Category: News

By Scott Davis
Director of Skating

 

The role of the parent is probably one of the most important on the team, which is made up of the skater, coach and you the parent. You provide the means (money to pay for the sport, transportation, nutrition etc) amongst many other things! But the most important role a parent can play is to be the cheerleader or support system of the team.

Your role becomes that much more important during a competition.

Remember you have hired your coaches to do the best job for your skater and you need to trust them as they are the experts.

When arriving at a competition, please have your skater register, hand in their music, find out where the dressing room is and review the starting orders (usually posted or ask a ice captain). Have them head to the dressing room, get their warm up gear on and then find their coach. One hour before the competition or practice, as coaches we are at work to get your skater focused on the task at hand. This means they should be fed (please don’t give them food an hour before they skate – we want the blood going to their legs and not trying to digest food in the stomach), hair and make up should be done and they should be ready to warm up. You should have already provided verbal support and told them how great they are. Please don’t talk too much about skating, or ask about specific things regarding jumps or spins, or comparing them to other skaters or even what they have been doing in practice or previous competitions. Keep it light, supportive and encouraging.

If we think they need something that you can offer, we will come find you or text you.

I can only think of how my parents treated me and what they did to support me. It was my sport, they knew how much I loved it, and gave me the opportunity to do so. We hardly ever talked about skating, ever.  My mom still doesn’t know what the difference in jumps is.

After the competition, be there for support. Don’t forget you pay us as coaches to critique your skater’s performance and ask why things did or didn’t happen and to plan for the next competition. Please don’t ask them ‘Where the double axel went?’  or ‘Why can’t you make it through your long program?’  or ‘Why did you get a level 3 instead of 4?’. Skaters are their own worst critics on what they did or did not do out on the ice, and then they have us the coaches who will provide plenty of feedback. They need you now to support them whether that is a big hug, words of encouragement or a shoulder to cry on.

Don’t forget we are all on the same team!!

Happy Skating!

The competition held on a beautiful weekend in September was a wonderful experience for all the skaters who attended.

Thank you to all of you who shared your photos with us on Facebook and Instagram. Please don’t hesitate to #calaltafsc and follow us @calaltafsc.

Welcome to the 2015-16 Season!

Here is the September Newsletter for your reading pleasure.

Calalta Solstice Synchronized Skating Skills Session

Those needing sharp blades for Wildrose will need to get their skates into Bryce by Saturday July 18 at the latest!

Contact him directly at 780-887-5743 or give your skates to Tammi at JC or COP!

All fall sessions at Jimmie Condon have been prorated to accommodate the following ice cancellations:

Monday September 7 (Labour Day)

Sunday October 11 (Thanksgiving)

Monday October 12 (Thanksgiving)

Wednesday November 11 (Remembrance Day)

Monday December 21 to Saturday January 2 Christmas break (there will be some pick up ice available)

Monday February 15 (Family Day)

Saturday March 5 (Spring Event)

Friday March 25 to Sunday March 27 (Easter Weekend)

Monday April 18 to Saturday May7 (Test and Skating break)

Saturday April 23 (Ice show)

Friday May 20 to Monday May 23 (Victoria Day weekend)

Last day of Skating is Tuesday June 21, 2016

Congratulations to our club skaters who will be representing Calalta at the Skate Canada Nationals Competition in Kingston, ON (Jan 19-25). We wish you all the best!

 

Here is the full list of Calalta skaters going to Nationals:

Junior Men
Kurtis Schreiber

Junior Pair
Davin/Keelee
Bryn/Bryce

Novice Pair
Kurtis/Katrina

Novice Dance
Paul/Nikki

 

November 2014 Newsletter

Calalta FSC is so proud to have so many talented skaters representing our club at the Skate Canada Challenge 2015 event in Pierrefonds, QC in December.

 

 

Here are the profiles of some of our club skaters who will be competing at the event. Let’s cheer them on all the way to the podium! Well done everyone!

Yu Jin Armstrong
Events: Pre Novice Men
Number of years skating: 3.5 years
Number of training hours: 15 hours per week
Head Coach: Scott Davis
Who/What inspires you: Yu-Na Kim and Stephane Lambiel
What do you do to chill out: Read books and watch movies
If you could visit any country in the world, which would it be and why:
Switzerland so I can meet Stephane Lambiel

Paul Ayer

Events: Novice Dance with Nikki Salimova
Number of years skating: 7 years
Number of training hours: 19-25 hours per week
Head Coach: Kim Weeks
Who/What inspires you: Watching the Olympics and Scott Moir
What do you do to chill out: I watch movies and enjoy hot tubs
If you could visit any country in the world, which would it be and why: 
Egypt, because I want to visit the pyramids but it’s a long term goal.

