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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2012 Board of Directors & Section Staff
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Athlete Development News & Views
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Natasha Purich and Raymond Schultz, Figure Skating Named 2011 Junior Team of the Year Team Canada roster announced for the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games Canada Sends 32 Skaters to ISU Adult Competition Grant Opportunities Spring Development Camp
Coaches Corner
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Where Are They Now? 2012 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Awards Banquet Alberta Figure Skating Foundation Professional Skate Service Calgary 2012 Skate Canada Awards Around the Regions Monthly Awards Artègo Canada 2011-2012 Golden Skaters Coach Wanted Ads Thank Yous
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Steps on How to Become a Coach How to Register as a Coach “The Locker” Resources Coaching Certification Levels 2012 Coaching Courses
Follow Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut
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2012-2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair Past Chair Vice Chair Vice Chair Secretary/Treasurer Athlete Development Committee Chair Skating Programs Committee Chair Events Committee Chair Officials Coordinating Committee Chair Coaching Committee Chair Regions Committee Chair Regions Committee Vice Chair Athlete Representative
Sharon Dingle Kathy Kopelchuk Rhonda Tanton Donna Moses Krista Sellers Don Zeman Lyndsey Ford Kristen Belcourt Brenda Hart Tammi Chudak Anita Kohnen Bev Padget Dallas Daniel
Thank you to retiring Board members Joyce McCoy, Eunice David and Wendell McGrath for their contribution and dedication to the Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section and to the sport of figure skating!
Section Office Staff Office Main Line
(780) 415-0465 (866) 294-0663 (780) 427-1734 (866) 746-4981
skateab2@telus.net
(780) 415-0562
skateab.denise@telus.net
Kelly Havixbeck Manager, Member Services
(780) 415-0598
skateab.kelly@telus.net
Holly Henderson Manager, Athlete Development
(403) 331-3663
skateab.hhenderson@telus.net
Allyson Wright Coordinator, Coaching & Events
(780) 415-0596
skateab.allyson@telus.net
Cassandra Copp Coordinator, Communications & Officials
(780) 415-0465
skateab.cassandra@telus.net
Lisa Bonderove Coordinator, Finance & Skating Programs
(780) 415-0593
skateab.lisa@telus.net
Fax Denise GariĂŠpy Executive Director
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ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT NEWS & VIEWS Natasha Purich and Raymond Schultz, Figure Skating Named 2011 Junior Team of the Year After only a short period of time as partners, Natasha Purich and Raymond Schultz showed the poise of long time pairs skaters. After pairing up in the summer of 2010, and competing in two international events later that same year, Natasha and Raymond kicked off 2011 winning a National Championship, becoming only the second pairing from Alberta to win the junior title. The team then represented Canada at the World Junior Championships, earning a fifth place finish while skating a personal best in their short program. The pair improved on their personal best at a Skate Canada event in October, and skated to an eighth place finish at a Grand Prix event in November. Natasha has been skating since 2002, and prior to joining forces with Raymond was a Pre Novice Ladies National Champion and a Novice Ladies National silver medalist. Natasha also competed in the 2011 Junior Nationals as a singles skater, finishing fourth and missing a medal by less than one tenth of a point. As a participant in the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation’s Pathway to Excellence program, Natasha attended the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, experiencing the Games as a spectator. Raymond has been skating since 1994, and won a bronze medal in pairs at the 2009 National Championship. Natasha and Raymond were coached by Ravi Walia and David Pelletier and skated out of the Ice Palace Figure Skating Club in Edmonton.
Kennedy Zaytsoff and Meg Oshada named to Team Canada for the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games Special Olympics Canada announced the names of the 141 athletes, coaches and mission staff who will represent Canada at the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Alberta athletes Kennedy Zaytsoff and Meg Oshada, will compete at the event. Billed as the world’s largest sporting event in 2013, these winter games will be held in PyeongChang, South Korea, also host of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, from January 29 to February 5, 2013. Click to read the entire press release. Click to download 2013 Team Canada Roster.
Hot Topics Recovery
Did you know... Warm-ups: by increasing the muscle temperature by 1 degree Celsius before eccentric training, the amount of muscle soreness experienced by athletes is noticeably reduced. Read complete SIRC article here. 5
ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT NEWS & VIEWS Canada Sends 32 Skaters to ISU Adult Competition OTTAWA, ONT: Skate Canada sent 32 adult skaters to the 2012 International Skating Union (ISU) Adult Figure Skating Competition, held in Oberstdorf, Germany from May 23-26, 2012. Over 300 skaters, plus four synchronized skating teams, from 29 countries attended the event in Germany. In order to compete at the ISU Adult Figure Skating Competition, skaters must be between the ages of 28 and 75.
Alberta Annette Nymeyer (free skate and artistic) Cathy Maclean & Michael Olson (ice dance) Dave Sargent (free skate and artistic)
Catherine Taylor (free skate and artistic) Denis La Rochelle (free skate and artistic) Jennifer Soeder (free skate)
Above the Crowd Get to Know Kaetlyn Osmond! Kaetlyn proved she is one of Canada’s top women at the 2012 Canadian Figure Skating Championships by finishing third behind two veterans in the senior category, although she is still junior eligible. Kaetlyn’s previous experience on the international stage included two competitive events on the ISU Junior Grand Prix circuit in 2010. Following her bronze medal at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships this season, Kaetlyn competed at the 2012 ISU. Learn More
Photo Credit: Skate Today
Skate Canada Announces 2012-2013 National Team World Champions Virtue-Moir and Chan Lead the Lineup at the 2012 Skate Canada International
Grant Opportunities KidSport Alberta Elite Performance Grant Application Click Here
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2013 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships
November 1-4, 2012 Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre Edmonton, Alberta
Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Click for the 2013 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships Sponsor Program 7
2012 SPRING DEVELOPMENT CAMP
The 2012 Spring Development Camp was held April 28-29, 2012 at the Leduc Recreation Center and the Royal Glenora Club. The camp was attended by 90 skaters, consisting of 40 Junior Development Team members, 28 Select Team members, and 22 additional skaters invited by the Athlete Development Committee. The Spring Development Camp had the pleasure of welcoming David Pelletier an Olympic Gold medalist, Cynthia Ullmark an NCCP Level 4 coach who has worked with Susan Humphreys and Michelle Curry, Kelly Johnson a Canadian Silver medalist and choreographer who has worked with Olympians Anabelle Langlois and Cody Hay, and Lisa Kinding, a NCCP Level 3 coach. These individuals delivered amazing on-ice sessions for the skaters in attendance. During the on-ice sessions, skaters were taught new skills and provided feedback to refine current skills, culminating for some in the landing of jumps for the first time. Kelly Johnson delivered a dynamite dance session for the dance couples attending. Kelly provided a great performance and also assisted singles and pair skaters with their edges. Outside the arena, athletes took part in off-ice training and activities including skipping and power yoga. Denise GariÊpy, Section Executive Director, introduced skipping as both a warm-up and fitness activity. Athletes were rosy-cheeked and enthusiastic about the activity. Monica Boucher, Section Level Singles Technical Specialist and former Senior Women’s competitor at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships, led the athletes in power yoga and stretch sessions. Monica provided the skaters with new movements that can be incorporated in their daily training and routines. This year offered a unique Development camp to athletes, including world class technical experts. Thank you to David Pelletier, Cynthia Ullmark, Kelly Johnson and Lisa Kinding for their work with the athletes, to the Leduc Recreation Centre and the Royal Glenora Club for their assistance in effectively running and accommodating the Spring Development Camp, and to the parents who offered their help and support throughout this busy weekend. Many thanks to the Section sponsors that help make dreams a reality! In particular, thank you to Triple Flip for sponsoring the teamwear for the Junior Development Team and Challenge Team athletes, and the Alberta Figure Skating Foundation for their continued financial support of the Junior Development Team.
