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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2012-2013 Board of Directors & Section Office
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2013 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships
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Athlete Development News & Views
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2013 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section ACGM
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2013 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships
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Technical Updates
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Special Olympics Alberta
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The CanSkate Connection
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Get In Sync
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The Clubhouse
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The Officials Stand
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Skate Canada
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Around the Regions
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Skate Canada Achievement Awards
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Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Awards
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Duso’s “Helping Hand” and “Skater of the Month” Awards
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Events Calendar
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Active Alberta Policy
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Canadian Sport Policy
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Coach Wanted Ads
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Follow Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut
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2012-2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair Past Chair Vice Chair Vice Chair Secretary/Treasurer Athlete Development Committee Chair Skating Programs Committee Chair Events Committee Chair Officials Coordinating Committee Chair Coaching Committee Chair Regions Committee Chair Regions Committee Vice Chair Athlete Representative
Sharon Dingle Kathy Kopelchuk Rhonda Tanton Donna Moses Krista Sellers Don Zeman Lyndsey Ford Kristen Belcourt Brenda Hart Chantelle Portz Anita Kohnen Bev Padget Dallas Daniel
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Section Office Office Main Line Toll Free Fax Toll Free Fax Denise Fisher Executive Director Kelly Havixbeck Manager, Member Services
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Holly Henderson Manager, Athlete Development
(403) 331-3663
Allyson Wright Coordinator, Coaching & Events
(780) 415-0596
Cassandra Copp Coordinator, Communications & Officials Lisa Bonderove Coordinator, Finance & Skating Programs
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2013 SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS THANK YOU
to the 2013 Sectionals Committee/Leadership Team for your hardwork and dedication!
Co-Chairs
Nenette Legaspi & Donna Kormos
Operations Team Leader Ice Level Coordinators Music & Announcing Coordinator Registration Coordinator
Derek Smolski Jeff Osmond & Bo Jiang Eldon Gjesdal Kim Smolski
Properties Team Leader Venue Coordinator Transportation Coordinator
Karl Power Karl Power Dave LeClaire
Marketing, Sponsorship and Finance Team Leader Marketing & Publicity Coordinator
Denise Fisher Christina Chan
Accommodations & Hospitality Team Leader Accommodations Coordinators Hospitality Coordinators
Nenette Legaspi Nenette Legaspi & Donna Kormos Randy Kormos & Christina Chan
Volunteer Team Leader Security Coordinator Medical Coordinator
Christel Senkoe Scott Magee Patti Farrell
Medals & Ceremonies Team Leaders
Heidi Jansen & Alonia Estrada
Ceremonies Team Leader
Elvie Chua
Davin Portz Receives Merit Award This award is presented to the skater(s) in a single, dance or pair event that exemplify the most deserving performance during the 2013 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectionals. The AFSF Merit Award was presented to Davin Portz of the Calalta FSC for his performance in the Novice Men’s event. AFSF’s contributions to the Section are made possible through their memberships and other fundraising initiatives including the hosting of the Wild Rose Invitational. All Section members are encouraged to become members of AFSF, and to support their efforts through volunteering or contributing to their fundraising initiatives. For more information, visit www.afsf.ca. 4
2013 SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Thank-you to the Sponsors of the 2013 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships! The 2013 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships could not occur without the support of sponsors. Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut would like to recognize the following companies and organizations for their support of the 2013 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships.
Presenting Partner
Professional Skate Service Calgary is the Presenting Partner of the 2013 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships! Professional Skate Service Calgary has supported many local figure skaters, coaches, clubs and competitions over the years. As Presenting Partner of the 2013 Sectionals, they have expanded their support to include all of Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Platinum Sponsors
Triple Flip and Artègo Canada
Gold Sponsors
Duso’s Enterprises and Newalta Corporation
Silver Sponsors
Ricoh, ProWest Shipping & Packaging, City of Edmonton, Four Points by Sheraton, and Hampton Inn & Suites
Bronze Sponsors
McDaniel & Associates and Mike LeClaire Appraisals Ltd.
