Philippine National Figure Skating Championships

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Last November 26-27, 2014, SM Skating Rink together with the Philippine Skating Union will host the Philippines National Figure Skating Championships , a competition that is designed to emerge a pool of skaters positioned to represent the country in the upcoming international skating competitions.
Earlier this year, the world laid witness to the Philippine’s homegrown figure skater, Michael Martinez, who have make his mark in the global arena as the first South East Asian figure skater to enter the Winter Olympics, Now managed by SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc., SM skating rink aims to develop a group of athletes specializing in wither-based sports who are capable and ready to represent the Philippines in 2015 Ice Skating competitions.

The 2014 Philippine National Figure Skating Championship is a step toward accomplishing the brand’s goal to recognize the potential of each skater. Catering solely to Filipino and Filipino-foreign figure skaters, The Philippine National Figure Skating Competition gives Filipinos the chance to showcase their talents on a formal platform.
The first of the 2-day event serves as a pre-final round for skaters wherein all are required to perform interpretative routines or short programs. The second day of the competition will showcase the skaters free skating program. Each skater’s routines will be observed by the keen eyes of the judges from the International Skating Union which is the exclusive international sport federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) administering sports in the Branches of Figure Skating and Speed Skating throughout the world.
Unlike previous years, the 2014 PNFSC will rewards champions with the chance to represent the country in International competitions for the succeeding year. Garnering points for each skaters standing. . Tournaments such as these provided an opportunity for every Filipino Skater to increase tractions for his or her reputation in the Skating community, but more importantly build the confidence an character of each athlete.
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SM Lifestyle Entertainment Incorporated or SMLEI is the lifestyle and entertainment solutions company of SM Prime Holdings Inc.that offers the best in movies, events, leisure and technology. Starting with the SM Cinema, the largest cinema exhibitor in the country, as its sole marquee, the company grew into 12 major brands. Currently tucked under its belt are brands such as SM Cinema, Directors Club Cinema, IMAX Theater, WM Cinemas, SM Skating Rink, SM Bowling and Leisure Center, Exploreum, Snacktime, e-Plus Tap to Pay, e-Plus Digital ,, Mall of Asia Arena and SM Tickets. SMLEI aims to promote bonding activities among Filipino families and friends, through entertainment and leisure facilities , while advocating the ease of use and personalized service created to complement Filipino Lifestyle.

SM Prime Holdings Inc. Sets a Heroes Welcome to the Homecoming of Winter Olympian Michael Martinez

Yesterday, SM Prime Holdings Inc., the property conglomerate of the SM Group of Companies, had given a heroes and  warm welcome to the Winter Olympian and homegrown skating rink talent Michael Martinez as he comes home  February 23, 2014 from Sochi at SM Mall of Asia beside Skating Rink.


Mr. Hans Sy together with Manuel V. Veguillas President of Philippine Skating Union Congratulates and welcomes our hero on Ice Skating Michael Martinez.
 
Mr. Sy Awarded Michael Martinez $10,000.00 and a Lifetime Membership Privilege to any of the branch of SM Ice Skating access. 

Michael Martinez first started ice skating at the tender age of 8 in SM Southmall Skating Rink enrolling in formal acting lessons towards fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional figure skater. Eventually, he transferred to SM Mall of Asia Skating Rink, which had a bigger rink, to continue his trainings and participate in many local skating competitions. To date, Martinez has garnered 194 medals and trophies from various international and local competitions. Martinez clinched 7th place at the 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy in Germany that qualified him for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
Through the years, SM and the Philippine Skating Union have conducted several figure skating competitions that have ushered in international champions such as Martinez.  The excellence demonstrated by skaters during competitions is a mark of quality of the world-class venue and facilities of the SM Ice Skating Rink. 
“We made the SM Skating Rink to allow Filipinos to experience the kind of entertainment that four-season countries enjoy. Little did we know that through this, we’d also be able to hone the first ever South East Asian Winter Olympian. Of course, we are very happy about what Michael Martinez has accomplished and we promise to continue to support and produce more world class Filipino figure skaters like him,” shares Ed Tejerero, President of SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc. (SMLE)
Property conglomerate SM Prime Holdings, Inc. operates ice skating rinks through SM Lifestyle and Entertainment, Inc. at the SM Megamall’s Mega Fashion Hall in Mandaluyong, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay, SM Southmall in Las Pinas and SM Clark in Pampanga.
To honor Martinez, SM will hold a motorcade at the Mall of Asia grounds on February 23 at 4 PM, which will culminate in an awarding ceremony inside the mall.
As a way to thank his fans for their unwavering support, Michael Martinez will be at the SM Southmall Ice Skating Rink for a meet and greet on February 24 at 4-5 PM, SM Mall of Asia Ice Skating Rink on February 25 at 12- 1 PM, and at the SM Skating Rink in Megamall’s Mega Fashion Hall on February 25 at 4-5 PM.
For information, please visit SM Skating Rink’s website at www.smiceskating.com or visit an SM Skating Rink near you.