Riga, LAT (August 31, 2024) – Canadian pair skaters Jazmine Desrochers and Kieran Thrasher started their 2024/2025 international season off with a silver-medal finish at the first ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating event of the season this weekend in Riga, Latvia. Desrochers of Mississauga, Ont., and Thrasher of Amherstburg, Ont., had the top […]
OTTAWA, ON (August 29, 2024) – Canadian figure skaters across all four disciplines are set to start their 2024-2025 competitive season this September at two ISU Challenger Series events. The pairs team of Kelly Ann Laurin and Loucas Éthier, bronze medallists at the 2024 Canadian Championships, will begin their season at the John Nicks International […]
OTTAWA, ON (August 26, 2024) – Eight NextGen athletes will kick off their international competition season at the first ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating, which is scheduled to take place in Riga, Latvia from August 28-31, 2024. Canada will count one entry in men, women and pairs, as well as two ice dance […]
OTTAWA, ON (August 14, 2024) – Skate Canada is excited to announce the 59 talented athletes that will make up its NextGen Team for the 2024-2025 competition season. The team will be comprised of eleven men, fourteen women, six pair teams and eleven ice dance teams. Skate Canada’s NextGen program is designed to support the […]
In the world of figure skating, where grace and athleticism converge, artistry extends beyond the skaters’ routines to the intricate designs of their costumes. We asked you to submit your most burning questions related to costume design, and we had renowned figure skating costume designer, Josiane Lamond of Lamond Signature answer them! Read on to […]
Skate Canada respects the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding the allocation of medals for the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games Figure Skating Team Competition. While we are disappointed that the ruling does not award Canada the bronze medal, we stand by the efforts and performances of our athletes. Their dedication, resilience, […]
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are now in full swing and everyone at Skate Canada wishes all the athletes, coaches, officials, and support staff the best of luck as they perform on the world’s biggest stage! As winter athletes, our team is busy in training mode, getting ready for the upcoming season, but we asked […]
Skate Canada is proud to welcome three new skaters to our national team for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about how they got into skating and their accomplishments to date below, and then get ready to cheer on them, and the rest of our national team, throughout the season! ALEKSA RAKIC Burnaby, BC native […]
OTTAWA, ON (July 3, 2024) – Skate Canada is excited to announce the athletes and synchronized skating teams that will make up its national team for the 2024-2025 season. The team includes five men, four women, three pair teams, five ice dance teams, and three synchronized skating teams. 2024 Pair World Champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and […]
Nita Patel has worn several hats in the Canadian figure skating community – high performance athlete, synchronized skating coach, mentor, and dedicated volunteer. Throughout all these roles, she has showcased her strong ability to connect with people – igniting inspiration, motivating, and supporting others to reach their highest potential. Patel truly lives the Skate for […]
Adapted from an article by Eve Cable for The Eastern Door. The sound of 62 members of the Kahnawake Figure Skating Club (KFSC) gasping as world champion skaters backflipped on the ice at the Bell Centre filled local coach Bethany Douglas with pride as she reflected on the efforts being made to make her sport […]
Written by Kaetlyn Osmond, Olympic medallist and 3x Canadian Champion. Achieving excellence in sports is all about finding the right balance between your mental and physical well-being because the two are so closely connected. When athletes face physical challenges like illness, injury, overtraining, or not getting enough fuel, their mental health often suffers, too. That’s […]