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Keegan Messing leads men’s competition at the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships

OSHAWA, Ont. (January 13, 2023) – Keegan Messing capped Friday’s start to senior competition by placing first in the men’s short program at the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships.

Messing, the defending champion, earned 94.40 points with Conrad Orzel of Toronto second at 86.16 and Matthew Newnham of Edmonton, 15th last year, standing third at 79.75.

A two-time Olympian, Messing has announced this is his last season. He is also dealing this week with the extra stress of his wife Lane due to deliver their second child any day now.

‘’This is my final competition on Canadian soil,’’ said Messing. ‘’To go out there today, to have the crowd right there behind me, I’m overjoyed. I’ve always tried to put on my best performance to entertain the crowd. There are no words.’’

Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps of Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que., are on track for their first Canadian title standing first after the pairs short program with 73.20. Brooke McIntosh of Toronto and Benjamin Mimar of Terrebonne, Que., are second at 66.67 and Kelly Ann Laurin of Saint-Jérôme, Que., and Loucas Éthier of Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby , Que., are third at 65.61.

Stellato-Dudek has been battling flu-like systems for the past few weeks.

‘’It’s slowly getting better,’’ said Stellato-Dudek, a double medallist this season on the ISU Grand Prix circuit. ‘’But it’s still not gone, and I feel it when I’m skating. It’s really annoying. But we’re feeling more confident and had better training under our belt heading into nationals than we did for the Grand Prix Final.’’

In ice dancing, Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Nikolaj Sorensen of Montreal are first after the rhythm dance with 87.06. Marjorie Lajoie of Boucherville, Que., and Zachary Lagha of Saint-Hubert, Que., stand second at 84.91 and Marie-Jade Lauriault and Romain Le Gac of Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Que., are third at 77.34.

Two-time defending champions and recently crowned ISU Grand Prix Final champs Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Toronto withdrew earlier this week after Gilles underwent an appendectomy.

‘’Our goal since the beginning of the year was to win nationals whether Piper and Paul were here or not,’’ said Sorensen, a double medallist this season on the ISU Grand Prix circuit with his partner. ‘’We know that’s setting the bar high but we’ re trying to step it up and to do that we have to beat people we’ve never beaten before.’’

Defending champion Madeline Schizas of Oakville, Ont., took the lead in the women’s event with 68.32 points in the short program. Lia Pereira of Milton, Ont., follows at 61.21 and Fiona Bombardier of Newmarket, Ont., is third at 60.52.

‘’There were parts I was happy with and parts I was less thrilled about,’’ said Schizas, 19, a 2022 Olympian. ‘’I sometimes struggle when I skate last because of the wait, but I managed it better here than at Skate Canada International (in October).’’

The synchronized skating portion of the competition concluded Friday with NEXXICE from Burlington, Ont., dethroning reigning world champions les Suprêmes from Saint-Léonard, Que. NEXXICE collected 230.39, Nova, from Saint-Hubert, Que., followed at 222.68 and les Suprêmes, first after the short program, were third at 222.18.

‘’Its really special and a dream come true,’’ said NEXXICE co-captain Tegan Orr. ‘’I grew up in synchro so having this happen for me and this group of girls is really special.’’

This was the first time the synchronized skating events were part of the National Skating Championships.

Competition ends Saturday with the senior free skates.

For full results click here.

NEXXICE Wins Junior Synchronized Skating Title at 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships

OSHAWA, ON. (January 12, 2023) – NEXXICE won the gold medal in the junior synchronized skating event on Thursday at the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships.

The Burlington, Ont., team earned 192.24 points with defending champions Les Suprêmes from St-Léonard, Que., second at 186.01. Gold Ice from Brampton, Ont., was third at 156.39.

This is the first time the synchronized skating events are part of the National Skating Championships.

‘’It felt incredible to be part of these championships,’’ said NEXXICE co-captain Calie Williams. ‘’I grew up looking at all these skaters, ice dancers and pairs.. It’s really incredible to make it here.’’

The other co-captain Elaine Chan said the squad kept its focus for the free skate after ranking first in Wednesday’s short program. NEXXICE was runner-up at last year.

‘’We didn’t let that get to our heads,’’ she said. ‘’We went in with a fresh slate. We wanted to show our best work at this competition.’’

