2205 Victoria Ave, Regina, SaskatchewanS4P 0S4
Phone (306) 780-9245Fax (306) 780-9242
Email:eb Site:
February 2009
Page 1
Greetings from the Chairperson:
In January, Saskatoon was in the national spotlight as hosts of the 2009 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships. Representing Saskatchewan wasPaige Lawrence & Rudi Swiegers (Senior Pairs) and Jonathan Orkainetz & Marina Staltari (Junior Dance). On behalf of Skate Canada – Saskatchewan, I would like to thank the volunteers for their countless hours. Volunteers are reminded to submit their request for the volunteer credit to the Section Office on or before February 15th, 2009.
At the end of January, Regina Synchronized Skating Teams hosted the Western Regional Festival of Synchronized Skating. The competition including teams from British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan from pre-juvenile to adult. Congratulations to the host committee on a job well done.
Skaters and Coaches are busy preparing for the 2009 BMO Skate Canada Junior Nationals in Calgary. Representing Saskatchewan is Tara Hancherow from Skate Tisdale (Pre-Novice Women), Garrett Gosselin from Skate Regina (Novice Men), Shelby Hall from Alameda (Juvenile Women), Bryn Jarocki from Wawota & Shaelyn Olafson from Moosomin (Juvenile Pairs). Best wishes.
At the end of February Kindersley will host the 2009 SaskTel Jean Norman Competition which draws skaters from across Saskatchewan. In conjunction with the competition, PharmaChoice presents Saskatchewan Stars on Ice on Saturday, February 28th at 7:15 pm. The show features our provincial champions. I hope to see you there.
I would like to welcome Danielle back from maternity leave. On behalf of Skate Canada – Saskatchewan, I would like to wish Heather all the best in her future endeavors.
Thank you to all the skaters, coaches and officials who work so hard to represent their club from the invitational to national competitions. You make us proud!! Thank you, as well, to all the parents and volunteers who put in countless hours for skating in Saskatchewan.
Have a great February!
Marilyn
Inside:
- 2009 Skate Canada – Saskatchewan Annual General Meeting Registration Package
- Revised Section Constitution (Draft)
Clubs Only:
- Mariposa Seminar Application
- Sanction Form
- Sanction Requirement Chart
WANTED: A Few Good Individuals
Skate Canada – Saskatchewan Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the following positions on the Skate Canada – Saskatchewan Board of Directors:
- Chairperson (2 yr term)
- First Vice-Chairperson (2 yr term)
- Second Vice Chairperson (2 yr term)
- Secretary / Treasurer (1 yr term)
- Competitions Chairperson (2 yr term)
- Skating Programs Coordinator (2 yr term)
- Two (2) Directors (1 – 1 yr term & 1 – 2 yr term)
Nomination Forms can be found online at under “News”. For more information, contact Nominating Chairperson – Adeline Wuschenny at (306) 545-2512or .
Saskatchewan Sport Awards
Sask Sport Inc. is proud to present this year’s Saskatchewan Sport Awards, which includes the 2008 Athlete of the Year Awards, Saskatchewan Coaching Awards, and Saskatchewan Volunteer Recognition Awards. The awards will be presented on Wednesday, March 18th, 2008 at TCU Place in Saskatoon.
The Saskatchewan Sport Awards are held annually by Sask Sport Inc. to recognize the outstanding achievements of Saskatchewan amateur athletes and coaches as well as the generous individuals who volunteer their time and talents to improve amateur sport in the province.
The Athlete of the Year Awards are divided into six categories: Master, Youth Male, Youth Female, Male, Female, and Team. Nominees for the Athlete of the Year Awards are submitted to the Sask Sport Inc. Awards and Recognition Committee by the Provincial Sport Governing Bodies.
This year, the committee received 33 nominations for the Athlete of the Year Awards, from which three finalists were selected for each category. The volunteer Presidents of the Provincial Sport Governing Bodies and the Saskatchewan sports media will then vote to select a recipient in each category. The votes will be complied and audited by The Virtus Group and the recipient will be declared at the awards dinner.
Skate Canada – Saskatchewan is pleased to announce Team of the Year Finalists:
Paige Lawrence & Rudi Swiegers
Skate Canada – Saskatchewan Annual General Meeting
Skate Canada – Saskatchewan will be holding their 41st Annual General Meeting on May 2nd, 2009 in Regina.
Registration Package enclosed.
A Note from the Competition Chairperson
A reminder to all coaches and competitors that the Well Balanced Program criteria must be followed for all levels of STARSkate during competitions. It is evident at the first few region competitions this season so far, that there are still some programs that are not following the criteria. Some of this is due to skater error (i.e. forgetting programs) and some due to program construction. The Well Balanced Program criteria is available in all competition announcements this season as Appendix A. Please take the time to review it and ensure your program meets these requirements.
Officials are trained and instructed to take deductions in the 6.0 judging system for any elements that do not comply with the Well Balance Program criteria.
Thank you for your attention to this matter
WANTED: Photos, Video, etc.
Did your club host an event? Did your skater attend an event?
