Skate Ontario

Synchro season is right around the corner!

With only a week to go until Sectional Series November in Oshawa, which will feature some of Ontario's best Junior and Senior synchro teams, be sure to check out this article, Top 10 Reasons to Watch Synchronized Skating", by synchronized skater Selin Ulugbay about why synchro should be on your must-watch list.

Read the article here: https://skateontario.org/intheloop/skate-ontareporter-top-10-reasons-to-watch-synchronized-skating/
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Skate Ontario is so proud to share the very first article in our SkateOntaReporter series. SkateOntaReporters are a team of writers who serve as the on-the-ground eyes and ears of local figure skating in every corner of Ontario, working to uncover stories and to provide insights and information to fans across the province. We hope you enjoy this article!

Next stop on the Grand Prix Circuit: Angers, France!

We are wishing the best of luck to the incredible Pairs team Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud - reigning gold medallists at this event - who will be competing in Angers this weekend.

Good luck, Lia and Trennt! 👏

Skate Ontario Provincial Series Qualifying Declaration - Now Open!

All Singles, Pair, Partnered Dance, and Artistic athletes who want to qualify to Provincials, must complete this declaration form by Monday, February 10th, 2025.

The Declaration can be completed here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQ1zaps8WCtqKmthMXFPtofGYtAJ9uUd9XwuVBXO7xxpR5sA/viewform?usp=send_form

All STAR 6 and 8 Synchro teams that compete in Skate Ontario Synchro Series events, will automatically have their scores tracked and ranked to qualify to the Skate Ontario Provincial Championships.

For more details, check out our website: https://skateontario.org/2024-2025-skate-ontario-provincial-series-qualifying-information/

If you have any questions, please reach out to Katherine Short at [email protected].

Did get you into the competition spirit?👏🇨🇦 Read Pj Kwong's latest In The Loop, "Competing on the Grand Prix Circuit Means…", to learn more about the upcoming international senior events that will feature Ontario skaters!

Check it out here: https://skateontario.org/intheloop/competing-on-the-grand-prix-circuit-means/

Not ready to say goodbye to ? No problem!

Skate ON's blogger extraordinaire Pj Kwong was on the ground in Halifax all weekend providing behind-the-scenes coverage of the event. Read all this, and more, over on In The Loop: https://skateontario.org/intheloop/

For clubs/skating schools interested in participating in Skate Ontario's STAR 1-5 Excellence Recognition Program, attending a trainer webinar is the first step! We are pleased to share the dates for six upcoming STAR 1-5 Excellence Webinars.

To register, visit: https://skatereg.ca/ #!/events/skate-ontario-star-1-to-5-excellence-recognition-program

Don't hesitate to reach out to Denise Harris at [email protected] with any questions.

What a weekend! Thanks for coming along behind-the-scenes with us. To read Pj Kwong's final wrap-up blog, visit our blog In The Loop: https://skateontario.org/intheloop/skate-canada-international-wrap-up/

To the incredible Ontario skaters who competed this weekend: is an understatement! Congratulations on a weekend of truly incredible skating:

⭐Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier take home GOLD in the Ice Dance event
⭐Madeline Schizas finishes 5th place in the Women's event
⭐Stephen Gogolev finishes 9th place in the Men's event

Join us on TODAY, October 28, 2024 at 7:00 pm for a Presidents Club call. This call is open to Board Members and Club/School Administrators from Skate Ontario Member Clubs and Skating Schools.

Tune in to learn about:
➡️Skate Ontario’s Digital Broadcast Strategy
➡️The 2024-25 Skate Ontario Membership MOU & Accountability Requirements
➡️Integrating off-ice programming at your club/school this season

Join us live and be part of the conversation!

Register here: https://bit.ly/4flp5P

The Men’s Short Program is officially underway! We are so excited to see two Ontario skaters, Roman Sadovsky and Stephen Gogolev out on the ice! 👏 👏 👏

Check out these videos of Roman and Stephen telling us about what we can expect to see in their short programs this afternoon.


