Skate Ontario
100-2605 Skymark Ave. L4W 4L5 Mississauga, ON, Canada

Have you ever wanted to become and Evaluator ? Skate Ontario is proud to present this informative and interactive session with all of the 'how to' steps you have ever wanted to know. Skate Ontario welcomes figure skating veterans Mary-Rose Weir and Josh Diacur to break it all down at 7:00pm on Wednesday, November 25th at 7:00pm ET. See you then! #SkateOntarioProud

The results for the 2021 Skate Ontario Sectional Championships have now been posted. We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the remote officiating of the event which ran this weekend from Thursday-Sunday. As always, we would not be able to do this without your help, passion and dedication. Thank you! The results can be found on our website: https://skateontario.org//skate-ontario-sectional-champio/

Are you interested in becoming an Evaluator or learning more about Skate Ontario Evaluators? Please join us for 'Evaluator 101' tomorrow! On Facebook Live at 7:00pm ET tomorrow (Wednesday), hosted by PJ Kwong, we will sit down with Josh Diacur & Mary-Rose Weir and discuss all things Evaluators! Topics will include:... -the important role they play in Assessment Days -the benefits to being an Evaluator -qualifications, training & how to get involved Bring your questions - see you tomorrow night!

Check out this November #PDOChallenge from the Timmins Porcupine Figure Skating Club! There is one more week for clubs to submit their Performance and Development Opportunity video/photo by holding a Challenge Day! For Challenge Day ideas & more info, please visit our website: https://skateontario.org/performance-development-opportuni/

T-minus 1 hour until our live Town Hall! See everyone at 7:00pm ET here on our Facebook page or on our YouTube channel.

Live in 4 minutes! With intro by @DylanMoscovitch from #TFSS on @cbcsports #YouTube! Come join us for the free programs from Skate Ontario Sectionals wherever you are in the world! https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1821027395749

The stream of the 2021 Skate Ontario Sectional Championships will begin at 6:00pm ET tonight on CBCsports.ca and CBC Gem! The order of events is: -Junior Dance -Junior Men -Junior Pair... -Junior Women -Senior Men -Senior Pair -Senior Women The link for tonight - https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1821027395700 While you’re enjoying the skating, feel free to post a selfie using #SkateOntarioProud and tag @SkateOntario, you never know, you could end up on our social media.

Join us on our Facebook page and YouTube channel for an interactive Town Hall on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 7:00pm ET. For our discussion, we will have the following from Skate Ontario: Lisa Alexander, Executive Director Kelsey Bennett, Manager, Events & Officials Amanda Montgomery, Coordinator, Coaching & Synchronized Skating During the Town Hall a general update will be provided, we will discuss the recent synchro and events updates and there will be an opportunity to ask questions. If you are unable to make that time, please note that the recording will be posted on Facebook as well as our YouTube channel.

One more sleep! Who will be tuning in to the short/rhythm programs from the 2021 Skate Ontario Sectional Championships tomorrow evening on cbcsports.ca? The stream will begin at 6:00pm ET, join us as we cheer on our Junior and Senior competitors!... Direct stream links: Link for Saturday: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1821027395700 Link for Sunday: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1821027395749 #SkateOntarioProud

We will be holding a live, interactive Town Hall on our Facebook page and YouTube channel on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 7:00pm ET, mark your calendars! For our discussion, we will have the following from Skate Ontario: -Lisa Alexander, Executive Director... -Kelsey Bennett, Manager, Events & Officials -Amanda Montgomery, Coordinator, Coaching & Synchronized Skating During the Town Hall a general update will be provided, we will discuss the recent synchro and events updates and there will be an opportunity to ask questions. If you are unable to make that time, please note that the recording will be posted on Facebook as well as our YouTube channel. See you then!

