AUGUST 2014
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2014-2015 Club Registration is NOW OPEN!

The Skate Canada registration year beings September 1 and runs until August 31. Clubs may start to register their members as of today!

All clubs must register all of their members annually be September 1 or within two weeks of the start of the first club session of the year. It is the responsibility of Skate Canada clubs to ensure that all club program participants are registered Skate Canada members.

Clubs must submit and/or provide the following annually to Skate Canada:
  • Club Board of Directors & Authorized Purchasers Listing - This listing must be entered online by October 1 in order to maintain access to Members Only

Click HERE for instructions on "How to Update Your Club's Board of Directors Listing Online", or through Members Only under > Clubs and Schools > Clubs > Registration Documents and Forms for instructions on how to enter your board online.

  • Member and Club Registration - Click HERE for instructions on "How to Register Members Online", or through Members Only under Clubs and Schools > Clubs > Registration Documents and Forms for detailed instructions.
  • Professional Coaches Listing - Click HERE for instructions on "How to Update Your Club's Professional Coaches Listing Online" or through Members Only under Clubs and Schools > Clubs > Registration Documents and Forms for instructions on how to enter this listing online.
  • Synchronized Skating Team Registration - Click HERE for instructions on "How to Register Your Synchronized Skating Team Online" or through Members Only under Clubs and Schools.
For a full summary of club registration information - click HERE:

Please read carefully prior to registration.  

 


2014-2015 Skating School Registration is NOW OPEN!

 

The Skate Canada membership year runs from September 1 until August 31.

Registration is NOW OPEN!

 

Skating schools must be registered with Skate Canada in order to offer Skate Canada programs. Skate Canada skating schools must also ensure that everyone participating in their skating school programs is registered with Skate Canada.

 

Registering a skating school with Skate Canada: To register your skating school with Skate Canada, complete the forms listed below (also found in Members Only and forward them along with payment of registration fees to Skate Canada's Member Services Department. 

  • Skating School Administrator and Purchasing Authority List - Click HERE to complete the form. Without this list the skating school will not be able to register members online (if applicable) or to order from the online store.
  • Summary of Registration Fees - To complete the Summary of Skating School Registration Fees form - Click HERE and submit it along with payment by way of cheque or money order made payable to Skate Canada.
  • Professional Coaches Listing - Click HERE to find the coaches listing that must be submitted to Skate Canada.

All coaches instructing skating at the skating school whether full-time, part-time, or freelance must be included on this list. All Skate Canada professional coaches are required to register directly with Skate Canada for the season in which they are coaching at a Skate Canada skating school.

 

It is the responsibility of the skating school's administration to ensure that they receive a copy of each coach's Skate Canada professional coach membership card prior to the start of the skating season. Allowing a non-registered coach to instruct skating puts your skating school's Skate Canada membership in jeopardy.

  • Skating School Brochure - Include either a copy of your skating school brochure or a letter outlining the programs that are offered at your skating school. Remember that your brochure should include Skate Canada program logos and a statement of affiliation with Skate Canada.
For a full summary of skating school registration information - click HERE:

Please read carefully prior to registration.


Technical Score Requirements 
 

Technical score requirement for registration in the Pre Novice Women category at the 2015 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championship:  

  • Pre Novice Women must qualify by achieving a 17.0 Technical Score in their Long program or in the case of Pre Juvenile and Juvenile events in their program.
  • This score may be achieved at a Skate Canada or US Sanctioned competition for a period of one year.
  • The qualifying period to achieve the score for the 2015 Sectional Championships is November 7, 2013 to September 30, 2014.
  • The skater may achieve this score in the Pre Juvenile, Juvenile and Pre Novice competitive events.
  • There is a one-time waiver for the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Pre Novice Women  to allow them to meet their qualifying process for the 2015 Canada Winter Games.

Questions regarding the achievement of the scores may be directed to Holly Henderson, Manager, Athlete Development holly@skateabnwtnun.ca 

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Workshops, Courses & Clinics!  
 