Friends
Alberta Figure Skating Foundation, Egg Farmers of Alberta, and Second Cup Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut also recognizes the ongoing support received from the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation. 5
Junior Men
Junior Women
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SECTIONALS
Novice Dance
Novice Men
Pre-Novice Men
Presented by
Senior Women
Junior Dance
Novice Women
Pre-Novice Dance
Juvenile Men U14
Juvenile Women U14
Juvenile Women U11
Pre-Novice Women
Pre-Juvenile Dance
Pre-Juvenile Women U14
Pre-Juvenile Men U11
Pre-Juvenile Women U11
2013 SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to Sectionals Medalists!
ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT NEWS & VIEWS 2013 Skate Canada Challenge
Regina, SK Congratulations to all Section athletes who competed at the 2013 Skate Canada Challenge! Pre-Novice Dance Isabelle Bessel & Joshua Braunder
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Natascha Collier & Lee Royer
Montana Chong & Joel Braganza
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Taylor Yanke & Paul Ayer
Joel Braganza
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Graham Schaufele
Nathan Luong
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Samuel Whitehead
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Pre-Novice Men 12 26
Pre-Novice Pair Keelee Gingrich & Davin Portz
GOLD
Pre-Novice Women 18 10
Aislinn Ganci
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Triena Robinson
Brianne Mass
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Jordan Topolnyski
Carly McQuilkin & Alexander Brauner
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Abigail Seewald & Jared Fell
Michaela Milne & Randy Mendita
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Ashley Wood & Alexander Hartwell
Kevin Carreon
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Grayson Rosen
Davin Portz
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Erik Soby
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Taylor LeClaire & Christopher Mostert
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Kira Gallant
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Taylor LeClaire
Nicole Joe
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Marly Rieger
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Courtney Baay & Nicholas Toth
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Jayde Stewart & Dayton Stewart
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Courtney Royer & Steven Paslawsky
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Novice Dance 12 24
Novice Men
Novice Pair Kendra Digness & Eric Thiessen
Novice Women
Junior Dance
Junior Men Bryce Chudak
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Cole Vandervelden
Christopher Mostert
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Drew Wolfe
Alexis Katzell
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Anna Podilsky
Julia Luyckfassel
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Natasha Purich
Ceduna Magee
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Junior Women 35 BRONZE
Senior Women Dallas Daniel
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Jessica-Amy Sergeant
Jane Gray
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Alexandra Rynn
Kaetlyn Osmond
GOLD
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ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT NEWS & VIEWS
2013 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Announces 2013 Canadian Figure Skating Championships Team Novice Men Davin Portz
Grayson Rosen
Novice Women Kira Gallant
Taylor LeClaire
Novice Pair Kendra Digness & Eric Thiessen
Taylor LeClaire & Christopher Mostert
Novice Dance Abigail Seewald & Jared Fell
Junior Men Christopher Mostert
Drew Wolfe
Cole VanDerVelden
Junior Women Natasha Purich
Senior Women Kaetlyn Osmond
Jessica-Amy Sergeant
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ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT NEWS & VIEWS 2013 Challenge Simulations Red Deer, AB
Select Team Members participated in a team building event on November 25, 2012. Team members participated in on and off ice sessions that included practice sessions, athlete monitoring, information sessions, and group photo opportunities. Athletes also received their Triple Flip teamwear, which made our Section athletes easy to identify at the 2013 Skate Canada Challenge! Thank you to Triple Flip for their ongoing support of the Section.
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ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT NEWS & VIEWS Holiday Festival on Ice December 1, 2012 Langley, BC
Kaetlyn Osmond took to the ice on December 1, 2012 at the Langley Events Centre for the Holiday Festival on Ice. She performed alongside skating greats Kurt Browning, Jeffrey Buttle, Elvis Stojko, Joannie Rochette, Kimmie Meissner, Sinead and John Kerr, and Shawn Sawyer.
Photo Credit: Langley Advance
Photo Credit: Langley Advance
Photo Credit: Langley Advance
Resources SIRC
Did you know...The risk of frostbite increases rapidly when wind chill values go below -27. Check out the SIRC newsletter on winter sports here.
Alberta Centre for Active Living
Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines and Canadian Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines Handbook
Recipe - Buckwheat Blueberry Muffins George’s Recipe Corner
Makes 1 dozen 1 cup buckwheat flour 1/2 cup flaxseed meal 2 cups blueberries, fresh or defrosted 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp cinnamon 1/2 tbsp baking powder 1/2 cup water 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs, beaten
Directions: Preheat oven to 375°. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate box whisk wet ingredients together. Whisk wet ingredients into dry ingredients until well mixed. Mix in blueberries last, and let mixture sit for 3 minutes (VERY IMPORTANT). Fill muffin pan 3/4 full, bake for 20 min or until tops golden brown.
