2205 Victoria Ave, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 0S4

2205 Victoria Ave, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 0S4 Phone (306) 780-9245 Fax (306) 780-9242 Email:[email protected] Web Site: www.skatecanadasaskatchewan.com

Greetings from the Chairperson: the support we provide one another is essential for us to meet all of the challenges that lie ahead.

With Christmas only a few days away, I wish On behalf of the Board of Directors of Skate everyone a wonderful Christmas with family and Canada-Saskatchewan, I would like to friends. congratulate all the skaters who competed at Sectionals in Saskatoon and wish our Saskatchewan team the best at Westerns in Marilyn Mississauga from December 3rd – 7th. Representing Saskatchewan at Western  Inside: Challenge will be: - Nomination Information - Jean Norman Announcement Senior Men: Kurt Stoll & Brandon Prete Senior Women: Paige Lawrence, Nicole Watt, - Western Regional Festival of Synchronized Stacey Rude & Mary Vickers Skating Volunteer Form Senior Pair: Paige Lawrence & Rudi Swiegers Junior Women: Nicole Hunter, Jayme Nagy, Ricki Obed & Alexandra Simon Junior Dance: Jonathan Okrainetz & Marina Staltari Holiday Message Novice Men: Garrett Gosselin & Bradley Little Novice Women: Bret Cancade, Kirsten Grocholski & Kelsey Hanson The Board of Directors and Skate Canada – Pre-Novice Men: Jaden Duong & Bryn Jarocki Saskatchewan staff would like to take this Pre-Novice Women: Ricki Giroux, Tara opportunity to wish you a very happy holiday season. May you all enjoy the holiday with Hancherow, Denae Pellerin & Kailee Sawatzky friends and family and a happy new year to all! The next couple of months will become busy for our skaters preparing for Junior Nationals in Office Closure Calgary, the BMO Canadian Championships in Saskatoon, and the regional competitions throughout the province. Please note that the Section Office will be closed on the following days:

With 2008 almost behind us, it is time for  Dec. 24th – Holiday assessment and reflection. We must take time to  Dec. 25th – Christmas Day celebrate our successes and think about our  Dec. 26th – Boxing Day future.  Dec. 29th – Holiday  Dec. 31st – Holiday I would like to thank all skaters, parents,  Jan. 1st – New Years Day coaches and volunteers for their dedication to Skate Canada – Saskatchewan. The energy that you provide is a great source of motivation and

December 2008 Page 1 December 2008 Page 2 WANTED: STARSkate Plaque WANTED: Sectional Plaque Donors Donors Skate Canada – Saskatchewan is currently Skate Canada – Saskatchewan is currently seeking donors for the following STARSkate seeking donors for the following Sectional plaques: plaques:  Gold Women Triathlon  Pre-Juvenile Women  Silver Women Triathlon  Pre-Juvenile Men  Bronze Men Triathlon  Junior Men  Bronze Dance Biathlon  Pre-Preliminary Women Your donation of $200.00 will provide 4” x 6”  Senior Silver Women keeper plaques that will be given to the winner(s). Keeper plaques will be engraved with Your donation of $200.00 will provide 4” x 6” the donor’s name. The cost of these keeper keeper plaques that will be given to the plaques is approximately $40.00 per year. The winner(s). Keeper plaques will be engraved with cost of supplying these for a five (5) year period the donor’s name. The cost of these keeper is covered in the overall donation. plaques is approximately $40.00 per year. The cost of supplying these for a five (5) year period The main plaque, which displays the donor’s is covered in the overall donation. name, will not have to be replaced for years. At the end of this five (5) year period, we will The main plaque, which displays the donor’s contact you again to see if you wish to continue name, will not have to be replaced for years. At as a donor of the event plaque. If so, we will ask the end of this five (5) year period, we will for a further donation to cover the cost of the contact you again to see if you wish to continue keeper plaques for another five (5) years. as a donor of the event plaque. If so, we will ask for a further donation to cover the cost of the You will be invited, annually to the BMO Skate keeper plaques for another five (5) years. Canada Sectionals to present your plaque to the winner(s). As this event moves around the You will be invited, annually to the SaskEnergy province, we hope that there will be many STARSkate Championships to present your opportunities for you to be attendance. If this is plaque to the winner(s). As this event moves not possible, you can name someone to present around the province, we hope that there will be your plaque on your behalf. many opportunities for you to be attendance. If this is not possible, you can name someone to A tax receipt will be issued. present your plaque on your behalf.

If you wish to become a donor of a BMO Skate A tax receipt will be issued. Canada Sectional plaque please contact the Section Office at (306) 780-9245 or email If you wish to become a donor of a SaskEnergy [email protected]. STARSkate plaque please contact the Section Office by phone (306) 780-9245 or email [email protected]

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December 2008 Page 3 Awards Information

Included in November’s newsletter was the Awards Information for the upcoming year. The deadline for applications is February 1st, 2009. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Section Office.

