OTTAWA, ON (Nov. 9, 2026) – Four Canadian figure skaters are headed to Everett, Washington, for Skate America, the fourth event of the ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix Series. Taking place November 13–15, the competition will feature Canadian athletes in the women’s, men’s and pair disciplines.  

In the women’s event, Sara-Maude Dupuis will look to build on her Grand Prix experience following an 11th-place finish at Skate Canada International earlier this month. In the men’s event, Canadian national bronze medallist Aleksa Rakic will return to the international stage after placing sixth at the Nebelhorn Trophy in September. 

Reigning junior world champions Ava Kemp and Yohnatan Elizarov will represent Canada in the pairs competition. The duo has made an impressive transition to the senior ranks this season, capturing gold at the Tayside Trophy before earning a fifth-place finish at Skate Canada International. They will look to carry that momentum into their second Grand Prix assignment of the season.  

For the full competition schedule, entries and results, click here.  

TEAM CANADA 
Name | Age | Hometown | Coach 

Women 
Sara-Maude Dupuis | 21 | Montréal, Que. | Stephane Yvars 

Men 
Aleksa Rakic | 20 | Burnaby, B.C. | Joanne McLeod     

Pair 
Ava Kemp | 18 | Winnipeg, Ont. & Yohnatan Elizarov | 22 | Winnipeg, Man. | Kevin Dawe 

Team Leader – Mike Slipchuk 
Officials – Andrew Bosco & Ron Conacher 
Medical Team – Siobhan Godwin