OUR COACHES
CANSkate Coaches
Coach Lois
Lead Pre-CanSkate Coach
You know you’ve been around for a few years, when you are now coaching the preschool children of your former pre-school skaters. Yes, I have been coaching with Skate Ponoka for 38 years, in various programs, most recently, Pre- CanSkate and StarSkate. Prior to receiving my certification as a coach, I trained and volunteered as a Skate Canada judge/evaluator for Primary Test Levels. In addition to coaching Pre-CanSkate, I serve as the Coach Representative on the Skate Ponoka Executive, a position I have had for many years. In 2017, I retired from my 28+ year career as a primary teacher/school administrator, with most of those years at Ponoka Elementary School. Currently, I continue to spend some time in the classroom as a substitute teacher. The greatest joy in coaching young skaters is seeing the huge smile on their face when they announce “ I am doing it…I Can Skate!”
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Coach Donna
Lead CanSkate Coach
Donna makes and sells skating skirts!
Choose from ready made or contact Donna for custom orders. Phone: (403)783-8395 or email: [email protected]
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Choose from ready made or contact Donna for custom orders. Phone: (403)783-8395 or email: [email protected]
https://skatingskirtsbydonna.my.canva.site/
As I started writing this I realized that I have been part of the Skate Ponoka coaching team for almost 30 years! During that time I have coached CanSkate, STAR Skate and Synchronized skating as well as serving on the executive for a number of years. I have also sewn costumes for many of our synchro teams, as well as individual skaters, and even a few coaches.
My favourite part of coaching is seeing the excitement on skaters faces when they learn and then master a new skill. As a part of a small town club, I am lucky to be able to see skaters grow in the sport over the years. I especially love seeing our former skaters return to the rink with their own children. As well, many of our former CanSkaters are now starting their own coaching journey or are pursuing new passions on adult synchro teams. I am grateful to have been part of this lifelong love of skating. |
Coach Brita
I've personally been skating on and off for 22 years since I was 12.
I am always continuing improve my skills and learn new ones as well. I primarily practice ice dance and skate on outdoor and indoor ice as much as my schedule will allow. My favourite thing about skating is the feeling of gliding backwards on the ice (almost like flying) and executing an element or footwork I've been practicing for years. I also love the sound of my blade cutting through the ice. This is my first season as a CANskate coach, currently "in-training". It's so exciting to be opening this new skating chapter and learning how to teach! I love skating and can't wait to share that love with others. |