October 2013 In the Loop by Jessica Crighton

October 2013

In the Loop

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Board of Directors & Section Office

2014 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships

Athlete Development News & Views

Presented by Calgary Professional Skate Service

Athlete Endowment Fund

Coaches Corner

Get In Sync

The CanSkate Connection

The Clubhouse

Program Assistant Contest

Creating Opportunities

Official News

Section Showcase

Dr. Jodi Abbott selected for 2014 Olympic Winter Games

Around the Regions

Duso’s Skater of the Month

Duso’s Helping Hand of the Month

Golden Skaters

Follow Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut

2013-2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair Past Chair Vice Chair Vice Chair Secretary/Treasurer Athlete Development Committee Chair Events Committee Chair Officials Coordinating Committee Chair Coaching Committee Chair Regions Committee Chair Regions Committee Vice Chair Athlete Representative Skating Programs Committee Chair

Sharon Dingle Kathy Kopelchuk Rhonda Tanton Donna Moses Krista Sellers Don Zeman Kristen Belcourt Brenda Hart Chantelle Portz Anita Kohnen Bev Padget Dallas Daniel Lyndsey Ford

Section Office Office Main Line

(780) 415-0465 (866) 294-0663 (780) 427-1734 (866) 746-4981

info@skateabnwtnun.ca

(780) 415-0562

denise@skateabnwtnun.ca

Kelly Havixbeck Manager, Member Services

(780) 415-0598

kelly@skateabnwtnun.ca

Holly Henderson Manager, Athlete Development

(403) 331-3663

holly@skateabnwtnun.ca

Allyson Wright Coordinator, Coaching & Events

(780) 415-0596

allyson@skateabnwtnun.ca

Jessica Crighton Coordinator, Communications & Events

(780) 415-0465

jessica@skateabnwtnun.ca

Lisa Bonderove Coordinator, Finance & Skating Programs

(780) 415-0593

lisa@skateabnwtnun.ca

Fax Denise Fisher Executive Director

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Over 260 skaters from across Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut will be competing at Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre November 7-10, 2013 for the opportunity to advance to the 2014 Skate Canada Challenge to qualify for the 2014 Canadian Tire Figure Skating Championships. All-Event Pass $10 (Seniors 65+ $8) Daily Admission $5 (Seniors 65+ $2) Children 6 and under FREE Sectionals Program $5

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Opening Ceremonies

Please join us at Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre on November 7, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2014 Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships Presented by Calgary Professional Skate Service. We will have performances from International Medalists and a draw for those in attendance for a chance to win a prize from one of our top sponsors! Tickets will be available upon entry. See you there!

Meg Oshada Canmore SC 2013 Special Olympics Silver Medalist

Ice Eclipse Edmonton Synchronized SC

Kennedy Zaystoff Strathmore SC 2013 Special Olympics Double Gold Medalist

Susan McFarland Gateway SC 2013 Skate Canada Adult Championships Silver Medalist

ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT NEWS & VIEWS

11759 Groat Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3K6 Tel: (780) 415-0465 Toll Free: (866) 294-0663 Fax: (780) 427-1734 Toll Free: (866) 746-4981 Email: info@skateabnwtnun.ca www.skateabnwtnun.ca

2013 / 2014 Team Leaders Required 2013 / 2014 TEAM LEADERS REQUIRED! Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut is requesting applications for Team Leaders for the following Skate Canada Qualifying Competitions: 2014 Skate Canada Challenge

December 4 - 8, 2013 Co-Operators Centre, Evraz Place Regina, Saskatchewan

2014 Skate Canada Canadian Figure Skating Championships January 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15, 2014 Canadian Tire Centre Ottawa, Ontario

All Team Leaders will be provided with designated teamwear. Travel, accommodation and meal expenses will be covered. This is a volunteer position, no honorarium will be paid. Team Leaders are assigned shifts and are on-site to assist the coaches with the non-skating needs of the athletes. Coaches applying must be NCCP Level 3. To apply for a Team Leader position, please send a brief resume and cover letter outlining why you would like to be considered, indicating the competition which you are available. Deadline for Applications: November 4, 2013 All applicants will be notified by November 12, 2013 Please forward applications by email to: Holly Henderson Manager, Athlete Development Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Email: holly@skateabnwtnun.ca Phone: (403) 331-3663

ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT NEWS & VIEWS

11759 Groat Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3K6 Tel: (780) 415-0465 Toll Free: (866) 294-0663 Fax: (780) 427-1734 Toll Free: (866) 746-4981 Email: info@skateabnwtnun.ca www.skateabnwtnun.ca

2014 Alberta Winter Games Team Coaches and Chaperones Required 2014 Alberta Winter Games Team Coaches and Chaperones Required! Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut is requesting applications for Team Coaches and Chaperones for the 2014 Alberta Winter Games: 2014 Alberta Winter Games

February 6-9, 2014 Banff/Canmore, Alberta Skating Events Canmore Recreation Centre

Travel, accommodation and meals are provided. Honoraria for coaches will be available upon conclusion of the Alberta Winter Games. Coaches applying must be a minimum of Primary STARSkate Certified. To apply for a Team Coach or Chaperone position, please send a brief resume and cover letter outlining why you would like to be considered. Coaches may accumulate CEP points for these Games. Deadline for Applications: December 13, 2013 All applicants will be notified by December 23, 2013 Please forward applications by email to: Anita Kohnen Provincial Sport Coordinator â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Figure Skating Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Email: kohnen@efirehose.net Phone: (403) 948-7183

ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT NEWS & VIEWS 11759 Groat Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3K6 Tel: (780) 415-0465 Toll Free: (866) 294-0663 Fax: (780) 427-1734 Toll Free: (866) 746-4981 Email: skateab2@telus.net www.skateabnwtnun.com

2013-2014 Junior Development Team Criteria

2013 / 2014 Junior Development Team Criteria

The composition of the Junior Development Team will be based on the results of the 2014 Skate Canada AlbertaNWT/Nunavut Sectional Championships. Singles: Pre-Juvenile U11 Women: Top-6 Pre-Juvenile U11 Men: Top-6 Pre-Juvenile U14 Women: Top-2 Pre-Juvenile U14 Men: Top-2 Juvenile U11 Women: Top-6 Juvenile U11 Men: Top-6 Juvenile U14 Women: Top-2 + Top-4 under 12 years of age* Juvenile U14 Men: Top-2 + Top-4 under 13 years of age* Pre-Novice Women: Skaters ranked 5th to 7th + Top-3 under 13 years of age* Pre-Novice Men: Skaters ranked 5th to 7th + Top-3 under 14 years of age* Dance: Pre Juvenile: Top-4 Juvenile: Top-4 Pre-Novice: Teams ranked 5th to 7th Pairs: Juvenile: Top-2 Pre-Novice: Teams ranked 5th to 7th * Age before July 1, 2013. Athletes qualifying for the Junior Development Team will be notified immediately following the 2014 Sectional Championships. Junior Development Team registration forms will be distributed immediately following the posting of results.

ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT NEWS & VIEWS Team Selection: How it works

2013-14 Junior Development Team Selection is based on the published criteria. Registration packages for the 2013-14 Junior Development Team will be distributed out onsite by Allyson Wright, Coordinator, Coaching & Events, after the results for events are posted. Allyson’s location will be posted onsite. It is expected that registration forms will be submitted in onsite prior to the athletes departure. 2013-14 Select Team Members have qualified to attend Challenge based on their placement at the Sectional Championship. Advancing Packages for the 2014 Skate Canada Challenge will be distributed out to Select Team Members and alternates following the final results of each event. Allyson Wright, Coordinator of Coaching & Events will be handing out the packages. Packages must be completed and returned to Allyson Wright prior to departure from the arena.

