Snowflake FSC to pilot new Canskate program

Snowflake FSC of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is one of forty-three clubs across Canada chosen by Skate Canada to pilot a re-designed Canskate program this year.

Joey Russell

Joey Russell has been assigned by Skate Canada to compete at the Nebelhorn Trophy September 23-26, 2010 in Oberstdorf, Germany.

2010 Summer Seminar

Summer Seminar will take place at Twin Rinks, St John’s August 22-24.  Manon Perron will be leading the seminar along with off ice specialist, Marilyn Luis and guest judge Sylvain Guibord. Schedule

Elizabeth Manley at the Newfoundland and Labrador Skating Academy

NTV recently featured the Newfoundland and Labrador Skating Academy and guest coach former Canadian champion and olympic medalist Elizabeth Manley on the evening news

Quebec Summer Sectionals

Ashley Bishop competed at Championnats québécois d’été BMO Groupe financier (Quebec Summer Sectionals). Ashley placed 6th in her flight of 24 in PreNovice short with a score of 21.87, and 6th out of 29 in the long with a score of 34.03. Results

Congratulations!

Congratulations are extended to Tanya Young on her promotion to Level I Data Specialist.

Minto Summer Skate

Grace Woodland finished 4th in her flight in Prenovice short and 5th in the long at Minto summer skate in Ottawa

2010 Summer Seminar

The 2010 Summer Seminar will take place August 22-24 at Twin Rinks, St. John’s.  Programs are available for skaters on our Provincial Teams and all other skaters who have passed a Prelminary freeskate test.  We are pleased to have Manon Perron (coach of Olympic medalist, Joannie Rochette) as well as other guest trainers and officials.  [...]

Congratulations!

Congratulations are extended to Ruth Noel, on her promotion to Level I Data Specialist.

Award winners honoured by Skate Canada

Skate Canada announced a number of award winners at its Annual Convention and General Meeting (ACGM) in Toronto, Ontario. The recipients were presented with their award at the annual awards gala. The Skate Canada National Award Program honours dedicated members of the skating community who have donated their time to help contribute to improving the [...]

Premier’s Athletic Awards

Congratulations to Emily Benson, Alex Young and Matthew Young who were amongst 90 talented athletes recognised by the province. The Premier’s Athletic Awards Program provides grants ranging from $500 to $1,500 to assist young athletes with the costs associated with training and competition at the elite level. The amount each recipient receives is dependent on [...]

Gold Test

At Avalon Region spring school, Suzannah Healey passed her Gold freeskate and Hayley Willar-Carter and Miranda Walsh passed their Gold skills. In addition, Shannon Lilly (Wabush FSC) passed her Gold Interpretive on May 8th. Congratulations to all. Gold Test skaters

Congratulations!

Laura Crosbie, a former Novice Judge from NL, now residing in Ontario, has earned her Senior Singles Judge Promotion.Congratulations, Laura.

Congratulations!

Stephanie Nevin, one of our Skate Canada Technical Specialists, is the recipient of a Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship. Congratulations, Stephanie!

Judging Clinic – A Success!

Thirteen individuals successfully completed the Primary /Juvenile / CPC Judging Clinic in Singles, conducted by Angela Clarke on May 1-2 at the Sport NL Conference Room: Erin Bonisteel (T-P), Julia Clarke (MP), Katie Cranford (CBN), Holly Cribb (IC), Brieanne Dale-Fowler (CBN), Kayla Dober (IC), Laura Gosine (MP), Julia Mercer (PoW), Allison Miller (MP), Heather Morgan [...]