Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships

Canada's synchronized
skating teams compete
for national titles!
Chilliwack
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February 28-March 2, 2008
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Table of Contents
Welcome Messages .......................................................................................... 2
Skate Canada Board of Directors 2007-2008 .................................................. 9
Officials and Volunteers ................................................................................... 9
NEXXICE success in 2007 ............................................................................... 11
Welcome to Chilliwack ................................................................................... 12
Schedule of Events ......................................................................................... 15
2007 Champions ............................................................................................ 16
List of Competitors ........................................................................................ 17
Competitive Senior Teams ............................................................................. 17
Competitive Junior Teams .............................................................................. 18
Competitive Novice Teams ............................................................................ 19
Competitive Adult Teams .............................................................................. 20
Looking Back - 25 Years of Canadian Synchronized Skating ........................ 21
Retour sur le passé - 25 ans de patinage synchronisé canadien ................... 24
Quiz ................................................................................................................ 27
Local Sponsor ................................................................................................. 30
2008 BMO Skate
2008 BMO
Canada
Canadian
Synchronized
Figure Skating Championships
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Benoît Lavoie
Skate Canada President
Président de Patinage Canada
On behalf of Skate Canada I am pleased to
welcome skaters, teams, coaches, officials,
volunteers and spectators to the 2008
BMO Skate Canada Synchronized Skating
Championships in Chilliwack, B.C. This
year we celebrate the 25th anniversary of
this event.
GREETINGS
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These national championships are an
opportunity for the best synchronized
skating teams in Canada to demonstrate
their skills in this fast-paced and
challenging discipline of skating. The top
senior competitive teams will qualify for
the 2008 ISU World Synchronized Skating
Championships March 28-30 in Budapest,
Hungary.
I would like to thank BMO Financial Group
for their continued commitment to the
development of skating in Canada. From all
Canadian qualifying events, to grassroots
programs, such as CanSkate, to nationallevel events such as the BMO Financial
Group Skate Canada Synchronized
Championships, their support provides the
opportunity for many skaters to realize their
dreams. I thank BMO Financial Group for
their continued support.
I am very grateful for our countless
volunteers, officials, coaches and parents
who together form a tremendous supporting
team for these skaters. Your guidance and
dedication means so much not only to the
skaters, but to the entire Canadian skating
community as well.
To the spectators -- may your attendance
here this week allow you to experience the
passion of the sport, the spirit of teamwork
and the triumph of success. I hope the event
will leave you with memories that will last
a lifetime.
Good luck to all the teams competing at
this national competition. I sincerely hope
that you take away many fond memories
from this event.
Sincerely,
Au nom de Patinage Canada, j’ai le plaisir
d’accueillir les patineurs, les équipes, les
entraîneurs, les officiels, les bénévoles
et les spectateurs aux Championnats de
patinage synchronisé BMO – Patinage
Canada 2008, à Chilliwack, en ColombieBritannique. Cette année, nous célébrons le
25e anniversaire de cet événement.
Ces championnats nationaux représentent
une occasion pour les meilleures équipes de
patinage synchronisé du Canada de montrer
leurs habiletés dans cette discipline rapide et
difficile du patinage. Les meilleures équipes
compétitives seniors se qualifieront pour
les Championnats du monde de patinage
synchronisé 2008 de l’UIP, qui auront lieu
du 28 au 30 mars à Budapest, en Hongrie.
J’aimerais remercier BMO Groupe
financier pour son engagement continu
envers le développement du patinage
au Canada. Dans tous les événements
canadiens de qualification, des programmes
de base, tels que Patinage Plus, jusqu’aux
événements de niveau national, comme les
Championnats de patinage synchronisé
BMO – Patinage Canada, l’appui de BMO
Groupe financier permet à de nombreux
patineurs de réaliser leurs rêves. Je le
remercie de son soutien continu.
Je suis très reconnaissant à nos innombrables
bénévoles, officiels, entraîneurs et parents
qui ensemble forment une immense équipe
de soutien pour ces patineurs. Votre
encadrement et dévouement signifient
tellement, non seulement pour les patineurs,
mais pour l’entière communauté de patinage
canadienne.
À tous les spectateurs – que votre présence
ici cette semaine, vous permette de faire
l’expérience de la passion du sport, de
l’esprit du travail en équipe et du triomphe
du succès. J’espère que l’événement vous
laissera des souvenirs pour la vie.
Bonne chance à toutes les équipes
participant à cette compétition nationale.
J’espère sincèrement que vous en garderez
des souvenirs agréables.
Cordialement vôtre,
2008 BMO Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships
Susan Payne
Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing - BMO Financial Group
Première vice-présidente, Marketing - BMO Groupe financier
To all the skaters, parents, coaches and
skating fans in Chilliwack this week,
welcome to the 2008 BMO Skate Canada
Synchronized Championships!
Synchronized skating continues to grow in
popularity nationally and around the world.
As we know Canada is considered a world
leader in this wonderful team sport. BMO
is proud to assist in the development of the
sport and the dedicated athletes. Teamwork,
unison and speed accomplished with grace
and flow are just a few elements of what
creates the unique charm of synchronized
skating.
As we watch Canada’s best synchronized
skaters take to the ice this weekend, we
must recognize the tremendous teams
of people who have helped these skaters
reach the top. To the coaches, skating club
volunteers, family and friends, thank you
for your tireless effort in making it possible
to turn the dreams of these skaters into a
reality.
Best of luck to all the teams and to the
many skating fans attending this week: sit
back and enjoy the competition!
Cette année marque le 12e anniversaire de
l’engagement de BMO Groupe financier à
titre de commanditaire principal du patinage
artistique au Canada. Des jeunes débutants
jusqu’à nos athlètes de calibre national,
en passant par les patineurs occasionnels,
nous sommes fiers d’aider les patineurs de
l’ensemble du pays à assouvir leur passion
pour ce magnifique sport canadien.
Le patinage synchronisé continue à gagner
en popularité, à la fois au pays et à l’échelle
internationale. Comme nous le savons tous,
le Canada est considéré comme un chef
de file mondial de ce merveilleux sport
d’équipe. BMO est fière de contribuer au
développement de ce sport et de ses athlètes
passionnés. Travail d’équipe, harmonie
et vitesse, le tout accompli avec grâce et
fluidité, voilà quelques-uns des éléments
qui contribuent au charme caractéristique
du patinage synchronisé.
Alors qu’en fin de semaine, nous pourrons
admirer les plus grandes vedettes
canadiennes du patinage synchronisé
s’élancer sur la glace, nous nous devons
de lever notre chapeau à tous ces gens
extraordinaires qui ont aidé nos patineurs
à atteindre les plus hauts sommets. À tous
les entraîneurs, bénévoles des clubs de
patinage, membres des familles et amis,
nous souhaitons ainsi dire merci pour les
efforts que vous avez dépensés sans compter
afin de faire des rêves de ces patineurs une
réalité.
Nous souhaitons la meilleure des chances
à toutes les équipes, et le meilleur des
spectacles aux nombreux amateurs de
patinage qui seront présents cette semaine.
Prenez place, et profitez de la compétition !