The Contest Lasts for Moments The contest lasts for moments Though the training’d taken years. It wasn’t winning alone that was worth the work and the tears. The applause will be forgotten The prize will be misplaced. But the long hard hours of practice will never be a waste. For in trying to win you build a skill. You learn that winning depends on will. You never grow by how much you win, You only grow by how much you put in. So any new challenge you’ve just begun, Put forth your best and you’ve already won! W.A. Clennan

ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT NEWS & VIEWS Fall Competitions

Section athletes have been busy preparing for the 2013- 14 Competitive Season! 168 Section skaters travelled to Regina to attend the SaskSkate and Sask Open Competition. Oktoberfest in Barrie Ontario hosted 31 Section entries. Edmonton Region hosted 164 Section athletes. Our own, Kaetlyn Osmond from the Ice Palace FSC, began her journey towards Sochi 2014 at the 2013 Skate Canada International. The skate towards Alberta and Arctic Winter Games R-O has begun. Interest and registrations for the Alberta and Arctic Winter Games has been outstanding! Alberta Winter Games Runoffs begin in November with the conclusion being the 2014 Alberta Winter Games in Banff. How fantastic to be a part of the Games experience in an Olympic Year. Arctic Winter Games will involve athletes that reside north of the 55th parallel. This season the Games take place in Fairbanks Alaska. If you are curious what sports our Section athletes may be exposed to check out the Arctic Winter Games website.

Nutrition at the Competition Site We are now into high competition mode with Open Regionals, Alberta Winter Games, Sectionals and Challenge on the horizon. Athletes and their parents are often on the run. Having spent 96% of my life in the surroundings of an arena I have witnessed the consumption of French Fries as a post competition meal many times. Athletes and parents please remember to pack nutritional choices such as Protein or granola bars. Fresh fruit and vegetable snacks that can be easily packed will ward off that desire to choose poorly. The following facts have been taken from the nutrition information supplied on various company websites. Facts you may wish to know when planning your post competition meal! Small Dairy Queen French Fries Serving Size 1 small order (113 g) Per Serving % Daily Value* Calories 300 Calories from Fat 108 Total Fat 12.0g 18% Saturated Fat 2.5g 12% Sodium 640mg 27% Carbohydrates 45.0g 15%

Medium Orange Julius Berry Pomogranate Nutritional Information Calories – 300 Fat – 0 Sodium (mg) – 70 Carbohydrates (g) – 72 Sugars (g) – 58 Protein (g) – 2

Dairy Queen Poutine Regular size Calories - 620 Fat (g) - 33 Sodium (mg) - 1380 Carbohydrates (g) - 61 Total Sugars (g) - 1 Proteins (g) - 21

Mini Oreo Cookie Blizzard Calories - 380 Fat (g) - 14 Sodium (mg) - 220 Carbohydrates (g) - 58 Total Sugars (g) - 45 Proteins (g) – 8

Small Dairy Queen Cone Calories - 240 Fat (g) - 7 Sodium (mg) - 105 Carbohydrates (g) - 38 Total Sugars (g) - 29 Proteins (g) - 6 Booster Juice Strawberry Sunshine Serving Size 1 Serving Per Serving % Daily Value* Calories - 399 Total Fat - 0.5g 1% Sodium - 63mg 3% Carbohydrates - 97.5g 33% Dietary Fiber - 12.0g 48% Sugars - 86.0g Protein - 4.2g

Donate to the Section Athlete Endowment Fund! Established in 2013, the Section Athlete Endowment Fund was developed to provide extraordinary programs that enhance and support the development of athletes in the Section. The Fund will assist by: • • •

Providing enhanced training opportunities for skaters on the Select or Junior Development Team, or other skaters identified by the Athlete Development Committee. The identification and development of STARSkate athletes through training opportunities. Supporting national and international opportunities for exposure of competitive skaters and teams, including adult skaters, synchronized skating teams and Special Olympics skaters.

To Donate Donations by cash, cheque, or credit card are accepted by the Section Office. Donations can also be made through the Donation Fund Program established by the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation (ASRPWF). Tax-deductible receipts will be issued by ASRPWF for donations meeting certain criteria, which can be viewed at http://www.asrpwf.ca/getinvolved/donations.aspx or www.skateabnwtnun.ca. Thank you for your support of Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut skaters! For more information, please contact the Section Office at (780) 415-0562 or info@skateabnwtnun.ca.

