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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April 26, 2018
At my very first private lesson when I was eight-years-old, my coach did a pairs lift with me at the end of practice for fun, which I absolutely loved and I have never looked back. -Brooke Being on the ice, I feel a sense of happiness that I can’t find anywhere else. I truly love […]
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April 25, 2018
“For the level that I am coaching at, if the skaters aren’t enjoying themselves then I’m not doing my job. I believe it’s possible to be a great skater and still have fun, so I strive to keep challenging my skaters technically without losing sight of the fun aspects of skating.” Job: Coach Teacher […]
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April 25, 2018
“Only in synchro is each and every movement so closely tied to one another. We depend on one another in a way that just isn’t experienced with other team sports and we skate individually but as one.” Program: Synchro, Dance Level: Junior (S), Junior (D) Skating club and town: Ilderton Skating Club, Ilderton “I started […]
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April 25, 2018
“Every skater is different. Appreciate their strengths and help them find the strength and ability to overcome their weaknesses and fears. Know when to be supportive and know when to give them a push and focus on the positive.” Job: Director, Coach Teacher of: Learn to Skate-Gold Skating club and town: Skate Oakville, Oakville […]
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