GREETINGS
This year marks the 12-year anniversary
of BMO Financial Group’s commitment
as the premiere sponsor of figure skating
in Canada. From young beginners and
recreational skaters to our national level
athletes, we are proud to help skaters across
the country develop their passion for this
great Canadian sport.
À tous les patineurs, parents, entraîneurs et
amateurs de patinage présents à Chilliwack
cette semaine, nous souhaitons la bienvenue
aux Championnats de patinage synchronisé
BMO – Patinage Canada de 2008!
2008 BMO Skate
2008 BMO
Canada
Canadian
Synchronized
Figure Skating Championships
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Stephen Harper
Prime Minister of Canada
Premier ministre du Canada
GREETINGS
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It is with great pleasure that I extend my
warmest greetings to everyone attending
or participating in the 2008 BMO
Skate Canada Synchronized Skating
Championships.
C’est avec grand plaisir que je présente
mes salutations les plus chaleureuses à tous
ceux et celles qui assistent ou participent
aux Championnats de patinage synchronisé
BMO - Patinage Canada de 2008.
This premier event brings together top
teams from across Canada to compete in
the Competitive and Festival streams at the
Senior, Junior, Novice and Adult levels.
The sport of synchronized skating requires
unison, timing and precision. I am sure that
all of these qualities will be on display this
week in Chilliwack, thrilling audiences and
providing challenging competition to some
of our country’s finest skaters.
Cet important événement réunit des
équipes de haut niveau venues de partout au
Canada pour s’affronter dans les catégories
« festival » et « compétition », aux niveaux
senior, junior, novice et adulte. Le patinage
synchronisé est un sport qui requiert un sens
développé de l’harmonie, du rythme et de la
précision : je suis certain que les patineurs
présents cette semaine à Chilliwack, qui
comptent parmi les plus talentueux au
pays, feront la démonstration de toutes ces
qualités en électrisant le public et en offrant
une compétition des plus enlevantes.
I would like to commend the organizers
and many volunteers who have worked
hard to ensure the success of this event,
and I would like to wish all of the athletes
good luck as they vie for the opportunity to
represent Canada at the 2008 ISU World
Synchronized Skating Championships.
On behalf of the Government of Canada,
please accept my best wishes for a most
exciting event.
Je tiens à féliciter les organisateurs et les
nombreux bénévoles qui ont travaillé sans
relâche pour assurer la réussite de cet
événement, et j’offre mes meilleurs voeux
de succès à tous les athlètes alors qu’ils
redoublent d’efforts en vue de représenter
le Canada aux Championnats du monde de
patinage synchronisé 2008 de l’UIP.
Au nom du gouvernement du Canada, je
vous souhaite un championnat des plus
mémorables.
2008 BMO Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships
Helena Guergis
Secretary of Sport
Secrétaire du sport
Welcome to the 2008 BMO Skate Canada
Synchronized Skating Championships.
I would like to thank Skate Canada for
organizing these championships, as well
as for continuing to encourage fitness
through skating and to promote excellence
in competitive skating. Many thanks to all
the coaches, officials, and parents, whose
support has made our athletes’ success
possible.
Best of luck to all those in competition!
Les athlètes et artistes que sont les patineurs
artistiques canadiens sont reconnus de
par le monde pour leurs efforts soutenus,
leur détermination et leur inlassable quête
d’excellence. L’agilité et l’endurance
dont ils font preuve ne cessent de nous
impressionner, tout comme leur précision
et leur style. Nul doute que cette rencontre
sportive visant à couronner des champions
nationaux saura nous inspirer et nous
rendre fiers d’être Canadiens.
Je remercie Patinage Canada d’avoir
organisé ces championnats. Je le félicite
de son travail en vue de favoriser la bonne
forme physique grâce au patinage et
l’excellence dans ce sport de compétition.
Je remercie également tous les entraîneurs,
les officiels et les parents qui, grâce à leur
soutien, ont contribué au succès de nos
athlètes.
Bonne chance à tous les patineurs!
GREETINGS
Athletes and artists, Canadian figure
skaters have an international reputation for
hard work, determination, and an untiring
pursuit of excellence. They impress us with
their grace and strength, their precision
and flair. This event to select national
champions is certain to inspire everyone
in attendance and to evoke pride in being
Canadian.
Bienvenue aux Championnats de patinage
synchronisé BMO - Patinage Canada de
2008.
2008 BMO Skate
2008 BMO
Canada
Canadian
Synchronized
Figure Skating Championships
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Gordon Campbell
BC Premier
Premier ministre de C.-B.
As Premier of the Province of British
Columbia, it is my pleasure to join with
Skate Canada in welcoming everyone to the
2008 BMO Skate Canada Synchronized
Skating Championships in Chilliwack.
GREETINGS
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This event promises to be very exciting,
with over 1400 top skaters from across the
country competing. This sport requires a
tremendous amount of talent, discipline,
coordination and endurance. I commend
all of the participants who have invested
the many hours necessary to compete at
this level.
A renewed culture of athleticism, active
living and health awareness is growing
in BC, as we work towards becoming the
most physically fit jurisdiction to ever host
the Olympic and Paralympic Games in
2010. We are pleased to share our spirit and
excitement with all of those participating in
this national skating event.
On behalf of the people of British Columbia,
please accept my very best wishes for a
memorable 2008 Synchronized Skating
Championships.
À titre de premier ministre de la province de
Colombie-Britannique, j’ai le plaisir de me
joindre à Patinage Canada pour souhaiter
la bienvenue à tous aux Championnats
nationaux de patinage synchronisé BMO
2008, tenus à Chilliwack.
Cet événement promet d’être très excitant,
avec plus de 1 400 des meilleurs concurrents
de tout le pays. Ce sport exige énormément
de talent, de discipline, de coordination
et d’endurance. Je félicite tous les
participants qui ont investi les nombreuses
heures nécessaires pour participer à une
compétition de ce niveau.
Une culture renouvelée d’athlétisme, de
vie active et de sensibilisation à la santé
se développe en Colombie-Britannique,
alors que nous nous efforçons de devenir
la province la plus en forme qui ait
jamais été l’hôte des Jeux olympiques et
paralympiques, qui auront lieu en 2010.
Nous sommes enchantés de partager votre
esprit et votre enthousiasme avec tous ceux
qui participent à cet événement national de
patinage.
Au nom des résidents de ColombieBritannique, veuillez accepter mes meilleurs
vœux pour des Championnats nationaux de
patinage synchronisé 2008 mémorables.
2008 BMO Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships
Paul Varian
President & CEO - Sport BC
Président et directeur général - Sport BC
On behalf of Sport BC, it is my privilege
to welcome the athletes, coaches, officials,
volunteers, sponsors and spectators to the
2008 BMO Skate Canada Synchronized
Skating Championships.
Sport BC’s mandate is to provide leadership,
direction, and support to foster the growth
and development of sport participation
province-wide. We are proud to have
Skate Canada – BC / YT Section as one of
our founding member organizations and
commend them on their contribution to the
development of figure skating in BC.
As the host province for the 2010
Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games,
British Columbia’s sport and volunteer
organizations, together with our corporate
and government partners, will continue
to develop our expertise and facilities in
the years leading up to the Olympics and
beyond. The 2008 BMO Skate Canada
Synchronized Skating Championships is
a testament to the talent and dedication of
our sport administrators and volunteers.