Nutrition Facts (Amount per serving, serving size 57 g, 1 muffin): 117 Calories; Total Fat: 6.1g; Saturated Fat: 0.9g; Cholesterol: 31mg; Sodium: 112mg; Total Carbohydrates: 13.6g; Dietary Fiber: 3.7g; Sugars: 2.8g; Protein: 3.6g
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2013 SECTION ACGM Congratulations Kate Gibson! Kate Gibson’s photo submission for the 2013 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section ACGM photo contest was selected as the winner. Her photo collage will be used to represent the “Branching Out” theme at this year’s Section ACGM. Also, congratulations to the runner up Sarah Jackson who submitted photos demonstrating courage and a child’s perseverance. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for the contest. Look for Kate Gibson’s photo collage on Section ACGM advertising materials!
Strive Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
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2013 SYNCHRO NATIONALS Volunteer Opportunities
The Calgary Synchronized Skating Club is very excited and proud to be hosting the 2013 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships on February 21-23. To make this competition a great success, we need your help! The competition is only able to run with the help of volunteers like you. Below are key points regarding volunteering with this event: • Volunteer shifts will be 4-6 hours in length, and positions will be assigned based on a number of factors including availability, skills and past volunteer experience. • A volunteer training session is tentatively scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, February 20. Further details will be announced closer to the event. • Volunteers will be given free entry to the competition on the day(s) of their volunteer shifts.
Volunteer Form & Agreement Please complete one form per volunteer and return to 2013championships@blackgoldsynchro.com as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Katrina Gilroy (2013championships@blackgoldsynchro.com).
Competition Information Competition Schedule For competition results, broadcast schedule, and other event information, visit skatecanada.ca.
TECHNICAL UPDATES Ice Dance Please note as a reminder that in the Yankee Polka Section 2 Key Point 1, (step 33 RFO3 for the man and LFO Rk for the lady) the correct free leg placement must be executed, with the free leg extended in front. See current Handbook for Technical Panels - Ice Dance: p. 94.
SynchroSkate The 2012-2013 Skate Canada Summary of Calls for Synchronized Skating has been revised and is available on Members Only > Technical & Programs > SynchroSkate (dated December 3, 2012). The changes are indicated in red font. Also, there is an additional Synchro clarification document now available on Members Only > Technical & Programs > SynchroSkate. This document is titled “Technical Clarification” and it addresses the technical questions we have received this season. 13
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ALBERTA SO Dance Dazzles Its Audience What was intended to be “most electrifying dance event of 2012” was indeed just that. Months of organizing, weeks of prep, and countless hours of rehearsal all came together on November 23, 2012 at the River Cree Casino and Resort. The evening began as the audience slowly rolled in, mingling and listening to the soothing tones of Alee Adamoski and her guitar. The lovely performer welcomed with room with her grace and soft, yet powerful voice - certainly setting the tone for the evening of celebration and entertainment. Hosts Carmen Leibel and Rob Williams from CTV garnered the audience’s attention and introduced the next performer, Nycki Basra, performing her energetic Indian dance routine. Being modelled after a dance competition show, SO Dance could not be without a voting system where the audience could be heard. Deloitte built a text-to-vote system much like the dance shows on TV where the audience could vote in and have those votes registered in real time. This was an exciting opportunity for the audience to actively take part in the event. Judges Shelley Tookey, St. Albert Mayor Nolan Crouse, and celebrity choreographer Blake McGrath (flying in all the way from Los Angeles!!) took their seats and the house prepared themselves for their first look at a SO Dance performance where a sports personality and a Special Olympics athlete were paired up to dance. From the moment the first pair hit the stage the air was filled with cheers of delight and joy as the audience was fixated on the stars in front of their eyes. The pure energy trekked through the room filling each person and everyone was dancing with the performers. All the way through to well past the last pair, the audience’s energy never wavered. They were all atuned to the 12 dancers that had exploded on the stage. After the din had quieted and the performers had mingled with their audience and new friends, the ticketholders of the evening walked out with one thought, “I’ll be back next year.” Thank you to all who attended! It was an absolute wonder to see the turnout and the joy that the people in the room brought. The dancers’ fundraising pages are still open to those who would still like to donate to their favourite dances of the evening.