Donation Fund Program Overview • As a Crown Corporation which supports amateur sport and recreation in Alberta, the Foundation has established the Donation Fund Program to assist partner Provincial Sport and Recreation Associations, the Alberta Sport Development Centres and Alberta Games in obtaining financial support. This program is established by the Foundation to help enlist donors to support sport and recreation development in the province of Alberta. • The Foundation administers the Donation Fund Program as a Crown Corporation, which can provide taxdeductible receipts for unconditional contributions to amateur sport or recreation in Alberta. Donations are only eligible for tax receipts if the donor or related party does not directly or indirectly benefit from the donation in any way other than the tax benefit. • The Foundation provides this service without charging any administration fees. The full amount of each donation goes directly to the support of sport and recreation. • The Foundation only accepts cheque or cash.

Donation Fund cont. What Donations do NOT Qualify? • The payment of a basic fee for admission to an event or to a program. • Payment of membership fees that convey the right to attend events, receive services or be eligible for entitlements of any kinds (free access to facilities that the general public has to pay for). Membership fees are considered as gifts if they confer no more than the right to vote at a meeting and to receive reports of the charity’s activities, unless such reports are otherwise available for a fee. • Contributions of services (i.e., time, skills, efforts). Contributions of services are not property and do not qualify. • Payment from a business for which the business receives a material advantage such as promotion or advertising in return. For taxation purposes, the business may be able to claim the contribution as an advertising expense. • A gift subject to a direction by the donor that the Foundation transfers the funds to a specified person, family or club. In such an instance, the donor has made a gift to the person, family or club and not to the Foundation. • A gift subject to a direction by the donor that the Foundation give the funds to a non-qualified donee.

How to Utilize the Donation Fund Program To obtain a tax receipt for your donation, the following process must be followed: o The donor must make the cheque payable to the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation o The donation must be accompanied by the correct donation fund letter. The letter must be full completed with original signature. o Any donations that are submitted without meeting the requirements will be returned to the donor. The Foundation may issue an official tax receipt for income tax purposes if the donor has suggested that the donation be used in a particular program support by the Foundation provided that o no direct or indirect benefit accrues to the donor o no direct or indirect benefit accrues to any person related to the donor o the donation is unconditional and does not obligate the Foundation follow the suggestion o reciprocal donations (two or more unrelated individuals sponsoring each other’s related persons) are not permissible

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COACHES CORNER CanSkate Coaching

New CanSkate Coaching Course The NCCP Instruction Beginner CanSkate course has been revised! Coaches who take this new course will be trained immediately on the new CanSkate program and will not need to complete the CanSkate Update Online Training Module in order to instruct the new CanSkate program in clubs. If a coach in your club or Skating School has as an In-Training status they would not be required to complete this online update. Please note that the certification process for coaches at this level has also changed. Particiapnts wishing to begin their NCCP training to become a Skate Canada registered coach must now complete the NCCP CanSkate Pre-Course Training module located in Members Only prior to attending their first course. Following the three day course participants will receive an In-Training Status. At this point they may register as a Skate Canada coach and begin coaching CanSkate only. Coaches wih an In-Training status are eligible to be hired by a Skate Canada club. They will need to continue their certification by completing the NCCP CanSkate Trained Coach Evaluation Protfolio within one year of their course. The portfolio is available on Members Only > Coaches > NCCP > NCCP Instruction > New CanSkate Program. All coaches who will be coaching the new CanSkate program and who have not received the updated NCCP CanSkate course will be required to complete the CanSkate Update Online Training module available on Members Only under Coaches > Coach Online Training > CanSkate Update Online Training Module.

Former CanSkate Coaches In the spring of 2013, the Skate Canada Coaching Development Committee approved a policy whereby if a coach completed the Level 1 Phase 1 training (now named CanSkate training) prior to September 2008 this training would be considered outdated and would require that the coach be retrained. This does not apply to coaches who have completed their CanSkate certification or moved on to complete a higher level of NCCP training and certification. There have been significant changes to the CanSkate program and the National Coaching Certification Program since 2008; thus, coaches returning to the sport to teach CanSkate must complete the updated NCCP CanSkate training prior to being able to instruct CanSkate at any Skate Canada club or skating school. CanSkate is an extremely important program for Skate Canada as it serves 125,000 members annually and it feeds skaters into our other programs. The quality of the program reflects directly on Skate Canada and it is very important to us that every club and coach delivers the program to or above standard. Inquires regarding the new NCCP CanSkate course or coaching statusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; may be sent to

coaching&programs@skatecanada.ca

COACHES CORNER

Dance Partner Clarification

The following clarification is regarding the activities for dance partners and their associated fees.