Sport BC sends best wishes to all involved
for a most successful event and an enjoyable
stay in Chilliwack!
Le patinage artistique a une fière histoire
au Canada et les Canadiens continuent
d’être à l’avant-garde du développement de
ce sport. Patinage Canada et BMO doivent
être félicités pour leurs efforts en ce qui
concerne l’organisation d’un événement
aussi important.
Le mandat de Sport BC est de faire preuve de
leadership, de direction et de soutien, afin de
favoriser la croissance et la participation au
sport dans toute la province. Nous sommes
fiers d’avoir la section Patinage Canada
–C.-B./YK comme une des organisations
membres fondatrices et la félicitons de sa
contribution au développement du patinage
artistique en C.-B.
À titre de province hôte des Jeux
olympiques et paralympiques d’hiver 2010,
la Colombie-Britannique en collaboration
avec ses organisations sportives et bénévoles
ainsi que ses entreprises et partenaires
gouvernementaux, continuera à développer
son expertise et ses installations dans les
années menant aux Jeux olympiques et
au-delà. Les Championnats de patinage
synchronisé BMO – Patinage Canada de
2008 témoignent du talent et du dévouement
de nos administrateurs sportifs et de nos
bénévoles.
Sincerely,
Sport BC transmet ses meilleurs vœux à
tous les participants pour un événement
couronné de succès et un séjour agréable à
Chilliwack!
Cordialement vôtre,
GREETINGS
Figure skating enjoys a proud history in
Canada, and Canadians continue to be
leaders in developing the sport. Skate
Canada and BMO are to be commended
for their efforts in hosting this important
event.
Au nom de Sport BC, j’ai le privilège
d’accueillir les athlètes, entraîneurs,
officiels, bénévoles, commanditaires et
spectateurs aux Championnats de patinage
synchronisé BMO – Patinage Canada de
2008.
2008 BMO Skate
2008 BMO
Canada
Canadian
Synchronized
Figure Skating Championships
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Clint Hames
Mayor of Chilliwack
Maire de Chilliwack
GREETINGS
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It gives me great pleasure, on behalf of the
city of Chilliwack, to extend greetings and
welcome all competitors and spectators
attending the 2008 BMO Skate Canada
Synchronized Skating Championships
to be held February 28 – March 2 at the
Canlan Ice Prospera Centre.
Au nom de la ville de Chilliwack, j’ai le
grand plaisir de souhaiter la bienvenue à
tous les concurrents et spectateurs présents
aux Championnats de patinage synchronisé
BMO – Patinage Canada 2008, qui auront
lieu du 28 février au 2 mars, au Canlan Ice
Prospera Centre.
This national synchronized skating
championship will count approximately
1,400 athletes from across Canada who will
compete for national titles in the senior,
junior, novice and adult categories. At that
level, I am certain competition will be fierce
and exciting and will undoubtedly test our
competitors’ endurance and skills. I send
each of you my best wishes in your quest
to represent Canada at the ISU World
Championship at the end of March.
À ce championnat national de patinage
synchronisé participeront environ 1 400
athlètes de tout le Canada, qui disputeront
les titres nationaux dans les catégories
junior, senior, novice et adulte. Je suis
certain qu’à ce niveau la compétition sera
à la fois acharnée et excitante et mettra
sans doute à l’épreuve l’endurance et les
habiletés de nos concurrents. Je vous
transmets à tous mes meilleurs vœux dans
votre quête de représenter le Canada aux
Championnats du monde de l’UIP, à la fin
mars.
For those families visiting Chilliwack for
the first time, I trust you will receive a
warm welcome and that you leave with
fond memories of a fun day in the “Green
Heart of British Columbia”.
On behalf of all citizens of Chilliwack I
also want to thank the many volunteers
who have worked tirelessly to bring this
successful event to Chilliwack. Your
dedication and effort do not go unnoticed;
our competitors can only gain from this
kind of positive experience.
J’espère que les familles qui visitent
Chilliwack pour la première fois seront
chaleureusement reçues et qu’elles partiront
avec des souvenirs très agréables d’une
journée divertissante au « cœur vert de la
Colombie-Britannique ».
Au nom de tous les citoyens de Chilliwack,
je désire aussi remercier les nombreux
bénévoles qui ont travaillé inlassablement
pour organiser cet événement couronné de
succès à Chilliwack. Votre dévouement et
vos efforts ne passent pas inaperçus; nos
concurrents ne peuvent que profiter de ce
genre d’expérience positive.
2008 BMO Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships
Officials
Technical Representative
Nancy Rooyakkers
Referees
Karen Robertson
Doug Steele
Cynthia Alepin
Event Technician – Lead
Ross Phelps
Syd Hughes
Diane Kamagianis
Heidi Kelly
Holly Mayer
Laura McLellan
Susan Morriss
Nathalie Pitre
Nicole Roch
Monique Vanier Payer
Controllers
Jennifer Betts
Joanne Shaw
Event Technicians - Announcers
Diane Chailler
Guy Cormier
Martin Gaudreault
Event Technicians – Music
Bill Berry
Hugo Chouinard
Cameraman and Videography Services
Éric Massé
Data Input - Replay Operator
Marilyn Kreuzinger
Video Replay Operator
Steve Muff
Technical Specialists
Erin Cameron
Mindy Gerlat
Kathy Mackowski
Julie Petrilli
Chief Data Specialist
Carolyn Finnie
Judges
Cynthia Alepin
Karen Beattie
Andrew Bosco
Marion Dyke
Kin May Fowler
Peter Gibbons
Cheryl Goldie
Result System Manager
Tom Casson
Data Specialists
Marnie Hatton
Marilyn Johnson
Jan Oswald
Skate Canada Board of Directors 2007-2008
Executive Committee
President ..........................................
Past President .................................
Vice President .................................
Vice President .................................
Vice President .................................
Elected Directors’ Representative
Sections’ Representative ................
Chief Executive Officer .................
