Canada’s champions passing the torch to the next generation by TSN

This year Patrick Chan, Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir, Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford have all skated their final Canadian Championship. It is their time to pass the torch onto the next generation, just as it was passed on to them in the past.

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LINK :https://www.tsn.ca/figure-skating/video/canada-s-champions-passing-the-torch-to-the-next-generation~1303159

 

SAVE THE DATE:  Alumni Event Package Information (more details on the package and “how to purchase” will follow closer to the date)

The Skate Canada Alumni Committee is thrilled to announce that the Alumni Event Package will be available for the following events:

• 2018 ISU Grand Prix Final from December 5-9, 2018 in Vancouver, BC
• 2019 Canadian Championships from January from January 13-20, 2019 in Saint-John, NB

Skate Canada alumni and Hall of Fame member Sarah Kawahara walks the red carpet at this year’s 90^th Oscar’s!

Our very own Sarah Kawahara choreographed the recent movie “I, Tonya” which was nominated for Best Supporting Actress, Best Actress and Best Film Editing.  Allison Janney, a former figure skater who also played Tonya’s mother in the movie, won for Best Supporting Actress.  Continue reading “Kawahara at the Oscar’s & Olympic Alumni Highlights (Part 2)”

Celebrating our figure skating team’s amazing performances in Korea gives all our Alumni the opportunity to remember many of their unforgettable Olympic moments. Whether performing on the ice, participating behind the scenes, coaching or judging, the Olympics offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The Alumni blog highlights a few of those precious memories.

Continue reading “Olympic Alumni Highlights – Part 1”

Vancouver weather did everything to live up to its cold and rainy image during 2018 Nationals but for members of the Alumni Program, nothing could rain on their parade. The reception and acknowledgement at the event from Skate Canada and from fans couldn’t have been warmer.  Continue reading “Skate Canada Alumni “party it up” in Vancouver!”

Skate Canada Alumni are proud to officially welcome two new members into Skate Canada’s Hall of Fame at a special on-ice induction ceremony during Sunday’s Exhibition Gala at the 2018 National Skating Championships in Vancouver in January.

Continue reading “Sarah Kawahara and Ron Vincent officially enter the Skate Canada Hall of Fame on Jan. 14, 2018”

Heading into the 2018 Olympic year and the selection of our team at the 2018 Nationals in Vancouver, some of our Alumni have shared a few stories that happened off the ice during their Olympic adventure.

Hall-of-Famer Wendy Griner, Canadian Champion and 1962 World Silver Medallist recalls some of her experiences as part of the Canadian Team competing for Canada at the 1960 Olympics in Squaw Valley. Continue reading “1960 Olympic Winter Games – Squaw Valley, CA, USA”

Written by Lynn Nightingale, Olympian and 4 time Canadian Ladies Champion

What skater could resist an invitation to skate on Canada’s Capital’s newest outdoor rink? Certainly not I!! With the Peace Tower and Parliament Buildings as the amazing backdrop, Canada 150 Skating Day on December 10, 2017 was kicked off by the ever so charming, Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage.

Continue reading “Figure Skating History on the Hill! – Canada 150 Skating Day!”

To All Our Alumni!

Did you know it’s Skating Day in Canada on Sunday, December 10th? To honor skating’s amazing history, celebrations are being held in major cities across the country. If you’d like to participate and step into the spotlight once again, please connect with the City Coordinator nearest you (see below).

Continue reading “Canada 150 Skating Day – The coolest skating party of the year!”

 

Dear Alumni,

Skating season is underway and with it we are embarking on another exciting year of skating, learning, competing and building our community.

As alumni, you know what the start of the season means and the enjoyment it brings to Canadians. Our clubs and schools are working away to get Canadians registered for skating and our high-performance athletes are training intensely preparing for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. Continue reading “First Edition”