Permitted activity:

A dance partner (ineligible/eligible) is only allowed to partner a skater who is in a lesson with a Skate Canada professional coach. Dance partners who are not NCCP trained or certified and therefore not authorized to partner skaters on their own or outside of a dance lesson provided by the Skate Canada professional coach. Failing to abide by the Skate Canada Standards for Professional Coaches policy may jeopardize the insurance and liability status of the club, skaters, coaches, and ineligible partners. From a skater development perspective, it is recommended that dance partners (ineligible/eligible) be brought into a dance lesson when a skater has demonstrated the ability to skate a complete dance to standard and is ready to take a test.

Fees:

Partners who are ineligible may charge for providing a service to skaters, while eligible partners (who are still competing - all levels) may also charge but must follow the prescribed fees as outline in the Dance Partner Fees - Eligible Persons policy. While it is up to the ineligible dance partner and coach to decide how much they will charge skaters, Skate Canada would recommend that the coach and partner negotiate a reasonable combined fee versus charging two separate fees. When the fee is set, the coach and/or club should communicate this information to skaters and their parents/guardians well in advance.

Pathways in Members Only:

• Standards to Professional Coaches Policy: Technical & Programs > Rules > 2013 Official Rule Book > Policies & Procedures > Official Rules > Standards for Professional Coaches > 5.0 Dance Partners > 5.2 Ineligible or Restricted Eligible Person Status. • Dance Partner Fees – Eligible Persons: Technical & Programs > Rules > 2013 Official Rule Book > Policies & Procedures > Official Rules > Dance Partner Fees – Eligible Persons.

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COACHES CORNER NEW PROFESSIONAL R L COACH MEEMBERSHIP CARD NCCP STATUS DEFINITIONS Skate Canada C is pleased to imple ement the ne ew Professionnal Coach Membership carrd. The following colors and d abbreviatio ons will appeaar on all Profeessional Coach Membership cards to indicatte a coach’s NCCP N certificaation level. Th here is a Freq uently Asked Questions (FFAQ) documeent regard ding the card for f your referrence availab ble on Membeers Only undeer Coaching – Professionall Coach Membership p Card – Quesstion and Answer.

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Prrimary STA ARSkate Trained

This coach is traained but not certified andd may instructt at the CanSkate, Primaryy STA ARSkate levels and above..

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For infformation reggarding NCCP certification requirementts for accredittation at even nts please reffer to the “Accreditatio on for Events”” policy in the e Policy and PProcedures seection of the Skate Canadaa Rule Book on Members Only.

COACHES CORNER

New CanSkate Webinar for Coaches

Whether you have been working with the New CanSkate program for a while, or you are havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet implemented the new programming, this webinar is going to be a round-table discussion for coaches. This will be a chance to share ideas, questions, and feedback. National Team Resource Members Tammy Greidanus and Leona Boyle will be offering their insight and leading the discussion. Thursday, November 28, 2013 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Click on the following link to register. The first 25 registrations will be accepted and those after that will be contacted to be placed on a wait list. http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1424021/Webinar-2-The-NEW-CanSkate If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Bonderove at lisa@skateabnwtnun.ca or 780-415-0593.

Submit your coach wanted ad to info@skateabnwtnun.ca if you would like your ad to appear in the newsletter. Cost per ad is $25 per edition. Ads are also placed on the section website as they are received.

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Get In Sync

Getting to Know You!

