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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2014-2015 Board of Directors & Section Office
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Athlete Development News & Views
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General Information
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Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut ACGM and Awards Banquet
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2014 Section Awards
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2014 Region Achievement Awards
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2014 Alberta Figure Skating Foundation
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2014 Section Awards & Bursaries
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2014 Skate Canada Achievement Awards
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Program Assistant Contest
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Duso’s Skaters of the Month
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Duso’s Helping Hands of the Month
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Coach Wanted Ads
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2014-2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair Past Chair Vice Chair Vice Chair Secretary/Treasurer Athlete Development Committee Chair Events Committee Chair Skating Programs Chair Coaching Committee Chair Regions Committee Chair Regions Committee Vice Chair Athlete Representative Officials Coordinating Chair
Sharon Dingle Kathy Kopelchuk Joyce McCoy Donna Moses Krista Sellers Don Zeman Kristen Belcourt Lyndsey Ford Chantelle Portz Anita Kohnen Doug Pettapiece Dallas Daniel Vacant
Thank you to retiring Board members Rhonda Tanton, Brenda Hart and Bev Padget for their contribution and dedication to the Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section and to the sport of figure skating!
Section Office (780) 415-0465 (866) 294-0663 (780) 427-1734 (866) 746-4981
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Kelly Havixbeck Manager, Member Services
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Holly Henderson Manager, Athlete Development
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Jessica Crighton Coordinator, Communications & Events
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Lisa Bonderove Coordinator, Coaching, Officials & Teams
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ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT NEWS & VIEWS Alberta Sends 10 Skaters to ISU Adult Competition OTTAWA, ONT: A record fifty Canadian skaters will be competing at the 2014 International Skating Union (ISU) Adult Figure Skating Competition. The event takes place in Oberstdorf, Germany, from May 25-31, 2014. “The Canadian team at the 2014 ISU Adult Competition represents what it is to be Canadian in skating for life and embracing the joy of skating,” said Leanna Caron, President, Skate Canada. “We know that this group will make us proud as they excel on the greatest international stage for adult skaters.” Alberta is sending 10 skaters to compete, and we wish them the best of luck! Annette Nymeyer (free skate and artistic) Bobbie Joe Donovan (free skate & artistic) Catherine Taylor (free skate and artistic) Denis La Rochelle (free skate and artistic) Diane Gilders (free skate & artistic)
Isabelle Ciocoiu (free skate & artistic) Jennifer Soeder (free skate and artistic) Joan McGrath (free skate and artistic) Leonard Baker (pairs) Susan MacFarlane (pairs)
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General Information Volunteer for Section Committes Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut is looking for volunteers to join various committees within the Section. If you are interested in volunteering, please click here for more information or contact the Section Office at info@skateabnwtnun.ca.
Components - The Next Level Participants can look forward to two exciting days of learning how to take Program Component Scores to the next level. We will examine skating quality, component scores, grade of execution and technical strategies. With ongoing changes in our sport, it is imperative for coaches and officials to be educated and in turn, to educate our skaters. Our panel of experts include world renowned Edge Specialist and Choreographer Anne Schelter, and ISU Officials Leslie Keen, Jodi Abbott, Karen Howard, and Pam Chislett. An ISU Technical Specialist will be confirmed soon. These experts will share with us how we can recognize quality, and distinguish between good, very good, and excellent, as we observe and dissect skating programs and elements. For more information and to register, please click here. The deadline for registration is June 7, 2014. Rural Coaches Grant Opportunity! If you are a coach outside of Calgary and Edmonton, you qualify! Please click here for more information and to apply!
2014-2015 Competition Grid The 2014-2015 Competition Grid has been released, please click here to view it.