Les Suprêmes were fifth and Nexxice sixth at the world juniors last year.  The 2023 junior worlds are March 10-11 in Angers, France.

The short program was held for the senior synchronized skating. Les Suprêmes, the reigning world champions and seeking a third straight national title, are first at 78.34 with NEXXICE second at 77.55 and Nova from St-Hubert, Que., third at 74.53.

‘’Our short program went super well,’’ said Julia Bernardo, Les Suprêmes co-captain. ‘’It was fun and we replicated what we did in practice, We worked together and gave each other energy.’’

The free skate is on Friday. Also on Friday are the short programs in all four senior events: men’s, women’s, pairs and ice dancing.

For full results click here.

Bashynska and Beaumont continue dream season at 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships

OSHAWA, ON. (January 11, 2023) – After triumphing on the international stage in the first part of the 2022-23 season, Nadiia Bashynska and Peter Beaumont of Ajax, Ont., added the Canadian junior ice dance title to their resume on Wednesday at the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships.

Bashynska and Beaumont, runners-up last year, totalled 183.97 points, a Canadian junior record. They ranked first in both the short program and free skate.

Sandrine Gauthier of St-Constant, Que., and Quentin Thieren of Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Que., followed at 161.52 and Hailey Yu and Brendan Giang of Burnaby, B.C., were third at 154.70.

Bashynska and Beaumont, world junior championship bronze medallists last March, won their three ISU Junior Grand Prix assignments this season including the Grand Prix Final in December.

‘’It’s been surreal to win every event so far,’’ said Beaumont. ‘’Considering it was a goal we threw out there at the beginning of the season. We’ve proven it’s been possible so far.’’

Three other junior free skates were also held Wednesday.

Edward Nicholas Vasii of Rivière-des Prairies, Que., upset two medallists from last year to win the gold medal in the men’s junior event.

Vasii ranked second in both Tuesday’s short program and Wednesday’s free skate but emerged as the victor with 191.00 points. Grayson Long of Toronto, first after short, took the silver with 178.93. Anthony Paradis of Boisbriand, Que., soared from 12th after the short to third spot with the best score in the free skate totaling 178.90.

Paradis and Long were 1-2 in the same event last year.

‘’I wasn’t expecting this,’’ said Vasii, in his national junior debut. ‘’I was impressed with myself to have such a great performance with all the stress. I gained some confidence in the short program and I just continued to skate for myself.’’

Hetty Shi of Mississauga, Ont., last year’s novice national champ, posted the best skates in both the short and free to win the women’s junior gold with 165.61. Rose Théroux of Sorel, Que., followed for silver with 159.13 and Quebec’s Aleksa Volkova took the bronze at 155.40.

‘’It’s a bit overwhelming,’’ said Shi. ‘’I learned how to better control my emotions this year and that was one of my goals.’’

In junior pairs, Chloe Panetta of Laval, Que., and Kieran Thrasher of Amherstburg, Ont., took the title with a personal best 147.84. Ava Kemp and Yohnatan Elizarov of Winnipeg were second at 127.52 and Martina Ariano Kent and Alexis Leduc of Montreal third at 119.41.

‘’This is what we’ve been working for all season,’’ said Panetta. ‘’There have been a lot of ups and downs and we came through when it mattered.’’

Competition continues Thursday with junior and senior synchronized skating.

For full results click here.

Top Canadian Talents to Compete in Oshawa at the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships

OTTAWA, ON (January 3, 2023) – Hundreds of senior and junior athletes from coast to coast to coast will be converging at Oshawa’s Tribute Communities Centre from January 9-15 for the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships. The pre-eminent Canadian figure skating event will feature skaters in the men, women, pair, ice dance and synchronized skating disciplines. 

Several national champions will be competing throughout the week, including Beijing 2022 Olympians Madeline Schizas and Keegan Messing. This will mark Messing’s final national championships after a long and successful international career. In pair, Grand Prix de France gold medalists Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps will be looking to earn their first title, while NHK Trophy winners Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Nikolaj Soerensen will be vying for the top spot in ice dance. Reigning world champions Les Suprêmes will be some of the top contenders in synchronized skating and will be looking to capture a third consecutive title. 