As the season gets underway and teams are set, this is a good time of the year to focus on team spirit, cohesiveness and getting to know and count on your teammates. Here are 5 quick and easy ideas for team building: 1. “Buddy” up new and returning skaters so new skaters have a resource and feel part of the team earlier. They can always go to their buddy for advice and leadership. 2. “Show & Share” - Spend some time each practice (off-ice) having team members tell a bit about themselves so everyone gets to know them, or play ice-breaker games during flood breaks or during off-ice. 3. Spend 10-15 minutes of off-ice time playing another team game like soccer or basketball. It’s fun and the skaters get to learn more about each other in a team atmosphere. 4. Host a team social early in the year... it can be easy as a get-together, bowling party, or scavenger hunt. Or as elaborate as a team-bonding experience at a local adventure camp... high ropes or zipline anyone? 5. Build on the program theme for the season. If it is a movie soundtrack, watch the movie together. Or, have a party where everyone has to dress in character to the story or theme. If you every have any questions about synchronized skating in our Section, please contact the office, or one of our Synchro Reps: Michele Rowein (Edmonton) Kim Boorman (Calgary) mrowein@yahoo.ca kboorman@shaw.ca

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2013 Synchronized Skating Development Camp September 14-15, 2013

Get In Sync

Synchronized Skating Online Monitoring 2013-14

It is that time of year again when teams are asked to submit their programs for monitoring. This is a wonderful opportunity (free of charge!) to have our technical panel from the Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section review your programs to ensure you are on the right track. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program will run from November 1 to December 10. Please do not feel that your program has to be complete before you submit it, and you can submit more than once for further clarification and review. If you have specific questions about monitoring, or when your submission is ready, please contact Jennifer Betts at jennmarkbetts@gmail.com. Programs will be reviewed by a team of officials and a summary of their feedback will be sent to you within 7 days. We encourage you to send your submissions as soon as possible as the time for return on your feedback will depend on the number of programs under review (which tend to increase closer to the deadline). Due to the proximity of the holidays and the start of the competitive season, we do not have any flexibility with the final submission date of December 10th. Submissions: Youtube - www.youtube.com Videos may be submitted via youtube.com, an online video-sharing site. Videos may be up to 2GB in size and 15 minutes in length. To maintain privacy with your submissions, we recommend the following steps: 1. 2.

Create an account on YouTube Once you have uploaded your program - please send your user name and the current password as well as the program content worksheet to Jennifer Betts (see the gmail address above).

Only programs recorded during practice time will be allowed - any programs from competitions will not be reviewed. We recommend recording a team from where a judging panel would sit (close enough to see footwork sequences but with a wide enough view to see as much of the team as possible). If you have specific questions regarding certain elements or rules, please include these in the email. Planned Program Content Sheets: It is required that all videos are accompanied by a list of your planned elements, including transitions. It is not necessary to provide the exact timing of all elements. Please note that videos will NOT be viewed and feedback will not be provided without this information. In order to provide accurate feedback, it is necessary for the panel to know which elements are being attempted for technical credit. Disclaimer: Due to the popularity of the program, each year more and more submissions are received. Our officials will endeavour to monitor all videos. However, if time becomes limited, priority will be given to Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/ Nunavut teams. Out-of-Section submissions will be notified if their submission will not be reviewed. Questions? Please contact Lisa Bonderove at lisa@skateabnwtnun.ca or call 780-415-0593.

Upcoming Courses Edmonton • Sport Trainer (AIM, Taping & Strapping) - November 23rd & 24th, 2013 • AIM (Athletic Injury Management) - November 23, 2013 • Sport Taping and Strapping - November 24, 2013 • Sport Nutrition - November 23, 2013 Calgary • Sport Trainer (AIM, Taping & Strapping) - November 9th & 10th, 2013 • AIM (Athletic Injury Management) - November 9, 2013 • Sport Training & Strapping - November 10, 2013 Fort McMurray • Sport Trainer (AIM, Taping & Strapping) - November 9th & 10th, 2013 For more information please click here to visit SMCA website.

