Today is National Officials Day!
Officials are an integral part of our sport. Their dedication to the success of our athletes is evident through the countless hours they spend each year servicing our competitions and test days. Thank you to all of the officials in our Section that are dedicated to the clubs and skaters throughout the year. Take this opportunity to thank the officials in your club, or thank those officials who may help service your club. Stay tuned to the Skate Canada website for more information on the role officials play at Skate Canada, as well as highlighting officials' profiles from across the country. If you are interested in becoming an official please email the Section Office at info@skateabnwtnun.ca or click here to get started!
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Alberta Sport Connection
2013 Alberta Junior Female
Athlete of the Year
The Alberta Sport Connection selected Kaetlyn Osmond as the 2013 Alberta Junior Female Athlete of the Year based on Kaetlyn's outstanding performances in 2013. The award ceremony took place in conjunction with the Alberta Olympic and Paralympic Salute held April 3, 2014 at the Webber Academy in Calgary. Congratulations to Kaetlyn for being selected as the 2013 Alberta Junior Female Athlete of the Year.
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The 2014 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut ACGM & Awards Banquet will be held at the Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort on Saturday, May 3, 2014. The ACGM is the opportunity for coaches, officials, club representatives, parents and skaters to attend workshops and the Annual General Meeting. The evening awards banquet recognizes the volunteers, coaches, officials and skaters for their special achievements during the 2013-2014 season. The morning workshop features how to implement the NEW CanSkate program, and to learn about resources available for STAR competitions. Duso's Fresh Pasta & Sauces is pleased to present the keynote presentation by, Dr. Vicki Harbour, Developing the Young Athlete: Key Issues for Parents and Coaches.
Click here for registration information and to book your hotel room.
Section and National AGM Delegate and Proxy Declaration
Ensure your club is represented at the Section and National Annual General Meetings. To find out about how to register a delegate or assign your vote through proxy for the Section AGM on May 3, 2014 please click here . To register your club delegate or assign your club proxy for the National AGM occurring on May 31, 2014 please click here. Questions regarding the delegate and proxy processes for both the Section and the National AGMs may be directed to Kelly at the Section Office at
kelly@skateabnwtnun.ca.
Sylvan Lake SC, Winner of the 2014 Kraft Hockeyville Contest
The Sylvan Lake SC recently was named the winners of the 2014 Kraft Hockeyville contest. The club will receive $100,000 in arena upgrades that are greatly needed since the arena roof collapsed in late January. These funds will contribute to the rebuilding process for Sylvan Lake. Thank you to everyone who voted and participated in the contest to support the Sylvan Lake SC! To view more details about the contest and Sylvan Lake's story please click here.
Child Fitness Tax Credit Receipts
Clubs and skating schools have the ability to create child fitness tax credit receipts through Members Only. Information related to what is eligible for this tax credit can be found here.
Instructions on how to create these tax receipts can be found in Members Only under Clubs and Schools > Clubs (or Schools) > Registration Documents and Forms > How to Issue Child Fitness Tax Receipts Online. Skate Canada membership fees can now be claimed as part of this tax credit. Simply add the membership fee as an additional program (cost of $32) when inputting tax-eligible programs. Members can log into Members Only and click on Personal Profile > Child Tax Credit Receipt to access and print these receipts. Gateway SC Ice Show and Alumni Reunion Invitation
The Gateway SC is celebrating their 50th Anniversary on Saturday, May 3, 2014 with Ice Show 'GOLD' featuring 2014 Canadian Team members in the Pairs event: Paige Lawrence and Rudi Swiegers! For more information, please click here.
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Around the Regions
Peace Region AGM
 
The 2013-2014 Skate Canada Achievement Awards were presented at the Peace Region on March 20, 2014. Congratulations to the following award recipients:
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Volunteer Award
| Carrie Wohlgemuth
| STARSkate Athlete Award
| Gloryah Layoun
| Nominee - Spirit & Passion of Skating Award and Creating the Edge for Life Award
| Stevie Lee Temple
| Coach Achievement Award
| Ashley Wohlgemuth
| Officials Award
| Brenda Hart
| CanSkate Athlete Award
| Hayden Harpe
| Program Assistant Award
| Kyra Sauve
| Volunteer Award of Excellence
| Lee Johnson
| Officials Award of Excellence
| Pam Chislett
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Central Region AGM
The Central Region AGM was held in Red Deer on April 5, 2014. Thank you to all of the Central Region Clubs that were in attendance and congratulations to the following award recipients that were recognized in the Central Region:
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CanSkate Athlete Award
| Keyana Rawji
| Program Assistant Award
| Marrisa Crosby
| Volunteer Award
| Jennifer MacLeod (not pictured)
| Volunteer Coach Award
| Lana Bellmore
| Officials Award
| Karen Penrice
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Section Coach Achievement Award nominee: Fiona Lauzon
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2014 Skate Canada Adult Figure Skating Championships
Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut sent 106 athletes to Regina, Saskatchewan for the 2014 Skate Canada Adult Figure Skating Championships. This included 5 synchronized skating teams and 21 individual skaters.
