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Welcome to October! With two weeks left before the Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships, the count down to show time has begun. Skaters from across the Section are spinning, jumping, and stepping their way to the provincial competition.
If you have a story about an athlete's journey to Sectionals, please submit these to Cassandra Copp.
Good luck and happy skating!
FOLLOW HOLLY ON TWITTER @SkateAB_NWT_NUN AS SHE TRAVELS ACROSS THE SECTION WITH SOME OF OUR TOP ATHLETES! |
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Remembering Dennis McFarlane
1935-2011
The Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section is deeply saddened about the passing of Dennis McFarlane on October 9, 2011. Click here to find out how to send your condolences. |
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Natasha Purich Finishes 9th at the ISU Junior Grand Prix in Innsbruck, Austria
Click here to see her short program.
Click here to see her results. |
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Save the Date - Section Casino
Edmonton, AB
January 7 & 8, 2012
Volunteer Registration Now Open. Click here to register
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2012 Skate Canada Challenge and 2012 Canadian Figure Skating Championships Team Leaders
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Click the links below to see the most recent coach wanted ads in our Section.
Thorncliffe Greenview Ice SC
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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Officials Clinics
Juvenile Singles Clinic
October 22, 2011 - Lethbridge, AB
November 19, 2011 - Edmonton, AB
February 18, 2012 - Calgary, AB
Novice Synchro Clinic
November 5 & 6, 2011 - Calgary, AB
Primary Singles Clinic
December 3, 2011
January 12, 2012
Athlete Seminars STARSkate Freeskate Seminar Medicine Hat, AB October 22 & 23, 2011
Competitions
For a complete listing of all Section competitions
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Stay Tuned for the Upcoming Test Day List!
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From Around the Regions
Submit events in your region here. Include in the subject line: From Around the Region
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Where are they Now? Catching up with Our Alumni
Cody Hay
Olympian, Cody Hay moves from competitor to coach and is moving to Calgary with partner Anabelle Langlois. [Read More]
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If you wish to be highlighted in our Where Are They Now? feature or be registered as an alumni of Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section in any capacity (Skater/Official/Coach) please contact Holly Henderson or complete our Alumni Form.
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Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships
Grande Prairie Skating Club Welcomes the 2012 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships
Click here to read the complete press release.
Thank you to our Sectional Championships Sponsors
Click here to see a complete listing of our Sectional Sponsors.
Sponsor Opportunities
Coach Registration
The deadline to register as a coach attending Sectionals is October 28, 2011. Click here.
Volunteer Opportunities
Live Streaming Volunteer Positions (Deadline extended to Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at noon)
Volunteer Competition Positions
Skater Registration has Closed |
News & Views from Athlete
Development Athlete Funding Support
KidSport Elite Performance Grant
WestJet Voucher
New Ice Dance Team
Jazz Smyl Joly and Nicholas Jesionek partner for the 211-2012 season. Click here to read more.
The Inside Edge - The Stars FSC Newsletter
Nutrition Tip of the Month
Sport Nutrition: Travel and Restaurant Tips
Read the Coaching Association of Canada's Coaching E-News for the complete article.
Long-Term Athlete Development Information for Parents
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Coaches Corner
Professional Coach Membership Cards
Please note that this new card is the ONLY proof of identification that will be accepted for accreditation at Skate Canada events for the season. The old Section photo ID Card will not be accepted.
If you have any questions please contact Allyson Wright.
Coach Registration for the 2011-2012 Season Now Available on Members Only
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Technical Information
The below information can be found on Members Only on the Skate Canada website
Dance Pattern Locations
<Technical & Programs> <Rules><Official Rule Book><Technical Handbook (including Official Rules)>.
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 Officials Corner
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.
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 The Clubhouse
Bid Application Form
To bid for a competition for the 2012-2013 season. All competition bid deadlines dates are now DECEMBER 1.
Helmet Use Policy - Information for Clubs, Coaches and Parents
On July 1, 2011 Skate Canada implemented a Helmet Use Policy. This policy was implemented as a proactive safety measure. Read Q&A.
Synchronized Skating Team Registration - Nov. 1 Deadline
All synchronized skating teams in the Section must be registered as a team by November 1, 2011. Registration can be done online through members only on the Skate Canada website.
Low Test Day Dates
All clubs are requested to submit the dates of their low test days to the Section Office.
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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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