March, 2010

Off-Ice Classes: All off-ice classes end on Thursday, March 11 for Fall/Winter. There are no off-ice classes during the revised Showcase schedule from March 13-26.

Host Family Wanted: The KW Skating Club (located in RIM Park) is looking for families to board out of town skaters. Please contact Tara Dilgert at 519-886-5972 ext 221 for further information or if interested.

Sponsorship/Advertising: Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are still available for Showcase 2010. MORE INFO

Test Day News: On Friday March 12 all regularly scheduled programs from 2:30 pm on are replaced by test day, and there are no off-ice classes on this day. TEST SCHEDULE

Rehearsal Schedule (posted March 7): The Showcase rehearsal schedule is now available. Note: the detailed senior cast rehearsal schedule will be available soon. VIEW SCHEDULE

Summer Registration: Registration materials for summer recreational, STAR and competitive programs are now available. FORMS AND BROCHURES

Revised Ice Schedule: Please note the revised March 13-26 ice schedule to accommodate Showcase rehearsals. Rehearsals indicated apply to senior cast members only. The breakdown for each rehearsal will be provided soon. VIEW SCHEDULE

Nutrition for Athletes Seminar: Information on nutrition seminar for athletes to be held Thursday March 11. MORE INFO

Our Body - The Universe Within: Discount tickets to Our Body - The Universe Within are available to KWSC members, families, and friends. MORE INFO

KWSC Pair Figure Skaters Head to Junior Worlds: Local pair figure skaters Brittany Jones and Kurtis Gaskell will represent Canada at the World Junior Figure Skating Championships... CONTINUED...

February, 2010

Congratulations Scott and Tessa: Congratulations former K-W Skating Club members Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir for their gold medal in ice dance at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games! KWSC is very proud of you! FREEDANCE VIDEO | ORIGINAL DANCE VIDEO

Twin City Hockey School: 2010 summer powerskating camps and pre-season powerskating clinics information is now available. MORE INFO | DOWNLOAD FORMS

Appreciate the Skate on Chili Friday: Come out for a special evening of skating to thank the donors who made the Waterloo Public Square rink possible. MORE INFO

KWSC Teamwear: New KWSC Teamwear is now available. Now offering Mondor in smaller sizes for children. MORE INFO

KWSC Skate Sales: The next KWSC Skate Sales will take place 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm on Tuesday Feb 16 and Wednesday March 3, outside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre at RIM Park. MORE INFO

Test Day Schedule: On February 9 and 10 the regular ice schedule will be modified to accommodate the test sessions. Please also note off-ice class cancellations. ICE SCHEDULE CHANGES | TEST SCHEDULE

Showcase Registration: Showcase registration forms are now available. The entry deadline is February 16. RECREATIONAL FORM | STAR/COMPETITIVE FORM

January, 2010

Spring Registration: Spring Recreational, STARSkate, and Competitive program registration information is available. SCHEDULES | BROCHURES/FORMS

Congratulations: Congratulations Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje for winning gold at the 2010 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships! Congratulations also to former KWSC members Allie Hann-McCurdy and Michael Coreno for their silver medal performance!

KWSC Skate Sale: The next KWSC Skate Sale will take place Saturday Jan 30, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm outside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre at RIM Park. MORE INFO

Family Day Holiday: Please note that there is no skating on February 15. The KWSC office will be closed February 13 and 15.

K-W Figure Skaters to Represent Canada at Four Continents: Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club member Andrew Poje and partner Kaitlyn Weaver will be?competing in the ice dance event at the 2010 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships... CONTINUED...

K-W Figure Skaters Advance to Nationals: Skaters from the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club will compete against Canada?s best during next week?s national championships. The BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships... CONTINUED...

Child Fitness Tax Receipts: Receipts are now available to be picked up at the KWSC office during regular office hours. MORE INFO

Employment Opportunities: The Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club is accepting applications for three positions. TECHNICAL MANAGER | ATHLETICS MANAGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Athletic Centre Winter Programs: Athletic Centre winter programming information has been updated. MORE INFO

KWSC Contest Winner to Perform with Elvis Stojko and Other Skating Stars: An 11-year-old Waterloo figure skater has been chosen to skate in an upcoming figure skating show entitled You Rock the Ice With Elvis Stojko and Friends... READ

December, 2009

Olympic Torch Relay Celebration: Come and join us at the Olympic Torch Relay Celebration at Kitchener City Hall on Sunday December 27. MORE INFO

KWSC Renew - Strategic Planning and Governance: KWSC members and partners are encouraged to read this important message from the Board of Directors. READ

Winter Pilates/Spin: Registration information for winter pilates and spin cycle classes is now available. MORE INFO

Christmas Schedule: The Christmas holiday schedule and office hours are now available. PROGRAM SCHEDULE | OFFICE HOURS

Freeskate Festival Schedule: The schedule for the 2009 Freeskate Festival (KWSC Club Comp) is now available. VIEW SCHEDULE

Professional Skating Coach Position: The Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club is accepting applications for coaching positions. MORE INFO

November, 2009

Skate Canada Images and Videos: Photos and videos from HomeSense Skate Canada International have been posted. IMAGES | VIDEOS

Stay In The Loop: Subscribe to our new E-mail notification list and we will let you know whenever new information is posted on the KWSC website. MORE INFO

Test Day Schedule: The test schedule for Thursday Nov 26 is now available. TEST SCHEDULE

Test Day Schedule changes: On Thursday Nov 26 the regular ice schedule will be modified to accommodate the Test Session. Please also note off-ice class cancellations. SCHEDULE CHANGES

K-W figure skaters to showcase Canada's training methods: While some of the world's elite figure skaters put finishing touches on their programs in preparation for the 2009 HomeSense Skate Canada International figure skating competition, a group of skaters from Kitchener-Waterloo are rehearsing... CONTINUED...

