For those qualified athletes who have already purchased a provincial jacket, we will be mailing your ordered jacket directly to you in early April. For those qualified athletes who have not yet purchased a jacket, you may purchase a jacket and the pre-order will remain open until Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 11:59pm ET. No […]
Skate Ontario is closely monitoring the current public health situation with the COVID-19 coronavirus. Based on the information we have received from Provincial authorities, the City of Belleville, the Canadian Sport Medicine Advisory Committee and the guidelines from the Public Health Agency of Canada, we are proceeding according to plan with the Provincial Championships at this […]
The Mississauga FSC uses continuous lanes, gliding stretches, and full range of motion exercises in their CanSkate cool-down. Their pre-planned cool-down is designed to lower heart rate, decrease energy level and […]
November Skater in Residence – Kelly Britten describes how the Nexxice Senior team prepared to compete at the 2015 World Synchronized Skating Championships held in Hamilton, Ontario. Whenever people ask me about the 2015 World Championships in Hamilton Ontario, they always skip right to the end; the final result. However, to me, the gold medal […]
My two cents: The opposing sides of a very special coin. Even as I sit here typing, so hard at first, now flows like water. I’m sure there are people out there that have always wondered what makes me tick. Well, I’m still trying to figure that out. Or maybe I know all along and […]
Our skaters are headed to Egna, Italy for the final leg of the 2019 ISU Junior Grand Prix circuit! We want to wish the best of luck to ice dancers Natalie D’ALESSANDRO & Bruce WADDELL, and Olivia MCISAAC & Corey CIRCELLI We are #SkateOntarioProud! The Skate Canada press release can be found here, and for more event information, please visit www.isu.org. […]
When Facebook Live didn’t work, Elvis Stojko and @SkatingPj decided to have a conversation anyway that focuses on mental preparation, why Yuzuru Hanyu has it right and how to work through fear. Great information for the skater in your life and anyone else who is looking for success. With two Olympic silver medals and titles […]
Skate Ontario is excited to release the dates and locations for our 2019 Club Enhancement Workshops. Registration will open in September for all workshops. Over the next two weeks, stay tuned for more information regarding workshop content. For questions, please contact Melissa Fraser, Coordinator – Club Support Services.
Warrior VS Performer Many people have asked me over the years how I was able to perform under pressure; coaches, skaters, sport psychologists, reporters and fans have all asked this question. Of course, there is the everyday on-ice training and mental prep with visualization, off ice training, diet etc., but once that is done, how […]
Each year, Skate Ontario coaches train their skaters to be the best they can be. Over the past few months, Skate Ontario has been working with a group of dedicated coaches to come up with ways to enhance their knowledge and access new skills and methods of keeping their skaters focused and engaged. This comprehensive plan, coined Performance and Development […]
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