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2012 SPRING DEVELOPMENT CAMP “The second she (Kelly Johnson) stepped on the ice, she made it feel like it was a performance. Even though my edges and turns weren’t as good as the other kids, she looked for things that were good in all of us. It made me feel like working hard.”
“What I like about the on-ice sessions with David Pelletier is that he is extremely straight forward in how he coaches. He coaches from experience, which gives us insight on the skills that he is teaching.”
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COACHES CORNER Steps on How to Become a Coach * Please note that the following depiction is a general overview on the process to become a coach. Please refer to the Section website for more information regarding requirements and registering as a coach with Skate Canada.
Instruction Beginner CanSkate Course
Entry Pre-Requisites: o Must have passed all of the Preliminary STARSkate tests in all three disciplines (Dance, FreeSkate and Skills) o Must have passed one Junior Bronze STARSkate test in at least one discipline (Dance FreeSkate or Skills) o Must be at least 16 years of age You Must: o Attend the Instruction Beginner CanSkate Course to obtain Entry Pre-Requisite for CanSkate Trained
CanSkate Trained
Entry Pre-Requisites: o Must have attended and successfully complete the Instruction Beginner CanSkate Course You Must: o Successfully pass the CanSkate assignment provided at the Instruction Beginner CanSkate Course After the successful completion of the CanSkate Assignment you may now register as a Coach with Skate Canada and begin coaching CanSkate only (on CanSkate sessions).
Coaches have two years from the time of first registering as a professional coaching member with Skate Canada to either become: a. CanSkate Certified (can only coach CanSkate) OR b. Primary STARSkate Trained (can coach any level). The first step to become Primary STARSkate Trained is to begin working on the Primary STARSkate Home Study (can be ordered from Section Office).
a. CanSkate Certified
Entry Pre-Requisites: o Must be CanSkate Trained You Must complete the CanSkate Coach Mentorship Program which includes: o Observe three CanSkate Sessions with a mentor coach o Complete the observation diary pages o Develop a group lesson plan and relevant Emergency Action Plan o Teach the group lesson plan in front of your mentor coach o Outline you CanSkate session on paper. Create a 45 or 60 minute CanSkate session detailing information on the four main parts (warm-up, group lesson, group activities and cool-down) As a CanSkate Certified Coach you can coach CanSkate indefinitely as long as you have a current Skate Canada Coaching Membership. A CanSkate Certified Coach can continue their training into Primary STARSkate HomeStudy to become Primary STARSkate Trained.
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b. Primary STARSkate Home Study
Entry Pre-Requisites: o Must have attended and successfully completed the Instruction Beginner CanSkate Course You Must: o Successfully complete the Primary STARSkate Home Study
COACHES CORNER Primary STARSkate Trained
Entry Pre-Requisites: o Must be either CanSkate Trained or CanSkate Certified o Must have passed all three Junior Bronze STARSkate tests in all three disciplines (freeskate, dance and skills) o Must have completed and passed the Primary STARSkate Home Study You Must attend the Primary STARSkate Trained Course and complete the following: o Complete three daily assignments (at the course) o Teach one 15 minute lesson with a mentor coach (at the course) Upon completion, coaches can coach CanSkate as well as private lessons as a Primary STARSkate Trained Coach while they work on becoming Primary STARSkate Certified. Coaches have two years from the time of completion of the Primary STARSkate course to become Primary STARSkate Certified
Intermediate STARSkate Provincial Coach (ISPC) Home Study
Entry Pre-Requisites: o Must be Primary STARSkate Trained You Must: o Order the ISPC Home Study from the Section website and complete
ISPC Trained
Entry Pre-Requisites: o Must have successfully completed the ISPC Home Study o Have a current Skate Canada Coaching Membership
Primary STARSkate Certified
Entry Pre-Requisites: o Must be Primary STARSkate Trained and be a current professional coaching member with Skate Canada You Must: o Complete a minimum of 50 hours practice coaching (minimum 40 hours on-ice) in Skate Canada Member Clubs immediately after you complete the Primary STARSkate Trained course. o Submit three different 15 minute video lesson at the Primary (Preliminary or Junior Bronze) STARSkate or higher. Please refer to Coach Record form on Section website. Coaches have two years from the time of completion of the Primary STARSkate technical course to complete the above requirements successfully to become Primary STARSkate Certified.
You Must: o Complete all five technical courses Sport Science/Stroking, Skating Skills, Singles, Dance Pair and Synchronized Skating and complete the related workbooks successfully. o Sport Science/Stroking and Skating Skills courses must be completed before taking the other technical courses. Coaches who have completed the above requirements are considered ISPC Trained.
ISPC STARSkate Coach Certified
ISPC Provincial Coach Certified
Entry Pre-Requisites: o Must be ISPC Trained o Have a current Skate Canada Coaching Membership You Must: o Submit two technical video lessons with lesson plans at the Senior Bronze or Junior Silver STARSkate level o Video analysis and music CD submission o Have skaters pass intermediate STARSkate tests or complete the mentorship program Coaches who have completed the above requirements are considered ISPC STARSkate Certified.
Entry Pre-Requisites: o Must be ISPC Trained o Have a current Skate Canada Coaching Membership You Must: o Submit two technical video lessons with lesson plans at Juvenile or Pre-Novice competitive level o Video analysis and music CD submission o Have skater/team qualify and compete at Sectionals or higher – provide copy of protocol Coaches who have completed the above requirements are considered ISPC Provincial Coach Certified.
Level 3, 4 and 5
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COACHES CORNER How to Register as a New Coach Note: The registration year runs from September 1 until August 31. If instructing skating within a Skate Canada organization, you must be registered in the registration year you are instructing. You must provide a copy of your professional coach membership card to your Skate Canada organization PRIOR to beginning instruction.
Step 1: NCCP Certification In order to register as a coach you must be NCCP certified or trained. You must include proof of certification, the following documents will suffice: a copy of your certificate OR your transcript OR a letter from your Section Course Administrator.
