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Leanna Caron Elected as President of Skate Canada
Ottawa, ON: At the 100th Annual Convention and General Meeting (ACGM) of the association in Ottawa, delegates elected Leanna Caron as its new President.
Caron, who grew up in Timmins, Ont., was elected for a two-year team. An International Skating Union (ISU) level official, she was first elected to the Skate Canada Board of Directors in 2008 and has both led and served on numerous domestic and international committees.
Her vision as President is to "continue the success of this leading sport organization as we work to not only develop the sport internationally, but to ensure that all Canadians are exposed to the lifelong joy of skating." [Read More]
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Dan Thompson Named to Lead Skate Canada as CEO
OTTAWA, ON: A leading sport and strategic marketing specialist will take the helm of Skate Canada later this month. Dan Thompson will become the Chief Executive Officer of the national body responsible for teaching Canadians to skate and preparing athletes to compete at the highest levels of figure skating.
Thompson was named to the position by the Skate Canada Board of Directors. "Dan brings a true breadth of knowledge and skills to this leadership role," said Skate Canada President Beno�t Lavoie. "An Olympian himself, Dan understands the requirements of preparing athletes for elite competition. Combined with his marketing and management experience, we have a leader who can truly inspire the organization. We are also fortunate to have found an individual with strong organizational skills at the community level and experience dealing with governance issues at the board table. We are confident that Dan will be a terrific leader both for Skate Canada, and within the Canadian and international sport communities." [Read More]
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Delegates from across Alberta-NWT/Nunavut delegates were in attendance at the 2013 Skate Canada ACGM. At the Awards Banquet, Brenda Hart was recognized as the Skate Canada Volunteer of Excellence for Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut. Ravi Walia was recognized for the 2013 Competitive Skate Coach Award of Excellence.  Congratulations to Rod Garossino who was elected to the Skate Canada Board of Directors. Rod is a Physical Education graduate from UBC specializing in Sport and Event marketing. He currently works for Encana as a Community Involvement Advisor. Rod has nineteen years of diverse experience in corporate, non-profit and agency roles. Also, thank you to Jodi Abbott and Marilyn Chidlow for their service on the Skate Canada Board. Marilyn Chidlow was named as an honourary Skate Canada Member at the AGM.
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News and Views from Athlete Development
Creating Opportunities for Skaters with a Disability On Tuesday, June 25, 2013 (7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) we are pleased to present a webinar "Creating Opportunities for Skaters with a Disability" The webinar will be presented by Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut, Sally Rehorick (ISU Official), Margarita Sweeny-Baird (Inclusive Skating), Dr. Marni Wesner (Chief Medical Officer for Skate Canada and Classifier), and Dr. Lara Nordell (Classifer). Learn about opportunities available for skaters with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, as well as opportunities and funding available for clubs to participate in pilot programs for the 2013-2014 season! Click here to register free-of-charge. Questions? Contact Lisa Bonderove at Section Office, lisa@skateabnwtnun.ca or 780-415-0593 
CS4L Launches physicalliteracy.ca As the physical literacy movement spreads across Canada, people are asking questions. What is it? How can it be implemented? How can it be measured?
CS4L has responded with physicalliteracy.ca, a one-stop-shop for physical literacy information tools and resources.
Whether you want to know about CS4L's Community Connections project, better understand Physical Literacy for Injury Prevention, or download the Physical Literacy Assessment for Youth (PLAY) tools, physicalliteracy.ca is the place to go.
Visit often to learn about new programs, projects and developments from the physical literacy world.
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The Spring Triple Flip Program Assistant Contest was a huge success! The Section and Triple Flip would like to congratulate the top 15 winners:
Alyssa Albertson, Barrhead SC, age 15
Jasmine Allan, Grimshaw SC, age 15
Bethany Bateman, Beaverlodge SC, age 13
Adam Bruner-McLaren, Fort Smith SC, age 17
Emma Butler, Thornecliffe Greenview SC, age 10
Cara Chudak, Royal Glenora Club, age 12
Sarah du Plessis, Yellowknife SC, age 14
Payton Fenton, Mayfield SC, age 13
Angela Kerr, Airdrie SC, age 17
Megan Kimoto, Calalta SC, age 10
Breanna Maki, Provost FSC, age 13
Jadyn Smith, Red Deer SC, age 14
Morgan Stang, Sherwood Park SC, age 14
Ashley Wohlgemuth, Grovedale SC, age 16
Kourtni York, Cypress School of Skating, age 14
Thank you to Triple Flip for providing each winner with a Triple Flip hoodie and 50 nominees will receive a $10 Triple Flip gift card. Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut thanks all Program Assistants for their commitment to helping clubs.
