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April2007
April2007
A Note from the Nominating Committee
The following positions are open for election at the 2007 Skate Canada – Saskatchewan Annual General Meeting: Chairperson, First Vice Chairperson, Second Vice Chairperson, Competitions Chairperson, two (2) Directors.
All positions are for a two (2) year term.
The Skate Canada – Saskatchewan Nominating Committee is responsible for ensuring a full slate of officers and directors are presented for election at the AGM. The Committee presents the following, in alphabetical order, for election to the Skate Canada – Saskatchewan Board of Directors:
Chairperson
- Marilyn McEwen, Skate Regina
1stVice Chairperson
- Marg Auringer, Maidstone
2ndVice Chairperson
- Jason Whiting, Tisdale
Competition Chairperson
- Brett Hines, Saskatoon
Skating Programs Coordinator
- Debbie Rodger, Regina
2 Directors
- Gaylene Riddell, Moose Jaw
- Allyson Senecal, Rosetown Elkette
Inside this Issue:
- University & Post Secondary Grant Application
Clubs Only:
- 2007/2008 MAP Grant Criteria & Guidelines
- MAP Grant Spending Plan
Achievement Awards
Skate Canada – Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the 2006/2007 Achievement Award recipients and nominees.
BMO Financial Group CanSkater of the Year (SK Rep)
- Alexandrea Gray, Moose Jaw
HomeSense STARSkate Athlete Award
- Kelsey Freeman, Saskatoon
Section Officials Award
- Ivan Hruska, Esterhazy
Volunteer Award of Excellence
- Ila Andrew, Kindersley
Section Volunteer Award
- Rhonda Leavins, Swift Current
Elizabeth Swan Memorial Award (SK Nominee)
- Rita Friesen, Saskatoon
Program Assistant Award
- Laurel Chambers, Saskatoon
Volunteer Recognition Awards:
- Cheryl Brewster, Wynyard
- Cathy Chalupiak, Regina
- Ed Davis, Rosetown
- Leslie Gosselin, Regina
- Linda Gray, Rosetown
- Theresa Keyowski, Wynyard
- Sharon Kupchyk, Regina
- Linda Law, Moose Jaw
- Diane May, Regina
- Theresa Millette, Regina
- Tom Millette, Regina
- Darlene Noble, Moose Jaw
- Cindy Pellerin, Saskatoon
- Marla Possberg, Lanigan
- Sharon Radigan, Regina
- Allyson Senecal, Rosetown
- Carla Weber, Regina
“Super” Judges Clinic
April 28th – 29th, 2007
Regina, SK
Juvenile ClinicApril 28th – 29th
Novice Singles ClinicApril 28th (Afternoon)
Novice Dance Clinic April 29th
Senior Singles ClinicApril 29th (Afternoon)
Referee ClinicApril 29th (Morning)
Applications available on-line at under Events or by contacting the Section Office.
2007 HomeSense National STARSkate Championships
March 22nd – 24th, 2007
Calgary, Alberta
Bronze Women Triathlon
2. Denae Pellerin, Saskatoon
Bronze Men Triathlon
4. Michael Greffard, Yorkton
Silver Women Triathlon
12. Heather Bergin, Regina
Gold Women Triathlon
12. Christine Trost, Yorkton
Bronze Dance Biathlon
4. Janelle Thomas & Kelsey Freeman, Saskatoon
Silver Dance Biathlon
4. Carlie Bowditch, Tisdale & Bradley Little, CarrotRiver
2007 Adult Championships
March 22nd – 24th, 2007
Calgary, Alberta
Bronze Women Free Skate – Class III
3. Shirley Collingridge, U of S Anne Collingridge
Masters Women Free Skate – Class I
5. Karina Fehr, Yorkton
6. Joanna Bell, U of S Anne Collingridge
Pre-Introductory Women Interpretive Gr. C
2. Shirley Collingrdige, U of S Anne Collingridge
Regional Spring Meetings
Region 1AlamedaApril 14th
Region 4ShaunavonApril 15th
Region 6TBA
Region 7Moose JawApril 22nd
Region 8TBA
Region 9RaymoreApril 22nd
Region 11KindersleyApril 29th
Region 12TBA
Region 13RoseValleyApril 22nd
Region 14TBA
Region 15TBA
Region 16ArcherwillApril 29th
Region 17Prince AlbertApril 21st
Region 18LashburnApril 22nd
Contact your Regional Coordinator for more details.
Skaters! Parents! Coaches! Family Members!
Skate Canada – Saskatchewan has an agreement with our host hotels, the Hilton Garden Inn, Saskatoon Travelodge and Regina Travelodge, which we will receive a $3 rebate for every room that is used. When you make your reservation or check in just ask for the Skate Canada – Saskatchewan corporate rate.
Please note: The rate applies when traveling on an individual basis.
Hilton Garden Inn$96.00 / night
90 – 22nd Street E.