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THE â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;CANSKATE CONNECTIONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Here is a CanSkate Tip/Trick that may help those beginner skaters who are having trouble standing on the ice. Colorful Foam Play Mats can be used the first few sessions for skaters to stand on. As they start to feel comfortable standing up on the mat, step off the mat to try and get the same feeling on the ice. All skaters will not need this teaching aid but it can be very helpful for those skaters having difficulty initially balancing on their blades. Play Mats can also be used as a color matching game. Put the mats on the board against the plexi glass or on the ice by the boards. Have items on the ice that have the same colors as the mats. Skaters pick up items and put them beside the corresponding mats. This should do the trick to take the stress off the first few weeks of the session for skaters, parents, program assistants and coaches! Tammy Greidanus tammylg@shaw.ca CanSkate Resource Team Member

Leona Boyle sk8leona@telus.net CanSkate Resource Team Member

Were you previously involved with Skate Canada as a skater, coach, parent, Board member, official, and/or volunteer? Register today as an Alumni of Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut by completing our Alumni form at www.skateabnwtnun.ca or contact Holly Henderson at holly@skateabnwtnun.ca. 27

THE CLUBHOUSE Calling All Clubs: Milestone Anniversaries

Happy 100th Anniversary Skate Canada is leading up to the 100 year anniversary of Canadian Championships, and Skate Canada is looking for clubs who are, or will be celebrating milestone years throughout this season (2013-2014) as well! If your club is celebrating a major milestone this season, please send an email to skatecanada@skatecanada. ca and kelly@skateabnwtnun.ca with the subject line “Club Milestone” and be sure to include your club name, location, and of course the milestone year that you are celebrating!

Important Section, Club & Skating School Update - Re:Sound Information Please note the following updates and corrections to information previously communicated regarding payment to Re:Sound by all clubs and skating schools related to ice shows: • Regardless of the number of ice shows and numbers of performances of an ice show a club or skating school has held during a calendar year, the total fee required to be remitted to Re:Sound is $61.85 for that calendar year. This is regardless of the amount of revenue collected. Clubs that had remitted in excess of this amount have already been contacted by Re:Sound or are in the process of being contacted to coordinate either refund of additional payment, or to have this applied as credit towards future payments. • Payment of the required $61.85 for ice shows held during the 2013 calendar year (January 1 – December 31, 2013) is to be submitted to Re:Sound no later than January 31, 2014. • The Re:Sound form to be submitted along with payment has been updated to reflect these clarifications and is available on Members Only under Clubs and Schools > Re:Sound information > Re:Sound T5E Calculator Form. This form is required to only state if a club or skating school held an ice show or not during the years in which this tariff applies. Note that clubs and skating schools are required to inform Re:Sound if they didn’t hold an ice show during a calendar year. • The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document posted to Members Only has been updated to reflect these updates (Members Only > Clubs and Schools > Re:Sound information > Re:Sound FAQ). Further information on Re:Sound can be found at their website http://www.resound.ca/en/index.htm If you have any further questions regarding Re:Sound that are more related to club and skating school operations please contact Skate Canada Member Services memberservices@skatecanada.ca or Kelly Havixbeck at the Section Office kelly@skateabnwtnun.ca

THE CLUBHOUSE 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.

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.

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 club information!

SIRC Webinars SIRC, a Sport Resource Centre, offers resources for sports and non-profit organizations. Visit the SIRC website to register for their upcoming webinars. There is a webinar on November 19, 2013 on Conflict Management and on December 17, 2013 for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building a Communication Plan.â&#x20AC;? There are no costs to register for these seminars. Click here for more information. SIRC also offers other great webinars that can be accessed at www.sirc.ca .

Program Assistant Contest Presented by

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ThankAsyou tothe Triple Flipthey for help providing each I help skaters, me be the winner with a Triple Flip hoodie and the first best I can be at helping others and making a 50 nominees with a $10 Triple Flipasgift card. difference in their lives as well mine. Skate Canada: Alberta-NWT/Nunavut thanks all Program Assistants for their commitment to helping clubs.

Having an active lifestyle Being the best you can be Having fun Making a difference

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Triple Flip believes in:

Making a difference in someone’s life is a “great feeling that comes from helping with

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“I always make sure the skaters are having fun - I give it my all!” Being a PA is fun because I get to do one “ of the things I is love thebalance most – skating! “An active lifestyle the of train-

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ing as a competitive skater, working hard at school and helping as a Program Assistant.”