Attention Clubs!

Are you ready to start skating? Have you registered ALL your members with Skate Canada? Please remember clubs are responsible for the General Liability Insurance for their club ($75.00 / club) as well as the Accident Insurance for ALL members ($0.65 / member). Skate Canada – Saskatchewan will be Important Reminder purchasing the Directors & Officers Liability ($95.00 / club) for ALL REGISTERED If you haven’t already done so, please ensure Saskatchewan clubs. that you are registered with Skate Canada for the 2008 – 2009 skating season. Failure to do If your club has completed the registration so will result in skaters being unable to compete online, please review your Skate Canada invoice at qualifying events. As well, if you are not carefully. Have you been invoiced for the registered, you are not covered by Skate Directors & Officials Liability insurance? If so, Canada’s insurance plan in case of an accident please disregard this charge. or injury.

If your club has already paid the Directors & If you are having problems registering, please Officers Liability insurance, please contact the contact Skate Canada Member Services at Section Office. [email protected].

Seminars Web Page The All Male, Let’s Dance and Pre-Competitive Seminars will be held in Davidson January 3rd Be sure to check out the website often for and 4th, 2009. Deadline for applications is updated information Tuesday, December 16th, 2008. For more information, please see the brochures. Recently posted on the Competitions Page: - 2009 BMO Sectionals Results - 2009 Jean Norman Announcement

Recently posted on the News Page: - November Newsletter

Recently posted on the Events Page: - Dates for Regional Competitions

Recently posted on the Athlete Profile Page: - Jonathan Okrainetz Profile

December 2008 Page 4 BMO Canadian Championships Tickets

Skate Canada announced on November 20, 2008 that Single Tickets for the 2009 BMO Canadian Figure Skating will go on sale November 24th, 2008. Prices will range from $5 to $40, plus applicable surcharges. The event takes place in Saskatoon, SK at the Credit Union Centre, January 14th – 18th, 2009. Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by phone at (306) 938-7800. Synchronized Skating Updates The Section Office also has a limited number of All-Event tickets. These are for all of the 2009 BMO Canadian Championship events, including The SaskEnergy Western Regional Festival of all Senior events and the Parade of Champions. Synchronized Skating will be held January 30, The tickets cost $172 (tax incl.) and are in a very January 31 & February 1 at the Brandt Centre in good location. Tickets are selling fast so please Regina, SK. Tickets are available at the Brandt contact the Section Office if you are interested in Center Box Office. For more information, please purchasing any of these tickets. contact Debbie Rodger at [email protected]. To all Synchro Teams: Please ensure that each skater is registered with Skate Canada for 2009 BMO Sectional Award the 2008 / 2009 skating season. Also, the registration / tech package is available online on Winners the Skate Canada – Saskatchewan website (look under Competitions). The deadline for entries is December 15th, 2008. Congratulations to Garrett Gosselin, winner of the Amy Award at the 2009 BMO Sectionals. There will be a Synchro Fun Day on December th The Amy Award is presented to the skater with 13 at the Brandt Centre and the Regina the most artistic performance in the free Fieldhouse. All Saskatchewan teams are invited program at Sectionals. Congratulations on all to participate. The tentative start time is 10:00 your hard work Garrett! AM and will include on-ice time, off ice-time and classroom sessions. This is an excellent Congratulations also to Brandon Prete. Brandon opportunity to meet other Synchro teams from was awarded the BMO Merit Award which is across the province! For more information, awarded to a skater demonstrating a personal please contact Debbie Rodger at best performance. Congratulations to you as [email protected]. well Brandon, for all your hard work!

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Subject to Changes

Dec 24th – 29th Section Office Closed – Christmas Holidays Dec 31st Section Office Closed – EDO Jan 1st Section Office Closed – New Year’s Day Jan 9th – 10th Section Board of Directors’ Meeting Saskatoon Jan 14th – 18th BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships Saskatoon Jan 30th – Feb 1st Western Regional Synchronized Skating Championships Regina Feb 2nd – 8th ISU Four Continents Championships Vancouver Feb 6th – 8th SaskEnergy STARSkate Championships Weyburn Feb 11th – 14th BMO Skate Canada Junior Nationals Calgary Feb 26th – Mar 1st BMO Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships Oshawa Feb 27th – Feb 28th SaskTel Jean Norman Competition Kindersley Mar 20th – Mar 21st Section Board of Directors’ Meeting Regina Feb 26th – Mar 1st BMO Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships Oshawa Apr 1st – Apr. 5th HomeSense National STARSkate Championships Fredericton Apr 1st – Apr. 5th Skate Canada Adult Figure Skating Championships Fredericton May 2nd Section AGM and Awards Dinner Regina June 2nd – 7th Skate Canada Annual General Meeting Edmonton

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