Coach Kathleen's Off-Ice Training Resource Page

Biellmanns are a spin that every skater I know seems to be really excited about, so if you have a kid who wants to be able to do one, check this out!

This is something that hits very close to home since most figure skaters I know skate until they finish high school and then quit. It's viewed as the time to quit regardless of ability or how they actually feel about the sport. My own coach assumed that I would quit once I finished high school and I was shocked at the time because the thought had never even crossed my mind. After high school I finally won a most improved award, landed my double axel, competed at adult natio...nals, performed as a guest skater at carnivals and many other things I would never have done had I quit the way I was expected to. I have continued to improve and as a result, my coaching has also improved because I can learn alongside my students. I believe very strongly that sport is for everyone and every age. I want people to use pages like this one to inspire their children, especially girls to continue in sport and physical activity for the rest of their lives instead of putting limits on how long they can play for.

I'm going to be taking a couple weeks off of zoom classes (i think everyone is a little burnt out with being online) but if you're still looking for something to do, our section has also created a page with ideas of things to do while we're still away from the ice :)

I've done this race the past 3 years, so I can't break tradition now! If you've never done Ladiesfest, this is the year to do it because you don't even need to run up Whoop-Up at the end of the race Watch out for my team, the Covid Crushers. Not only do we crush covid but we will also crush anyone who tries to beat our time! Unless you're really fast... then you can probably just pass us... Toni Megyes Noreen Ward Richter... Roisin Ward Gibb Katelyn Rabl Terri Shano Gedrasik See more

I really like how this page tells you pointers to look for to ensure you're doing the skill correctly and safely. Good exercise for skaters as well as dancers and gymnasts! Just remember to work up to anything you haven't done before in order to avoid injury.

I'm baaaack! I will be doing another dance session tonight at 6PM and another jump session on Wed at 4PM. Zoom invite for tonight: Meeting ID: 886 2957 7554... Password: 013026 Zoom invite for Wed: Meeting ID: 813 5392 0053 Password: 281548 Can't wait to see you all there!