2015 & 2016 Sectionals LOC Chair Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut is now accepting applications for the position of Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Chair for the 2015 and 2016 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships Presented by Calgary Professional Skate Service November 6-9, 2014 and November 5-8, 2015. For more information and to apply, please click here. If you live in the Calgary area and would like to volunteer for Sectionals in a smaller capacity, please contact the Section Office at info@skateabnwtnun.ca
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2014 Section ACGM & Awards Banquet Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut held its 2014 Annual Conference, General Meeting and Awards Banquet on May 3, 2014 at the Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort. This annual event was successful and provided Section members the opportunity to gather for a day of learning, a chance to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, and to look forward to the upcoming season. The workshop, “Bringing it All Together” was presented by Skate Canada Resource Team Members, Leona Boyle, Tammy Gredianus, Events Committee Chair, Kristen Belcourt, and Manager, Athlete Development, Holly Henderson. Tammy and Leona presented an update on the NEW CanSkate program, providing the tools necessary to be ready for the full implementation of the programs in September 2014. Kristen and Holly delved into how to host STAR competitions, giving tips on how to run a successful event, and read/understand the STAR and competitive report cards. Thank you to our presenters for this very informative presentation. The keynote presentation “Developing the Young Athlete: Key issues for Parents and Coaches” presented by Duso’s Fresh Pasta and Sauces was lead by Dr. Vicki Harber. This interactive seminar detailed the important issues surrounding the developing young athlete. Topics within the seminar included early specialization in a single sport, injury prevention for female athletes, the role of physical literacy and the coach-athlete relationship. Thank you Vicki and Duso’s for this eye-opening keynote presentation. The Annual General Meeting reviewed the activities of the Section from 2013-2014. To view the Annual Report, please click here. The Awards Banquet kicked off with the Triple Flip Fashion Show, where Triple Flip fashions were modeled by Section skaters. Susan Humphreys and Jamie Salé, did an outstanding job as the Masters of Ceremonies for the evening. The evening celebrated the accomplishments of Section athletes, coaches, clubs and volunteers. Thank you Jaime and Susan for being the emcees for the evening and helping to make the night so memorable for the award recipients. Now that the Section’s 2014 ACGM is over, it is time to start thinking about next year’s event. The 2015 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut ACGM and Awards Banquet will be held in Red Deer, Alberta at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel. We hope to see you next year! Thank you to all the attendees, presenters, emcees, volunteers, Region’s Committee, and Special Events SubCommittee who made the Section’s 2014 ACGM & Awards Banquet a success!
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Triple Flip Fashion Show
Awards Banquet
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2014 Section Awards
Marilyn Chidlow Club Volunteer Award Bobbi-Jo Martin, Lethbridge SC Carrie Wohlgemuth, Grovedale FSC Chantel Dyrkach, Grande Prairie SC Cheryl Case, Calgary Synchronized SC Debbie Gordon, Fairview Silver Blades Denise Bond, Edmonton Synchronized SC Denise Joel, Fort Macleod FSC Don Rath, Onoway SC Donna Rausch, Skate Ponoka Club Erin Dwernychuk, Beaverlodge SC Georgina Lynch-Staunton, Gateway SC Jackie Kaster, Hanna FSC Jamie Damberger, Whitecourt FSC Jenelle Deputat, Beaumont FSC Jessica Lay, Manning FSC Jody Gibson, Lake Bonavista FSC Jody Menssa, Peace River SC
