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Congratulations, your skater has successfully graduated from the CanSkate program! What’s next? Pickering skaters interested in continuing to develop their skills have the option to join STARSkate. While coaches are included in the CanSkate program, STARSkate is slightly different. If you are unfamiliar with the skating world, the next steps can be a lot like…
Dear Parents/Skaters: Although it is only the beginning of the skating season, SCPSC has a number of updates to share with you. Vandermeer Fundraiser Thank you to everyone who participated in the Vandermeer fundraiser. We raised over $1000 for the Ice Show, which will be taking place on April 9th. A big thank you to…
Buckeye Adult Figure Skating Open Cincinnati, Ohio: October 31 – November 1, 2015 Gold Medal Christina Hazell – Pre-Bronze Freeskate Christina Hazell – Dramatic Skate Christina Hazell & Arline Killam – Showcase Duet Christina Hazell – Dutch Waltz Solo Dance Arline Killam – Bronze Spins Silver Medal Christina Hazell – Pre-Bronze Compulsory Moves Christina Hazell…
Larissa Gibson: A Coaches’ Story In true Canadian fashion, skating coach Don Gibson, took his daughter and son to an outdoor ice rink, a short distance down the street from their Oshawa home. Regardless of whether it was incited by the winter wonderland ambiance or the magical time spent making memories with her father, it…
STARSkate Fall Skate Better Seminar These seminars are focused on developing STARSkate athletes skills and conditioning as follows: On-Ice Skating Skills: Skaters will work on edges, turns, stroking technique and developing power. Off-Ice: Skaters will learn exercises that can be done at home to help them improve their fitness and thus their skating. On-Ice Spin…
Tie Skates Like a Pro! Video provided by Pickering Skating Club Coaches Emily Emerson & Kailey Trewartha Start at the toe and make sure the lace is through each hole. Pull the crisscrossed laces tight after each hole. Loop laces around eyelets from top to bottom. Finish with a bow. Skates should feel snug. Ensure…
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Proper Fitted Skates - by Coach Lisa Taylor-Farrell
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