“It has been a pleasure working with the Georgina Skating Club as they dive into the Club Modernization Program this season,” says Denise Harris, Skate Ontario’s Coordinator of Club Programs. “They are dedicated to implementing an athlete-centred training model at their club, and after only four months have made positive changes to their programs, both on and off the ice, that have benefitted both skaters and coaches.” These changes include adding a physical literacy component to their off ice training program, as well as introducing 100% coached on ice sessions so that skaters are getting the absolute most out of their ice time.

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Georgina Skating Club has received their CanSkate Excellence Exceeded Standard designation, as well as their Star 1-5 Excellence Engaged Standard designation. Their other many accomplishments include hosting the annual K.I.S Competition, a three-day event that draws approximately 700 skaters from all over Ontario to compete in the Star 5-Gold categories. This event provides an opportunity not only for skaters to get out on competition ice, but for family and community members to get involved with the club as volunteers, and learn about how a competition runs behind-the-scenes.

“We’re proud to be working with this wonderful club, and look forward to seeing how their work in the Club Modernization Program will continue to benefit their skaters”, Denise says.