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 Its that time of year again, when back-to-school commercials take over the airwaves and we get geared up for the upcoming skating season. With the conclusion of Alberta Figure Skating Association's Wild Rose summer competition, the fun is just beginning.
So lace up your skating boots and get ready for another exciting season in the Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section!
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Feature Article
Alberta Skaters WOW the Crowd with the Enmax Ice Show at this Year's Calgary Stampede
Recruiting for the Calgary Stampede Ice Show was well under way prior to April 2011. With an A-list cast, live band, and acrobatic performers, the show was destined to be a hit with the Calgary "Stampeders". Click here to read Wendell McGrath's experience as a skater in the Ice Show.
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Click the links below to see the most recent coach wanted ads in our Section.
Smoky Lake FSC
Sylvan Lake FSC
Valley FSC
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
September 9-10, 2011
Competitions For a complete listing of all Section competitions
Summer Skating Schools For a complete listing of Summer Skating Schools click here .
What's Happening Around Your Region
Sports Day in Canada 2011
Its not too late to register your club's event with Sports Day in Canada! Be creative, hold an open house at your club for parents and athletes, register your CanSkate program, or even host a skate-a-thon. For more information on how to get your club registered, click here. To see what's happening around you region click here.
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News & Views from Athlete Development  Section Athletes Shine at Wild Rose Competition
The 2011 Alberta Figure Skating Foundation's Wild Rose competition conlcuded on Sunday, August 7, 2011. [Read More].
Results for the Wild Rose Competition have now been posted! Check them out here.
Natasha Purich & Raymond Schultz among "Top 20 Juniors in the World" according to International Figure Skating Magazine
Read article here.
Training and Nutrition Tips for Fall Planning
Click here for information on off-ice training and nutrition.
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Coaches Corner
Coaches Working on Primary STARSkate Certified Status (old Level 1 Phase 4) - Important Notice
Please note that once you receive documentation from Skate Canada (from your video marker) that you have passed your videos, you must send in your Coach Record Form to the Section Office to show that you have completed your coaching hours and your videos have been successful.
You are not considered a Primary STARSkate Certified Coach until you have received a letter from the Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section Office indicating this status.
If you have any questions, please contact Allyson Wright at skateab.allyson@telus.net.
Coach Registration for the 2011-2012  Season Now Available on Members Only
Program Assistant Clinics
Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut requires clubs/skating schools to provide Program Assistants with the training required to assist with the CanSkate program. This clinic is designed to train Program Assistants, however coaches are welcome to attend. Clinics are lead by CanSkate Learning Facilitator Leona Boyle.
Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut is pleased to offer two Program Assistant Clinics:
September 10, 2011 in Camrose, AB
September 17, 2011 in Cochrane, AB
Registration deadline is August 26, 2011.
National Coach Apprenticeship Program - APPLY BY AUGUST 31, 2011
December 8-12, 2011
Quebec City, Quebec
The National Coach Apprenticeship Program (NCAP) at the 2011 ISU Grand Prix Final will allow coaches to observe and benchmark their skaters' performance against international standards.
Click here for more information on requirements and how to apply.
Coaching Partners - Fall Gathering: Free Presentation
Read more.
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 Officials Corner
Congratulations Dennis McFarlane!
The Skate Canada Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis McFarlane to the status of "Honorary Official". [Read more]
Official ID Tags
If you are an official who needs a new ID tag please complete the ID request form and mail/email to the Section Office with a photo. You will need a new ID tag if:
a) Your current one has the old Section logo
b) You currently do not have an ID tag; or
c) There is no photo on your ID tag
Registration
This is a reminder to all officials to ensure that you have registered with a club for the 2011-2012 season. If you are not currently registered with a club, please contact the club where you wish to register.
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The Clubhouse
Welcome to the 2011-2012 Skating Season!
Online registration for clubs, skating schools, coaches, officials, and athletes opened August 4, 2011. Registration packages and information have been mailed by Skate Canada directly to all clubs. Please read through the package, as it contains important updates including information on registration, Helmet Policy, Minimum Operating Standards and the CanSkate Medal Program.
Reminders for the start of a new skating season:
- Update the Club Board of Directors & Authorized Purchasers listing with Skate Canada by October 1, 2011
- Update the list of coaches who instruct skating at your club
- Register your club's synchronized skating teams by November 1, 2011
- Register all members within your club
- Email your updated Club Board of Directors listing with contact information to skateab.kelly@telus.net
- The Skate Canada Member Registration Fee has increased to $32 plus the mandatory member accident insurance fee of $0.65.
2011-2012 Changes to the Competition Grid
Please be advised that effective for the 2011-2012 season, Regions will now host an Open and a FunSkate in alternating years. The Regions with the opportunity to host an Open for the 2011-2012 season include Calgary, Northeast, Northwest and the Northwest Territories. Regions with the opportunity to host a FunSkate for the 2011-2012 season include Central, Edmonton, Nunavut, Peace and South.
New Test Sheets Available
Please be advised that new test sheets have been made available through the Members Only on Skate Canada's website, under "Technical & Programs". As these new test sheets are mandatory, their incorporation into your club's Test Days will ensure a smooth transition.
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From Around the Regions
 Northern Lites Synchronized Skating Do you like skating? Do you like being part of a team? Are you a STARSkate or competitive skater looking for a new way to get involved? Then the Northern Lites Synchronized Skating Club may be right for you! Click here to find out more. Peace Region
The Grande Prairie SC is hosting a freeskate clinic, September 10-11, 2011 for all skaters from the Peace Region. Watch the Grande Prairie SC website for details.
Submit events in your region here. Include in the subject line: From Around the Region
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Technical Information
The below information can be found on Members Only on the Skate Canada website
Revised Singles and Pairs Technical Panel Worksheet
(as of August 2, 2011)
2011-2012 Sycnhronized Skating Technical Requirements
Now available under <Technical & Programs> <SynchroSkate>.
2011-2012 Adult Skate Pre-Event Technical Package
Now available under <Technical & Pograms> <AdultSkate>.
Technical Q&As
Q&As are posted under <Technical and Programs> <CompetitiveSkate><2011/2012 Technical Q&A #1>. There are now four Q&As listed.
STARSkate Test Update
Effective July 1, 2011, the free program test requirements as outlined in Section 4000 of the Official Skate Canada Rule Book will be revised (Preliminary to Gold) to reflect the STARSkate Well-Balanced Program requirements. A preview of the changes will be available in Members Only under <Technical & Programs><STARSkate>. |
Save the Date - Section Casino Edmonton, AB January 7 & 8, 2012 Watch the Section website and upcoming newsletters for more information on how to get involved. |
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Contact Us If you would like to submit a story, photo, or video as a club, coach, official, and/or member please forward them to: skateab.cassandra@telus.net |
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Thank you to all of the National Sponsors and to all of our Sectional Sponsors and Suppliers for their generous contributions.
Click here if you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut |
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