson Hole Invitational. The trophy will remain in the JHFSC showcase, with the skater’s name engraved on it. The winning skater also receives a trophy from the Jackson Hole Figure Skating Club.

Recipients:
2008 Sarah Marron, Detroit FSC

Amber Hunger

Stacey Findorff Award

The Stacey Findorff Award is presented annually to the outstanding competitor in the Jackson Hole Invitational who is at the Basic Skills through Non-Test level. Stacey Findorff is an adult figure skater who is a founding member and past president of the Jackson Hole Figure Skating Club.  She was instrumental in the continuing success of the Jackson Hole Figure Skating Club.  This award was established to honor her spirit and love of figure skating.  The winner of the Stacey Findorff Award will be a skater at the Basic Skills through Non-Test level who demonstrates excellence in both artistic and freestyle skating and  represents the spirit of figure skating at the Jackson Hole Invitational.

Recipients:
2008 Amber Hunger, Jackson Hole FSC

2007 Stephanie Scott, Salt Lake FS

2006 Brooke Comstock, Boise FSC

2005 Cassidy Grady, Whitefish FSC

Stillwell Award

Presented annually to the most outstanding showcase competitor in the Jackson Hole Invitational, as determined by the judges in attendance at the Jackson Hole Invitational.  This award was established in honor of  Morry and Elda Stillwell, who are good friends and supporters of both the Jackson Hole Figure Skating Club and US Figure Skating, and share a unparalleled passion for showcase skating events.  The winner of the Stillwell Award will have skated the most highly entertaining and creative showcase program at the Jackson Hole Invitational.

Recipients:
2008 Jacob Lock, Individual Member

2007 Juliana Lamb, Sun Valley FSC

VanNostrand Award

Presented annually to the outstanding out-of-town coach attending the Jackson Hole Invitational.  Selection for this award is based on the number of skaters and entries that each coach brings to the Jackson Hole Invitational.  The recipient of this award will receive four nights of free lodging in Jackson Hole to be used during the next Jackson Hole Invitational.  Jim VanNostrand was the first figure skating coach in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  This award was established to honor Jim's enthusiasm for figure skating and his unfailing ability to inspire young skaters to get on the ice and have fun.

Recipients:
2008 Jessica Hurless, Casper FSC