Step 2: Valid First Aid Certificate You must have a First Aid Certificate from an approved course, CPR is NOT acceptable. St. John’s Ambulance and Red Cross courses are preferred, but others may be accepted, granted they meet certain criteria. If you are a licensed health care professional, additional first aid training is not required; please provide proof of current employment license and/or certificate outlining the expiry date.
Step 3: BackCheck If you are 18 years of age or older, you must complete a BackCheck screening. No other criminal background checks will be accepted. Instructions on how to complete a BackCheck can be found here, or on the Section website. If you are not 18 years of age or older when you register to become a coach, you have until one month after your 18th birthday to submit a BackCheck.
Step 4: Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation All coaches must complete the online evaluation. Print off and read the reference material for the evaluation, this is located in the Members Only area under Coaching/ NCCP/NCCP Make Ethical Decisions. As a Skate Canada coach, you are required to take the Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation: Competition Introduction. Community Sport evaluations will not be accepted. The evaluations can be found here. You must attach a copy of your MED results to your registration.
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COACHES CORNER
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COACHES CORNER “The Locker” Resources How do I log in? How do I find my CC#? How do I retrieve my password? How do I modify my password? How do I find my transcript? How do I find a sport organization? How do I return to my profile?
What is the correct pathway for certification in my sport? How can I change the information on my profile? How can I register for an event? How can I remove an event registration? “The Locker” Training Manual
Coaching Certification Levels Old Title
New Title
Level 1 Phase 1
CanSkate Trained
N/A
CanSkate Certified
Level 1 Phase 2 / Phase 3 / Level 1 Trained
Primary STARSkate Trained
Level 1 Phase 4/ Level 1 Certified
Primary STARSkate Certified
Level 2 Theory
n/a
Level 2 Technical
ISPC Trained
Level 2 Practical/ Certified
ISPC Certified
Level 3, 4, 5
Level 3, 4, 5
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What you can coach Only CanSkate (max of 2 years at this level) Only CanSkate (indefinitely, as long as you are registered as a Skate Canada Professional Coach yearly) Can coach any level (for a maximum of 2 years while you work on Primary STARSkate Certified status) Can coach any level indefinitely, as long as you are registered as a Skate Canada Professional Coach yearly n/a Can coach any level indefinitely, as long as you are registered as a Skate Canada Professional Coach yearly Can coach any level indefinitely, as long as you are registered as a Skate Canada Professional Coach yearly
2012 Coaching Courses Instructor Beginner CanSkate Courses Requirements:
1. Must have passed all of the Preliminary STARSkate tests in all 3 disciplines (Dance, FreeSkate, Skills) 2. Must have passed one Jr. Bronze STARSkate test in at least 1 discipline 3. Must be at least 16 years of age
Requirements:
Location
Date
Deadline
Grande Prairie
July 6-8
June 22
Calgary
June 15-17
May 4
Medicine Hat
Aug 10-12
July 27
Primary STARSkate Trained Courses
1. Must have passed all of the Jr. Bronze STARSkate tests in all 3 disciplines (Dance, FreeSkate, Skills) 2. Must be either CanSkate Trained or CanSkate Certified 3. Must have completed and passed the Primary STARSkate Home Study
Location
Date
Deadline
Calgary
Aug 24-26
July 13
CanPowerSkate Courses Requirements:
1. Must have passed all of the Jr. Bronze STARSkate tests in all 3 disciplines (Dance, FreeSkate, Skills)
Location
Date
Deadline
St. Albert
July 13-15
June 1
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2012 Coaching Courses ISPC Courses Requirements: 1. Coaches must be either Primary STARSkate Trained or Primary STARSkate Certified 2. Complete the ISPC Home Study and marked as passed
Course
Location
Date
Deadline
Sport Science and Skating Skills
Edmonton
May 30-31
May 4
Pairs/Synchro
Edmonton
June 1
May 4
Ice Dance
Edmonton
June 2
May 4
Singles
Edmonton
June 3
May 4
The Sport Science and Skating Skills course must be completed before taking the remainder of the courses. You may register for all the courses at the same time.
Level 3 Courses Requirements: 1. Coaches must be a minimum of ISPC Trained to attend the course 2. Recommended that coaches have completed 4 of 6 NCCP Competition-Development multi-sport modules
Course
Location
Date
Deadline
General
Calgary
June 18-19
May 7
Singles
Calgary
June 20-21
May 7
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Where Are They Now? Karyn and Rod Garrosino Karyn and Rod Garrosino, a brother and sister team from Didsbury, Alberta represented the Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section throughout their entire competitive skating career. In 1980, Rod and Karyn won their first Canadian title as Novice Dance Champions. In 1981, they repeated a title win by taking the gold medal in Junior Dance at Junior Nationals. From 1982 onward, they continued to work, train and represent Canada at many international competitions, including five World Championships and the 1988 Olympic Winter Games in Calgary, Alberta. In 1989, Karyn and Rod took the gold medal in Senior Dance at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships, which was the culmination of a long journey together. Later that year, they announced their retirement from competitions.
Courtesy of Collections Canada
Karyn went onto to achieve her BA and MEd and now works for Performance Coaching Inc. delivering Performance workshops to the Corporate and Sport Sectors. She is married with two children, and is now seen at competitions cheering on her daughter! Rod is a Physical Education graduate from the University of British Columbia, specializing in Sport and Event Marketing. He currently works for Encana as a Community Involvement Advisor. Rod is married with one child, who is still too young to be on the blades. Karyn and Rod continue to support Skate Canada, appearing at events and working on committees. They are true ambassadors for the sport of figure skating!