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CanSkate Connection
This past season many coaches, program assistants and administrators in our section participated in CanSkate Update clinics and workshops. We are pleased with everyone's effort and interest to learn more about the new program. As we head into Skate Canada's second year of the soft launch, the goal is for full implementation by September 2014. In order to assist clubs towards implementing ALL program components, CanSkate Resource Team Members - Tammy Greidanus and Leona Boyle are offering club consultations in 3 formats. CanSkate Consultation Format 1 - Have a CanSkate Resource Team Member run a CanSkate session with you at your club. This will involve: - 1-2 hours prior to a CanSkate Session - Planning for your session (with the CanSkate Resource Team Member coaches and program assistants)
- 45-60 min. CanSkate session (On-ice with your CanSkate kids, coaches, program assistants, and the CanSkate Resource Team Member)
- 1 hour Follow-up (with the CanSkate Resource Team Member and coaches)
CanSkate Consultation Format 2 - Have a CanSkate Resource Team Member observe your session and provide feedback. This will involve: - 45-60 min. CanSkate session (observed by the CanSkate Resource Team Member)
- 1 hour Follow-up (with the CanSkate Resource Team Member and coaches)
CanSkate Update Clinic Format 3 - Have a CanSkate Resource Team Member run a clinic for your club and/or surrounding clubs. This will involve: - 4-6 hour clinic at your club covering the following topics: new program objectives and components, on-ice skills and circuits, roles of the Program Assistant, planning and implementation strategies, teaching aids, music, and more
To book a consultation or for more information and assistance, please contact Tammy or Leona. Tammy Greidanus - tammylg@shaw.ca Leona Boyle - sk8leona@telus.net 
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2013 ISU Adult Figure Skating Competition
 Obertsdorf, Germany
May 15-18, 2013
Congratulations to all the Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut skaters who competed at the 2013 ISU Adult Figure Skating Championships. Section skaters brought home three medals: Natasha Taylor won Bronze in the Masters Free Skate event, Denis LaRochelle won Silver in the Silver Men Free Skate event, and Annette Nymeyer won Silver in the Gold Women Artistic event.
Read the complete article written by Joan McGrath about her experience attending the ISU competition.
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New CanSkate Program Materials
Skate Canada Update: June 12, 2013
With the recent launch of the new CanSkate program, we are very excited to share new materials and creative pieces for your clubs to use to help promote CanSkate in your communities. You will notice that the toolkit on Members Only is currently unavailable, allowing us to get the updated version up for the start of the new skating season! In the meantime, should you require any graphics assistance for your clubs, please contact us at skatecanada@skatecanada.ca .
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Coaching Courses
2013-2014 Coaching Courses
To register, please log into your Members Only account.
CanSkate Trained
Date: July 19 - 21, 2013
Location: Sylvan Lake, AB
Registration Deadline Date: July 5, 2013 (maximum 25 participants)
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (all three days)
Cost: $320.00 (plus optional $60.00 for Primary STARSkate Home Study)
Primary STARSkate Trained
Dates: July 12 - 14, 2013
Location: Edmonton, AB
Registration Deadline Date: July 5, 2013 (maximum 25 participants)
Times: 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. (all three days)
Cost: $320.00
Lifelong Education Vitally Important to Coach Michelle Leigh
Michelle Leigh and figure skating are synonymous. Think of one, and the other immediately comes to mind. It's been that way since she fell in love with the sport as a five-year-old, attracted above all by jumping and performing. Serious training began at the age of eight and before long she was a national competitor, winning the Novice bronze medal in 1977. In 1979, a badly ruptured Achilles tendon at the age of 16 abruptly ended her promising career. [Read More]
NCCP Coach Developer Award
Recognize your exceptional NCCP Learning Facilitators/Evaluators by nominating them for an Investors Group NCCP Coach Developer Award! Launched this past fall at the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference, these awards have been designed to recognize outstanding individuals who go above and beyond to develop certified and trained NCCP coaches in their communities.