Bryce Chudak

Events: Senior Men and Junior Pairs with Bryn Hoffman
Number of years skating: 15 years
Number of training hours: 20 hours per week
Head Coaches: Scott Davis, Anabelle Langlois and Cody Hay
Who/What inspires you: Anyone out there working hard to achieve their goals and showing they love to skate.
What do you do to chill out: I like to hang out with friends, go to movies, and play the odd video game
If you could visit any country in the world, which would it be and why:
 I would love to visit Paris, France because it just looks like such a beautiful city.

Keelee Gingrich

Events: Junior Pairs

Number of years skating: 14 years
Number of training hours: 24 hours per week
Head Coaches: Anabelle Langlois and Cody Hay
Who/What inspires you: Anabelle Langlois and Cody Hay
What do you do to chill out: Hot tub and hanging out with friends

If you could visit any country in the world, which would it be and why:
 Czech Republic to visit Prague.

Bryn Hoffman

Events: Junior Women and Junior Pairs with Bryce Chudak
Number of years skating: 15 years
Number of training hours: 22 hours per week
Head Coaches: Anabelle Langlois and Cody Hay
Who/What inspires you: Anyone out there working hard to achieve their goals and showing they love to skate.
What do you do to chill out: There are so many people who inspire me, it is hard to choose just one. Anyone who is passionate about something (whether it be a sport, art form, job etc) and take the time and effort to do it to the very best of their ability inspire me. In my opinion, it is extremely rejuvenating to see someone who works hard at perfecting something, while never losing their original love for the activity and the happiness it brings to them.
If you could visit any country in the world, which would it be and why: I would probably choose Paris. I’ve always wanted to go to Europe, but I choose Paris because of its unique history and its strong influence on the world of fashion and design. Plus I’ve heard the coffee is amazing!

Nicole Joe

Events: Junior Ladies
Number of years skating: 11 years
Number of training hours: 20 hours per week
Head Coaches: Jan Ullmark and Greg Folk
Who/What inspires you: Joannie Rochette and Yuna Kim are two of my biggest role models in skating. Watching them inspires me to work hard.
What do you do to chill out: In my free time I like to hang out with my friends and watch movies.
If you could visit any country in the world, which would it be and why: I would visit Spain because of the atmosphere, food and beaches.

Jake Portz

Events: Pre Novice Dance with Isabella Mcquilkin
Number of years skating: 5 years
Number of training hours: 7.5 hours per week
Head Coaches: Kim Weeks & Chantelle Portz
Who/What inspires you: My brother, Davin Portz
What do you do to chill out: Play video games and skateboard
If you could visit any country in the world, which would it be and why: Hawaii, USA. So I can chill.

Davin Portz

Events: Junior Pairs and Men
Number of years skating: 9 years
Number of training hours: 5-6 hrs a day
Head Coaches: Cody Hay and Anabelle Langlois (Pairs), Jeff Langdon (Singles)
Who/What inspires you: Keelee my partner is my inspiration because I feel like it will make me a better skater if I can be a better partner
What do you do to chill out: Video games, baseball, basketball and snowboarding
If you could visit any country in the world, which would it be and why: 
Italy for the culture and history, and the food too.

 

Events: Junior Pairs and Men
Number of years skating: 9 years
Number of training hours: 5-6 hrs a day
Head Coaches: Cody Hay and Anabelle Langlois (Pairs), Jeff Langdon (Singles)
Who/What inspires you: Keelee my partner is my inspiration because I feel like it will make me a better skater if I can be a better partner
What do you do to chill out: Video games, baseball, basketball and snowboarding
If you could visit any country in the world, which would it be and why: 
Italy for the culture and history, and the food too.

Nikki Salimova

Events: Dance Novice with Paul Ayer
Number of years skating: 5 years
Number of training hours: 25 hours per week
Head Coaches: Kim Weeks
Who/What inspires you: My family, coaches and my skating friends
What do you do to chill out: Watch Netflix
If you could visit any country in the world, which would it be and why: Azerbaijan. My home country – I haven’t visited for 8 years.