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Were you previously involved with Skate Canada as a skater, coach, parent, Board member, official, and/or volunteer? Register today as an Alumni of Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut by completing our Alumni form at www.skateabnwtnun.com or contact Holly Henderson at skateab.hhenderson@telus.net. 18
43rd Annual General Meeting, Convention & Awards Banquet
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2012 SECTION ACGM Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut held its 2012 Annual Conference, General Meeting and Awards Banquet on May 5, 2012 at the Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort. This annual event was successful and provided Section members with the opportunity to gather for a day of learning opportunities, a chance to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and to look forward to the upcoming season. The day began with delegates participating in their choice of two workshops. “They Shoot! They Score!” Running a CanPowerSkate Program at Your Club presented by Gay Dubeau and “Exploring Board/Coach Relationships” presented by Donna Moses, Tammi Chudak, Allyson Wright and Kelly Havixbeck, were both favourably received by the delegates. The workshops were highlighted by a keynote presentation lead by Dr. Stephen Norris, a member of the Canadian Sport for Life Expert Working Group. Dr. Norris’ presentation, “Exploring LTAD: LTAD Integration at the Club Level”, discussed the background behind the Long Term Athlete Development model and applied it specifically to figure skating. Thank you to Duso’s for providing support for this keynote presentation, and to Dr. Norris for his dynamic presentation. Lastly, congratulations to Roxanne Doerksen who was ecstatic to win the iPod Shuffle generously donated and drawn by Duso’s! Thank you to all those who attended, as well as to Dr. Norris, Gay, Donna, Tammi, Allyson, and Kelly for their time and effort in making these presentations and workshops a success. The Annual General Meeting reviewed the activities of the Section from 2011-2012. For more information, click to see the Annual Report. The Awards Banquet kicked off with the Triple Flip Fashion Show, where Triple Flip fashions were modeled by Section skaters. Anabelle Langlois and Cody Hay, 2010 Canadian Olympic Team members, did an outstanding job as the Masters of Ceremonies for the evening. The evening celebrated the accomplishments of Section athletes, coaches, clubs and volunteers. The Alberta Figure Skating Foundation presented their annual awards and recognized the contributions of their volunteers and the success of their member skaters. The financial contribution of the Alberta Figure Skating Federation towards the purchase of live streaming equipment was also announced, and much celebrated by those in attendance! During the Awards Banquet, two new Section sponsors were announced. The Section welcomed Professional Skate Service Calgary and Artègo Canada as Gold Sponsors, and announced that Professional Skate Service Calgary will be the Presenting Partner for the Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships. The first Duso’s Helping Hand of the Month award was announced, and the Section was pleased to acknowledge the contributions of Mary Cherniawski, who was named as the first recipient. Now that the Section’s 2012 ACGM is over, it is time to start thinking about next year’s event. The 2013 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut ACGM and Awards Banquet will be held in Red Deer, Alberta. We hope to see you next year! Thank you to all those who helped make the Section’s 2012 ACGM a success!
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2012 Marilyn Chidlow Club Volunteer Award Joanne D’Lugos, Akasaka SC
Chantal Dyrkach, Grande Prairie SC
Della Berg, Parkland SC
Tammy Pickett, Andrew FSC
Denise Ruecker, Grimshaw SC
Nicole Walisser, Peace River SC
Charice Villiger, Beaverlodge SC
Rhonda Fedchuk, Grovedale SC
Tammy Craig, Ponoka SC
Bev Gray, Canmore SC
Melodie Auger, High Level SC
Margart Huberdeau, Rainbow Lake SC
Lori Morrison, Claresholm SC
Rhonda Keay, High Prairie SC
Tanya Weatherby, Redcliff SC
Kara Drefs, Cypress School of Skating
Barb Hoffman, Hines Creek SC
Laura Mitchler, Rocky FSC
Karen Capaniuk, Drayton Valley FSC
Karen Cadieux, Lac La Biche SC
Karen Corfe, Rycroft & Spirit River SC
Kyla Burns, East Smoky SC
Stacey Sulaiman, LaCrete SC
Heather Crichton, Sexsmith SC
Karen Schutz, Edmonton Synchronized SC
Corinne Morriscey, Lake Bonavista FSC
Brandi Gillmore, Sherwood Park FSC
Lynn Sorge, Edson FSC
Dorrie Johnson, Manning SC
Chantelle Carley, Springbank SC
Jeff Hoyem, Fairview Silver Blades
Anne Saliwonchuk, Nampa SC
Peggy Dugan, St. Albert Skating Centre
Sandy Marsh, Figure 8 SC
Shannon Slemp, Northern Lights SC
Tanya Yaremko, Twilight SC
Monique Moore, Gateway SC
Shelley Weston, Okotoks SC
Long Service Awards 50 Year Clubs
25 Year Clubs
25 Year Coaches
25 Year Officials
Didsbury SC High Prairie SC Leduc SC
Glendon SC
Valerie Norrie Darcie Bowtell Gibbs
Jennifer Betts Michelle Creguer Lynne Dey Lee Johnson
Club Service Awards 10 Years
presented by
35 Years
15 Years
Twilight SC Duchess FSC Blackie SC
Calgary Synchronized Skating Club
40 Years Ardrossan Strathcona FSC Bonnyville FSC Devon FSC Extreme Edge FSC
Linda Mittlestadt Bonnie Read Shauna Shaw Kimberly VanHaitsma
Airdrie SC Bashaw FSC Lomond FSC
Figure 8 SC Foremost FSC Inuvik FSC Lacombe FSC
Manning FSC Noralta SC Northern Lights SC St. Paul FSC
Vegreville FSC
Centennial FSC
Onoway FSC Smoky Lake FSC Stavely FSC Standard SC Whitecourt SC
45 Years Marwayne FSC
Professional Skate Service Senior Performance Bursary Bursary Recipient Kaetlyn Osmond
The recipient of the Professional Skate Service Senior Performance Bursary is Kaetlyn Osmond. Kaetlyn was the highest placing senior skater at the 2012 Canadian Figure Skating Championships, winning the bronze medal.
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Triple Flip Fashion Show
Awards Banquet
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2012 REGION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Edmonton Region Marlee Coats Morgan Black Laurel Yukes Heather Gauthier Bev Salomons Eric Liu
Northwest Region
CanSkater of the Year STARSkate Athlete Award Program Assistant Award Volunteer Award Officials Award CompetitiveSkate Athlete Award
Faith Frigon Payton Homeak Denise Sturkenboom
South Region Kaydance Barg Lauralee Leishman Liam Hinch Katherine Walker Roxanne Doerksen
Northeast Region Jordan Fedorvich Maggie Bekolay Morgan Power Tammy Pickett
CanSkater of the Year STARSkate Athlete Award Program Assistant Award Volunteer Award Volunteer Coach Award
Peace Region Caidence Derenisky Nicole Sunde Kiersten Jackman Brenda Hart Shannon Jordan
CanSkater of the Year STARSkate Athlete Award Program Assistant Award Volunteer Award
Calgary Region CanSkater of the Year STARSkate Athlete Award Program Assistant Award Officials Award Volunteer Coach Award
Avery Meechan Kaylee Marcoux Madison Kee Cathy Sahaluk Kendra Domenico
Central Region Raya Rogers Mallory Rausch Presley Peacock Tracy Knecht
CanSkater of the Year STARSkate Athlete Award Program Assistant Award
CanSkater of the Year STARSkate Athlete Award Program Assistant Award Volunteer Award Volunteer Coach Award
NWT Region CanSkater of the Year STARSkate Athlete Award Program Assistant Award Volunteer Award
Alayna Jackson Megan Walsh Kathleen Gill Shari Olsen
CanSkater of the Year STARSkate Athlete Award Program Assistant Award Volunteer Coach Award
2012 MEDALIST RECOGNITION National Medalists
2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games
Kaetlyn Osmond
Kristina Hansen
Senior Women - Gold Medal Skate Canada Challenge Senior Women - Bronze Medal Canadian Figure Skating Championships
Ice Dancing Level 1 - Gold Medal
Meg Oshada Singles Level 3 - Gold Medal Ice Dancing Level 1 - Gold Medal
Eric Lui
Kennedy Zaytsoff
Pre-Novice Men - Bronze Medal Skate Canada Challenge
Singles Level 5 - Silver Medal Ice Dancing Level 3 - Gold Medal
2012 Arctic Winter Games Winter Ross
Emma du Plessis
McKenna Colthorp
Ladies 1 - Silver Medal
Ladies 1 - Bronze Medal
Ladies 3 - Gold Medal
Team Alberta North - Team Event - Silver Medal McKenzie Agar Danielle Budgell McKenna Colthorp
Takara Dei Carlye Dyrkach Cassidy Rheume
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Cassidy Stromberg Brooke Yanishewski
2012 ALBERTA FIGURE SKATING FOUNDATION AWARDS
Dennis McFarlane Award Award Recipient Taylor LeClaire
The recipient of the Dennis McFarlane Award is Taylor LeClaire. Taylor was the highest placing Pre-Novice Woman who competed at the 2012 Skate Canada Challenge.
