It’s Nationals Time!

It’s Nationals Time!

The hard work is done for the skaters headed to the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships this week in Saint John, NB.

Last year was a great year for Skate Ontario at the 2018 Nationals with skaters on the podium in all 12 events.

Total Medals: 7 Gold, 4 Silver, 4 Bronze

 2018 Nationals Men Women Pair Dance
Senior Gold, Bronze Gold Bronze Silver, Bronze
Junior Gold, Silver Bronze Silver Silver
Novice Gold Gold Gold Gold

 

Titles won by Ontario at Nationals in 2018:

Senior Men, Senior Women, Junior Men, Novice Men, Novice Women, Novice Pair, Novice Dance

That makes us #SkateOntarioProud!

Here are some fast Skate Ontario facts for the 2019 National Championships:

85 Skate Ontario Athletes competing at Nationals

7 Athletes are competing in 2 Disciplines

Skate Ontario has entries in all 12 events:

 2019 Nationals Skate Ontario Team Men Women Pair Dance
Senior 8 entries of 18 6 entries of 18 3 entries of 6 3 entries of 8
Junior 6 entries of 18 9 entries of 18 4 entries of 9 6 entries of 15
Novice 9 entries of 18 6 entries of 18 1 entry of 10 7 entries of 15

Lisa Alexander, Executive Director, Skate Ontario, had this to say, “I am excited to see a such a strong Skate Ontario team heading to the National Championships. Not only is this a great accomplishment and opportunity for those athletes who are attending, but also an important development opportunity for other Ontario skaters. I encourage you all to follow and cheer on these inspirational Ontario athletes.”

Here are a few ways you can share that support:

Follow Skate Ontario on Twitter and Instagram and tag us there in your posts

Like and follow us on Facebook

Subscribe to the Skate Ontario YouTube Channel

Submit your own photos and videos to [email protected] that will be considered for inclusion in our daily Facebook photo album.

Bring on the skating!

Here is the TV schedule!

As of January 3, 2019. Schedule is subject to change.
Please check your television provider listings.

CTV/TSN

Friday, January 18
15:00 AST / 14:00 EST Women’s Short Program / Ice Dance Rhythm Dance
19:30 AST / 18:30 EST Pairs Short Program / Men’s Short Program
Saturday, January 19
15:00 AST / 14:00 EST Women’s Free Program / Pairs Free Dance
20:00 AST / 19:00 EST (in Vancouver & Alberta) Men’s Free Program / Ice Dance Free Program