Elected Directors
Shannon Cotnam
Hélène Gagnon
Elizabeth MacKay
Jo-Anne Phelps
Benoît Lavoie
Marilyn Chidlow
Dr. Jodi Abbott
Bill Boland
Debbie MacMurdo
Jo-Anne Phelps
Bev Power
William Thompson
Sarah-Jane Raine
Steve Scherrer
Wayne Sutherland
Athlete Representatives
Megan Wing
Christopher Mabee
Coaching Representatives
Monica Lockie
Lee Barkell
ISU Representatives
Cathy Dalton
Dr. Jane Moran
Joanne Shaw
Appointed Committee Chairs
Marilyn Childlow – Athlete Fund
Ann Shaw – Hall of Fame and Museum
Section Chairs
Gail Weber ......................... BC/Yukon
Kathryn Kopelchuk ........... AB/NWT/
Nunavut
Marilyn McEwen ............... SK
Miranda Edwards .............. MB
Jane Drolet ........................ NO
Pat Woods .......................... WO
Susanne Morgan ................ CO
Gordon Markham .............. EO
Sylvie Simard ..................... QC
Mavis Williamson............... NB
Joanne Byrne ..................... NS
Mary Ellen McInnis .......... PEI
Bev Power .......................... NL
Volunteer Team
Volunteer Recruitment Director
Dolores Allin
Volunteer Recruitment Assistant
Janette Moran
Gail Weber
Boutique Coordinator
Grace Holmen
Catering Supervisor
Diana Thomas
Chief Medical Officer
Julian Lisinski
Chief Therapist
Brandon Butt
Fan Appreciation and School Programs
Coordinator
Wendy Martin-Stroyan
Hotel Services, Social Function and
Accreditation Supervisor
Cathy McCormick
Ice Operations Supervisor
Sharon Hamilton
Local Sponsorship Supervisor
Lesley Morrison
Operations Room Supervisor
Margaret Warwick
Printing Coordinator
Joan Omasta
Properties Supervisor
Sharon Dahl
Security Supervisor
Wayne Sutherland
Transportation Supervisor
Roy Hamilton
Media Centre Coordinator
Brett Barden
Welcome and Medal Ceremonies Coordinator
Kelly Gallant
2008 BMO Skate
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Canada
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Synchronized
Figure Skating Championships
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2008 BMO Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships
NEXXICE success in 2007
by Janet McKeown
NEXXICE Senior Synchronized Skating Team achieved tremendous success throughout
the 2007 season. With the guidance of head coach Shelley Barnett, NEXXICE was able to
make their presence known on the international synchronized skating scene. Barnett, who
currently resides in Burlington, has been with the team for seven years, since the team
was formed in 2000. She began coaching professionally in 1982 and is a NCCP Level 3
certified coach.
NEXXICE represents the Burlington Skating Club
and is affiliated with the Kitchener Waterloo
Skating Club. The NEXXICE Senior Synchronized
Skating Team,, which is a 20 member team, had
their best yea
ear ever in 2007. Placing 5th at the
French Cup
p iin Rouen, France in February 2007,
NEXXICEE went on to win their first National
Championship in February 2007. Immediately
after the National Championships, NEXXICE
began preparing to compete in only their second
World Championships, being held in London,
Ontario.
o Their hard work and dedicattio
i n did not
go unnoticed. With national home ice advantage,
NEXXICE was able to grea
e tly improve on their
perfformanc
n e fr
from the
h ir first World Championships in 2006. Placing six spots higher than the previous year,
NEEXXIC
CE took home a bronze medal for Canada.
In add
ddittion to NEXXICE’s
’ on-ic
ice achievements, Barnett’s coaching efforts were also recognized publiclyy
by the sporting community in 2007. She won the 2007 Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Award which
servves to recognize coaches who have won medals in world championships or Olympic Games. She will be
presen
nted with this award during the competitive medal ceremonies on Saturday, March 1, 2008.
2008 BMO Skate
2008 BMO
Canada
Canadian
Synchronized
Figure Skating Championships
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Welcome to Chilliwack
by Tourism Chilliwack
Welcome to Chilliwack, ‘The Great Outside’. With
a vast array of attractions, urban amenities and
accommodations there is something here for everyone
to help make your stay enjoyable. If you crave the
cosmopolitan touch of the bustling city you will
find a delightful diversity of shopping, dining, and
entertainment opportunities awaiting your discovery.
Downtown Chilliwack is the historic centre of the Upper
Fraser Valley and a stroll along downtown streets reveals
a core of over 300 shops and services including unique
furniture and decor boutiques, gift and hobby stores,
coffee and tea shops and award winning restaurants.
Catch a movie at one of our two multi-screen theatres or
check out what’s on at our local arts centre theatre. Should you wish to swim or work out, the Chilliwack Landing
Leisure Centre is the perfect place to create a splash or work up a sweat. It is located next door to the Prospera
Centre, host venue of the BMO Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships and home of Chilliwack’s
Western Hockey League team, the Chilliwack Bruins.
If it is the glorious natural setting which draws you outside you will find exciting options such as snow skiing, river
rafting, year round golfing, world class fishing and hiking. Take time to visit the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
and Rotary Interpretive Centre for a chance to see these majestic birds in their natural setting. It is home to one
of the largest heron nesting colonies in the Lower Mainland. With over 200 nests, the colony is active from March
through July of each year.
Chilliwack has a rich and diverse history
with origins centred around the Sto:lo First
Nation. The Chilliwack Museum houses the
records and artifacts of our history and is
located in one of Chilliwack’s finest heritage
buildings — the former Chilliwack City
Hall. To see more of our history, walk a short
distance from the museum to historic Five
Corners and Wellington Avenue in the core
of downtown Chilliwack, where Chilliwack’s
oldest commercial buildings have been or are
currently being restored. Also nearby, is the
Village Walk through one of the community’s
oldest neighbourhoods of heritage buildings.
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Chilliwack’s roots are firmly planted in agriculture so why not take an opportunity to sample farm fresh products
and local arts and crafts at a variety of locations. The Circle Farm Tour for Chilliwack and neighbouring
communities such as Agassiz, Abbotsford and Mission is the perfect opportunity to take a piece of the Fraser Valley
home with you.
The natural beauty of Cultus Lake Park can be enjoyed at any
time of the year so why not tackle one of the numerous trails
in the park or take a scenic stroll along the 15.5 km Rotary
Vedder River Trail. If you wish to work your way further up
the mountains for some fun in the snow why not check out
Hemlock Valley Ski Resort to the north of the Fraser River or
Manning Provincial Park situated 1½ hours to the East.
Chilliwack is also the ideal base for exploring nearby
communities such as Harrison Hot Springs, Abbotsford
and Hope. There is so much to see and do in and around
Chilliwack and we hope to see you on a return visit to the
Fraser Valley, perhaps later in the year when you can take full advantage of the attractions and activities our area
has to offer.
For more information while at your event please watch for our volunteer Chilliwack Greeters who would be pleased
to help you plan your stay, or stop by the Tourism Chilliwack Visitor Centre at 44150 Luckakuck Way during the
week or the visitor kiosk at Cottonwood Mall on weekends. Enjoy your stay!