Pat Sprague Award Award Recipient Edmonton Edge
The recipient of the Pat Sprague Award is Edmonton Edge. This team was the highest placing synchronized skating team who competed at the 2012 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships.
Alberta Figure Skating Foundation STARSkate Awards
Jayde Stewart Gold Medalist Gold Triathlon
Brooke Yanishewski Gold Medalist Silver Triathlon
Allie Capstick
Gold Medalist Bronze Triathlon
Triple Gold Awards Emily Berry, Lake Bonavista FSC Monette DeMitrov, Royal Glenora Club Sarah Eastwood, Sherwood Park FSC
Aislinn Ganci, Sherwood Park FSC Chelsea Gillmore, Sherwood Park FSC J. Stephen Lawson, Lake Bonavista FSC
Jordan Topolnyski, Sherwood Park FSC
Nicole Mauws, Sherwood Park FSC Kylie Pelletier, Red Deer SC Maria Pollock, Royal Glenora Cub
Sarah Walsh, Calalta SC
Quadruple Gold Awards Elene Haave Audet, Royal Glenora Cub Alexander Brauner, Calalta SC Sasha Malmo, Lethbridge FSC
Merit Award Winner Taylor LeClaire
The Merit Award is presented on behalf of the Alberta Figure Skating Foundation. The award recognizes a skater (single, dance or pair team) that exemplifies the most deserving performance during the Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/ Nunavut Sectional Championships.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2012 ALBERTA FIGURE SKATING FOUNDATION AWARD RECIPIENTS!
Wild Rose Competition
Announcing the 2012 Annual Wild Rose Competition
August 3 – 5, 2012 Leduc Recreation Centre 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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2012 SECTION AWARDS & BURSARIES Kurt Browning Award
Winnie Silverthorne Award
Award Recipient Natasha Purich
Award Recipient Kaetlyn Osmond
The recipient of the Kurt Browning Award is Natasha Purich. Natasha was the highest placing Junior Woman who competed at the 2012 Canadian Figure Skating Championships.
The recipient of the Winnie Silverthorne Award is Kaetlyn Osmond. Kaetlyn was the top placing Section skater at the 2012 Canadian Figure Skating Championships, placing third in the Senior Women’s event.
Wayne Feil Memorial Evaluator/Judges Award
Brian Pockar Award
Award Recipient Tara Alldred-Gundesen
Award Recipient Graham Schaufele
Tara is a Senior Bronze level evaluator who has made a significant contribution to skating. During the 2011-2012 season she officiatied at 19 test days (10 low test days and 9 low/high test days), evaluated 512 tests and judged at 6 competitions.
The recipient of the Brian Pockar Award is Graham Schaufele. Graham was the Juvenile Men’s Champion at the 2012 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships.
Shantelle Hale Award
Pat Fischer Bursary
Award Recipients McKenna Colthorp & Emma Smolski
The recipients of the Shantelle Hale Award are McKenna Colthorp in Pre-Juvenile Women and Emma Smolski in Juvenile Women. These recipients were the highest placing in their respective category at the 2012 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/ Nunavut Sectional Championships.
Bursary Recipient Eric Liu
Emma Smolski
McKenna Colthorp
The recipient of the Pat Fischer Bursary is Eric Liu. Eric was the highest placing Pre-Novice Man who competed at the 2012 Skate Canada Challenge, winning the bronze medal in the Pre-Novice Men’s event.
Barbara Graham Bursary
Special Olympics Skater of the Year Award
Bursary Recipients Abigail Seewald & Jared Fell
Kennedy Zaytsoff
Kennedy has been skating as a Special Olympian for approximately 6 years and competed in the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in February. Kennedy is coached by Lindsay and Leanne Woodcock in Strathmore, Alberta.
The recipients of the Barbara Graham Bursary are Abigail Seewald and Jared Fell. This team was the highest placed team at a 2012 Canadian Figure Skating Championships, who intend on competing together in the 20122013 season.
Spirit & Passion of Skating Award
Creating the Edge for Life Award
Janneane is the Co-Chair of the Grassroots Skater’s Foundation and Board member of the Chestermere Skating Club. Janneane rarely misses a day on the ice, whether as a skater, competitior, or a Program Assistant. Beyond the rink, she contributes time to her community at the Grassroots Farmer’s Market.
Lady Sepulveda began formal skating lessons at the age of 16. After moving into the STARSkate program, she has worked hard to achieve many tests in her relatively short skating career. She won a silver medal at the 2011 Calgary Region Open. Lady Sepulveda is also completing a degree at the University of Calgary.
Janneane Wutzke
Lady Sepulveda
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Professional Skate Service Calgary At the 2012 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Annual Convention, General Meeting and Awards Banquet, Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut welcomed Professional Skate Service Calgary as the Presenting Partner for the Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships for the next four years. Professional Skate Service Calgary has been involved in figure skating since its first store opened in southwest Calgary in 1972. The business initially specialized in the figure skating industry and later expanded into hockey. Forty years later, Professional Skate Service Calgary is still recognized across Alberta for its expertise in figure skating equipment. “Professional Skate Service Calgary is well-respected by the athletes, their parents and coaches. Their extensive product knowledge and commitment to promoting figure skating throughout the Section for fun, fitness and achievement make them a welcomed addition to the Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut figure skating community,” said Holly Henderson, Manager, Athlete Development for Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut. Professional Skate Service Calgary has a history of assisting local athletes, coaches, clubs and competitions. At the 2012 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Awards Banquet, Mr. Lee Boutin of Professional Skate Service Calgary presented Kaetlyn Osmond with the first Professional Skate Service Senior Performance Bursary. By participating in athlete recognition programs such as these and becoming the Presenting Partner of the Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships, they have further demonstrated their commitment to athlete development and the figure skating community throughout the entire Section. In addition to becoming the Presenting Partner for Sectionals, Professional Skate Service Calgary becomes a Gold Sponsor and the Official Equipment Supplier of Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut. Their support will assist the Section to host a series of webinars intended to increase awareness and aid in the implementation of Skate Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Model, including related coaching initiatives. “Professional Skate Service Calgary is committed to assisting Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut in the development of skating across the Section. We have been a supporter of figure skating at the club level for many years and are proud to increase our support by becoming the Presenting Partner of the Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectionals and a Gold Sponsor of the Section,” stated Josh Esler, Owner of Professional Skate Service Calgary. For more information about Professional Skate Service Calgary, please visit www.psscalgary.com or visit Lee Boutin in their figure skating department store at 3515 18th Street SW in Calgary.
