2015 Skate Canada Achievement Awards
Elizabeth Swan Memorial Award
Section Volunteer Award of Excellence
The purpose of this award is to recognize an individual
for his/her dedication and contribution to the discipline of
synchronized skating in Canada.
This award is presented to an active and currently registered adult
volunteer whose efforts have produced specific, positive results in
his/her Section; an individual whose contributions reflect passion
for the sport and its participants; an individual who is an exemplary role model for other volunteers, skaters, coaches etc., and who
leads by example; and Long-term commitment (minimum ten
(10) years volunteer work in the sport of figure skating), awareness and interest in the future direction of the sport.
Club and Recreation Coach Award of Excellence
The purpose of the Skate Canada Club and Recreation Coach
Award of Excellence is to recognize the dedication and
achievements of the coach in this category. The recipient
will be selected for their unique advancement and outstanding contributions to our sport and the well-being of athletes
participating in skating.
Competitive Coach Award of Excellence
This award is presented to a professional coach who has made
a significant contribution to a team or athlete’s performance
and achieved a significant milestone in the coach and athlete/
team’s career during the past year.
Officials Award of Excellence
An active official who officiated at a minimum of one
national (or international) event in the 2014-2015 season;
Demonstrated knowledge of, and is articulate regarding, Skate
Canada programs and philosophies; an official who is keen
to share accurate information with other officials, athletes,
coaches, parents and administrators with the interest/intent
of developing figure skating and figure skaters in Canada; and
an individual who has given, and will continue to
provide, quality service at the Section, National and/or
International level.
Section Officials Award
A Skate Canada technical representative, evaluator, judge, referee, technical controller, technical specialist or data specialist
who is currently registered with the Association; active at the Section level or lower for at least five seasons; demonstrated knowledge of Skate Canada rules, policies, philosophies and programs;
an official who is keen to share accurate information with other
officials, athletes, coaches, parents and administrators with the
interest/intent of developing figure skating and figure skaters in
Canada; and an individual who has given, and will continue to provide, quality service to the Section and the organization.
Section Program Assistant Award
The purpose of the Skate Canada Program Assistant Award is to
recognize dedicated and passionate Program Assistants who continuously share Skate Canada’s vision with all participants of the
program. This award is presented to individuals who are not only
great assets to the coaching team on the ice, but also show their
commitment off the ice by providing support and assistance to
the club and their members.
Section STARSkate Athlete Award
Section Volunteer Coach Award
The purpose of the Skate Canada STARSkate Athlete Award is
to recognize skaters who have demonstrated determination
and commitment to the STARSkate program. Recipients of this
award have displayed passion for the sport and have achieved
success throughout the season, not only within the STARSkate
testing system but also with personal skill development and
growth.
This award will be presented in each of the 13 Sections at their
respective Section AGM/Award Banquet. It will be given to a professional coach who has contributed to the coaching community
through volunteer efforts at the club, region, section or national
level. The focus of this award is on volunteer contributions made
by professional coaches to the sport of figure skating.
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