Complete nomination packages must be received by June 17, 2013
Please click here to download a nomination package.
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 Duso's Skater of the Month Congratulation Payton Ray of the Beaverlodge SC!
Payton Ray was selected as the May 2013 Duso's Skater of the Month because of her dedication to the sport. She has perfect sportsmanship and a motivated personality, recently landing her lutz jump. She is respectful not only to her coaches, but also her fellow skaters.
Congratulations Payton on being selected as the May 2013 Duso's Skater of the Month!
Congratulations Alana Gersky of Special Olympics Alberta!
Alana was selected as the April 2013 Duso's Skater of the Month. Alana has been involved with Special Olympics since 1994. She has a great attitude and incredible work ethic. Alana is a proud ambassador of our program. She is happy to help her friends and always has a smile on her face on and off the ice.
Congratulations Alana on being selected as the April 2013 Duso's Skater of the Month!
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The Longest Day of Play
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"The tougher the fight, the more important the mental attitude." - Michael Landon
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Peace Region Representative
The election for the Peace Region Representative took place in April 2013 and there were no nominations received. Therefore, the position of the Peace Region Representative is now considered a casual vacancy and will be filled by appointment by the Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Board of Directors to complete the 2013-2015 term.
For more information on the opportunity and application submission information, click here.
Also, read the article "The Importance of Region Representatives" to learn how Region Representatives support their Regions.
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CALGARY PROFESSIONAL SKATE SERVICE
Calgary Professional Skate Service has a rewarding opportunity in Calgary for a Skate Technician in the Figure Skating department at Calgary Professional Skate Service. The position entails all repairs and maintenance of figure skates, some retail sales of figure skates, clothing and accessories, and maintaining the high level of customer service that our customers have come to expect at Professional Skate Service.
[Job Description]
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 Wild Rose InvitationalAugust 9-11, 2013 Calgary, AB |
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Skating Vacation 2013
July 2 - August 16, 2013 Canmore SC Banff, AB Information
Royal Glenora Club Summer Skating SchoolJuly 2 - August 8, 2013 Royal Glenora Club
Edmonton, AB
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Save the Date!
The Section Casino will be held on August 1-2, 2013 at the Ice Palace Casino in Edmonton, Alberta.
Interested in volunteering? Follow the link below to submit your application.
Volunteer Application
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Congratulations Lara Thompson of the Parkland Skating Club
Lara recently passed her Gold Interpretive test. Lara has now completed her gold tests in Dance, Skills, and Interpretive.
Congratulations Alexis Willis of the Calalta Figure Skating Club Alexis recently passed her Gold tests in Dance and Interpretive. Her Interpretive was titled "A Day in the Life of my Dad, Larry Ray Willis".
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Claresholm SC
Is looking for a NCCP Primary STARSkate Certified or higher coach as well as a CanSkate Trained or higher coach. [More]
Devon SC
Is looking for an ISPC Certified coach. [More]
Foothills SC
Is looking for an ISPC Certified coach. [More]
Gateway SC
Is looking for an ISPC Certified coach. [More]
Innisfail SC
Is looking for an ISPC Certified coach. [More]
Iqaluit FSC
Is looking for an NCCP Primary STARSkate Certified coach. [More]
Properties Skating Academy
Is looking for a CanSkate/Primary STARSkate Certified coach. [More]
Red Deer SC
Is looking for an ISPC Certified coach or higher or a CanSkate Certified coach. [More]
Use the Coach Wanted Ad Submission Form to submit your ad. The submission deadline is the 1st of each month. Cost per ad is $25 per edition. Email ads to info@skateabnwtnun.ca.
To see more coach wanted ads
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Check out our ALUMNI Webpage
The Alumni webpage
is used to communicate between the Alumni community and Skate Canada regarding information, updates and events.
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