Skate Canada – Saskatchewan would like to put together a collection of photos, video, etc highlighting the 2008/2009 skating season for the Annual Awards Dinner and we need your help.
Please submit photos, video, etc to the Section Office on or before March 31st, 2009.
Test Days
Is your club holding a test day? If so, please let the Section Office know.
It is our goal to communicate Test Days across Saskatchewan to all skaters, coaches and clubs through the website.
CanPowerSkate
Are you interested in becoming a CanPowerSkate Coach? If so, please contact the Section Office.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be 16 years of age or older at the time of the clinic
Must have a valid First Aid certificate
Must have 3M NCCP Level 1 Theory
Must have 3M NCCP Level 1 Technical Phase 1 or higher in Figure Skating or Developmental Hockey or Level 2 Technical in Ringette
Must be a Skate Canada Professional Coaching Member (available on-line at under Coaching News)
CPC Resource Material – STARSkate & Adult
The revised STARSkate and Adult CPC document, “Resource Material for Skaters and Officials” has been posted on Skate Canada Members Only. This document contains all current CPC material along with information originally found in the document titled “Information for the CPC System in STARSkate and Adult Events”.
The revised document can be accessed from the main menu under:
-Information: Cumulative Points Calculation Judging System
-STARSkate and Adult
Regional Fall Skate-Ins
Skate Canada – Saskatchewan will be holding four (4) Regional Fall Skate-Ins similar to last year.
We are currently looking for ideas for a workshop / clinic as well as locations. If you have an idea or a location, please contact the Section Office. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Deadlines – Approaching Fast!!!
Bid to Host Applications are due March 1st. Applications and Standards for Provincial Events can be found online at under “Competitions”.
2008/2009 MAP Grants Follow Up Reports must be postmarked March 1st, 2009. Be sure to attach proof of your club’s attendance at the required meetings.
2008/2009 Skaters’ Lottery Tickets, monies and paperwork must be submitted to the Section Office on or before March 1st. Remember paybacks are not given for partial or lost books.
Coming Soon!!!
2009/2010 MAP Grant Criteria and Guidelines
The Delta Bessborough Hotel
is a proud sponsor of
we look forward to welcoming you as our guest
To Saskatoon’s “Castle on the River”
We are pleased to extend a rate of
$113.00*
To SKATE CANADA SASKATCHEWAN members.
standard accommodation/single occupancy
based on availability/subject to applicable taxes
applicable until December 31/09
601 Spadina CresE Saskatoon, SKS7K 3G8
306- 244- 5521
Toll Free 1-800-268-1133
Office Closure
Please note the Skate Canada – Saskatchewan Office in Regina will be closed the following dates (subject to change):
- February 16th – Family Day
- April 10th – Good Friday
- April 13th – Easter Monday
- May 19th – Victoria Day
Reminders
Be sure to check the web site for upcoming NCCP Courses, Seminars and other news.
Be sure to check the Skate Canada Members Only Login for information for the upcoming skating season.
Has your club registered for the 2008/2009 skating season? If not, your skaters are not eligible to compete in competitions, take tests and have no insurance coverage.
Carnivals, Achievement Days, Invitational Competitions, Exhibition Skates, etc must be sanctioned. Sanction forms are available online at under “Applications / Forms”
February 2009
Page 1
Calendar of Events
Subject to Changes
Feb 11 – 14BMO Skate Canada Junior NationalsCalgary
Feb 14 – 15Region 3 Invitational CompetitionEastend
Feb 16Test DayCarlyle
Feb 21 – 22Region 4 Invitational CompetitionDysart
Feb 21 – 22Region 8 Invitational CompetitionDelisle
Feb 21 – 22Region 11 Invitational CompetitionTisdale
Feb 26 – Mar 1BMO Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Champ.Oshawa
Feb 27 – Mar 1SaskTel Jean Norman CompetitionKindersley
Feb 28PharmaChoice Saskatchewan Stars on IceKindersley
Mar 1PharmaChoice Road ShowSpiritwood
Mar 2PharmaChoice Road ShowLa Ronge
Mar 3PharmaChoice Road ShowLoreburn
Mar 7 – 8Region1 Invitational CompetitionAlameda
Mar 14 – 15Regional 13 Invitational CompetitionMaidstone
Mar 18Saskatchewan Sports Award DinnerSaskatoon
Mar 20Skater Development Committee MeetingRegina
Mar 21Section Board of Directors’ MeetingRegina
Mar 21Marketing Committee MeetingRegina
Mar 28 – 29Region 9 Invitational CompetitionSaskatoon
April 3 – 5HomeSense National STARSkate Champ.Fredericton
April 3 – 5Skate Canada Adult Figure Skating Champ.Fredericton
April 18 – 19Mariposa SeminarRegina
May 1Section Board of Director’s MeetingRegina
May 2Regional Coordinators’ MeetingRegina
May 2Section Annual General MeetingRegina
May 2Skaters’ Lottery DrawRegina
May 2Annual Awards DinnerRegina
May 3Section Board of Directors’ MeetingRegina
June 13Sask Sport Annual General MeetingRegina
June 13Sask Hall of Fame Induction DinnerRegina
February 2009
Page 1