Julia Lumby, St. Paul FSC Karen Corfe, Rycroft and Spirit River FSC Kelly Schelske, Bassano SC Kyla Burns, East Smoky SC Kyla Cornelson, Nampa FSC Laurie McKerracher, Lake Bonavista FSC Lauren Wiltzen, St. Albert Skating Centre Lisa Allan, Innisfail FSC Liz O’Reilly, Akasaka FSC Lynda Dei, Hines Creek and District FSC Margaret Huberdeau, Rainbow Lake SC Melody Gillespie, Sylvan Lake FSC Na Young Hong, Gateway SC Natasha Directo, High Level SC Penny Seufert, Redcliff FSC Rebecca Evarts, Sexsmith FSC Rhonda Keay, High Prairie SC
Sarah Leblanc, Iqaluit FSC Shannon Barford, Edson FSC Shannon Fraser, North Country FSC Shannon Slemp, Northern Lights FSC Sheila Rae Oliveri, Crowsnest Pass FSC Sherry Smith, Skate Ponoka Club Sue Gorrigsen, Banff FSC Sue Jones, Stettler FSC Susan Jonk, Grimshaw SC Suzi Friesen, La Crete FSC Tanya Whipple, Lethbridge SC Tanya Yaremko, Twilight FSC Teree Hokanson, Airdrie SC Tiffany O’Neil, Claresholm SC Deb Bartock, Cardston FSC
Long Service Awards 25 Year Coaches
25 Year Official
50 Year Official
Brenda Lindquist
Michelle Creguer
Karen Fetterly
Club Service Awards
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15 Years
25 Years
Thornecliffe Greenview Ice SC
Delia SC Foreestburg FSC Oyen FSC
Huntington Hills SC Cypress School of Skating
Ice Palace FSC Viking FSC North Country FSC
40 Years
45 Years
50 Years
Caroline SC Vulcan SC Rycroft and Spirit River FSC
Fairview Silver Blades Medicine Hat FSC
35 Years Lakeside FSC Sexsmith FSC
55 Years
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Lethbridge SC
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Gateway SC Vermillion FSC Barrhead FSC
Calgary Professional Skate Service Senior Performance Bursary Bursary Recipient Kaetlyn Osmond
The recipient of the Clagary Professional Skate Service Senior Performance Bursary is Kaetlyn Osmond. Kaetlyn was the highest placing senior skater at the 2014 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships, winning the gold medal in the Senior Women’s event.
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2014 REGION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Edmonton Region Rena Hong Erin Pettapiece Tressa Sabo Chris Houle Michelle Currie Marg Andriuk
Northwest Region
CanSkate Athlete of the Year Program Assistant Award CompetitiveSkate Athlete Award Volunteer Award Volunteer Coach Award Officials Award
Mackenzie Bowyer Shayla Lee Nicole Rapati
South Region Kayley Bevans Taylor Lassiter Sher-Lynn Johnson Dylan Bullick Deirdre Coburn
Peace Region Hayden Harpe Kyra Sauvé Carrie Wohlgemuth Ashley Wohlgemuth Brenda Hart Gloryah Layoun
CanSkate Athlete of the Year Program Assistant Award Volunteer Award Volunteer Coach Award Officials Award
Calgary Region Abigail McCasey Elise Denning Susan Bennett Carleigh Gorrigsen
CanSkate Athlete of the Year Program Assistant Award Officials Award
CanSkate Athlete of the Year Program Assistant Award Volunteer Award Volunteer Coach Award Officials Award STARSkate Athlete Award
Central CanSkate Athlete of the Year Program Assistant Award Volunteer Award STARSkate Athlete Award
Keyana Rawji Marrisa Crosby Jennifer MacLeod Lana Bellmore Karen Penrice
CanSkate Athlete of the Year Program Assistant Award Volunteer Award Volunteer Coach Award Officials Award
NWT Region T’anchay Paulette Miyah-Mae Stewart
CanSkate Athlete of the Year Program Assistant Award
2014 MEDALIST RECOGNITION National Medalists Grayson Rosen
Kaetlyn Osmond
2014 Skate Canada Challenge Novice Men - Bronze Medal
2014 Olympic Winter Games Team Event - Silver Medal 2014 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships Senior Women - Gold Medal
Keelee Gingrich & Davin Portz 2014 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships Novice Pair - Gold Medal
Ceduna Magee & Lucas Kitteridge 2014 Skate Canada Challenge Novice Dance - Bronze Medal
Graham Schaufele 2014 Skate Canada Challenge Pre-Novice Men - Bronze Medal
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2014 ALBERTA FIGURE SKATING FOUNDATION Dennis McFarlane Award Award Recipient Geerthana Somas
The recipient of the Dennis McFarlane Award is Geerthana Somas. Geerthana was the highest placing Pre-Novice Woman who competed at the 2014 Skate Canada Challenge.
Pat Sprague Award Award Recipient Black Gold Open
The recipient of the Pat Sprague Award is Black Gold Open Team. This team was the highest placing synchronized skating team who competed at the 2014 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships.
