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With December quickly approaching, Section athletes will be heading to the 2012 Skate Canada Challenge to compete against some of Canada's top Section skaters. Good luck to
all parents, skaters and officials!
This time of the year always seems to fly by, so stay tuned to the Section website for updates on region competitions, upcoming test days, activities and events happening in your region, and opportunities to get involved.
REMEMBER...Become a Member of the Alberta Figure Skating Foundation before December 31, 2011
By becoming a member, skater's have the opportunity to receive the Triple Quadruple/Gold Award, which recognizes skaters who have achieved their gold test level in any three or four of the Skate Canada figure skating disciplines. Click here to register and for more information on additional member benefits.
Tis the season for skating, testing, competing, and fun!
Follow Holly on TWITTER @SkateAB_NWT_NUN as she travels to the 2012 Skate Canada Challenge. |
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Merit Award Winner Taylor LeClaire
Presented by Alberta Figure Skating Foundation
The Merit Award is presented on behalf of the AFSF, and recognizes a skater (single, dance or pair team) that exemplifies the most deserving performance during the Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships. See Taylor's performance here. |
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Japan Hosts Stop Number Four on the ISU Grand Prix Circuit
Natasha Purich and Raymond Schultz were the sole Canadian pair team who competed in their category. This was their second year competing together and NHK Trophy was their first competition on the ISU Senior Grand Prix Circuit. [Results] |
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Section Athletes
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Click the links below to see the most recent coach wanted ads in our Section.
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
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Officials Clinics
Competitions
For a complete listing of all Section competitions click here. |
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Section Office Holiday Hours
December 19 - 23, 2011
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
December 24 - January 2, 2011
Office Closed
January 3, 2012
Regular hours resume |
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News & Views from Athlete  Development Good Luck to Athletes travelling to Regina, Saskatchewan for the 2012 Skate Canada Challenge!
50 skaters from the Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section will be heading to Regina to compete. These athletes represent various clubs througout Alberta, and came together as a team on November 20, 2011 at a simulation day in Red Deer.
Athletes attending Challenge
Read Skate Canada's Press Release
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Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships  Congratulations to the Grande Prairie Figure Skating Club and the Local Organizaing Committee on the completion of another successful Sectionals!
Thank you to all volunteers, sponsors, parents and skaters for making Sectionals a memorable event!
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Coaches Corner
Do you have coaching questions, but don't know who to contact? Use the following information as a guide:
Making Ethical Decisions (MED)
Contact Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)
If you are unable to log in, please contact Coaching Associating of Canada at (613) 235-5000.
New Coach Card
Contact Skate Canada
Police Clearance Check
Contact Skate Canada
Certification Level
Contact Allyson Wright or visit the coaches page on our website.
First Aid Certificate
Contact Skate Canada
NCCP Coaching Courses
Contact Allyson Wright for more information.
Coach Education Program (CEP)
Contact Skate Canada
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Gold Test Skaters
Congratulations to November's Gold Test Skaters!
Congratulations to Amanda Kimoto and Sarah Nolin from the Wild Rose FSC, and Josee Fortin from the High River FSC.
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The Clubhouse
Bid Application Form
To bid for a competition for the 2012-2013 season, all competition bid deadline dates are now DECEMBER 1.
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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From Around the Regions
Check out our new Events Calendar!
Canmore SC 6th Annual Christmas Break Camp
January 2-5, 2012
Register by December 9, 2011
Submit events in your region here. Include in the subject line: From Around the Region
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Grant Opportunity CAAWS Announces WISE (Women in Sport Encouragement) Fund! November 21, 2011: CAAWS announced today that it is offering twelve grants of $900 to active girls and women and/or organizations offering sport programs targeted to girls and women. For more details and information, please review the submission criteria, application process, deadlines, and frequently asked questions on our website at http://www.caaws.ca/e/grants/wise/ ________________________________________________________________ |
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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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