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Schedule of Events Thursday, February 28
14:55
Festtival Novice
17:35
Festival Adult
20:15
Festival Junior
Friday, February 29 29
9
10:50
Festival Novice
13:3
30
Festival Adult
16:05
Festival Junior
19:50
Welcome Celebration
20:5
55
Junior Compe
p titive
21:45
Senior Competitive
22:25
Medal Ceremonies
(Arena A)
Free #1
Free #1
Free #1
Free #2
Free #2
Free #2
Short
Short
Saturday, March 1
16:05
1 :15
17
18:40
18
19:40
20:30
0
21:25
Festival Open
Novice Competitive
Adult Competitive
Junior Competitive
Senior Competitive
Medal Ceremonies
Short
Free #7
Free #7
Free
Free
Sunday, March 2
12:45
14:10
0
15:35
16:20
Festival Open
Novice Competitive
Adult Competitive
Medal Ceremonies
Free
Free #2
Free #2
As of February 8, 2008
Subject to change. Check the daily schedule for up-to-date information
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2007 Champions
16
Senior Champions
Junior Champions
NEXXICE
Gold Ice
(Western Ontario)
(Central Ontario)
Novice Champions
Adult Champions
Les Suprêmes
Nova
(Québec)
(Québec)
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Competitive Senior Teams
(Subject to change)
black ice
Fusio
on
Gold Ice
Les Suprêmes
NEXXICE
Upper Canada North York SC
York Region Skating Academy
Skate Canada Brampton-
CPA St-Léonard
Burlington Skating Club &
Central Ontario
Central Ontario
Chinguacousy
Québec
Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club
Central Ontario
Western Ontario
Coach
Coach
Coach
Coach
Coach
Cathy Dalton
Jody L. Jones
Wendy L. Coates
Lyne Forget
Shelley J. Simonton Barnett
Kelly M. Jennings
Saara Pulkkinen
Manage
ger
Manager
Manager
Manager
Manager
Susan Pettes
Jennifer L. O’Brieen
Sandy Fritz
Susan Carrier
Debbie Beauchamp
Skaters
Skaters
Skaters
Skat
aters
Skaters
Erin Anweiler
Lauren Blanchet
Karen Ballinger
Marrie Bellavance-
Jennifer Beauchamp
Daniella Asaro
Kelly Britten
Miranda JM Carney
Courteman
Carla Coveart
Ashley Canini
Lyndsay Burrows
Hailey Coleman
Sarah-Émilie Bourdeau
Catherine deVries
Claire
i Easton
Valerie Crisp
Megan Contois
Myriam Bourgeois
Denverr Flintoff
Meaghan Garvie
Mea
Natalie Crofts
Kayla Dibblee
Alexandra Caron-Tarte
Morgan J Harper
Jacqueline T.M. Head
Lisa Crupi
Darcie J. Dixon
Vanessa D’Amico
Julia Horan
a
Charlene Hodges
Carliee A Dixon
Michelle Egerton
Mélissande Dumas
Taylor Kemp
Gillian N. Kirk
Christy Faulds
Tiffany Elliot
Amanda Gaiotti
Sarah Mcauley
Veronica Kosarew
Alexandra Flack
Ashley Greenhalgh
Sara Lakhdar
a
Taryn Milne
Christine Ma
M cCallu
lum
m
Amanda Hobbs
Jenna Haydar
Alicia Lambrinakos-
Cara Moir
Melissa MacI
acIver
Alycia Joy
Meaghan Jones
Raymond
Sheri Moir
M han MacPhee
Meg
e
Christine Kumagai
Sarah Kikonius
Kristen Lambrinakos-
Michele Moore
A leigh McI
Ash
M ndoe
Yuka Mats
t ubara
Renee Loureiro
Raymond
Emma Moriarity
Lisa Miadovnik
Amanda C. McHugh
Courtney Metzger
Angela Medea Malorni
Emily Penrose
M y Katharine Phelps
Mar
Lauren T Raithby
Cristi Orth
Kassandra Rochefort
Allison Proudfoot
J et V. Rob
Jan
R ertoni
Vanessa Rotundo
Danielle Pantaleo
Julie Roy
Nicole Rodgers
Georgia Sapounas
Sarah Succee
Julie A Remmert
Tanya Santella
Gillian M Scott
Erin Weinkauf
Alexa Tanner
Leslie Roberts
Stéphanie Savoie
Madeleine Wendland
Jennifer L. Wilkinson
Shannon Towle
Caroline Soucy
Dan
a yel Wright-Dykstra
Jennifer Wong
Michelle Woywitka
Catherine Sureau-Rochon
Lauren Zbucki
Laura Viglione
Samantha Walker
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Competitive Ju
unior Teams
(Subject to change)
Gold Ice
Ice Fyre
e
Les Suprrêmes
Skate
Ska
te Can
Canada
ada Brramp
ampton
ton-Ch
-Ching
inguac
uacous
ousyy
Whitby
Whi
tby Fi
Figur
guree Skat
Skating
ing Cl
Club
ub
CPA Saint-Léonard
Centra
Cen
trall Ontario
O r
Easter
Eas
tern
n Onta
Ontario
rio
Québec
C ac
Co
a h
Coac
Co
ach
h
Coach
Wendy
Wen
dy L. Coa
Coates
tes
Nancy
Nan
cy L. Mer
Meredi
edith
th
Lyne Forget
Mana
Ma
nage
gerr
Mana
Ma
nage
gerr
Ma
anager
Kim We
Webst
b err
Kristi
Kri
stine
ne Han
Handso
dsorr
Susan
Sus
an Carrier
Skat
ater
erss
Skat
Sk
ater
erss
Sk
kat
ater
erss
S phaanie
Ste
n E All
Allan
an
Kirsty
Kir
styn
n Alla
Allam
m
Ariane
Ari
ane Bé
Bélan
land
d
Michel
Mic
h le Bis
Biskup
kup
Katee Alli
Kat
Allison
son
MarieMar
ie-Lau
Lauren
rence
ce Bro
Brouss
usseau
au
Sarah
Sar
h Clarke
rke
Pascal
Pas
calee Bern
Bernier
ier
Samant
Sam
antha
h Car
Carpan
panzan
zanoo
Maria
Mar
ia De San
S ctis
Lindsa
Lin
dsayy Davi
Davison
son
Eve EV Ch
Chamb
amberl
erland
and
Emi
milee
lee Fe
Ferna
r nde
ndess
Katrina Gatees
Saraa Irma
Sar
Irma Co
Coron
rona
Aleisha Furlotte
Katie
Kat
ie Har
Harrim
riman
an
Maude
Mau
de Cro
C tea
teau
u
Danielle Jean
Taylor
Tay
lor He
Heffe
fferin
ringg
Mylène Gé
My
Gélinas
Emily
Emi
ly Jea
J n
Lauren
Lau
ren Ko
Kolar
larek
ek
V essaa Léve
Van
Lévesqu
q e
Lauren
Lau
ren Ko
Kolar
lar
Kylea Leg
Le ere
Alissa Me
Ali
Megan
gan Ma
Malor
l ni
J ie Kos
Jam
Kosoni
onicc
Stefani Mack
ac ie
C men
Clé
m cee Léa
L Maardu
d el
Kristen Loritz
Mikaela Mahoney
ey
G riellee Ma
Gab
M rtimbaault
u
Nichole P Manahan
Sam
amant
an ha Mason
Han-Ca
Catherine Morin
S hie Martin
Sop
Shanno
Sha
on McVeigh
M
Angela Murro
Taylor O’Neill
Tay
Heather Murray
Hea
Mi h Thu Tin
Min
T a Nguy
yen
e
Pe rii
Pet
i naa Piuhola
Celine
ine Natho
hooo
Sarah Kym
y Pepin
Cosett
ettee Rodr
Ro igu
g ez
Lindsey O’Brien
Amber Rodeck-LeRoy
Kat
athy
hy Ros
Rosent
enthal
Meghan O’Brien
Pamela Salera
C ly
Car
y Smi
Sm th
Dan
niel
e le Peikas
Kelly St-Michel-Boisv
vert
er
Reb
beccaa C.
C. Webs
Webster
te
Lanaa E.