Meet the Dancers Visit your dancers’ pages to check out pictures and videos of their rehearsal sessions. Jamie Salé and Nino Tailor David Pelletier and Carly McAvoy Michelle Cameron and Wade Watson
Rob Brown and Kristen Hudson Jason Strudwick and Meghan Sander Kyle Shewfelt and Allie Price
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THE CANSKATE CONNECTION CanSkate Tips If your club is planning a Christmas skating party try incorporating a Parcel Carry Fun Zone. Skaters take a wrapped present around the circuit and deliver it under a tree. A tree can be drawn on the ice or have a small artificial tree on the ice. The tree could also be used for a warm-up to the song Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, and pre-CanSkate skaters could decorate the tree using foam ornaments or paper ornaments created by the skaters. (Do be careful what boxes you wrap as there once was a little skater who could not resist unwrapping the present only to find an empty feminine products box!). For more practical ideas and assistance with the implementation of the NEW CanSkate program, please contact Tammy or Leona - CanSkate Resource Team Members. We have been tasked by Skate Canada to answer questions, facilitate clinics and make club visits by request. Tammy Greidanus CanSkate Resource Team Member For assistance with the implementation of the NEW CanSkate program, contact: Tammy Greidanus tammylg@shaw.ca
Leona Boyle sk8leona@telus.net
Good Luck to the Edmonton Edge Synchronized Skating Team, who will be competing at Winterfest in Mississauga, Ontario January 3-6, 2013.
GET IN SYNC
For information on Synchronized Skating in our Section, please feel free to contact Section Office, or one of the Synchronized Skating Reps: Kim Boorman kboorman@shaw.ca Michele Rowein mrowein@yahoo.ca.
Program Components Primer for Synchronized Skating
By Chelsey Schaffel Technical Specialist, Technical Controller, and Senior Judge for Synchronized Skating The Program Component Score (PCS) remains one of the more complex and challenging aspects of the “new” judging system, and with good reason – it’s much more difficult to understand what is meant by the “physical, emotional, and intellectual involvement” of skaters in a program than it is to be able to recognize GOE criteria like good shape, speed, and line-up. Judges spend a great deal of time each season discussing PCS to be able to more consistently translate the language of each component into a score from 0-10. This article will provide some brief descriptions, key phrases and words for each PC that will help take some of the mystery out of the marks.
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GET IN SYNC Skating Skills
Skating skills have a direct relationship to the team’s ability to execute technical difficulty, but they are also the foundation for performance aspects of a program. For instance, bringing the choreography and music to life requires secure balance on the blade so the team can make the difficult look easy, and focus on the artful side of their skating. Balance is the key to the SS mark. Good flow comes from being balanced on the correct part of the blade. Balance is required for deep and secure edges. Teams that are correctly balanced on the blade can show multi-directional skating and controlled variations in speed.
PE asks, “Did the team project all of the time? Half of the time? Were the skaters stiff, or did they show an ease and confidence of movement while executing difficult as well as simple maneuvers? Was the team committed to ‘selling’ the performance?” The more consistently a team achieves can do these things with quality and ease, the higher the mark will be.
Performance/Execution
At the lowest end of the scale, teams are skating through the music without realizing it’s even there. In the 2.0 to 3.0 range, teams may begin to show some effort at interpreting the music, even if the ability is not be there yet. The mark for IN increases as teams begin to think less and feel more, until they display effortless expressive movement at the highest end of the scale.