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2012 SKATE CANADA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS STARSkate Athlete Award Kaylee Marcoux
Kaylee is a hard worker who completed her Senior Silver Danceand Skating Skills, Senior Bronze Free Skating and Introductory Interpretive tests in 2011 and is currently working on her Gold Skating Skills and Dances. Outside of skating, Kaylee is actively involved as a Senior Program Assistant at her club.
Competitive Skate Athlete Award Eric Liu
Eric is a dedicated, talented and passionate skater. Since 2010, Eric has earned two gold medals and two bronze medals, one of which he received at the 2012 Skate Canada Challenge. Outside of skating, Eric participates in golf, soccer and hockey.
Section Volunteer Award Cathy Sahaluk
Cathy goes above and beyond the call of duty, volunteering at numerous Section competitions and club casinos. Cathy has volunteered for every major competition that has come to Calgary including the 1972 World Figure Skating Championships and the 1988 Olympic Winter Games. Cathy leads by example and encourages her skaters and parents to volunteer and give back to their sport.
Club and Recreation Coach Award of Excellence
Lynnell Moss
Lynnell is a NCCP Level 3 trained coach who has been coaching for 25 years. Lynnell coaches CompetitiveSkate, STARSkate, CanSkate, CanPowerSkate, as well as off-ice conditioning.
Program Assistant Award Liam Hinch
Liam volunteers as a Program Assistant twice a week for CanSkate. Liam also participates at test days and club carnivals. He is a wonderful role model for skaters in the early stages of learning who demonstrates consideration, patience, respect and passion.
Section CanSkater of the Year Raya Rogers
Raya is very passionate about skating and loves the various elements associated with the sport. Raya enjoys the challenge of learning new skills and she demonstrates talent, a determination to succeed, a winning attitude and excellent work ethic.
Section Officials Award Brenda Hart
Brenda is actively involved in the skating world on many levels including, her involvement as the Section Evaluator/Judges Sub-Committee Chair, an evaluator at test days, a judge at Section competitions, and as a technical representative at the 2012 Sectional Championships. Brenda is a great asset to the Section for her wealth of knowledge, passion for skating, and willingness to teach and instruct others.
Section Volunteer Coach Award
Roxanne Doerksen
Roxanne has been coaching for 19 years, coaching such programs as CanSkate, CanPowerSkate and STARSkate. Roxanne has been described as a positive role model with a contagious enthusiasm for skating who places the emotional and physical well-being of the skater ahead of all else.
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2012 SKATE CANADA AWARDS The following individuals were recognized at the 2012 Skate Canada Annual General Meeting & Convention. Congratulations Cathy Sahaluk, Lynnell Moss and Jodi Abbott!
Section Volunteer Award Cathy Sahaluk
This award is awarded to an active and currently registered adult volunteer whose efforts have produced specific, positive results in his/her Section. This individual is an exemplary role model who leads by example and whose contributions reflect passion for the sport and its participants. This award recognize the long-term commitment, awareness and interest in the future direction of the sport. Cathy goes above and beyond the call of duty, volunteering at numerous Section competitions and club casinos. Cathy has volunteered for every major competition that has come to Calgary including the 1972 World Figure Skating Championships and the 1988 Olympic Winter Games. Cathy leads by example and encourages her skaters and parents to volunteer and give back to their sport.
Club and Recreation Coach Award of Excellence
Lynnell Moss
The purpose of the Skate Canada Club and Recreation Coach Award of Excellence is to recognize the dedication and achievements of a coach in this category. The recipient is selected for their unique advancement and outstanding contribution to our sport and the well-being of athletes participating in skating. This award is only selected at a National level and is presented at the Skate Canada Awards Banquet. Lynnell is a NCCP Level 3 trained coach who has been coaching for 25 years. Lynnell coaches CompetitiveSkate, STARSkate, CanSkate, CanPowerSkate, as well as off-ice conditioning.
Billie Mitchell Award
Jodi Abbott
Billie Mitchell was the first woman president of the Canadian Figure Skating Association, from 1976-1978. Prior to her presidency she was the first woman on the CFSA’s Board of Directors as a Section Chaiman in 1960. She was a CFSA Chief Accountant at many competitions from 1961 through 1979. She also chaired the 1968 and 1973 Canadian Championships, the latter introducing the first-ever Parade of Champions. Jodi Abbott is an active community member, currently sitting on the Skate Canada Board of Directors as the director of the High Performance Committee, while also participating as an International Skating Union figure skating judge in singles, pairs and dance. She is also the President and CEO of Norquest College. For her commitment to figure skating, she recently received the Fox 40 Kitch MacPherson Award of Excellence presented by the Sports Officials of Canada.
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Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut 2012-2013 Competition Grid Date
August 3 - 5, 2012 October 19 - 21, 2012 November 1 - 4, 2012 November 23 - 25, 2012 December 5 - 8, 2012 January 12 - 13, 2013 January 13 - 20, 2013 January 25 - 27, 2013 January 26 - 27, 2013 February 1 - 3, 2013 February 8 - 10, 2013 February 15 - 17, 2013 February 22 - 24, 2013 March 1 - 3, 2013 March 9, 2013 March 22 - 24, 2013 March 29 - 31, 2013 TBD April 19 - 21, 2013
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Wild Rose Invitational Royal Glenora Invitational 2013 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships Edmonton Region Open 2013 Skate Canada Challenge Synchronized Skating Invitational 2013 Canadian Figure Skating Championships South Region Open 2013 Mountain Regional Synchronized Skating Championships Central Region Open NWT Territorials WinSport Invitational 2013 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships 2013 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut STARSkate Championships Ice Fest Synchronized Skating Invitational Peace Open Chinook Open 2013 Skate Canada Adult Figure Skating Championships Sunsational Invitational
Host Club / Organizer
Alberta Figure Skating Foundation Royal Glenora Club Ice Palace FSC Parkland SC N/A Red Deer SC N/A Cypress School of Skating N/A Sylvan Lake FSC Yellowknife SC Calalta SC N/A Rocky FSC Carstairs SC Grande Prairie SC Lethbridge FSC N/A Ice Palace FSC
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Leduc, AB Edmonton, AB Edmonton, AB Spruce Grove, AB Regina, SK Red Deer, AB Mississauga, ON Medicine Hat, AB Abbotsford, BC Sylvan Lake, AB Yellowknife, NWT Calgary, AB Calgary, AB Rocky Mountain House, AB Carstairs, AB Grande Prairie, AB Lethbridge, AB TBD Edmonton, AB
Updated May 22, 2012
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MONTHLY AWARDS Helping Hand of the Month Award
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Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut and Duso’s are pleased to offer the Helping Hand of the Month Award. Recipients will receive recognition on the Section website and at the Section Awards Banquet. 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
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Section Activities Day-to-Day Club Activities Club Events Other
April Helping Hand of the Month Congratulations Mary Cherniawski! Mary is the first recipient of the Helping Hand of the Month Award, presented by Duso’s. The award was presented at the Section ACGM on May 5, 2012 in Edmonton, Alberta. Mary volunteers in various capacities with both the Section and the Alberta Figure Skating Foundation. Mary has been involed in such roles as the Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut General Manager of the January 2012 Section Casino, and as a Skate Canada data specialist at Section competitions.
