Skate Ontario
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A little Monday motivation from Gabby Daleman! She stopped by our Off Ice Jump Class for STARSkaters session with Janice Morgan last week and we asked her how she deals with having bad days at the rink. In tough times like these, it's important to remind ourselves to find the good in a bad day or situation. Thank you Gabby for these words of advice! #SkateOntarioProud #MondayMotivation We are offering some great Coach/Skater Educational Opportunities Series sessions in the month of February, register for one today: https://skateontario.org/coach-skater-educational-opportun/

Our STARSkaters had a nice surprise last night! A big thank you goes out to reigning Canadian champ, Roman Sadovsky for stopping by our off-ice jump class with Janice Morgan. There is still some space available for some of our January Coach/Skater Educational Opportunities Series: -January 21 at 4:00pm ET: SYS Special - Adapting and Staying Engaged During COVID lead by NEXXICE Senior captains ... -January 24 at 4:00pm ET: CPC Judging - Understanding Detailed Score Sheets & GOE's with Lorna Schroder (International Judge) -January 25 at 4:00pm ET: Mental Health, Anxiety & Self-Care During COVID-19 with Dr. Judy Goss -January 31 at 7:00pm ET: Adult VIP - CPC Discussion Forum with Andrea Derby (ISU Official) Register here: https://registration.skateontario.org//Online-Educational/ Stay tuned as we will be announcing our Coach/Skater Educational Opportunities Series sessions for February next week! For more information, please check out our website: https://skateontario.org/coach-skater-educational-opportun/

It is with great sadness that we learn about the passing of Elizabeth Valiquette. Elizabeth was a former skater and a long-time Data Specialist from the Ottawa area. We would like to extend our sincere condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time. https://www.arbormemorial.ca//elizabeth-ann-valiquet/60687

Gabby knows the importance of clubs and skating schools in the development of Ontario's skaters! Please join us, along with one of our Champion Partners, National Bank and Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Daleman in this interactive, informative and exclusive Facebook/YouTube Live session on Thursday, January 21 at 12:30pm ET. It'll be a fun and informative way to spend your lunch hour! There will also be a draw for an exciting prize supplied by National Bank. Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NBCbusinessstrategies

In this interactive, informative and exclusive session, Skate Ontario’s Champion Partner, National Bank will be discussing business strategies and solutions aimed at the owners/operators of Skate Ontario’s Skating Schools. The lessons will also be helpful to Skate Ontario Club executives who are encouraged to participate. National Bank experts, Robert Pacey, Toronto Branch Manager for National Bank and Kevin Rose, Team Lead, National Bank, Commercial Banking will be presentin...g and will be available for a live Q&A. There will also be a draw for an exciting prize supplied by National Bank along other surprises a fun and informative way to spend your lunch hour! We are offering pre-registration here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NBCbusinessstrategies for you to take advantage of this exciting session by sending us questions and comments ahead of time that we will share with our National Bank guests so they can tailor the content for our group. Save the Date and get your RSVP back to us for January 21, 2021 at 12:30pm on the Skate Ontario Facebook Page and YouTube channel. See you there You won’t want to miss it!

To celebrate the #Challenge21 viewing starting back up with Senior Men & Women and the Dance events, we have thrown it back to 2017 to a few familiar faces who we will be watching and cheering on this weekend! So great to see these skaters work hard and move up through the ranks in a couple of short years. Wishing the skaters and coaches all the best this weekend and we hope everyone is staying safe! #Challenge21 event info: https://skatecanada.ca/events/2021-skate-canada-cha...llenge/ #SkateOntarioProud

*Synchronized Skating Video Element Performance Opportunity* After consulting with our synchro community, we are happy to announce that we will be moving forward with our first Skate ON-Synchronized Skating Video Element Performance Opportunity in place of the originally communicated Video Monitoring Opportunity in February. Registration for the Synchro Skating Video Element Performance Opportunity is open to all synchronized skating teams across Ontario and to teams in all ...sections across Canada. Registration will open on Monday, February 1, 2021 and will close on Sunday, February 14, 2021 (teams are able to submit videos that have been pre-recorded). Categories included: Beginner I, Beginner II, Elementary, Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile, Pre-Novice, Novice, Intermediate, Open, Junior, Senior, Adult I, Adult II, Adult III. *More information & registration links can be found here: https://skateontario.org//synchronized-skating-element-pe/ *Flash Mob* We are excited to offer an additional nationwide challenge to our synchronized skating teams. Nexxice Senior skaters, in conjunction with Skate Ontario, will be creating a flash mob for teams to learn, record and submit to Skate Ontario. We also ask teams to share their Flash Mob videos on their social media platforms. The Flash Mob will be themed for Valentine’s Day and we encourage skaters to wear pink or red! Please be sure to use the hashtags #skateontario #skateontarioproud and #skateontarioSYSflashmob and tag @skateontario in your posts. Flash mob choreography to be available to teams starting on Friday, February 12, 2021.