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lifestyle with fun, encourages Combining an active “I love to teach children to skate because I me to be a CanSkate Program Assistant and be can have fun andthe bebest a positive role model for that I can be! all of them!”

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Alyssa Albertson, Barrhead SC, age 15 Abigail Seewald, Royal Glenora Club Jasmine Allan, Grimshaw SC, age 15 Bethany Bateman, Beaverlodge SC, age 13 Alyssa da Costa, Airdrie SC Adam Bruner-McLaren, Fort Smith SC, age 17 Emma Burtler, Thronecliffe Greenview SC, age 10 Ashley Babock, Warburg SC Cara Chudak, Royal Glenora Club, age 12 Chantil Costard, Bonnyville SC 14 Sarah du Plessis, Yellowknife SC, age Payton Fenton, Mayfield SC, age 13 Haylea Jones, Olds SC Angela Kerr, Airdrie SC, age 17 Megan Calalta SC, age 10SC KoenKimoto, Hordos, Rainbow Lake Breanna Maki, Provost FSC, age 13 SC JadynMegan Smith, Nippard, Red Deer Noralta SC, age 14 Morgan Stang, Sherwood Park SC, age 14 Megan Mortensen, St. Paul SC Ashley Wohlgemuth, Grovedale SC, age 16 Kourni Cypress School of Skating, SierraYork, MacDonald, Grovedale SC age 14

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“I know the skaters I am helping are happy stay active and anyone can do it if when they are smilingthey andtry! laughing.”

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Congratulations to the following Winners:

“Our club’s Program Assistant helps the skatthe CanSkate program. ers who are not always “so sure” and she promotes a positive, fun experience for them!”

“As a Program Assistant my job is to spread the love ofI’m skating!” encouraging by saying good job and

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for the coaches. I’m kind by cheering the kids on.

Taylor Lassiter, Bassano SC

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Creating Opportunities for Skaters with a Disability

We have begun an exciting new three-year initiative for the development of more opportunities for skaters with disabilities. Four clubs have been chosen to be part of this pilot: • Extreme Edge SC • Lethbridge SC • Okotoks SC • Sylvan Lake SC This initiative has come to fruition only through the generous support of the following organizations: • Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation • Sport Canada • Alberta Health • Physical Health Agency of Canada

Simply, we want to generate more opportunities to engage skaters with physical and/or intellectual opportunities. The short-term outcomes of this project are to increase awareness, increase opportunities for skaters, and increase the capacity of clubs to include skaters through club-based initiatives. We will endeavour to enhance the capacity of our Section clubs through coaching support, adaptive equipment support, club support, and event support. Please stay tuned throughout the season as we share stories and successes of our pilot clubs and their athletes! We extend our sincere thanks to the following for their support:

November 2013 Winning Edge Seminars & Workshops across the Alberta Sport Development Centre Network are available here.

Official News The Officials Committee would like to congratulate the following officials on their recent promotions: Brent Anderson

Section Singles Technical Specialist, Phase 1

Robin Tkacx

Section Singles Technical Specialist, Phase 1

Devan Nychka

Section Singles Technical Specialist, Phase 1

Don Zeman

Section Pairs Technical Specialist, Phase 1; Basic Level Technical Official

Lynne Dey

Section Pairs Technical Controller, Phase 1; Section Pairs Technical Specialist, Phase 1

Kristin Padget

Juvenile Singles Judge, Event Singles Referee

Tara Alldred-Gundesen

Novice Singles Judge, Interclub Singles Referee; Event Singles Referee

Jennifer Holland

Interpretive Evaluator

Denise Jensen

Preliminary, Junior Bronze and Senior Bronze Dance, Preliminary and Junior Bronze Freeskate, Preliminary and Junior Bronze Skating Skills

Sarah Lawson

Junior Silver, Senior Silver and Gold Dance Evaluator

Joanne Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lugos

Preliminary Skating Skills, Preliminary Freeskate, Preliminary and Junior Bronze Dance Evaluator

Melanie Johnson

Novice Singles Judge; Event Singles Referee; Basic Level Technical Official

Nicole Hunt

Juvenile Singles Judge; Event Singles Referee

David Chief