E Rothfels
Julia Venditti
Steepha
phanie
nie Kl
Klein
ein
R ie Wilson
Ryl
so
Celia Zampino
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Evolution
Gold Ice
Nova
Les Pirouettes Les Suprêmes Synergy
CPA Charlesbourg
Skate Canada Brampton-
CPA Boucherville
CPA Laval
CPA St-Léonard
Leaside Skating Club
Québec
Chinguacousy
Québec
Québec
Québec
Central Ontario
Central Ontario
Coach
Coach
Coach
Coach
Coach
Coach
Melissa Roy
Wendy L. Coates
Fanny Laliberte
Nancy Alexander
Marilyn Langlois
Meredith A. Gilbert
Alexandra Poulin
Jessica M. Brown
Manager
Manager
Manager
Manager
Manager
Manager
Lucie Duperre
Tatjana Molnar
Robert Marcoux
Pierre Trottier
Susan Carrier
Karn E Graham
Skaters
Skaters
Skaters
Skaters
Skaters
Skaters
Catherine Bédard
Carolyn Biskup
Amanda Balouxis
Andrée-Anne Ballard
d
Andrea Biondi
Alexa Andrews
Trycia Kelly Begin
g
Jessica Cote
Emily Bisson
Veronica Bastone
Annalisa Covell
e o
Emily van den Akker
Rap
aphaëlle Bouret
Lisa Fuser
Julie-Ann Carrière
Geneviève Bourque
Laurie Désilets
Olivia Baker
Ca her
Cat
h ine Da
D llaire-Lagacé
Veronica Jandricicc
Audrey Cyr
Alexandra Brisson
Dania Fronimadis
Sally Cameron-Huff
Valérie Ferl
er and
Victoria M Kwan
Elizabeth Daarveau
Eli
Pamela Caissy
Mylène Germain
Marteen V. Cleary
Chrrist
i ine Foley
Kendra
d Lange
Alexandra Del Vecchio
Stefanie Covello
Frederique Halliday
Ash
s ton L.C. DeFreitas
Danyka Larocque
Alisia Lopez
Andréanne Gé
G linas
Sara-Maude Cuss
u on
Zoe Lambrinakos-Raymond Sarah E. Feeney
Sarah-Eve Martel
Marlies E Molnar
Andreanne Gordon
Karine Demchuck
Olivia Leewarden
Andree N. Flaherty
Roxanne Murray
Stephanie Rasanen
Marie-Eve Gordon
Alessia Di Carlo
R elle Lemma
Rah
Joan M. Graham
M ie-Ève Picard
Mar
Haleigh H Rees
Janie Lapierre
Meagan Farley
Danny Lévesque
Jacqueline Hampshire
Roxanne Poul
u in
n
Madison Ruton
Amélie Lauzon
Karla Garabedian
Maude Lévesque
Sarah Indris
Marie-Emm
Em a Pouliot-
Amber Scott
Ariane Lemieux
Marie-Eve Gingras
Stéphanie Longpré
Rebecca L. Jennings
Hamel
el
Courtney
y Smith
Caroline Mack
Samantha Hrivnak
Andrée-Ann Mainville
Caroline Koskie
Allison Ross
Victoria Smith
Tania Marcoux
Christina Kovacs
Emilie Mcduff
Abbey Midanik
K en-Lee Seaburn
Kar
Jacqueline Varey
Michaela Morin
Catherine Langlois
Corina Selena Micheletti
Sophia Perugini
Jeanne Thivierge
Madison Varey
Cynthia Picard
Maria-Victoria Langon
Emilie Mignacca
Bethan M. Pulla
Brittany Watson
Mélissa Primeau
Catherine Le Jossec
Laura Nardolillo
Danielle C. Trahan
Katia Stinson-Sauvageau
Ève Martin
An-Kim Nguyen
Megan C. van den Akker
Katrissa Thibault
Lisa Muzzo
Vanessa Peloffy
Isabelle Tremblay
Hélène Proulx
Kellyane Pepin
Alisanne Soly
Cassandra Pietrantonio
Maude Thérien-Trottier
Adriana Spatari
Camille Trudel-Vigeant
Claudia Sforzin
A e Zaftis
Ann
Anne-Marie Thérien-Trottier
Chantal St Arnaud
Jennifer D Williams
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Competitivve Adult Teams
(Subject to change)
Fusion
Les Pirouettes
Nexxice
No
ova
YRSA
YRS
A Wint
Winter
e Clu
Club
b
CPA La
Laval
val
Burlin
Bu
lingto
gton
n Skat
kating Cl
C ub &
CPA Boucherville
Centra
Cen
trall Onta
On rio
r
Québec
Qué
bec
Kitche
Kit
chene
ner-Wa
-Water
terloo
o Skating Club
Québec
Wester
Wes
tern Onta
ntario
Coac
Co
ach
h
Coac
Co
ach
h
Coac
Co
ach
h
Coach
Jod
dy L.
L. Jone
Jones
Chanta
Cha
ntall Boug
Bougie
Tricia
Tri
cia J. Pe
Perdu
r e Millls
Marie France Sirois
Mana
Ma
nage
er
Mana
Ma
nage
gerr
Mana
Ma
nage
gerr
Manage
g r
Michel
Mic
helee Hebe
Heb rt
r
Lisee Boug
Lis
Bougie
ie
Jea
eanet
nette
te Moo
Moore
re
Gaétan Pe
Gaé
P lad
a eau
S atter
Sk
e s
Skat
Sk
ater
erss
Skat
Sk
ater
erss
Skat
Sk
ater
erss
Adria
Adr
ia Scaran
rano
Nadia
Nad
ia Anw
Anwar
ar
Megan
Meg
an All
Allwor
worth
th
Nancy
Nan
cy Ale
Alexan
xanderr
Lisa Boyer
Lis
Valéri
Val
ériee Boiv
Boivin
in
Dawn
Daw
n Brok
Brokers
ers
Genevi
Gen
evieve
eve Ca
Carriiere
Janee Bray
Jan
Brayfor
f d
Caroli
Car
l ne Bou
Bougie
gie
Kathle
Kat
hleen
en Can
Canari
ariaa
Mi hel
Mic
helee Chou
Chouina
inard
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Lyndsa
dsayy Burr
Burrows
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Chr
h ist
stine
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B urdeau
Aly
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Carpe
Nancy
Nan
cy Cro
Crowdi
wdiss
Andrea Clement
Michel
Mic
helle
le Cam
Campea
peau
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Angela
Ang
ela M.
M.A.