Register today for Skater Talk: For the Boys! with Conrad Orzel, Paul Poirier, Trennt Michaud & Bruce Waddell this Saturday, January 9 at 11:00am ET. Coaches of male skaters are also welcome to join! To register, please click here: https://registration.skateontario.org//Online-Educational/

#ICYMI: Taking Your Skating School or Club to the Next Business Level A Conversation with National Bank On Thursday, January 21, 2021, Skate Ontario welcomed business experts from our Champion Partner National Bank, who led an informative and interactive session for skating schools and clubs. Skate Ontario also welcomed representatives from our skating family - Olympic gold medallist Gabby Daleman spoke about her experience with Skate Ontario clubs & schools from a skaters... perspective, and from the Brampton Hill Skating Academy, Acacia Hill brought great questions & insight from the perspective of an owner/operator of a skating school. As if that wasn’t enough, National Bank is offering a prize draw to one lucky viewer. For a chance to win an Amazon Echo Show 5, viewers will need to identify the Secret Phrase given out during the recorded session and enter the phrase into the contest draw. The contest draw closes on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be randomly drawn. Look for the winner to be posted on the Skate Ontario website and social channels next week. To view the recording of this great session via Facebook, please click HERE: https://www.facebook.com/SkateOntario/videos/902408110496276/ To view the recording of this great session via YouTube, please click HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-c_V1TLCyc To enter the contest draw for the Amazon Echo Show 5 provided by National Bank, please click HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NBCbusinessstrategiesPRIZE

Congratulations to the Port Perry SC! They are the winners of the December #PDOChallenge for running a performance opportunity. #SkateOntarioProud . . . Clubs, coaches, skaters & synchro teams - don’t forget about our January #PDOChallenge! We want to see your remote video sessions. Remember to tag @skateontario & #PDOChallenge to be entered. Check out our website for more info: skateontario.org/january-pdo-challenge/

What are your plans this weekend? Maybe you’re going to watch some past skating performances from Nationals? Maybe you are going to dig into skating video archives of your own? Skate Ontario along with the Provincial Government is asking Ontarian’s to stay home, stay safe, save lives. We’re all in this together #StayHomeON #SkateOntarioProud

*Coach/Skater Educational Opportunities Series Dates Added!* *Dates Added: Due to popular demand, we are excited to announce that we have added two sessions to our Coach/Skater Educational Opportunities Series:... Off Ice Jump Classes for STARSkaters with Janice Morgan for skaters (coaches welcome to attend): -January 14 at 6:00 pm -January 26 at 6:00 pm Cost: $10/session To register, please click here: https://registration.skateontario.org//Online-Educational/ *Synchro Team Discount: For the SYS Special Adapting and staying engaged during COVID-19 lead by NEXXICE Senior team captains on January 21, we are pleased to announce that synchro teams are now able to register as a team for $90/team. To register, please click here: https://registration.skateontario.org//Online-Educational/

Looking for something to keep you busy during lockdown? We've got you covered! Registration is now open for January's Coach/Skater Educational Opportunities. All levels and disciplines of skaters and coaches are welcome! Beginning in January, we will offer a different set of educational sessions each month. Monthly sessions are available a la carte on a first-come, first-serve basis. Skaters and coaches can choose to take part in one or all of the opportunities each month.... Cost: $10/session Registration is NOW OPEN: https://registration.skateontario.org//Online-Educational/ Any questions can be directed to the Sport Department at [email protected]. For more info, please visit our website: https://skateontario.org/coach-skater-educational-opportun/

Mark your calendars! The 2021 Skate Canada Challenge will be streamed Jan. 8-10 & Jan. 15-17. Watch the Skate Ontario skaters compete for a spot at the 2021 Canadian Tire National Championships! #SkateOntarioProud