To show how PE connects to SS: a team with poor balance on the blade will not be able to show an ease and maturity in carriage and style. This is why, while there can certainly be variation among the five PCS, you ultimately won’t see such drastic differMarching, toe-pushing, scratchiness, and lack of knee bend all ences as, for example, a 2.0 for SS and a 7.0 for PE. represent the low end of the 0-10 scale. Teams receiving marks at the high end have complete mastery of the blade. The middle Choreography/Composition range of the scale reflects a mix of strengths and weaknesses in a The Choreography/Composition mark is about the design of the team. For instance, a team that scores in the 4’s on their SS may program – but that doesn’t mean the skaters don’t play a role. Of show power in their cross-overs but lack some confidence with course, the choreographer lays out the program, and is responone-foot skating. A team in the 5’s may show more ease in their sible for ensuring the arrangement of elements is proportional, turns, but the upper and lower bodies may not move together makes good use of the ice surface, shows creativity, etc. But it’s consistently. A team in the 6’s is beginning to show effortless up to the skaters to execute. The mark reflects how well the skating and soft upper bodies. skaters commit to the theme and structure of the program, and relate the designed movements to the phrasing of the music. It’s Transitions important that the choreography suits the team’s skill level, so Transitions are about the connections between and within ele- the skaters can interpret the program design to the best of their ments. To use a sewing analogy, think of transitions as seams in abilities. the program: are the seams visible or invisible? Are they taped, sewn, or tailored? At the low end of the scale, the skaters’ relationship to the choreography is forced: they do a movement simply because it Judges award the TR mark by assessing the variety, difficulty, happens on a certain count. The mark increases as a team shows complexity, quickness, cleanness, and unison during the connec- a greater awareness of (and ability to execute) how the movetions in a program. Teams that do these things with a high degree ments and structure relate to the music and theme. of consistency and quality are at the high end of the scale. At the low end of the scale, transitions are basic – teams may stop Interpretation between elements, or look labored trying to get from one eleThe key word for IN is feeling. This PC is motivated from within. ment to the next. The middle range of the scale again represents Teams receiving marks at the high end of the scale show the a mix of abilities: teams may get into some elements quickly, but music in their movements. IN assesses the degree to which the not others. Variety may come more from faces and arms than team feels and reflects musical highlights and nuances, and how from steps. Transitions are sometimes automatic, but sometimes the skaters express the music’s rhythm, changes in tempo, style the skaters are still thinking through them. and character. The key word for the PE mark is delivery. To what extent does the team project out to the audience? At the high end of the scale, teams show ease in their carriage and style at all times. At the low end of the scale, there may be a mix of strong and weak carriage, while a team that is beginning to show an ease of carriage from some skaters, or part of the time, is in the middle range of marks.
Though the details of PCS are complex, the essence of each component is simple once dissected. Remembering even a few of the key ideas highlighted above for each PC will enhance your understanding of the marks your teams receive as the season progresses. Detailed Program Component guidelines are available in the Members Only section of the Skate Canada website. Go to Technical & Programs > Rules > 2012 Skate Canada CPC Regulations > Section A: Official Regulations.
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THE CLUBHOUSE Update Your Club Information Please provide the Section office with your updated club information. This is to ensure that your club continues to receive important information and updates from the office and your local Region Representative. Click here to update your information now.
CanSkate Element and Club Event Make this a fun day for your club! Your club can host a CanSkate Element Event or Club Fun Day and you may invite other clubs to join you. A sanction is required for these types of events. The sanction form and template information can be found on the Section website under Clubs>Club Information.
Club Tools The Section Regions Committee develops tools throughout the year to provide assistance to clubs and club board members. Visit the Section website on the club information page to view the tools and resources available for your club.
New CanSkate Ribbons Thank you for your overwhelming support of the new CanSkate program. We are thrilled with the uptake by clubs and coaches across the country in this first soft-launch season. We are currently experiencing a highly unusual backorder situation with the new CanSkate ribbons. We are making every effort to work with the supplier to receive additional shipments more quickly in order to fill the orders we are receiving. We are very sorry for the delay and for the frustration this has caused. Skate Canada strives to provide high quality customer service and we are working hard to rectify these order shortages. Once the inventory has been received we will do our utmost to have all backorders shipped as soon as possible. Once again thank you for your patience and understanding and your continued support of the CanSkate program. - Skate Canada
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THE OFFICIALS STAND
Section-Hosted National Synchronized Skating TC/TS Training Seminar Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut held the first Section-hosted Synchronized Skating TC/TS Training Seminar November 22-25, 2012 in Edmonton, Alberta. The clinic was aimed at training technical specialists and controllers for synchronized skating. Kathy Mackowski, Canadian Level Technical Controller and ISU Level Technical Specialist, and Mindy Gerlat, International level Technical Specialist, facilitated the seminar. Amanda Jassman, Kortney Story (BC/YT Section), Karen Ballinger, and Jennifer Betts attended the training.