Skater of the Month Award
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Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut and Duso’s are pleased to offer the Skater of the Month Award. Duso’s is proud to present $100 to each award recipient. Recipients will also receive recognition on the Section website and at the Section Awards Banquet. 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
February Skater of the Month Jenay Kaytor
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Assists the club in activities Helps other skaters Is a great role model and ambassador for figure skating
March Skater of the Month Ethan Scott
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April Skater of the Month Ashley Wohlgemuth
Artègo Canada At the 2012 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Annual Convention, General Meeting and Awards Banquet, Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut announced Artègo Canada as a Gold Sponsor and Official Supplier of Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut. In addition, Artègo Canada is a Platinum Sponsor of the Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships for the next two years. Artègo hair care opened in Rome, Italy in 2002 when a select group of industry insiders pulled together their resources and skill sets to produce a hair care line that would cater to the needs and desires of hairdressers with products that inspired them. Today, these Artègo products—hairspray, permanent colors and everything in between—are distributed to over 25 countries, including Canada. Edmonton-based Artègo Canada, a subsidiary of industry education and salon-supply leader Pivot Point Canada, has become one of the fastest growing hair care companies in the country with distribution consistently growing in high-end salons. “We are excited to welcome Artègo Canada as a Gold Sponsor and Official Supplier of Skate Canada: AlbertaNWT/Nunavut, and look forward to their support as a Platinum Sponsor of the Sectional Championships,” said Denise Gariépy, Executive Director. “Starting with the 2012 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Annual Convention, General Meeting and Awards Banquet, Artègo Canada’s involvement is already being appreciated by our members.” Whether it is coaches, parents, volunteers, or skaters themselves, Artègo Canada wishes to celebrate the commitment and dedication of individuals who contribute to the success of Section athletes Our Section will now boast the best hair at events! In addition to presenting gift baskets at the Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Awards Banquet, Artègo Canada provided centerpieces comprised of Artègo Canada product samples. A lucky winner from each table got to take the beautiful Artègo Canada centerpieces home. “Partnering with Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut is a natural fit for us at Artègo Canada. We see ourselves on the same journey as many of their skaters, coaches, officials and volunteers. We are also driven by the desire to be the best— the most original—the most dynamic—at what we do,” says Alana Oliva, National Director of Sales for Pivot Point Canada. “As soon as we heard of an opportunity to become involved with such a dedicated group of individuals, we were committed. We’re inspired by their pursuit of excellence, precision and originality.”
For more information about Artègo Canada and for location product availability, please visit www.myartego.ca.
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2011-2012 GOLDEN SKATERS Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Golden Skaters!
If you would like to recognize a skater, friend, or family member for passing any of their gold tests, send the online waiver and photo to skateab2@telus.net.
Haleigh Mines
Nicole Schmeichel
Teagan Peddy
Terenia Wynnyk
Akasaka FSC Skating Skills Interpretive Dance
Brooks FSC Skating Skills Dance
Alexis Lum
Allison Kendall
Teanna Wagner
Tiffany Willard
Springbank FSC Skating Skills Interpretive Dance
Medicine Hat SC Skating Skills
Amy Ogston
Breanna Borys
Lana Ogston
Carly McQuilkin
Springbank FSC Freeskate Interpretive Dance
Indus FSC Freeskate Skating Skills Interpretive Dance
Springbank FSC Skating Skills Interpretive Dance
Indus FSC Skating Skills Interpretive Dance
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Brooks FSC Skating Skills
Springbank FSC Skating Skills Dance
Akasaka FSC Skating Skills Interpretive Dance
Fliteway FSC Dance
Madison Riddell Springbank FSC Freeskate Skating Skills Dance
2011-2012 Golden Skaters
Sora Won
Ashley Pasiciel
Jaylin Bachmier
Cypress School of Skating Interpretive
Cypress School of Skating Skating Skills Interpretive Dance
Karli Phillips
Alyssa Lattery
Janae Sincennes
Jocelyn Hudson
Kayla Lochhead
Sara Ibey
Sarah Nolin
Amanda Kimoto
JosĂŠe Fortin
Olds FSC Dance
Cypress School of Skating Interpretive
Yellowknife SC Skating Skills
Olds FSC Skating Skills Interpretive Dance
Wild Rose FSC Skating Skills
Fliteway FSC Skating Skills
Wild Rose FSC Skating Skills
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Camrose SC Skating Skills Dance
Strathmore SC Skating Skills Interpretive
High River FSC Skating Skills Interpretive Dance
Sierra Dupas
Cypress School of Skating Dance
Cheyenne Lafferty Yellowknife SC Skating Skills
Kirsten Harms
Calalta Community FSC Freeskate Skating Skills Interpretive Dance
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Coach Wanted Ads Beaumont Skating Club
Cypress School of Skating
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The Cypress School of Skating in Medicine Hat is inviting applications for a STARSkate and CanSkate coaches to join our team! STARSkate Coach preference would be ISPC and Gold levels in Free Skate, Dance and Skating Skills, but will consider all levels. We are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated coaches who are confident, communicate well and work professionally with skaters, parents, executive board and other coaches. All applicants must enjoy working with skaters of all ages and skill levels within the Canskate, Recreational, STARSkate and competitive programs (ISPC). Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must. Applicants must have current First Aid Certificate and current criminal check. CanPowerSkate certification is an asset.
