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.