A Dan
Daniel
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Rachel
Rac
hel De
D mer
me s
Karyn Cseff
Amelie
lie Ca
Carri
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Lindsa
Lin
dsayy Dela
Delaney
ney-Em
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Martin
Mar
t e Denis
Sarah
Sar
ah Ann
A e Dahmer
Isabelle Dav
avid
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Cathie
Cat
hie Dy
Dyke
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Annie
Ann
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buc
Jacqui
Jac
quiee De’A
De’Ath
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Nathal
Nat
ha ie Delisle
Bre
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Flynn
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Na cy Duquette
Nan
B bi-Jo
Bob
J Ell
Elliot
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Myriam
Myr
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Desau
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S pha
Ste
hanie
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Girvan
Mireil
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Lauren Furukawa
Cindie
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Véronique
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Harvey
Melissa Gunther
Ann
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Ama
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L eng
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L ren Kelly
Lau
Isabelle Hén
Hénaul
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Sar
arah
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Langma
maid
id
Isabelle Mai
ailho
lhot
Sarina Malloy
Sar
Marie-Pier Leco
ecompt
m e
Erin Long
ongwor
worth
Veronicc Pate
Pa naudee
Maxine
Max
ine Mo
M ngeon
Karine Leonard
Erin L. Mezz
M zzavi
avilla
la
Alexandra Peelad
ladeau
au
Jenne
ne Nic
Nichol
h son
Marilène Mar
Ma chand
Leiigh
g E. Mez
Me zav
a ill
illa
Emmanuell
elle Peladea
d u
Sar
arah
ah Ran
Ranson
son
Marie-Josée Maurais
Crystal Moore
Mélanie Portelance
Liisa Sca
Scaran
ranoo
France Mayrand
Tracy Paculan
Isabelle Pot
other
h at
Micchel
h lle
le Dor
Dorree
re n Smith
S
Karyne Pi
P ché
Jennifer Pennelll
Nancy Santoire
C risse Woo
Che
Wo nsam
m
Caroline Poirier
Heather Penny
Guylaine St Denis
Elisabeth Pouliotot Roberg
er e
K ri Poag
Ker
Nadine Tougas
Marie-France Riendeau
Kaitlyn Sharpe
Emilie
l Zakaïïb-D
b-Denis
Jenniffer L. O’B
O’Brieen
Geraldine Tait
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Looking
g Back - 25 Years of Canadian Synchroniz
zed
Skating
by Janet McKeown
When the Welcome Celebration begins in Chiilliwack, February 29th, the celebration of the 25th Anniversary
o the Canadian National Synchro
of
onized Skating Championships will begin. It appears to be an appropriate
occasion to reflect on Canada’s significant footprint in synchronized sk
kating history. Read on to learn more…
Although historically there are accounts of “combined figure skating” practiced in England at the Oxford
Skating Society as early as 1838, the sport that North Americans are familiar with today began when Dr.
Richard Porter formed the first precision skating
team in An
A n Arbor, Mic
i higan in the 1950s.
Teams fi
first began forming in the U.S. and Canada
throughout the 1960s. Th
his era broug
u ht with it a
wave of new teams on the synchronized skating
scene. A time of growth and rapid development,
numerous teams were pushing the synchronized
skating boundaries and were performing more
creative and innovative routines.
In 1977, Ilderton Winter Club hosted the first
ever Canadian Invitaational Precision
ev
n Skating
Competition. During this tim
i e, Elizabeth
Swan was also working at paving the way forr
syncchronized skating in Ca
C nada. Betweeen 1978 -1980 Swan chaired a committee to establish a precision skating
f amework for Canada. Being credited as one of the founders of synchro skating in Canada, the National
fr
volu
unteerr awar
ard for sy
s nchronized skating is named in her honour.
By 198
80,
0 the sport had become very popular in Canada. In 1983, Canada held its first sanctioned National
P ecision Sk
Pr
kating Championships in London, Ontario. Overall, there were 60 teams registered to compete and
22
2 teams made it to th
he finals. The following year, in 1984, the US followed Canada’s lead and esttablished
d its
own National Precision Skating Championships. The end of the decade illustrated Canadian dominance on the
i ternational stag
in
ge at the first International precision skating competition. At the 1989 Precision Team Cup
in Sweeden, Canada demonstrated its dominance in the sport, by sweeping the podium in the Senior cateegory
y.
With synchronized skating achieving such remarkable success and attracting international attention, the 1980s
also witnessed the intro
r duction of the Adult category at the national level in 1988.
In the 1990s, precision skating received the International Skating Union’s (ISU) official recognition as an
acknowledg
d ed disciplin
ne of figure skating and in 1994 the ISU began sanctioning international competitions.
1983 Canadian Precision Skating Championships – Results Senior
University of Western Ontario – Thompson Arena (London, ON)
1. The Supremes (London, ON)
2. Kweens (Kitchener-Waterloo, ON)
3. Les Pirouettes (Laval, QB)
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Canada hosted its first ever ISU sanctioned
international precision skating event, the Precision
Canada International, in Toronto in 1995. The 1990s
also witnessed the adoption of a more internationally
understood term “synchronized skating” as the official
name of the sport in 1998.
Historical milestones continue to be established
throughout the first decade of the 21st Century. In
2000, the very first World Synchronized Skating
Championships were held in Minneapolis, Minnesota,
with twenty-one teams from seventeen countries
competing. Since then, Canada has hosted the World
Synchronized Championships twice, in Ottawa, Ont.
in 2003 and in London, Ont. in 2007, where the event
sold out and was a resounding success – causing the ISU Delegate, Mr. Courtney Jones, OBE, to comment that
all World Synchro events should be held in London. In addition, synchronized skating was included for the
first time as a demonstration sport in the 2007 Winter Universiade, the World University Games.
The popularity of synchronized skating continues to grow in North America. In Canada alone 6060 skaters
on 399 teams registered with Skate Canada in 2006-2007. If the last 25 years are any indication, the sport of
synchronized skating will continue to gain recognition and momentum into the future. With the fast paced
expansion the sport has been experiencing over the last several decades, it is only a matter of time before proud
fans will be watching Canadian synchro skaters competing for Olympic gold.
Canadian Synchronized Skating History
1998
1983
First Canadian
National
Precision
Skating
Championships
1975
1980
1990
1995
1977
1995
Ilderton Winter Club
(London, ON)
First ISU Sanctioned
International
Competition in Canada
Hosts the first ever
Canadian Invitational
Precision Skating
Competition
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1985
2003
ISU changes
name from
“Precision
Skating” to
“Synchronized
Skating”
First World
Synchronized
Championships
held in Canada
(Ottawa, ON)
2000
2005
2000
First World
Synchronized
Championships
Precision Canada
International in
Toronto
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Retour sur le passé – 25 ans de patinage synchroniisé
canadien
par Janet McKeown
Quand la cérémonie d’ouverture commencera à Ch
hilliwack, le 28 mars, la célébration du 25e anniversaire
des Championnats nationaux can
nadiens de patinage synchronisé s’amorcera. Il semble que c’est un moment
approprié pour réfléchir à l’empreinte considérable du Canada sur l’histoire
r du patinage synchronisé.
Poursuivez votre lecture pour en apprendre davantage…
Bien qu’historiquement il y ait des anecdotes de « patinage
artistique combiné » pra
r tiqué en Angleterre à l’Oxford Skating
Society aussi loin que 1838, le sport que les Nord-Américains
connaissent aujourd’hui a commencé quand le Dr Richard
Porter a formé la prem
mièère équipe de patinage synchronisé à
Ann Arbor, au Michigan, en 1950.
Des équipes ont commencéé à se former aux É.-U. et au Canada
au cours des années 60. Cette époque a amené une vague de
nouvelles équipes sur la scène du patinage synchronisé. Dura
r ntt
cettte période d’esso
or et de développement rapide, de nombreu
uses équipes reculaient les limites du patinage
syncchronisé et présentaien
nt des numé
m ros plus créatifs et innovateurs.
En 1977, l’Ilderton Wint
nter Club a organisé la première compétition canadienne de patinage synchronisé
s r invitation. Pendant ce temps, Elizabeth Swan préparait le terrain pour le patinage synchronisé au
su
C nada. Entrre 1978
Ca
8 et 1980, Elizabeth a présidé un comité afin d’établir un cadre pour le patinage
sync
n hrroniséé au Canada. Étant donné qu’elle est une des fondatrices du patinage synchronisé au Canada, le
p ix natio
pr
onal décerné aux
x bénévoles pour le patinage synchronisé est nommé en son honneur.