The Black Gold Adult 1 Team of the Calgary Synchronized Skating Club claimed the bronze medal with a strong performance. To read more about the Black Gold Adult 1 Team's experience at the Championships, please click here.
Joan McGrath, Adult Skating Representative and Maureen Bennie, writer, both submitted compelling articles capturing their experiences at the 2014 Skate Canada Adult Figure Skating Championships. To read Joan's article please click here, to read Maureen's article please click here.
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In place of our regular CanSkate Connection article, we are pleased to feature the volunteer work of CanSkate Resource Team Member, Tammy Greidanus, with her family and community.
From Ice to Island - CanSkate Resource Team Member Tammy Greidanus had the opportunity to build a playground in Roatan, Honduras over spring break. Her community in Sherwood Park, AB recently replaced their neighbourhood play equipment and decided to continue fundraising in order to take the previous equipment to a community in need. In addition to installing a playground a team of volunteers provided humanitarian aid and medical assistance to the community in St. Helena, Roatan. Tammy also shared ideas for developing physical literacy with the early learning teacher at the local school. "Whether you are on the ice or on an island learning through play by 'Going on a Lion Hunt' or searching for treasure under pylons is a fun way to develop skills. Play is a universal language and I feel fortunate to have had this amazing experience because every child has the right to learn and to play!"
Tammy Greidanus
CanSkate Resource Team Member
tammylg@shaw.ca
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NCCP ISPC Courses
April 30-May 4, 2014
Edmonton, AB
Click here for more information.
NCCP Primary STARSkate Course
June 6-8, 2014
Edmonton, AB
Click here for more information.
NCCP Instruction Beginner CanSkate Course
June 13-15, 2014
Calgary, AB
Click here for more information. Registration deadline: May 12, 2014
Level 3 Course
June 19-24, 2014
Calgary, AB
Click here for more information.
Registration deadline: May 12, 2014
NCCP Instruction Beginner CanSkate Course
June 20-22, 2014
St. Albert, AB
Click here for more information.
Registration deadline: May 26, 2014
CanPowerSkate Course
June 27-29, 2014
St. Albert, AB
Click here for more information.
Registration deadline: May 26, 2014
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Stevie Lee Temple
Grovedale FSC
Gold Interpretive
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 Duso's March Male Skater of the Month Congratulations to Jack Braun of the Claresholm SC!
Jack shows a great love for skating at the young age of 8! He is very energetic and has a positive attitude
towards skating and his fellow skaters. Through his hard work and dedication, he is a great role model for other skaters in his club.
Congratulations Jack on being the March Duso's Male Skater of the Month!
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Duso's March Female Skater of the Month
Congratulations to Nicole Houle of the Gateway SC!
Nicole has been a valuable Program Assistant for years and volunteers her time with the club. She is a strong role model for younger skaters as demonstrated through her hard work, perseverance and determination. Congratulations Nicole on being the March Duso's Female Skater of the Month!
Submit your nomination for upcoming Duso's Female and Male Skaters of the Month awards by the 15th of every month! Nomination forms can be found here .
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Duso's March Helping Hand of the Month
Congratulations to Lori Morrison of the Claresholm SC!
Lori has been a volunteer with her club for the past several years as the test chair and has assisted in planning club events. The Claresholm Skating Club is very fortunate to have such a dedicated volunteer! Congratulations Lori!
Submit your nomination for upcoming Duso's Helping Hand of the Month awards by the 15th of every month! Nomination forms can be found here .
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2014 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut ACGM & Awards Banquet
EdmontonMarriott
at River Cree Resort
May 3, 2014
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"Somewhere behind the athlete you've become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you, is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back... play for her."
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Cremona SC
Is looking for a CanSkate, Junior and Senior STARSkate coach. [More]
Glendon SC
Is looking for a CanSkate Certified and Primary STARSkate Certified coach [More].
Fairview SC
Is looking for a Primary STARSkate Certified coach [More].
Gateway SC
Is looking for a Program Coordinator, a Choreographer and a Primary STARSkate 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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