January 10, 2023
One of our aims this season was to win both of our Junior Grand Prix competitions and to qualify for the Grand Prix Final. I was a little concerned when our first Grand Prix in Armenia was cancelled, but the resulting back to back competitions in Poland, seemed to work in our favour. The Grand […]
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January 10, 2023
It feels as if only yesterday Peter and I met for the first time; shortly after, it became the beginning of our story. This season’s journey is past its halfway point, and it feels surreal to be where we are. Frankly, the training leading up to Finals was nerve-wracking; I don’t tend to show my […]
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January 09, 2023
One of the best things about the Holidays, is the fact that almost immediately after we are back into the competitive frame of mind in figure skating. Nothing says ‘prep for Nationals’ like a trip to my local Ice Dance centre to watch skaters practice. My idea of fun. Team Skate Ontario is in the […]
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January 05, 2023
In my long career of skating and coaching, I have learned so much from the athletes and coaches that I have met over those many years. In my professional years, I began to realize that psychology plays a definite part in a competitor’s training, and that I had been developing a definite philosophy throughout my […]
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February 08, 2019
Save the Date!! Attention Skate Ontario Synchro Family – On Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 5:30PM ET on the Skate Ontario Facebook page – we will be hosting a #FacebookLive to talk about plans for next year. Our planning document will be coming your way the week of February 19 and the Facebook Live will […]
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August 27, 2018
“I started skating when i was five years old…It’s my passion. I feel happy when I am on the ice. I love the music and the dance steps.” Program: Special Olympics Level: Level 6 Singles & Solo Dance Skating club and town: Kincardine Skating Club, Kincardine “Special Olympics has provided me with competition with […]
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July 20, 2018
“Figure skating has taught me not only a variety of physical and mental skills over the years but also many life skills that I have applied daily. Balancing on skates has translated into balancing my time management skills, such as training competitively while living away from home, obtaining a part-time job and going to school.” […]
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July 06, 2018
Newmarket Skating Club is proud to present Olympic Gold & Bronze medalist/World Gold medalist Kaetlyn Osmond with coach Ravi Walia. Saturday, July 14 between 9:00am-4:00pm Each skaters times to be confirmed once registered Cost for skaters: $100 Level 1 (single jumps) $150 Level 2 (axel and one or two doubles) $200 Level 3 (all doubles) […]
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May 29, 2018
“I love being part of a big team of skaters. We work really hard and have a lot of fun too” Program: Synchro, Dance Level: Novice (S), Juvenile (D) Skating Club and Town: Ilderton Skating Club, Ilderton “I watched a lot of synchro practices for my sister and saw my sister and cousins perform, […]
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May 14, 2018
We would like to thank the clubs and skating schools who participated in the 2018 Skate Ontario AGM. Below are the Directors elected: Brent Brandham Maggie Head Mary-Rose Weir Migan Mergardichian The complete Board of Directors list can be found here.
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