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 June 2011
In This Issue
Officials Corner
News & Views from Athlete Development
Coaches Corner
From Around the Regions
Golden Skaters
The Clubhouse


Summer is fast approaching! Schools are winding down and people are making vacation plans.

 

But don't put away your skates just yet!

 

The Skate Canada:Alberta-NWT/Nunavut section has posted numerous coaching courses and summer schools occuring over the course of the summer months. To find out what's happening around your region, check out our "What's Happening" page on our Section website. 

Feature ArticleCanSkate

Congratulations Dayna Sanderson

 

Dayna Sanderson, from the Fort MacLoed Skating CLub, recently attended the 2011 Skate Canada ACGM & National Coaches' Conference in P.E.I and participated in a specialized training session directed at the delivery of CanSkate. Dayna participated in a variety of training exercise, which allowed her to create her own 45 minute session. This session was then successfully implemented with local CanSkaters. Dayna was an excellent ambassador for our Section, the CanSkate program, and figure skating. 

 
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Click the links below to see the most recent coach wanted ads in our Section.

Onoway Skating Club

Smoky Lake Figure Skating Club

Sylvan Lake Figure Skating Club 

  

Submit coach wanted ads by the 1st of each month here to appear in the newsletter. Ads are also placed on the section website as they are received. Cost per ad (150 words) is $25 per month. 

  

To see more coach wanted ads click here.
  
  
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Coaching Courses
For a complete listing of upcoming coaching courses click here.
  
For more information contact Allyson Wright at skateab.allyson@telus.net
  
Competitions
For a complete listing of all Section competitions
  
Spring/Summer Skating Schools
For a complete listing of upcoming spring/summer skating schools click here.
  
What's Happening Around Your Region
To see what's happening around you region click here.
  
To submit an event/story from your region, contact Cassandra Copp  
  

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Officials Corner

Jodi Abbott receives the Fox 40 Kitch MacPherson Award of Excellence for her accomplishments as a figure skating judge.

 

Click here to read the full article on Jodi in the Edmonton Journal.

 

Juvenile Singles Judges ClinicTriple Flip

August 6, 2011

Leduc, AB

 

Click here for more information and to register.

 

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News & Views from Athlete Development
Athlete FundingKidSport

KidSport is a national non-profit organization that gets kids off the sidelines and into the game by helping overcome the financial barriers that prevent some young people from participating in sport. Through an application process, local KidSport chapters provide grants to help with the cost of registration fees and/or equipment for sustained sport programs with qualified instructors for children and youth 18 years of age and under. Individual grants vary by chapter, but typically range from $200-$300 per calendar year. For more click here.

 

 

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Coaches Corner

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Skate Canada Clubs and Coaches can greatly benefit from offering CanPowerSkate....

With the sport of hockey being strong in Canada, we should embrace the opportunity to work with these players. Traditionally, we attract youngsters from the ages of three upwards introducing them to our "Learn to Skate" programs.  These eager participants will stick with us if... [read more]  

 

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From Around the Regions
Ally and Bert
Spin 2 Win

On May 27, 2011, the Properties Skating Acadmey was proud to present Spin 2 Win at the Don Hartman Sports in Calgary, Alberta. [read more]  

 

 

 

Submit events in your region here. Include in the subject line: From Around the Region  

 

 

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Golden SkatersUnited Cycle
Congratulations to June's Golden Skaters! 

This month's Golden Skater'sinclude Alexis Lum, Allison Kendall, Carly McQuilkin, Madison Riddell, and Breanna Borys from the Springbank Figure Skating Club; Lana Ogston and Amy Ogston from the Indus Figure Skating Club; and Sora Won from Olds Figure Skating Club. [read more]

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS ON COMPLETING YOUR GOLD TESTS! 

Golden Skaters

 

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The Clubhouse

Clubhouse

New Test Day Sheets Available

Please be advised that new test sheets have been made available through the Member's Only portal on Skate Canada's website, under "Technical & Programs". The incorporation of these into your club's test days will ensure a smoother transition from the previous test sheets.

 

CanSkate Element Event - Pilot

The CanSkate Element Event information and materials have been revised and are available for clubs to pilot this coming season. The documents are posted in the Members only under <Technical and Programs> <Long-Term Athlete Development/Canadian Sport for Life> <CanSkate Element Event>.

 

New Helmet Use Policy

In April 2011, the Skate Canada Board of Directors approved a new Helmet Use policy which applies to Skate Canada members. This policy becomes effective July 1, 2011 and all clubs and skating schools must ensure that their CanSkate program participants comply with this new policy as a minimum standard. [read more]


 

 

 

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