September NCCP Primary STARSkate Course

(Deadline Extended)

September 12-14, 2014

Calgary, AB

Registration deadline: August 27, 2014

To register, please click here. 

 

September NCCP CanSkate Course

(Deadline Extended)

September 19-21, 2014

Lethbridge, AB

Registration deadline: August 29, 2014

To register, please click here. 

 

Synchronized Skating Development Camp

September 13-14, 2014

Calgary, AB

Registration deadline: September 5, 2014

For more information and to register, click here

 

AdultSkate Workshop with Anne Schelter! 

Saturday October 4, 2014

Banff, AB

Details coming soon! 


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Skating...At My Age?
By Maureen Bennie

Skating, either hockey or figure skating, is an activity that many adults participated in as children. Adults often feel the itch to get back into skating as a recreational activity because it's something they've tried before. The burning question is - can you get back into figure skating as an adult even if you are getting on in years? Or is it possible to learn to figure skate for the first time as an adult? The answer is yes! [Click here to keep reading.]
Coaches Corner   
 
2014-2015 Coach Registration is NOW OPEN!

Coaches may NOW register for the 2014-2015 skating season.

The Skate Canada membership year runs from September 1 until August 31. Anyone who is instructing skating full-time or part-time in any Skate Canada organization must be registered as a Skate Canada professional coach for the membership year in which he/she is coaching. The coach must provide a copy of his/her current Skate Canada professional coach membership card to his/her Skate Canada organization prior to beginning instruction.

Prior to registration coaches must submit any required documents and/or updates by email to info@skatecanada.ca or by fax at 1-877-211-2372

Certification requirement review can take up to 10 business days. Once reviewed, and accepted you will automatically see your online profile updated, and you will be able to proceed with online registration.

Online registration is processed by Member Services within two business days. Once complete, your professional coach membership card will be mailed to you. You may also print your proof of coaching registration by logging into Members Only and clicking on Personal Profile > Proof of Coaching Registration to access it. Remember to keep a close eye on first aid and screening expiry dates. You must ensure that these items are renewed before they expire so that your coaching membership stay active!

For a full summary of coaching registration information and requirements that must be completed prior to registration - click HERE: Please read carefully prior to registration.
2014-2015 Team Leaders Required  
 
Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut is requesting applications for Team Leaders for the following Skate Canada Qualifying Competitions:

2015 Skate Canada Challenge
December 4-8, 2014
Pierrefonds, Quebec

2015 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships
January 19-25, 2015
Kingston, Ontario

Application Information:
To apply for a Team Leader position, please send a brief resume and cover letter outlining why you would like to be considered, indicating which event or events for which you are available.

Deadline for applications:
September 15, 2014. All applicants will be notified by October 5, 2014.

Please send applications and any questions to Holly Henderson, holly@skateabnwtnun.ca
Duso's July Female Skater of the Month 
 

Congratulations to Josee Bouchard of the Peace River Skating Club!
 
Josee is a STARSkater and works extremely hard to reach her goals. She is willing to jump at the opportunity to help out a coach or fellow skater. Josee's willingness to go out of her comfort zone to learn something new and her positive attitude when it takes her a few tries to succeed is inspiring and may skaters look up to her. Congratulations Josee on being the July 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 .
Duso's July Helping Hand of the Month
 

Congratulations to Brandee Coats of the Gateway Skating Club
!
 

Brandee has been her club's treasurer for just over a year and has been a pleasure to have on her club's board. Her dedication and attention to detail contribute to the club running successfully. The time committment that Brandee has given to the position have not gone unnoticed and has truly helped the club in many ways. The Gateway SC is fortunate to have such a passionate volunteer. Congratulations Brandee on being the July Duso's Helping Hand of the Month!

 
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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Events Calendar
Calgary Competitive Invitational
 September 19-21, 2014
Canmore, Alberta

For more information about the competition, please
click here.

Registration is now OPEN!
Quote of the month
"Keep trying, you will get it right as long as you keep getting up."

- Annonymous
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Beaverlodge SC  

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Peace River SC 

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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.

 

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