Current ice dance Canadian champions and 2022 ISU Grand Prix Final winners Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier have withdrawn from the event due to Gilles recovering from an appendectomy. Olympian and 2018 national champion Gabrielle Daleman, as well as ice dancers Alicia Fabbri and Paul Ayer and pair team Lori-Ann Matte and Thierry Ferland will also be unable to compete on account of injuries. All athletes look forward to returning to competition in due course.  

In addition to competing for medals, skaters will be vying for spots on the Skate Canada National Team and the Canadian teams that will compete at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships® 2023, the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships® 2023, the ISU World Figure Skating Championships® 2023, the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships® 2023, and the ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships® 2023.   

Single-session tickets for the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships are currently on sale and begin at $25 (plus applicable fees). Tickets can be purchased at Tributecommunitiescentre.com  

For more information including the schedule, entries and start orders, click here. 

Event Ambassador and In-Venue Host Announced for 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships

OSHAWA, Ont. (December 7, 2022) – Skate Canada is excited to announce that Olympians and three-time ice dance World medallists Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje will be making their first appearance as Event Ambassadors at the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships, taking place from January 9-15, 2023 at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa, Ontario.  

Two-time Canadian champion, Nam Nguyen, will also be on-site in Oshawa serving as In-Venue Host. After retiring earlier this summer, Nguyen will bring his expertise to the rink by interacting with athletes and fans alike during competition days. 

Weaver and Poje’s role will see them promote the event and lend their personalities to public appearances, media interviews and in-venue activities. They will also be interacting with athletes and fans throughout the event. 

“It is an honour to return to the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships this year as event ambassadors,” said Weaver. “I treasure every moment of our journey, from standing at centre ice, to now leading the standing ovation for the next generation of Canadian champions. I can’t wait to reconnect with fans who supported us through our career and new fans we have yet to meet.” 

Following their retirement from figure skating in 2019, Weaver and Poje continue to skate together in Stars on Ice and other professional shows. Weaver is also known for her work in equality, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility as a pioneer for queer athletes and representation in figure skating, while Poje has appeared in two seasons of “Battle of the Blades”. In 2021, Poje joined the coaching staff at Kelowna Skating Club and was recently appointed to Skate Canada’s Board of Directors as a Director-at-Large. 

ABOUT THE 2023 CANADIAN TIRE NATIONAL SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS 

Athletes competing at the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships vie for spots on the Skate Canada National Team and the Canadian teams that will compete at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships® 2023, the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships® 2023, the ISU World Figure Skating Championships® 2023, the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships® 2023, and the ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships® 2023.  

Single-session tickets are still available and can be purchased at Tributecommunitiescentre.com. Ticket prices begin at $25 (plus applicable fees) and range per session. 

Single Session Tickets on Sale for 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships

OTTAWA, ON (November 22, 2022) – Single session tickets for the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships will be available for pre-sale on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST, and on sale to the general public on Monday, November 28, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST. The Championships will take place at Tribute Communities Centre, in Oshawa, Ontario, from January 9-15, 2023, and will feature some of Canada’s top skating talents in singles, pairs, ice dance, and synchronized skating at the junior and senior level.  

Single session tickets begin at $25 (plus applicable fees) and prices range by session. Tickets can be purchased online at Tributecommunitiescentre.com. 

ABOUT THE CANADIAN TIRE NATIONAL SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS 

Athletes competing at the event vie for spots on the Skate Canada National Team and the Canadian teams that will compete at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships® 2023, the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships® 2023, the ISU World Figure Skating Championships® 2023, the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships® 2023, and the ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships® 2023. 

This will mark Oshawa’s second time hosting the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships, having last hosted the event in 1952. Most recently, Oshawa and Durham Region hosted the Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships in 2018.  

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All-Event Tickets On Sale Now for the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships

All-event tickets for the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships are now on sale! Tickets can be purchased at Tributecommunitiescentre.com for full access to competitions, as well as Thursday practices and the highly coveted Exhibition Gala.    

All-event tickets will be priced at: P1: $300, P2: $200, P3: $160, P4: $125, plus applicable fees and are capped at eight tickets per individual.   

