Benoît Lavoie – Part 1
Of all the individuals who have contributed to skating in Canada and around the world, few have the incredible experience of Benoît Lavoie. His skating career began as a competitor but it was his commitment as a volunteer which gave him the greatest satisfaction. National, international and Olympic judge, past President of Skate Canada and now a Council member of the International Skating Union, Benoît shares his adventures with Alumni Chair Debbi Wilkes in this first edition of a two-part conversation.
Très important d’avoir ces perspectives profondes de Benoît. Une histoire d’amour pour notre sport, de respect pour les autres officiels, les entraîneurs, et surtout les patineurs. “There is a place for everyone who wants to be part of this family” — citation à point et qui te caractérise au fond.
Sally (that “lady” who came to Québec to give a seminar….. and there was this “guy” in the back row who asked questions with genuine interest.