Reservations (306) 244-2311
Saskatoon Travelodge$86.00 / night
106 Circle Dr. W.
Reservations 1-800-578-7878
Regina Travelodge$94.00 / night
4177 Albert St. S
Reservations 1-800-578-7878
WANTED
Skate Canada – Saskatchewan would like your input.
We are looking for ideas for:
- Skaters’ Lottery Prizes – have an idea or a connection, please contact the Section Office.
- Club Development Seminar – what workshops / clinics would your club be interested in attending??
Skate Canada announces winners of this season’s President’s CanSkate Challenge
Skate Canada announced today the winners of this season’s President’s CanSkate Challenge.
The President’s CanSkate Challenge was initiated in the 2004-2005 season to help increase the number of CanSkate members across the country.
The program has been successful so far. In its first full season, the CanSkate membership from the 2004-2005 season of 106,478 increased to 117,602 in 2005-2006, which stands as an increase of over 11,000 CanSkate members.
“We are very enthusiastic about the growth of the CanSkate program our clubs and skating schools achieved last season,” said Jeff Partrick, Skate Canada Chief Membership Officer. “We are equally encouraged by the early membership numbers this season, which also indicate a significant increase in CanSkate membership across the country.”
CanSkate, presented by BMO Financial Group, is Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for beginners of all ages. Lessons are given in a group format and led by a National Coaching Certification Program certified professional coach. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, music and a wide variety of activities that create a fun environment and promote learning. CanSkate is the feeder program to all other Skate Canada skating programs.
The winners of the 2006-2007 President’s CanSkate Challenge are as follows:
Top-seven clubs / skating schools:
- Richmond Training Centre – Central Ontario (Richmond Hill, Ont.)
- Milton Skating Club – Central Ontario (Milton, Ont.)
- Oakville (ON) Skating Club – Central Ontario (Oakville, Ont.)
- Sherbrooke 1980 Inc. – Quebec (Sherbrooke, Que.)
- MountPearl Skating Club – Newfoundland / Labrador (MountPearl, NL)
- Hudson / St. Lazare Figure Skating Club – Quebec (Hudson, Que.)
- Kingston Skating Club – Eastern Ontario (Kingston, Ont.)
Top club / skating school in each of the 13 Skate Canada sections:
- Rideau Skating Club – Eastern Ontario (Manotick, Ont.)
- WC St. Catharines – Western Ontario (St. Catharines, Ont.)
- Extreme Edge Skating Club Edmonton – Alberta (Edmonton, Alta.)
- Georgina Skating Club – Central Ontario (Keswick, Ont.)
- Club de Patinage Artistique Laval – Quebec (Laval, Que.)
- Prince Albert Skating Club – Saskatchewan (Prince Albert, Sask.)
- Sherwood Parkdale Figure Skating Club – Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown, PEI)
- Delta Figure Skating Club – British Columbia (Delta, B.C.)
- Saint John Skating Club – New Brunswick (Saint John, N.B.)
- Riverview (NS) Figure Skating Club – Nova Scotia (Newport, N.S.)
- Brandon Figure Skating Club – Manitoba (Brandon, Man.)
- Nickel Blades Skating Club – Northern Ontario (Garson, Ont.)
- Stephenville Figure Skating Club – Newfoundland / Labrador (Stephenville, NL)
The top-seven clubs / skating schools in the country and the top club / skating school in each section win two all-event ticket packages to the 2008 BMO Canadian Championships, which will be held Jan. 16 - 20 in Vancouver.
In addition, the first-place finisher overall receives two all-event ticket packages to the 2007 International Skating Union World Synchronized Skating Championships, which take place March 30 - 31 in London, Ont., plus two nights accommodation in London.
The second-place finisher overall is awarded a $400 gift certificate for Skate Canada programming supplies, while the third-place finisher overall receives a $300 gift certificate for Skate Canada programming supplies.
Skate Canada Chairman’s CanSkate Challenge
In accordance with Skate Canada’s rules regarding, Skate Canada – Saskatchewan wishes to congratulate the following clubs for increasing their CanSkate membership (as of February 28th, 2007) over last season membership numbers.
Arcola, Archerwill, Asquith, Bengough, Bienfait, Blaine Lake, Bruno, Cabri, Canora, Canwood, Carlyle, Carnduff, Caronport, City View, Consul, Dalmeny, Dundurn, Englefeld, Esterhazy, Fillmore, Francis, Goodsoil, Gravelbourg, Hafford, Hague, Harris-Tessier, Hepburn, Herbert, Indian Head, Kamsack, Kennedy, Kincaid, Kipling, Lampman, Langham, Lanigan, Lashburn, Leader, Leask, Leroy, Lipton, Line 19, Lucky Lake, Lumsden, Maidstone, Meath Park, Medstead, Melville, Midale, Milden, Moose Jaw, Moosomin, Muenster, Naicam, Neilburg, Nipawin, Perdue, Pierceland, Ponteix, Prince Albert, Regina, Rosetown, Saskatoon, Shellbrook, Silver Blades, Smeaton, Springside, Star City, St. Brieux, Sturgis, Sylvania, Theodore, Tisdale, Unity, Wadena, Wakaw, Wapella, Warman Olser, Waverley, White Fox and Zenon Park.