The 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships are set to take place in Oshawa, Ont., at the Tribute Communities Centre from January 9-15, 2023. Join us in Oshawa to cheer on the very best skaters in Canada in singles, pairs, ice dance, and synchronized skating!   

For more information about tickets, click here. 

All-Event Tickets for 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships Available Next Week

OTTAWA, ON:  Skate Canada is excited to announce that all-event tickets for the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships will be available for pre-sale on August 29, 2022, at 10:00 AM ET, and on sale to the public on September 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM ET. The 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships will take place in Oshawa, Ont., at Tribute Communities Centre, from January 9-15, 2023, and will feature some of Canada’s top skating talents in singles, pairs, ice dance, and synchronized skating. 

All-event tickets will be priced at: P1: $300, P2: $200, P3: $160, P4: $125, plus applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased at Tributecommunitiescentre.com, with a maximum of eight tickets available per individual. All-event ticket packages will include all competitions, Thursday practices, and the Exhibition Gala.  

Returning this year will be the Super Fan Section, an exclusive section offered at Skate Canada events for the most passionate skating fans that allows them to be close to the action. Spectators in our Super Fan Section will receive a Super Fan bag which includes an event pin, souvenir program and branded item. The Super Fan Section is designated for all seats in P1. For fans looking to find that perfect seat, please be advised that the judges’ stand will be located in sections 113-115 and the Kiss & Cry is located in section 119. 

Single session tickets will be available for sale in December 2022. 

ABOUT THE CANADIAN TIRE NATIONAL SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS  

The pre-eminent all-Canadian sporting event will feature approximately 200 skaters in the men, women, pair, ice dance and synchronized skating disciplines, competing at the senior and junior levels. Athletes will vie for a spot on the National Team and for a selection on the teams that will represent Canada at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2023, the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships 2023, the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2023, the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2023, and the ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships 2023.   

This will mark Oshawa’s second time hosting the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships, having last hosted the event in 1952. Most recently, Oshawa and Durham Region hosted the Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships in 2018. 

Oshawa to host 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships

OTTAWA, ON: Skate Canada is pleased to announce that Oshawa, Ont., will host the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships. The week-long championships will be held at the Tribute Communities Centre, from January 9-15, 2023. The championships will feature the best Canadian figure skaters in men, women, pairs, ice dance, and synchronized skating disciplines, competing in two levels: junior and senior.  

For the first time, the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships will also include the nation’s best junior and senior synchronized skating teams as they compete for the national title. The synchronized skating teams previously competed at the Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships. To highlight all the skating disciplines in the same arena, Canada’s top synchro teams will join their fellow skating colleagues in Oshawa to vie for national titles.  

“Skate Canada is very excited to be heading to Oshawa for the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships,” said Debra Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer, Skate Canada. “The national championships have a new meaning this year as we welcome our best synchronized skating teams to the event. Fans will truly get to see the finest Canada has to offer in our five disciplines. We look forward to working with our partners in Oshawa and Durham Region to host this special event.” 

“We are thrilled to welcome the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships to the City of Oshawa,” said Dan Carter, Mayor of Oshawa. “The Tribute Communities Centre in downtown Oshawa is a world-class entertainment venue and an ideal choice for this national competition. We are pleased to host this major event and great economic driver for our city. Our community looks forward to welcoming the highest level of competitive skating in Canada.”  

 Athletes vie for spots on the Skate Canada National Team and the Canadian teams that will compete at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships® 2023, the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships® 2023, the ISU World Figure Skating Championships® 2023, the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships®2023, and the ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships® 2023.  

“Durham Region is pleased to have attracted this historic Skate Canada national event after successfully hosting their 2018 Synchronized Skating Championships,” said John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham. “Sport tourism is an important contributor to our local economy. Durham Region is a premier sport event destination, home to some of the GTA’s best and busiest sport complexes and venues. I’m confident our award-winning Sport Durham team, along with our capable community partners and volunteers will help to make this event memorable for all participants.” 

This will be the second time Oshawa has hosted the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships, having last hosted in 1952. Most recently, in 2018, Oshawa and Durham Region hosted the Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships.  

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