Alberta Figure Skating Foundation STARSkate Awards
Emily Jenkins Gold Medalist Gold Triathlon
Aimbree Bystrom Gold Medalist Silver Triathlon
Carleigh Gorrigsen Gold Medalist Bronze Triathlon
Triple Gold Awards Sylkaan Bakken, Tri Area SC Dannielle Forester, Okotoks FSC Quinn Gilmore, Sherwood Park FSC
Renee Gulayets, Gateway SC Emily Mork, Calalta FSC Theresa Ngo, Sherwood Park FSC
Hunter Prodaniuk, Sherwood Park FSC Morgan Stang, Sherwood Park FSC Camryn Undershute, Sherwood Park FSC
Keelee Gingrich, The Glencoe Club Nicole Intveld, Calalta FSC Carly Johannson, Calalta FSC Shelby Johnson, Medicine Hat FSC
Amanda Kimoto, Calalta FSC Mishayla Lemoine, Cypress School of Skating Sarah Nolin, Calalta FSC Andrea Parry, Gateway SC
Quadruple Gold Awards Jaylin Bachmier, Medicine Hat FSC Mandy Selina Che, Huntington Hills SC Kaitlyn Duggan, Camrose SC Jillian Dyck, St. Albert Skating Centre
Alberta Figure Skating Foundation Merit Award Winners STARSkate Merit Award Matthew Yip
Sectionals Merit Award Tressa Sabo
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2014 SECTION AWARDS & BURSARIES Winnie Silverthorne Award
Winnie Silverthorne Award
Award Recipient Keeleee Gingrich & Davin Portz
Award Recipient Kaetlyn Osmond
Wayne Feil Memorial Evaluator/Judges Award
Kurt Browning Award Award Recipient Taylor LeClaire
Award Recipient Marg Andriuk
Brian Pockar Award
Jesse Smith Memorial Award
Award Recipient Brian Chiem
Award Recipient Matthew Newnham
Coach Achievement Award
Special Olympics Skater of the Year Award
Award Recipient Jessica Gosse
Award Recipient Crystal Smith
Spirit & Passion of Skating Award
Creating the Edge for Life Award
Award Recipient Steve Robichaud
Award Recipient Stevie Lee Temple
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2014 SECTION AWARDS & BURSARIES Duso’s Pre-Juvenile Women Awards Award Recipient Sarah Dyrkach & Chelsea Wong
Sarah Dyrkach
Shantelle Hale Awards
Chelsea Wong
Award Recipient Shaylyn Jackson & Christine Coslovich
Shaylyn Jackson
Christine Coslovich
Barbara Graham Bursary
Pat Fischer Bursary
Award Recipient Keeleee Gingrich & Davin Portz
Award Recipient Graham Schaufele
2014 SKATE CANADA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Section STARSkate Athlete Award
Tressa Sabo
Tressa is a hard-worker who is committed to her training as a competitive athlete. She maintains a healthy balance though between family, friends, and skating. Tressa continues to add more technically diďŹƒcult elements to her repertoire making each season more successful.
Section CompetitiveSkate Athlete Award Carleigh Gorrigsen
Carleigh participates in all the STARSkate activities and competitions that she can. She won the Senior Bronze Ladies event at the 2014 Alberta Winter Games, enjoys her interpretive programs, and is interested in trying dance. Carleigh is a hard worker and genuinely loves all four disciplines of STARSkate. She is a bright light on the ice.
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2014 SKATE CANADA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Section Volunteer Award Carrie Wohlgemuth
Carrie is a knowledgeable asset to her club, always greeting members with a smile. She has been instrumental in helping her club grow to its present size and attract quality coaches. Carrie works diligently to ensure her club successfully offers skating in her community as well as in her Region.
Volunteer of Excellence Award
Lee Johnson
Lee is a dedicated volunteer to the sport of figure skating. She takes an active role in assisting new Data Specialists and is a positive role model. Lee believes that it is important to be involved with the activities that one’s child enjoys as it leads to great personal satisfaction and many lasting friendships. Lee will be honored at the Skate Canada Awards Banquet in Quebec City for her dedication as a volunteer.
