Newsfeed & Upcoming Events
For the most up to date information, please read all emails sent from Skate Ponoka and visit our facebook page!
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Competitions
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New Board Member
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For the most up to date details on competitions, please refer to your coach, email, or our FaceBook page.
Ice Palace Competition
Star 1-3
Hosted by Ice Palace Figure Skating Club
Event Date: April 20, 2024
Register here: Ice Palace Star 1-3 Competition Registration
Deadline to register is March 28, 2024
Hosted by Ice Palace Figure Skating Club
Event Date: April 20, 2024
Register here: Ice Palace Star 1-3 Competition Registration
Deadline to register is March 28, 2024
Did you know...
...that your fees only pay for 65% of the cost per skater?
Fundraising goes towards Ice fees, coaching wages, events (such as family skate, charity skate ice, carnival), equipment, PA training, team building activities, and so much more!
That's why we fundraise for the club and need you as a volunteer!
Fundraising goes towards Ice fees, coaching wages, events (such as family skate, charity skate ice, carnival), equipment, PA training, team building activities, and so much more!
That's why we fundraise for the club and need you as a volunteer!
History of Skate Canada
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Meet Our New Coach
Coach BrydelleSTARSkate CoachHi everyone! My name is Brydelle Wardley and I am so excited to be one of the Starskate coaches for the Ponoka FSC this upcoming season! I have been skating since I was old enough to walk. I have been a figure skating coach for the past 9 years and I am Canskate & Starskate certified as well as Canpower certified. Most recently, I was on the Border Edges Adult Synchro team from Lloydminster and competed at Mountain Regional Syncho Championships placing silver! I am also returning as the head coach for Clive FSC this season as well. Outside of skating at the rink, I work full time as a Relationship Management Associate at Farm Credit Canada in Red Deer. I have horses that I show & rodeo with and raise purebred Black Angus cattle. I was a 4-H member since the age of 9 and am currently a 4-H leader. Youth development is my passion. I look forward to meeting new skating families and helping all skaters see & reach their potentials in improving their skating skills this season!
Private lessons - $11 for 15 minutes |
Meet the Rest of our Coaches
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Prepare for the Season
Where do I buy skates? There are a few options for figure skates.
The 2 most common stores that our club members use are Pro Skate in Edmonton (16972 - 111 Avenue) and United Sport & Cycle in Edmonton (7620 Gateway Blvd NW). Heading south? Another great store, based out of Calgary, is Professional Skate Service (3515 - 18th St SW). All of these stores will check your skaters foot to see what brand of skate will fit them best. They then heat mold the skate, check blade alignment and sharpen them for you. All of these stores offer used skates (if you ask) and often they end up being cheaper than you'd pay at a box store. These stores also will sell skating dresses, guards and tights too. We recommend you contact the store(s) in advance to book an appointment or to see if certain services/selections are available. Who needs helmets?All skaters must wear CSA approved helmets until they have been assessed and passed their CanSkate level 5. Please see Skate Canada's helmet use guide for more information:
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What should a skater wear to practice?On ice skating attire should allow the skater to use their full range of motion, without restriction, and keep them warm. Layers are key and allow the skater to adjust their clothing if too hot or cold.
DO NOT wear items that could be a tripping hazard, drag on the ice or easily snagged. Yoga/running attire, sweats, leg warmers, skating dress/pants, sweater/hoodie, and mitts/gloves are all appropriate for the ice. Younger children, who move slowly, can wear snow pants/snowsuit to stay warm. Long hair should be pulled away and held out of the skaters face. Is there skating if school is cancelled?YES. Our coaches still come to the rink despite school closures, however they do not expect skaters to attend when road conditions or temperatures are hazardous.
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