Figure skaters Jessica Dub? and Scott Moir give pep talk to KWSC skaters: Reigning Canadian pair figure skating champion Jessica Dubé, and reigning Canadian ice dance champion Scott Moir visited the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club on Saturday to share... CONTINUED...

Waterloo pair prepare for debut on world figure skating stage: Pair figure skaters Kirsten Moore-Towers and Dylan Moscovitch are putting the finishing touches on their programs as they prepare for their Grand Prix of Figure Skating debut... CONTINUED...

Send-off for Sectional competitors: This Saturday evening, November 7, the KWSC is hosting a very special send-off for our sectional competitors... CONTINUED...

KWSC Skate Sale: The next KWSC Skate Sale will take place Saturday Nov 28, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm in the RIM Park lobby. MORE INFO

October, 2009

Waterloo ThinkFirst Concussion Workshop: A concussion workshop for trainers, coaches, teachers, therapists, athletes, and parents will be held at RIM Park on Saturday October 31. MORE INFO

Yoga at RIM Park: The Athletic Centre will offer beginner yoga classes starting November 2. MORE INFO

Freeskate Festival: The 2009 Freeskate Festival (KWSC club competition) will be held on Saturday, December 19. The deadline for entries is Monday, November 16. INFO AND ENTRY FORM

Twin City Hockey Skating School changes/relocations: Please note the following changes and relocations to Twin City programs on Oct 20, Oct 22, and Nov 8. VIEW CHANGES

Skate Canada launches new interactive website: Visit skatebuzz.com for live video streaming of ISU events, behind the scenes footage of your favourite skaters, and much more. MORE INFO

Special KWSC ticket offer for 2009 HomeSense Skate Canada International: A limited number of Skate Canada International tickets have been reserved for KWSC purchasers as a fundraising opportunity... MORE INFO

Test Day Schedule: The test schedule for Wednesday Oct 14 is now available. TEST SCHEDULE

Test Day Schedule changes: On Wednesday Oct 14 the regular ice schedule will be modified to accommodate the Test Session. Please also note changes to the off-ice class schedule. SCHEDULE CHANGES

September, 2009

Thanksgiving Schedule: The KWSC office will be closed on Saturday Oct 10 and Monday Oct 12. There is no skating on Monday Oct 12, but regularly scheduled skating programs will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

KWSC Skate Sale: The next KWSC Skate Sale will take place Saturday Oct 3, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm in the RIM Park lobby. MORE INFO

Schedule changes: On Monday Sept 28 the regular ice schedule will be modified to accommodate the Test Session. Please also note changes to the off-ice class schedule. VIEW SCHEDULE

Local Pair Skaters To Compete at 2009 HomeSense Skate Canada International: Senior pair figure skaters from the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club have been named the third entry of Canadian pairs to compete at the 2009 HomeSense Skate Canada International figure skating competition... CONTINUE...

KWSC Skaters Take Bronze at ISU Junior Grand Prix: Thirteen-year-old Brittany Jones and partner Kurtis Gaskell completed their international pairs skating debut on Saturday with a bronze medal performance at the third stop of the ISU Junior Grand Prix circuit... CONTINUE...

August, 2009

Fall/Winter Schedule Changes: Revised ice and off-ice schedules for Fall/Winter 2009-2010 are now available. Reminder: Competitive program off-ice classes do not begin until September 8. REVISED ICE SCHEDULE | REVISED OFF-ICE SCHEDULE

KWSC Open House & Skate Sale: On Saturday Sept. 12 from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm the KWSC will host an open house and skate sale. OPEN HOUSE INFO | SKATE SALE INFO | ATHLETIC CENTRE SCHEDULE | FREE TRIAL CLASSES

Jr Competitive Development Schedule Changes: Please note the revised Junior Competitive Development ice and off-ice schedules for Test Day (revised August 18). REVISED COMP DEV SCHEDULE

Test Day Schedule: The schedule for the Thursday August 20 Test Day is now available. TEST DAY SCHEDULE

July, 2009

Volunteers needed for HomeSense Skate Canada International: Volunteer are needed for the 2009 HomeSense Skate Canada International competition on November 19-22, 2009 at the Kitchener Auditorium. MORE INFO

Recreational Program Brochures: Fall/Winter brochures for Recreational Programs are now available. MORE INFO

Test Day Schedule: The schedule for the Thursday July 16 Test Day is now available. Note that the 5:30 Junior Competitive Development off-ice class will be held as scheduled. TEST DAY SCHEDULE