Section Program Assistant Award Taylor Lassiter
Taylor devotes her time to two skating clubs as a program assistant for their CanSkate programs, as well as skates four days a week. Taylor is motivated and a role model for everyone else in her club. Always willing to lend a hand, Taylor stated, “making a difference in someone’s life is a great feeling”.
Section CanSkate Athlete of the Year Hayden Harpe
Hayden is a very energetic child and enjoys being active. She expresses her enthusiasm on the ice and is ready to go the second her skates are tied. Her passion for skating and being on the ice is contagious, and is evident in her encouragement of other skaters.
Section Officials Award
Nicole Rapati
Nicole was the Assistant Technical Representatives for the 2014 Sectional Championships, using her experience and expertise to help execute an exceptional event. Nicole also volunteers her time as Section Test Administrator, and her commitment and dedication benefit many clubs. Nicole maes herself available as an official because she feels that figure skating is the perfect melding of athletics and creativity.
Section Volunteer Coach Award Lana Bellmore
Lana is organized and innovative when it comes to coaching. Her dedication, energy and experience make her a committed coach. She is actively involved in building and mentoring skaters, parents, and other coaches. Lana’s passion for figure skating can be seen in her skaters.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2014 ALBERTA FIGURE SKATING FOUNDATION AWARD RECIPIENTS!
Wild Rose Competition
Announcing the 2014 Annual Wild Rose Competition
August 1 - 3, 2014 Leduc, Alberta
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED! Many hands make for a light load
Please contact us at wildrose@afsf.ca.
Board Members Wanted Become a valued member of a team where the ultimate goal is to promote skating development in Alberta. Want to learn more about what we do? Review our website: www.afsf.ca Have questions, please direct them to info@afsf.ca
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Program Assistant Contest Presented by
Thank you to everyone who sent in nominations! There were over 50 nominations received, and we are so excited to announce the winners in the next edition of In the Loop! Below are some quotes and highlights from some of the Program Assistant nominees from across the Section. “Anybody can do anything as long as they try!”
“We are thrilled to share our gift and love of figure skating with others and pass that joy on to the next generation of skaters of all abilities.”
“I encourage skaters to be the best they can be and that each and every one of them have the ability to shine!” “It’s exciting to watch each skater grow and improve themselves over the years and knowing that you made a difference in their learning.”
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DUSO’S SKATERS OF THE MONTH Presented by
April 2014 Duso’s Male Skater of the Month Congratulations Caleb Bowen of the Wainwright SC! Caleb always comes to skating with a smile, eager to learn and participate. His dedication and enthusiasm for the sport of figure skating is inspiring and motivates the other males and younger skaters within the club to come to the rink every day and try their best. Congratulations Caleb for being April’s Duso’s Male Skater of the Month!
April 2014 Duso’s Female Skater of the Month Congratulations Teah Mullin of the Tofield FSC! Teah is a STARSkater who is a great asset to the CanSkate program at her club. She is always on time for her own sessions and as a Program Assistant for CanSkate, even coming early to lend an extra hand. Teah is a role model to the other skaters and Program Assistants with her positive attitude and dedication to help. Congratulations Teah for being April’s Duso’s Female Skater of the Month!
Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut and Duso’s are pleased to offer the Female and Male Skater of the Month Award. Duso’s is proud to present $100 to each recipient. Nominations are accepted from Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut members and clubs for a skater they feel demonstrates the following criteria: • • • • • •
Works hard Helps out whenever possible Loves what they do Assists the club in activities Helps other skaters Is a great role model and ambassador for figure skating
Submit your nomination for upcoming Duso’s Female and Male Skater of the Month awards by the 15th of every month! Nomination forms can be found here. 20
DUSO’S HELPING HANDS OF THE MONTH Presented by
April 2014 Duso’s Helping Hand of the Month Congratulations Donna Ford of the Wainwright SC! Donna volunteered as test chair for the Waiwright SC for 5 years until her daughter became a coach at the club and she stepped down. Donna’s committment to the club and organization as a leader was greatly appreciated by her entire club membership. Congratulations Donna on being April’s Duso’s Helping Hand of the Month!
Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut and Duso’s are pleased to offer the Helping Hand of the Month Award. Nominations are accepted from Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut members and clubs for a volunteer involved in any or all of the following activities: • • • • • • • • •
Club Board Member Carnival Program Assistant Competitions Test Days Section Activities Day-to-Day Club Activities Club Events Other
Submit your nomination for upcoming Duso’s Helping Hand of the Month awards by the 15th of every month! Nomination forms can be found here.
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Coach Wanted Ads Bashaw Figure Skating Club The Bashaw Skating Club ranges from approximately 25 to 40 skating members over the last 4 years that are registered in various stages from CanSkate to STARSkate levels. The Introduction of a CanPowerSkate program would be considered with a coach certified for this. The successful candidate will: • Abide by the Skate Canada Coaches Code of Ethics • Be clearn respectful and honest when communicating with skaters, parents, other coaches and board members • Be willing to work in a team environment • Organize and implement a fun, safe, and enjoyable environment for all skaters of all ages and abilities Requirements: • Primary STARSkate Certified for the STARSkate and/or CanSkate program • CanSkate Certified • A photocopy of your Skate Canada Professional Coaching Membership Card • Police Clearance Check • First Aid Certificate • Making Ethical Decisions Please send your resume to Charlene Brosinsky at pcbrosinsky@xplornet.com Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
Thornecliffe Greenview Ice Skating Club Our centrally located Calgary skating club has been offering skating programs to neighbouring communities for the past ten years. We currently have about 175 members and we offer programs in CanSkate, STARSkate and CanPowerSkate. The successful candidate will: • Be organized • Possesses leadership skills • Has the ability to cinnybucate wekkm ve enthusiastic and work well in a team teaching environment Requirements: • Primary STARSkate Trained (Certified is preferred) • CanPowerSkate Certified • A photocopy of your Skate Canada Professional Coaching Membership Card • Police Clearance Check • First Aid Certificate • Making Ethical Decisions Please send your resume to Melissa Butler at melissa@tgiceskatingclub.com Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
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Coach Wanted Ads Brooks Skating Academy Brooks Skating Academy has an exciting opportunity for the position of Head Coach. Brooks is a growing city between Calgary and Medicine Hat, AB. We have skaters of all levels, skills and abilities. We offer the following programs: Pre-Canskate, Canskate, STARSkate Group and StarSkate Private. In the past we have been able to offer CanPower program and would like to continue offering it to our skaters. The successful candidate will: • Deliver on ice teaching in group, private lessons and programs • Distribute competition announcements, registration forms, schedules, and test day times to Skate Canada students and maintain communication with all Skate Canada parents and skaters involved in the club • Oversee the club’s regular and competitive figure skating programs • Demonstrate leadership and organization Requirements: • ISPC Trained (old Level 2 practical/certified) • Completed their Gold level dances, freeskate and skills • A photocopy of your Skate Canada Professional Coaching Membership Card • Police Clearance Check • First Aid Certificate • Making Ethical Decisions Please send your resume to Brooks Skating Academy at brooksfigureskatingclub@gmail.com Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
Gateway Skating Club - Choreographer About Us: The Gateway Skating Club of Edmonton, Alberta requires a choreographer to join our current team and work with all levels of skaters for the 2014-15 season.We are a growing club of over 700 skaters in Learn to Skate, Jr Development, STARSkate (up to Gold level) and Competitive skate (up to Junior level). The club offers approximately 33 hours of ice each week from September to early May. We have 4 weeks of reduced ice in June for our private skaters, and run 5-6 weeks of summer training. We offer full on-ice and off-ice programming. We operate out of three arenas on Edmonton’s south side. Millwoods Rec Centre, Terwillegar Community Rec Centre and Kinsmen Twin Arena. The successful candidate will: • Work in a team environment • Choreograph programs for all levels of skaters • Once program is developed work with the skater once a week for up keep of program. • Opportunity to coach on Rec programs Requirements: • A certified Primary STARskate coach or higher. • A dance and/or theatre background • A photocopy of your Skate Canada Professional Coaching Membership card (send photocopy with application. • Police Clearance Check • First Aid Certificate • Making Ethical Decisions • Videos showing choreography work the applicant has done. Please send your resume to Cathy at gatewayskate@interbaun.com Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
