William (Bill) Ostopchuk – 1932-2024

Skate Ontario is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of William (Bill) Ostapchuk, a beloved volunteer in skating for over 50 years.

Bill started out volunteering with the Brant SC in 1960 and helped to shape the sport of figure skating by using his skills from his professional career as a Certified Management Accountant. He served as the Chief Accountant at events such as the 1978 ISU World Figure Skating Championships, six Canadian Championships, five Skate Canada International events and many, many more at the divisional, sectional and club level. He was elected as President of Skate Canada from 1990-1992, was a member of the Skate Canada board for 24 years and was inducted into the Skate Canada Hall of Fame as a Builder in 2011.

His dedication and devotion to our sport is unmatched, and we extend our thoughts and condolences to Bill’s family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.

You can find his obituary here.