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📷: Pj Kwong

It’s Rhythm Dance day!! Thanks Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier for taking some time to tell us about your Beach Boys Program! ⛱️☀️💕


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📷: Pj Kwong

We’re glad to have had a moment to catch up with Michael Slipchuk, High Performance Director at Skate Canada / Patinage Canada backstage at .

Michael, thanks for taking the time to talk to us about the importance of the event for Canadian skaters, and for shouting out Ontario’s own Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, who will compete in their ninth Skate Canada international this weekend!


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📷: Pj Kwong

After watching two days worth of practices at Skate Canada / Patinage Canada International, we are confident in saying that there is a weekend of INCREDIBLE skating ahead of us ✨ ⛸️

Check out these pics of some Ontario skaters looking amazing on practice ice!
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📷: Pj Kwong

Stephen Gogolev will take the ice at Skate Canada / Patinage Canada International this week - his first time competing in Halifax since he competed at Novice Nationals!

We’re looking forward to watching you skate in front of a home crowd, Stephen. Thanks for making the time to talk to us after practice!
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📷 Pj Kwong

Skate Ontario caught up with Roman Sadovsky following his practice at Skate Canada / Patinage Canada International today.

Roman will be taking the ice on October 26 to perform his short program to the beautiful song “Unconscious” by Charlie Winston, which tells a story of fighting inner demons and overcoming obstacles.

We can’t wait to see you out there, Roman!
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📷: Pj Kwong

The incomparable Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are at Skate Canada / Patinage Canada International!

It is always such a pleasure to watch these two on the ice. Be sure to tune in to watch them in the Ice Dance event this week - they have two very fun and creative programs in store!
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We are thrilled to be in Halifax this week at the 2024 Skate Canada / Patinage Canada International!

Be sure to keep an eye on our socials for a behind-the-scenes look at this competition, courtesy of Pj Kwong.

Thank you Maddie Schizas for taking a moment out of your busy practice schedule today to talk to us about your fabulous Lion King short program🦁✨ We can't wait to see it tomorrow!
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Skate Ontario wishes the absolute best of luck to the following skaters, who will be competing at the Skate Canada International competition later this week:

⭐In the men's event: Roman Sadovsky and Stephen Gogolev
⭐In the women's event: Madeline Schizas
⭐In the Ice Dance Event: Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier

For more information about each of these skaters, and who else to look out for at this competition, check out our latest blog post, "A Preview of Skate Canada International 2024", here: https://skateontario.org/intheloop/a-skatingpj-preview-of-skate-canada-international-2024/

Pj Kwong

Attention Board Members and Club/School Administrators! 👋

Join us on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 7:00 pm for the next Presidents Club call.

Learn about Skate Ontario’s Digital Broadcast Strategy; have your questions answered about the 2024-25 Skate Ontario Membership MOU & Accountability Requirements; and be inspired by the Wi******er Skating Club’s experience integrating off-ice programming at their Club for the first time this season. Join us live and be part of the conversation.

Lots of learning and sharing is planned, you don’t want to miss it!

Register Today: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvceuoqDsqG9CfKOmDr6dJlmsKK1VFJDSw

The call will be recorded and a replay will be made available in the Skate Ontario Members Portal. Questions about the Presidents Club can be directed to Kate McNeil, Manager Club & Skating School Services by email to [email protected].

How Do You Spell Great? C-H-A-N!

We are beyond of Patrick Chan, who tomorrow will officially receive the Order of Sport, Canada’s highest sporting honour.

Patrick, your talent, grace, hard work and dedication to our sport is an inspiration. Congratulations, and thank you for all that you do!

Read more about Patrick ahead of tomorrow's ceremony on our blog, In The Loop:
https://skateontario.org/intheloop/how-do-you-spell-great-c-h-a-n/
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📷: Olympic.ca
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