International Assignments
Upcoming Clinics
Jodi Abbott - 2012 ISU Grand Prix Final Jeff Lukasik - 2012 NHK Trophy
Juvenile Singles Judge Clinic February 16, 2013 Winsport Invitational
Register Here
Becoming a Skate Canada Official Judge/Evaluator
Interested in becoming a Judge and/or Evaluator with Skate Canada? The minimum requirements for prospective judges are a skating background (having passed any two of Junior Bronze Free Skating, Skating Skills, Dance; or having passed any one of Senior Bronze Free Skating, Skating Skills, Dance; or having passed any one Juvenile Competitive Test or any one higher level test) and be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Technical Specialist
Interested in becoming a Technical Specialist with Skate Canada? Did you compete competitively at the Section level? Are you well versed in the technical aspects of skating? Do you participate in ice skating activities on a regular basis?
Technical Controller
Are you a current Skate Canada referee, judge, and/or experienced technical specialist? Do you have a desire to further your knowledge as a Skate Canada official?
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SKATE CANADA 2013 Canadian Figure Skating Championships On Friday, September 7, 2012, ticket packages went on sale! Packages include: Junior & Novice Championship Package includes the junior and novice level practices and competitions taking place January 14-17, 2013. These packages cost $40, plus applicable surcharges and seating is general admission. Senior Championship Package includes senior level practices and competition taking place January 18-20, 2013 as well as the Exhibition Gala. Prices for this package range from $110-$150, plus applicable surcharges and seating is reserved. Both packages must be purchased separately and can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.ca, by phone at 1.855.985.5000 or in person at the Hershey Centre Box Office.
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AROUND THE REGIONS New CanSkate Update Clinics New CanSkate Update Clinics were held on December 2, 2012 at the Royal Glenora Club in Edmonton and on December 9, 2012 at the Glencoe Club in Calgary. The sessions consisted of on-ice and off-ice sessions in which coaches, program assistants and club executive members participated. The clinics reviewed the changes to the CanSkate program including delivery methods.
December 2, 2012 Royal Glenora Club, Edmonton
Upcoming CanSkate Update Clinics January 3, 2013 Stettler Recreation Centre Stettler, AB 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Skate Canada is pleased to introduce an online submission process for the Skate Canada Achievement Awards. The awards information and nomination forms for the achievement awards are now posted on the Skate Canada website at www.skatecanada.ca under Members Only>What’s New>Skate Canada Achievement Awards. To submit a nomination online, you must know the 10 digit Skate Canada number of the person being nominated. The deadline for the Skate Canada Achievement Awards and the Section Awards is March 1, 2013.
STARSkate Athlete Award
Volunteer of Excellence Award
The purpose of the Skate Canada STARSkate Athlete Award is to recognize skaters who have demonstrated determination and commitment to the STARSkate program. Recipients of this award have displayed passion for the sport and have achieved success throughout the season, not only within the STARSkate testing system but also with personal skill development and growth.
Active and currently registered adult volunteer whose efforts have produced specific, positive results in his/her Section; an individual whose contributions reflect passion for the sport and its participants; an individual who is an exemplary role model for other volunteers, skaters, coaches etc., and who leads by example; and Long-term commitment (ideally ten (10) years volunteer work in the sport of figure skating), awareness and interest in the future direction of the sport.
Competitive Skate Athlete Award This award will be presented in each of the 13 Sections at their respective Section AGM/Awards Banquet. Skate Canada reserves the right to invite the Section winner from the host Section to the Skate Canada ACGM to accept the award on behalf of the 13 Section winners.
Program Assistant Award The purpose of the Skate Canada Program Assistant Award is to recognize dedicated and passionate Program Assistants who continuously share Skate Canada’s vision with all participants of the program. This award is presented to individuals who are not only great assets to the coaching team on the ice, but also show their commitment off the ice by providing support and assistance to the club and their members.
Elizabeth Swan Memorial Award The purpose of this award is to recognize an individual for his/ her dedication and contribution to the discipline of synchronized skating in Canada.
Volunteer Coach Award This award will be presented in each of the 13 Sections at their respective Section AGM/Award Banquet. It will be given to a professional coach who has contributed to the coaching community through volunteer efforts at the club, region, section or national level. The focus of this award is on volunteer contributions made by professional coaches to the sport of figure skating.
Club and Recreation Coach Award of Excellence The purpose of the Skate Canada Club and Recreation Coach Award of Excellence is to recognize the dedication and achievements of the coach in this category. The recipient will be selected for their unique advancement and outstanding contributions to our sport and the well-being of athletes participating in skating.
