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Coaches
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TRACY TUTTON: {e-mail: c-t-tutton@rogers.com}
- Former National Level Competitor
- Toured with Holiday On Ice - Europe and South America
- Level 3 Certified Coach (partial level 4)
- Specializing in Singles and Pairs
- Specialize in the new judging system since the introduction in 2003: values, levels, components and strategies.
- Mentored coaches through the level 1 and 2 NCCP
- Bio mechanics including the 5 step jump technique process and video analysis.
- Have coached skaters from the Sectionals level up to and including, Trillium Cup, Winter Games, Eastern Challenge, Jr. Nationals, Canadians, and International assignments
International Competition Assignments in Italy and Bulgaria.
- Have also coached many skaters through the Starskate route, from EOSIC up to and including All Ontario and Starskate Nationals Champions.
- Director of the Durham Region Skating Academy (DRSA) for 10 years (with Myke Gillman).
- Past Skater Development Board Member for Eastern Ontario Section
- Have taught at, and/or implemented, organized and directed various seminars and ice shows for both DRSA, the Bowmanville Figure Skating Club and Eastern Ontario Section.
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CAROLINE BERKHOF-MACKEEN: {e-mail: tcmackeen@hotmail.com}
- Past competitor in singles and pairs at the National Level
- Coached by Ellen Burka and trained out of the Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling Club
- Coaching career spans a 24 year period
- Level 3 Certified Singles (partial Level 4)
- Level 2 Certified Synchro Skating
- Level 1 Certified Gymnastics
- Specializing in freeskate, choreography, music/editing
- Pats experience with Jr Development Programs
- Coach skaters from canskate to competitive level
- Coached skaters that have competed at Sectionals, all Ontario, Trillium Cup, Jr Nationals
- My objective is to provide a positive learning environment. Enjoyment of skating directly influences learning. Teaching stresses the importance of being a well rounded skater in all aspects of skating.
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SHANNON HICKS: {e-mail: shannyhicks106@msn.com}
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology (Child and Adult)
- Masters of Science Degree in Education
- Professional Skate Canada Coaching Membership
- National Figure Skating Coach Certification Level 2 + Level 3 Theory
- Skate Canada CanPower Skate Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Eligible for Gold Coaching Education Status
- Gold Medalist in Ice Dance
- Trained in Ballet, Jazz, and Modern Dance
- Specializing in Freeskate, Choreography, and Quality Digital Music Editing
- Pilates Certification Courses
- Continuously active in attending seminars in Dynamic Choreography, Creative Movement,Effective Jump/Spin Technique, Athlete Nutrition, Sport Psychology, Visualization / Mental Training and the Cumulative Points Judging System.
- Available to teach / choreograph for skaters of all abilities.
- I am truly dedicated to assisting each one of my skaters in maintaining a positive attitude and experiencing the joy and love of figure skating while developing into the best athletes they can become. Setting and achieving goals encourages positive self esteem, discipline, and overall personal growth which can be applied to all aspects of life.
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SHELLEY RANK: {e-mail: sk8_coach@msn.com}
- Level 2 Certified – with 20+ years experience
- Canpowerskate Certified
- First Aid Certified with The Lifesaving Society of Canada
- Lead Coach for BFSC Canskate Program ~ with Caroline Mackeen
- Attended Conflict Resolutions, Body-Sense, Food and Nutrition for your Athlete, Fundraising and Canskate Seminars
- Coached skaters who have been successful at the Canskate and Starskate levels
- Skaters have competed successfully at the Sectional, EOSIC and Provincial level
- I am highly motivated, reliable, confident and committed to professional standards
- I will provide support and encouragement to all skaters, create confidence and a positive self-image
- I will coach skaters of all ages and abilities ~ Canskate to Competitive
- I offer private, semi-private and group lessons
- My goal is to provide my skaters with the love of skating, create life skills and be the best athlete they can be!
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WARNA MINTZ: {e-mail: cwmintz@sympatico.ca}
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ASHER HILL {e-mail:
I have been skating competitively in dance and freeskate since I was 11 years old. I have competed nationally for freeskate in Pre-Novice to Junior and internationally and nationally for dance with my partner Kharis Ralph. We have had successful years on the junior international stage and we are competing this year on Senior international circuit. I am currently on the Senior National Team for the 2nd consecutive year and have been a two time Junior World team member. Coaching and choreographing is one of my career option that I would definitely like to pursue. With my skating experience in both freeskate and dance I think I can bring a good eye for quality and technique.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Dance
2010 Four Continents Championships 6th (Jeonju,Korea)
2010 BMO Canadian Championships 4th (London)
2009 JGP Final 4th (Tokyo,Japan)
2009 JGP Croatia Cup 2nd (Zagreb, Croatia)
2009 JGP Lake Placid 2nd (Lake Placid, NY)
2009 Junior Worlds 5th (Sofia, Bulagria)
2009 BMO Canadian Championships 5th (Saskatoon)
2008 JGP Final 6th (Seoul, Korea)
2008 JGP Courchevel 2nd (Courchevel,France)
2008 JGP Mexico Cup 2nd (Mexico City, Mexico)
2008 Junior Worlds 8th (Sofia, Bulgaria)
2008 BMO Canadian Championships 1st (Jr) (Vancouver)
2007 JGP John Curry Memorial 7th (Sheffield, Great Britain)
2007 JGP Lake Placid 4th (Lake Placid, NY)
2007 Junior Nationals 1st (Novice) (Brampton)
2006 North American Challenge 1st (Novice) (Burnaby,BC)
2006 BMO Junior Nationals 1st (Pre Novice)
Freeskate
2009 BMO Canadian Championships 10th (Jr.)
2008 BMO COS Sectionals 2nd (Jr)
2008 BMO Canadian Championships 12th (Jr)
2008 BMO Eastern Challenge 6th (Jr.)
2007 BMO COS Sectionals 3rd (Jr.)
2007 BMO Junior Nationals 4th (Novice)
2006 BMO Eastern Challenge 3rd (Novice)
2006 BMO COS Sectionals 3rd (Novice)
Tests
Senior Competitive Singles and Dance
Gold Skills and Dance
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