Beaumont is a growing community located just a step away from Edmonton, AB. As the community, grows so does the Beaumont Skating Club (BSC). It is very exciting times for our club as we are now in a position to offer an exciting opportunity for one Skate Canada Coach to partner with us to make skating dreams come true for children and adults in the our community. Here are a few reasons the BSC is a great opportunity for you: • • • • • •
In close proximity to Edmonton via 50th Street and the Anthony Henday (10 minute drive from 23 Ave and 50 Street) CanSkate Program with over 50 skaters and growing Dynamic Junior and STARSkate members Committed, creative, collaborative Executive Team Season runs from September to March with approximately 10 hours of ice time per week. Active, accurate and up to date Beaumont Skating Club Website
Coaches interested in our club will exhibit the following attributes and technical expertise: • • • • • • • • • • •
Flexible nature resulting in creative skating solutions Outstanding work ethic and commitment to success of the CanSkate and STARSkate Programs Openness to parents, skaters, and executive thoughts, comments, and recommendations shared in formal and informal settings Willingness to share their experience and recommendations to enable club growth and reputation within the Skate Canada and Beaumont Communities NCCP Primary STARSkate Certification (Minimum) NCCP ISPC Certification or actively working towards NCCP ISPC Certification Ability to provide instruction in all Skate Canada Programs in both group and private lesson settings Hold a current Skate Canada Professional Membership Willingness to submit a Criminal Record check Valid First Aid Certificate Background check as per Skate Canada regulations
We are excited to connect with you to discuss this opportunity. To get started, we invite you to forward your resume by email to Beaumontskatingclub@shaw.ca. You can also reach President, Gina Schlase by telephone at 780-737- 3687.
Opportunity for employment is year round with 300 plus members in all levels. With our anticipated growth, we welcome your application! If interested please contact us at: Cypress School of Skating 403 526 4788 (Tel) 403 504 4628 (Fax) skate_cypress@telus.net (Email) P.O. Box 462 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G2
Thorncliffe-Greenview Ice Skating Club The Thorncliffe Greenview Ice Skating Club in Calgary is searching for enthusiastic individuals to join its coaching team. Our club currently has approximately 140 skaters registered in CanSkate, CanPowerSkate, and STARSkate. Our season runs from the beginning of September to the end of March on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Successful applicants will be a minimum CanSkate Trained, however, Primary STARSkate certification is an asset. In accordance with Skate Canada requirements, all applicants must submit a copy of coaching qualifications including NCCP coaching credentials and personal test achievement. A valid First Aid Certificate and current Skate Canada Professional Coaching Membership should accompany your resume. It is also required that coaches provide a current Police Background Check. These items must be provided prior to employment. Please apply in writing to: Thorncliffe Greenview Ice Skating Club c/o Melissa Butler 5600 Centre St. N. Calgary, AB T2N 0K3 Or email: melissabutler1@me.com
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Coach Wanted Ads Airdrie Skating Club
Chestermere Skating Club
NCCP Level 3 Coaching Opportunity
The Chestermere Skating club is presently looking for a Skate Canada coach to join our Club for our 2012/2013 season. We offer ice to our STARSkate group Monday, Tuesday and Thursday as well as off ice twice per week. Sunday ice times are for our CanSkate Group. Our season runs from September to the end of March.
The Airdrie Skating Club is currently accepting applications for a NCCP certified coach to join our team of professional coaches. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, team player who is able to coach all levels of skills, dance, interpretive, freeskate and competitive disciplines. CanPowerSkate certification would be an asset. We offer to our coaches for their use: Dartfish, Jump Harnesses and generous professional development incentives. The Airdrie Skating Club is a well-established club operating out of the Plainsmen Arena in Airdrie. We offer 17 hours of ice per week to over 450 skaters from CanSkate to STARSkate/Competitive level skaters. There are also 2 new ice surfaces coming in 2013 which means potential growth in all programs. Start date is September 2012 (negotiable). The City of Airdrie is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada with 43,155 people located 10 minutes north of Calgary. With a young population, low unemployment and family income levels that are higher than the provincial average, the city offers a wide range of housing options in new and established neighbourhoods, wonderful recreation opportunities, an extensive pathway system and a rapidly growing arts and culture community. CanSkate Coaching Opportunity The Airdrie Skating Club is currently accepting applications for a CanSkate Certified Coach to assist our CanSkate Coordinator & team. We are seeking an enthusiastic coach who is confident and able to communicate and work professionally with skaters, parents and other coaches. We require someone for approximately 10 hours/week of on ice instruction time & offer a generous professional development incentive. The Airdrie Skating Club is a well-established club with over 450 skaters operating out of the Plainsmen Arena in Airdrie. There are also 2 new ice surfaces coming in 2013 which means potential growth to all programs. Start date is October 2012 (negotiable). The City of Airdrie is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada with 43,155 people located 10 minutes north of Calgary. With a young population, low unemployment and family income levels that are higher than the provincial average, the city offers a wide range of housing options in new and established neighbourhoods, wonderful recreation opportunities, an extensive pathway system and a rapidly growing arts and culture community. For either opportunity, please send your resume with references to: Melissa Kerr President, Airdrie Skating Club sk8mkerr@telus.net
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The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, energetic and have the ability to interact, communicate and work professionally with skaters of all ages and levels, existing coaches, executive and parents. Details of employment to be negotiated, competitive salary and mileage are available. Requirements: • • • •
Minimum NCCP Primary STARSkate certification Ability to provide instruction in all Skate Canada programs, including Preschool CanSkate, CanSkate, and STARSkate in group and private format Valid first aid certificate Valid Skate Canada membership
Please send resume and references to: Janneane Wutzke President Chestermere Skating Club 35 Hartford Rd NW Calgary, Alberta T2K 2A4 (403) 282-9299 Or via email at: slugs@telus.net www.chesteremereskatingclub.ca
Coach Wanted Ads High River Figure Skating Club
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High River Figure skating Club is located 25 minutes south of Calgary. It is a town that is growing and expanding. We are looking for a coach to join our current staff for our 2012-2013 season. Our Season runs from September to the end of March. We have ice on Mondays ,Wednesdays, Thursdays and on an average two Fridays a month. Requirements: • • • • • •
NCCP Level 2 certification or higher Copy of skate Canada membership card Valid first aid Ability to coach all levels of skills, dance and freeskate disciplines Ability to provide instruction in all skate Canada programs in Group and private format Have a passion for skating
Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut thanks Minister Heather Klimchuk of Alberta Culture, previously known as Alberta Culture and Community Services, for awarding the Section a Community Initiatives Program Grant to support the purchase of live streaming equipment.
The ideal candidate would be organised , have good interpersonal skills; be a team builder. Power skating experience would be an asset. Please send your resume and references to: Leigh Izyk by email at izykcl@xplornet.com and Christine Baxter at cbaxter_82@shaw.ca We will be reviewing from the 30th of May. The posting will remain active until the position has been filled.
Submit your coach wanted ad to skateab2@telus. net if you would like your ad to appear in the newsletter. Cost per ad (150 words) is $25 per edition. Ads are also placed on the section website as they are received.
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Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut 11759 Groat Road NW Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3K6 Phone: (780) 415-0465 Fax: (780) 427-1734 Email: skateab2@telus.net 41