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Coach Wanted Ads Gateway Skating Club - Coach About Us: The Gateway Skating Club of Edmonton, Alberta requires a choreographer to join our current team and work with all levels of skaters for the 2014-15 season. We are a growing club of over 700 skaters in Learn to Skate, Jr Development, STARSkate (up to Gold level) and Competitive skate (up to Junior level). The club offers approximately 33 hours of ice each week from September to early May. We have 4 weeks of reduced ice in June for our private skaters, and run 5-6 weeks of summer training. We offer full on-ice and off-ice programming. We operate out of three arenas on Edmonton’s south side. Millwoods Rec Centre, Terwillegar Community Rec Centre and Kinsmen Twin Arena. The successful candidate will: • Work in a team environment • Be enthusiastic and personable • Have strong teaching and interpersonal skills • Have strong communication skills Requirements: • A certified Primary Starskate coach or higher. • Gold tests passed in at least two of the following: Freeskate, Skills, Dance • A photocopy of your Skate Canada Professional Coaching Membership card (send photocopy with application. • Police Clearance Check • First Aid Certificate • Making Ethical Decisions Please send your resume to Cathy at gatewayskate@interbaun.com Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
Gateway Skating Club - Program Director About Us: The Gateway Skating Club of Edmonton, Alberta requires a choreographer to join our current team and work with all levels of skaters for the 2014-15 season.We are a growing club of over 700 skaters in Learn to Skate, Jr Development, STARSkate (up to Gold level) and Competitive skate (up to Junior level). The club offers approximately 33 hours of ice each week from September to early May. We have 4 weeks of reduced ice in June for our private skaters, and run 5-6 weeks of summer training. We offer full on-ice and off-ice programming. We operate out of three arenas on Edmonton’s south side. Millwoods Rec Centre, Terwillegar Community Rec Centre and Kinsmen Twin Arena. The successful candidate will: • Develop and oversee programs for our private skaters • Ensure that all club programs work together • Work in a team environment • Work with Rec coordinators and executive • Opportunity to build a portfolio of skaters. • Have strong leadership, communications and management skills • Be a visionary to lead the club • Be enthusiastic and personale Requirements: • A certified Level 2 coach or higher. • A photocopy of your Skate Canada Professional Coaching Membership card (send photocopy with application. • Police Clearance Check • First Aid Certificate • Making Ethical Decisions Please send your resume to Cathy at gatewayskate@interbaun.com Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
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Ardrossan Strathcona Figure Skating Club
The Ardrossan Strathcona Figure Skating Club is seeking certified skating coaches to join our current team and work with all levels of skaters for the 2014-2015 season. Currently we are a growing club with over 150 skaters in various stages including CanSkate, Canpower, Intro to Figure Skating, STARSkate (up to Gold Level) and Competitive Skate programs. The successful candidate will: • Work in a team environment and collaborate with Executive, Coaches & Parents • Provide skaters in the STARSkate program with private, semi-private and/or group lessons to prepare them for tests and/or competitions. • Assist in implementation and running of CanSkate programs • Work with other coaching staff and a volunteer board in the planning and implementing of club events Requirements: • Primary STARSkate Certified or higher (trained candidates may be considered) • A photocopy of your Skate Canada Professional Coaching Membership Card • Police Clearance Check • First Aid Certificate • Making Ethical Decisions • Off ice training experience is an asset Please send your resume to Roxanne Harke at rdharke@gmail.com Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
If you would like to submit a coach wanted ad for your club, please email the completed Coach Wanted Ad Submission Form to info@skateabnwtnun.ca. Ads submitted using any alternative format to the submission form will be returned. Cost per ad is $25 per edition. Ads are also placed on the Section website as they are received.
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