Section Officials Award A Skate Canada technical representative, evaluator, judge, referee, technical controller, technical specialist or data specialist who is currently registered with the Association; active at the Section level or lower for at least five seasons; demonstrated knowledge of Skate Canada rules, policies, philosophies and programs; an official who is keen to share accurate information with other officials, athletes, coaches, parents and administrators with the interest/intent of developing figure skating and figure skaters in Canada; and an individual who has given, and will continue to provide, quality service to the Section and the organization.
Officials Award of Excellence An active official who officiated at a minimum of one national (or international) event in the 2012-2013 season; Demonstrated knowledge of, and is articulate regarding, Skate Canada programs and philosophies; an official who is keen to share accurate information with other officials, athletes, coaches, parents and administrators with the interest/intent of developing figure skating and figure skaters in Canada; and an individual who has given, and will continue to provide, quality service at the Section, National and/ or International level.
Competitive Coach Award of Excellence This award is presented to a professional coach who has made a significant contribution to a team or athlete’s performance and achieved a significant milestone in the coach and athlete/team’s career during the past year.
CanSkater Award The purpose of the CanSkater Award is to recognize skaters who have shown enthusiasm and dedication to the CanSkate program throughout the skating season. Through their participation in the program, recipients of this award have demonstrated the talent and desire needed to find continued success on and off the ice.
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AWARDS Marilyn Chidlow Club Volunteer Awards Marilyn Chidlow is a native of Ponoka who has been involved in every level of skating volunteerism from the local club level through the National Board level as the Skate Canada President from 2000 to 2006. Marilyn’s heart has always been with grassroots skating as demonstrated by her commitment to the development of the CanSkate Program while she was the National Recreational Skating Chair. Skate Canada: Alberta–NWT/Nunavut has been the beneficiary of Marilyn’s talent and commitment for several decades and it is the Section’s great honor to have named this award after such a fine individual.
AdultSkate Awards These awards are presented to individual adult skaters that are members of any of the AdultSkate programs and perform in skating productions or enter adult competitions. • • •
Creating the Edge for Life Award - This is an achievement award, to be presented to the younger adult skater that passes tests through Skate Canada between the ages of 18 to 24 years, and/or enters adult competitions at a local, national and / or international level and/or performs in skating productions, and is 18-24 years of age Triumph Award - This is an achievement award, to be presented to the adult skater that passes tests through Skate Canada as an adult, and/or enters adult competitions at a local, national and /or international level, and/or performs in skating productions, is 25 years of age or older. Spirit & Passion for Skating Award - This award will be presented to the skater that is passionate about the sport of figure skating and through their enthusiasm, motivates and encourages other adults to follow their dreams. This skater is also a positive role model to skaters of all ages and demonstrates that the dream to skate or continue to skate is possible.
Special Olympics Skater of the Year Award The skater who is recognized for this award: • • • • •
Must be a registered Skate Canada member within the Alberta/NWT-Nunavut Section Must have competed in at least one Skate Canada sanctioned competition within the Section Must show spirit and passion for the sport, and sportsmanship towards coaches, fellow skaters, and officials Shows commitment, perseverance, and dedication to continue and succeed Demonstrates success in achieving goals and/or a personal best, and wants to strive to achieve new goals
25 & 50 Year Service Awards These awards recognize coaches, volunteers and officials who have contributed 25 + and 50+ years of coaching or volunteer service to the sport of figure skating.
25 & 50 Year Club Awards These awards recognize clubs in the Skate Canada: Alberta – NWT/ Nunavut that have been members of Skate Canada for 25 + and 50+ years.
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MONTHLY AWARDS (NOVEMBER) Congratulations Frances Heaton Duso’s Skater of the Month!
Congratulations Tammy Costard Duso’s Helping Hand of the Month!
Frances, of The Glencoe Club, is a competitive skater who truly loves to skate. She always comes to the arena ready to work hard and enjoys every practice. She shows true determination and is a pleasure to have in the club, as she assists with the CanSkate program as a Program Assistant. Frances also volunteers her time to assist with all special on-ice functions such as the Halloween Skate.
Tammy, of the Bonnyville Skating Club, has been the president of the Bonnyville SC for the past 5 years. She helps out in every area of the club and is always one of the first to volunteer her time. Tammy promotes positive participation and is always focused on helping the club, coaches, parents, skaters and volunteers. Congratulations to Tammy for being the Duso’s November Helping Hand of the Month!