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

Please join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 19 at 3:00pm ET on Facebook Live with special guest, our November Skater in Residence - Kurt Browning! In this fun and interactive conversation, we hear from Merit Travel Manager, Sandra Weber who gives us some insight into "Travelling in the Time of COVID-19" by discussing not only the current rules and guidelines for travel but also some of her first-hand experiences. We will hear from Kurt on his travel experiences as well! Bring... your questions and let's chat travel! #SkateOntarioProud See more

The Skate Ontario Sport Team will be launching a series of Coach & Skater online educational opportunities in the new year. As we prepare for this opportunity, we are asking you to tell us what you need for you and your skaters. We have created a two-minute survey to collect your needs. Your feedback will drive topic development. To register, please click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XNYBF79 The survey will be open until Friday, November 27, 2020.

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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!

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/

We are thrilled to post the entries that we have received from synchro teams of all levels across the province participating in our November challenge by submitting a photo of their pajama day. We are so excited by how many entries we received that we have decided to open this challenge up to synchro teams across the country! We invite teams from the other sections to send us a picture of your team’s pajama day: -please ensure proper distancing protocols are being followed a...ccording to your region -please send pictures to Amanda Montgomery, Coordinator, Coaching & Synchronized Skating at [email protected] by November 27, 2020 -we are extending the deadline for teams from Ontario to submit their photos by November 27, 2020 -we will have a random draw from all of the entries to receive a prize pack on November 30, 2020 Stay tuned for more theme days coming in December and January. For more information, please visit our website: https://skateontario.org/synchronized-skating-skills-chall/

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/

In this fun and interactive conversation, we hear from Merit Travel Manager Sandra Weber who gives us not only the current rules and guidelines for travel but some of her first-hand experience as well. Bring your questions and concerns and we'll try to solve your travel conundrums and may just have a surprise or two! Come join us on Thursday, November 19th at 3:00pm ET! #SkateOntarioProud

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.

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

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

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.

Today we wrapped up the 2021 Skate Ontario Sectional Championships with long programs in York and Ottawa. Thank you to everyone who made this 7 day, 6 hub event possible. We appreciate the dedication and perseverance of the skaters, coaches, parents and volunteers as we navigate a new way of competing. We are #SkateOntarioProud of each and every one of you.

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/

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.

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!

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

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

*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

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/

Check out our first entry for September for our Performance & Development Opportunities Challenge from the Nickel Blades SC. Clubs/skating schools - there is still time to post what you did for a prep/info session. Be sure to tag us @SkateOntario and use #PDOChallenge. For more info about the PDO Challenge please visit our website.

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/

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As a friendly reminder, the deadline to register for the Sectionals simulation is this Sunday, September 27 at 4:00 pm ET. The simulation is taking place October 13 & 14 at RIM Park in Waterloo. For more info & to register, please visit our website: https://skateontario.org/skate-ontario-sectionals-competit/

The registration for the 2021 Skate Ontario Sectional Championships being held in Milton November 4-6, 2020 is now OPEN! Visit the event page on our website to register: https://skateontario.org//skate-ontario-sectional-champio/ Registration will close on September 30.

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].

Registration for Skate ON - Huntsville taking place from November 13-15, 2020 is now OPEN! Visit the event page to register: https://skateontario.org/event/super-series-1-skokie-skate/ Registration for this event will close on October 4.

National Level coach David Long explains his passion behind coaching as we continue National Coaches Week. Thank you for all of your dedication, David! #ThanksCoach Check out his video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/33B-6XuCqQk

Our celebration of National Coaches Week continues with a video from Kathy Stevens, a National level coach on why she loves coaching, some of her coaching highlights & proud moments. Thank you, Kathy! #ThanksCoach Check out her video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/pBplE5GN72U

Our first video to celebrate National Coaches Week is from Denise Harris. She is a Provincial Level coach who coaches at Woodville SC & Lindsay SC. Check out her video on what it means to her to be a coach. Thank you for everything you do, Denise! #ThanksCoach Stay tuned for more coach videos this week!

Registration for Skate ON - Baltimore is now open! The registration period will close on September 27, 2020. For more info, the event announcement & to register, check out the event page on our website: https://skateontario.org//super-series-2-blades-in-baltim/