2006/2007 MAP Grant
Please find enclosed the 2006/2007 MAP Grant Criteria and Spending Plan. The criterion has remained the same as last year.
Spending Plans must be postmarked by November 30th, 2006.
Future Canada Games Host Locations
The following is a list of future Canada Games host sites as approved by the federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for sport, physical activity and recreation:
2011Nova Scotia
2015British Columbia
2019Alberta
2023Northwest Territories
2027Yukon
2031Prince Edward Island
2035Saskatchewan
Test Days
April 28thWhitewood
Thank You
We would like to thank the following clubs for supporting Skate Canada – Saskatchewan activities through the Section Development Contributions: Assiniboia, Martensville and Shellbrook.
Office Closure
Please note the Skate Canada – Saskatchewan Office in Regina will be closed the following dates:
April 20th - EDO
April 25th – On Course
May 4th – AGM (Regina Travelodge)
May 8th – On Course (Afternoon Only)
May 18th - EDO
May 21st – Victoria Day
*subject to change
Reminders
Carnivals, Achievement Days, Invitational Competitions, Exhibition skates are Hockey games, etc must be sanction. Sanctions are available on-line at
Mariposa Seminar – April 14th – 15th, 2007 in Moose Jaw. Applications were included with the February mailing or available on-line at
NCCP Level 1 Technical Phase 1 May 11th – 13th, 2007 in Regina. Applications were included with the February newsletter or online at
Skate Canada – Saskatchewan Annual General Meeting Early Bird Registration April 15th, 2007.
Skate Canada – Saskatchewan is seeking a new name for the Newsletter. Entries can be emailed to . Entries must be received on or before April 30th. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Proxy / Delegate forms for the Skate Canada Annual Convention and General Meeting should be forwarded to the Section Office on or before May 15th.
April2007
Calendar of Events
Subject to Changes
April 14Coaches’ Annual General MeetingMoose Jaw
April 14Region 1 Spring MeetingAlameda
Apr 14 – 15Mariposa SeminarMoose Jaw
Apr 15Skate Canada – Saskatchewan AGM Early Bird deadline
Apr 15Region 4 Spring MeetingShaunavon
Apr 21Region 17 Spring MeetingPrince Albert
Apr 22Region 7 Spring MeetingMoose Jaw
Apr 22Region 9 Spring MeetingRaymore
Apr 22Region 13 Spring MeetingRoseValley
Apr 22Region 18 Spring MeetingLashburn
Apr 25Office Closed (On Course)
Apr 28Test DayWhitewood
Apr 28 – 29“Super” Judges ClinicRegina
Apr 29Region 11 Spring MeetingKindersley
Apr 29Region 16 Spring MeetingArcherwill
May 4 Section Board of Directors’ MeetingRegina
May 4 – 6Skate Canada – Saskatchewan Annual General MeetingRegina
May 5Skaters’ Lottery DrawRegina
May 5Skate Canada – Saskatchewan Annual Awards DinnerRegina
May 6Section Board of Directors’ MeetingRegina
May 11 – 13NCCP Level 1 Technical Phase 1 Regina
May 18Office Closed (EDO)
May 21Office Closed (Victoria Day)
May 24 – 26Skate Canada Annual Convention & General MeetingMontreal
May 25 – 27NCCP Level 1 Technical Phase 3Saskatoon
May 28 – 29Office Closed (Holidays)
June 8 – 10Board of Directors’ Planning MeetingRiverhurst
June 16Sask Sport Annual General MeetingRegina
June 16Sask Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Induction Dinner
July 2Office Closed (In lieu of Canada Day)
July 13Office Closed (EDO)
Aug 6Office Closed (Civic Holiday)
Aug 30ISPC Sport ScienceSaskatoon
Aug 31ISPC Stroking & Skating SkillsSaskatoon
Sept 1ISPC SinglesSaskatoon
Sept 2ISPC Ice DancingSaskatoon
Sept 3ISPC Pairs / Synchronized SkatingSaskatoon
Sept 1 – 3NCCP Level 1 Technical Phase 1 Saskatoon
Sept 3Office Closed (Labour Day)
Sept 7 – 9NCCP Level 1 Technical Phase 3Regina
Sept 28 – 30Sask Skate / Sask OpenSaskatoon
Oct 8Office Closed (Thanksgiving)
Oct 19 – 21Club Development SeminarHumboldt
Nov 9 – 11NCCP Level 1 Technical Phase 1 (Tentative)Saskatoon
Nov 12Office Closed (In Lieu of Remembrance Day)
April2007