En 198
9 0, le sport étaiit devenu très populaire au Canada. En 1983, les premiers Championnats nationaux
de patinage synchronisé sanctionnés du Canada ont eu lieu à London en Ontario. Plus de 60 équipes
étaient inscrites et 22 équipes se sont rendues à la finale. L’année suivante, en 1984, les É.-U. ont suivi
l’exemple du Canada et établi leurs propres Championnats nationaux de patinage synchronisé. La fin de
la décennie a montré la dominance canadienne sur la scène internationale lors de la première compétition
internationale de patinage synchronisé. À la Précision Team Cup de 1989, en Suède, le Canada a dominé
le sport en gagnan
a t toutes les places du podium dans la catégorie senior. Comme le patinage synchronisé
obtenaitt un succès telllementt remarquable et attirait l’attention internationale, la catégorie adultes a été
créée au niveau national en 1988.
Championnats nationaux de patinage synchronisé de 1983 – Résultats Seniors
Université de Western Ontario – Thompson Arena (London, ON)
1. The Supremes (London, ON)
2. Kweens (Kitchener-Waterloo, ON)
3. Les Pirouettes (Laval, QB)
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Dans les années 90, le patinage synchronisé a obtenu
la reconnaissance officielle de l’Union internationale
de patinage (UIP) comme discipline reconnue du
patinage artistique et, en 1994, l’UIP a commencé
à sanctionner les compétitions internationales. Le
Canada a organisé son tout premier événement
de patinage synchronisé sanctionné par l’UIP, le
Precision Canada International, à Toronto, en 1995.
C’est aussi dans les années 90 que le terme plus
international de « patinage synchronisé » a été adopté
comme nom officiel du sport, en 1998.
Gold Ice, ,2007
Des jalons historiques continuent à être établis tout au long de la première décennie du 21e siècle. En 2000,
les premiers Championnats du monde de patinage synchronisé ont eu lieu à Minneapolis, au Minnesota,
avec 21 équipes de 17 pays qui y participaient. Depuis, le Canada a deux fois été l’hôte des Championnats
du monde de patinage synchronisé, à Ottawa, en Ontario, en 2003, et à London, en Ontario, en 2007,
où l’événement a eu lieu à guichet fermé et avec un succès retentissant – au point où le délégué de l’UIP,
M. Courtney Jones a commenté que tous les événements mondiaux de patinage synchronisé devraient
avoir lieu à London. En plus, pour la première fois, le patinage synchronisé a été inclus comme sport de
démonstration aux Jeux mondiaux universitaires d’hiver 2007.
La popularité du patinage synchronisé continue à grandir en Amérique du Nord. Au Canada seulement, on
comptait 6 060 patineurs dans 399 équipes inscrites à Patinage Canada en 2006-2007. Si les 25 dernières
années sont une indication, le sport du patinage synchronisé continuera à être reconnu et prendre de l’essor
à l’avenir. Avec l’expansion rapide du sport au cours des dernières décennies, ce n’est qu’une question
de temps avant que les fiers adeptes puissent voir des patineurs synchronisés canadiens disputer l’or
olympique.
Histoire du patinage synchronisé au Canada
1998
1983
L’UIP adopte le
terme plus
international de
“patinage
synchronisé”
Premiers
Championnats
nationaux de
patinage
synchronisé
1975
1980
1977
L’Ilderton Winter
Club (London, ON)
accueille la première
compétition
canadienne de
patinage synchronisé
sur invitation.
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1985
1990
1995
2003
Les premiers
Championnats du monde
de patinage synchronisé
ont lieu au Canada
(Ottawa, ON)
2000
2005
2000
1995
Le Canada organise
son tout premier
événement de patinage
synchronisé
sanctionné par l’UIP,
le Precision Canada
International à
Toronto
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Les premiers
Championnats
du monde de
patinage
synchronisé
2007
Le Canada accueille
les Championnats
du monde de
patinage
synchronisé de
l’UIP à London, ON
QUIZ
1) The first World Synchronized Skating Championships were held in what city in 2000:
a. Helsinki, Finland
b. Dallas, Texas, US
c. Minneapolis, Minnesota
d. Paris, France
2) Based on ISU rules, how long does every synchro team have to start their program after they have
taken the ice and their names have been announced?
a. 5 minutes
b. 10 minutes
c. 3 minutes
d. 2 minutes
3) Which Senior Preccisio
i n Team won the first Canadian Precision Skating Championships in 1983?
a. Les Pirouettes
b. Kweens
c. The Supreme
m s
d. black ice
4) Based on ISU rules, what time in the morning should syn
y ch
chro competitions not be scheduled to
begin before?
a. 8 am
b. 7 am
c. 9 am
d. 6 am
5) When did the official name of the sport change to “synchronized ska
ating”??
a. 1993
b. 1988
c. 2000
d. 1998
6) Which of the following elements is considered illegal in the Synchro Senior Free Skate?
a. waltz jump
b. spiral
c. throw triple toe loop
d. lunge
7) Which senior team won the
h 2007 BMO Financial Group Skate Canada Synchronized
he
d
Championships?
a. NEX
EXXI
X CE
b. Les Supreme
es
c. black ice
d. Fusion
8) Are lifts of any kind allow
ow
wed in the Synchro Junior Free Skate?
a. Yes
b. No
c. In the free skate only
d. In the short program only
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9) Which senior synchro team won the first World Synchronized Skating Championships in 2000?
a. Team Canada – black ice
b. Team Sweden – Team Surprise
c. Team USA – Haydenettes
d. Team Finland – Rockettes
10) How many different intersections are required, based on ISU rules, for the Senior and Junior Free
Skate programs?
a. 4
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1
11) In what Canadian city was the 2003 World Synchronized Skating Championships held?
a. Ottawa
b. London
c. Calgary
d. Winnipeg
12) Which one of the following elements is not considered part of a Senior Well-Balanced Program?
a. one block
b. one circle
c. one line
d. one triangle
13) In which North American city was the first precision skating team formed?
a. Toronto
b. London
c. Washington
d. Ann Arbor
14) The free program for the Senior Synchronized Free Skate can be:
a. 4 minutes and 20 seconds (+/- 10 seconds)
b. 3 minutes and 50 seconds (+/- 10 seconds)
c. 4 minutes and 30 seconds (+/- 10 seconds)
d. 3 minutes and 20 seconds (+/- 10 seconds)
15) Which Senior synchronized skating team has won the most Canadian Synchronized/Precision
Skating Championships?
a. Les Pirouettes
b. black ice
c. Whitby Ice Fire
d. Les Suprêmes
16) Which Senior synchronized skating team won the 1993 Canadian Precision Skating
Championships?
a. black ice
b. Les Suprêmes
c. Les Pirouettes
d. Whitby Ice Fire
Answers: 1-c, 2-d, 3-c, 4-c, 5-d, 6-c, 7-a, 8-b, 9-b, 10-c, 11-a, 12-d, 13-d, 14-c, 15-b, 16-c
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