Congratulations to Frances for being the November Duso’s Skater of the Month!
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Duso’s Helping Hand of the Month Award Click for Nomination Form
Deadline for January’s Helping Hand of the Month: January 15, 2013 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut and Duso’s are pleased to offer the Helping Hand of the Month Award. Recipients will receive recognition on the Section website and at the Section Awards Banquet. Nominations are accepted from Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut members and clubs for a volunteer involved in any or all of the following activities:
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Club Board Member Carnival Program Assistant Competitions Test Days Section Activities Day-to-Day Club Activities Club Events Other
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Click for Nomination Form Deadline for January’s Skater of the Month: January 15, 2013 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut and Duso’s are pleased to offer the Skater of the Month Award. Duso’s is proud to present $100 to each award recipient. Recipients will also receive recognition on the Section website and at the Section Awards Banquet. Nominations are accepted from Skate Canada: AlbertaNWT/Nunavut members and clubs for a skater they feel demonstrates the following criteria:
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Works hard Helps out whenever possible Loves what they do Assists the club in activities Helps other skaters Is a great role model and ambassador for figure skating
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EVENTS CALENDAR Synchronized Skating Invitational January 12-13, 2013 Red Deer, AB
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In addition to a full program of keynote, individual and panel presentations, the following Pre- and PostWorkshops & Mini-Summits will be offered: • • • • • • • • •
Sport Through Development Workshop (Jan. 29 - full day) Sport for Life Communities Workshop (co-hosted with CPRA) (Jan. 29 - full day) Implementation of CS4L-LTAD Mini-Summit (in French) (Jan. 29 - full day) Competition Review & Restructuring Mini-Summit (Jan. 29 - full day) Are We There Yet? A GPS for CS4L-LTAD Mini-Summit (Jan. 29 - morning) Implementation of CS4L-LTAD Mini-Summit (Jan. 29 - morning) LTAD Implementation: Athletes with Disabilities Mini-Summit (Jan. 29 - afternoon) LTAD Pathway: Stage-by-Stage Periodization Mini-Summit (Jan. 29 - afternoon) Club Excellence Workshop (hosted by CCES) (Feb. 1- full day)
The complete program can be found on the CS4L website. The early-bird deadline is quickly approaching - take advantage of this discounted rate of $249 by registering before Dec. 15! Organizations registering five or more individuals are eligible for a group rate of $229 per individual while NSOs & national MSOs can send one delegate free of charge. Contact Jude Ross for further details. REGISTER NOW! 26
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Coach Wanted Ads Iqaluit Skating Club The Iqaluit Figure Skating Club is looking for a coach willing to travel to Iqaluit, Nunavut for 8-9 weeks between the months of January and March 2013 on a paid contract. The Club would be willing to cover such expenses as airfare, housing and coaching fees. Other part-time employment opportunities are also available within the city. We currently have 16 Program Assistants, 2 CanSkate Trained coaches and one NCCP Primary STARSkate Certified coach who help whenever they can. The successful candidate will: • NCCP Primary STARSkate Certified • A photocopy of your Skate Canada Professional Coaching Membership Card • Police Clearance Check • First Aid Certificate • Making Ethical Decisions Skills • • • •
With an emphasis on teamwork, our club’s focus is to improve, encourage, and enhance skating in our community. We are looking for a motivated and energetic team player to help us achieve that. This is a wonderful opportunity to work and experience the great white North. A strong work ethic and commitment to success of the CanSkate and StarSkate Programs Openness to parents, skaters, other coaches as well as the executive Willingness to share their experience and recommendations to enable club growth and reputation within the Skating community
Please send your resume to Victoria Hann at pfvictoria@hotmail.com. If you have questions, please contact Victoria at 867-222-3927 or pfvictoria@hotmail.com. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
Submit your coach wanted ad to info@skateabnwtnun.ca if you would like your ad to appear in the newsletter. Cost per ad (150 words) is $25 per edition. Ads are also placed on the Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut website as they are received.
Holiday Office Hours Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut December 24 - January 1
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Warmest Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season and a Wonderful New Year!
Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut 11759 Groat Road NW Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3K6 Phone: (780) 415-0465 Fax: (780) 427-1734 Email: info@skateabnwtnun.ca
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