We are so excited that the first ever English Virtual NCCP Analyze Technical and Tactical Performance course is taking place right now! It is so great to see some familiar faces. Welcome coaches! #SkateOntarioProud

Thank you to the Ayr SC for their submission to our October #PDOChallenge! . . . Still over a week to submit your club's Skill Development Session. Share on Facebook or Instagram and use #PDOChallenge and don't forget tag @SkateOntario! ... For more info, please visit our website: https://skateontario.org/pdo-challenge-october-skill-devel/

The Timmins Porcupine Figure Skating Club submitted their #PDOChallenge for October - an Edge Work Session focusing on some back to basic skating skills with patch exercises, turn sequences and leg pulls, all to music. Great work! . . . Submit your club's Skill Development Session by using #PDOChallenge and don't forget to tag @SkateOntario! ... For more info on our PDO Challenge and some session ideas for the month of October, please visit our website: https://skateontario.org/pdo-challenge-october-skill-devel/

Off-ice jump classes make for a great Skill Development Session. Check out this #PDOChallenge example from the Russell SC! . . . Post your club's Skill Development Session and use #PDOChallenge and tag @SkateOntario! ... For more info, please visit our website: https://skateontario.org/pdo-challenge-october-skill-devel/

*2021 Ontario Skaters Promotional Contest- 50% Sold Out!* Attention Clubs & Skating Schools - tickets for the 32nd annual Ontario Skaters Promotional Contest are 50% sold out. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to fundraise for your club! Last year the top 3 selling clubs (Skate Oakville, Ilderton SC & Scarboro FSC) sold 550 booklets, 430 booklets & 425 booklets respectively. This means they raised $12,100, $9,460 & $9,350 for their club from this contest! Funds raised... can assist your skaters & club in many ways & may directly assist to off-set ice costs and fees. Key dates for the contest: -March 12, 2021: Order forms must be submitted to Skate Ontario -May 14, 2021: The contest period for selling the tickets ends -May 28, 2021: All ticket stubs, unsold booklets, cheques/remittance for sold booklets and completed remittance form must be received at the Skate Ontario office -Saturday June 12, 2021: The draw will take place For more information about this contest including the 2021 prizes & the booklet order form, please click here: https://skateontario.org///07/PROMO_CONTEST_JUL15_2020.pdf For questions, please contact Emma Toman at [email protected].

*PDO Challenge October Skill Development Sessions* Given the importance of skater engagement and motivation in clubs and skating schools, we have set up a province-wide challenge to highlight the amazing Performance and Development Opportunities (PDOs) you are offering. This month we are challenging clubs/skating schools to offer a Skill Development Session in your club! These sessions develop and focus on technical fundamentals and quality skill development.... Examples of possible session topics include: Off-ice: -Jump technique -Spin positions -Landing positions -Off-ice harness -Flexibility training On-ice: -Jump technique -Spin technique -Edge work -Landings -Dance -Power/speed and many more! How it works: -Plan and run your PDO -Share a picture or short video of your PDO using Facebook or Instagram. Tag us @SkateOntario and use #PDOChallenge. -Tell us why your session was meaningful for your skaters -There will be a random draw to select a winner for the Skate Ontario prize pack! Check out the Performance and Development Opportunities Challenge Poster here: https://skateontario.org///PDO_Chall_poster_SEP_2020-1.pdf We can’t wait to see your Skill Development Sessions! If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Maki at [email protected].

Virtual By-Law Workshops We will be delivering virtual workshops aimed to review the By-Law Resource and By-Law Template (both available on our website). These workshops provides an opportunity for our clubs to identify areas within their own By-Laws that require additional review and revision. Each workshop will be limited to a maximum of 10 clubs/workshop and each club will be able to have up to 10 people from their club participate in the workshop. The workshops will be hosted on Zoom and will run from October 20, 2020 to February 4, 2021. For the full schedule, more information & to register, please visit our website: https://skateontario.org/community/workshops/

It is with heavy hearts that Skate Ontario learns of the passing of Pat Michie. Pat was a dedicated judge for over 50 years from the Windsor area. Our thoughts are with her family and friends during this difficult time. For her obituary, please follow the link: http://www.windsorchapel.com/obitua/Patricia-Carole-Michie

*Synchronized Skating Coaches* Join us this Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 12:00 PM EST for a SYS Season Planning webinar. We will review planning ideas for teams at all levels including our goals for events in the new year, Performance and Development ideas, and more!... To register, please click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XZ53LGD