Programing Changes: Please note the following programming updates from Skate Canada. SYNCHRONIZED PROGRAM | ADULT PROGRAM | COMPETITIVE PROGRAM

June, 2009

Fall/Winter STAR and Comp Registration: Fall/Winter brochures and registration forms for Competitive and STARSKate programs are now available. Recreational program registration information will be available in mid-July. MORE INFO

Gala Presentation Slides: The slideshow from the 8th Annual KWSC Award Gala is now available for viewing. DOWNLOAD

Message from Skate Canada: Please see this important message from the Skate Canada Board of Directors. READ

Fall/Winter Synchro Registration: Brochures and registration forms for Fall 2009 / Winter 2010 synchronized skating programs are now available. MORE INFO

Snowball synchro and beyond: On June 10, the KWSC will be holding a try-out and registration session for Fall 2009 elementary (Gems on Ice) and pre-novice (Diamonds on Ice) synchro teams. MORE INFO

May, 2009

Showcase DVD/photos: Pre-ordered Showcase DVD's and photos are now available for pick up at the KWSC office during regular office hours. You may also order a DVD at the KWSC office ($32 payment required at time of order).

Reminder: There is no skating from May 31 to June 7. The Ice Maintenence Schedule is in effect from June 8-20. VIEW SCHEDULE

September 2009 PRE-SEASON Registration: Registration for September 2009 PRE-SEASON (4 weeks) programs begins on June 16. Pre-season programs include Preschool, CanSkate, Pre-power, and Twin City Hockey Skating School. MORE INFO | REGISTRATION FORM

Schedule changes: On May 25-26 the regular ice schedule will be replaced with the Test Schedule. Please also note the changes to the off-ice class schedule. TEST DAY SCHEDULE

Award Announcements. The KWSC is pleased to announce the names of award winners, bursary recipients, and gold test skaters to be honoured at the Awards Gala on Sunday May 31. 2008 RECIPIENTS | 2009 RECIPIENTS

KWSC Skate Sale: Tuesday May 19, 5:00-8:30 pm in the RIM Park lobby. 25% off all NEW items (except Lululemon Club Wear). Note: This is the last skate sale until September. INFO

Please see revised hours for the May long weekend. INFO

April, 2009

Registration for summer recreational programs begins Thursday April 30 at noon. PROGRAM INFO | REGISTRATION INFO

Notice: Skating cancellations and revised office hours for May 2-6. INFO

KWSC is proud to congratulate club coach Tammy Van Scheyndel who has been named one of the 2009 Best of the Best CanSkate Coaches in Canada by Skate Canada. READ MORE

Please join us on Sunday May 31 for the KWSC Annual General Meeting and Awards Gala. AGM INFO | GALA INFO

Schedule changes: On Thursday April 23 all regular Spring school programs will be replaced starting at the 4:25 pm flood with the Test Schedule. Off-ice classes for Jr Comp & Int STAR are cancelled.
TEST DAY SCHEDULE

KWSC invites nominations for awards to be presented at the gala event. INFO

Registration information for all summer programs is now available. INFO

Summer Athletic Centre membership promotion. READ

Reminder: No skating over Easter holidays. READ

Diamonds On Ice (pre-novice synchronized skating) is holding an open house - April 19 at 6:00 pm. INFO

Tentative Summer schedules are now available. ON-ICE SCHEDULE | OFF-ICE SCHEDULE

Congratulations NEXXICE Senior: 2009 World Champions! PHOTOS | MEDIA REPORTS | PRESS RELEASE | VIDEO

KWSC is pleased to unveil our new website! For comments and suggestions, please fill out our survey. SURVEY

March, 2009

Effective June 1 there will be a rate change for Slice-of-Ice sessions. INFO

Congratulations NEXXICE Senior and NEXXICE Junior, 2009 Canadian Synchro Champions! PHOTOS

Note: The Parent & Tot program for Spring 2009 has been cancelled due to low enrolments.

KWSC Skate Sale: Tuesday April 7, 5:00-8:30 pm in the RIM Park lobby - Lululemon club wear/new and used skating apparel/used skates. INFO

February, 2009

2009 Summer Power Skating for "A" / "AA" / "AAA" players (June 23 - August 21). REGISTRATION FORM

2009 Pre-Season Power Skating Camp (August 24-28 and August 31-September 4). REGISTRATION FORM

Start and end dates / program changes for Spring 2009 Recreational Programs. READ

Congratulations Katie Bobak and Matthew Penasse, 2009 Canadian Novice Pair Champions!

Congratulations Phelan Simpson, 2009 Canadian Juvenile Men's Champion!

Congratulations Shalena Rau and Phelan Simpson, 2009 Canadian Juvenile Pair Champions!

Congratulations to Brittany Jones and Kurtis Gaskell, 2009 Canadian Junior Pairs Champions!

Spring Programs: Spring brochures and forms are now available for all Recreational, STARSkate and Competitive programs. READ

January, 2009

The Western Ontario Section Parent Handbook is now available at the KWSC office.

Child fitness tax receipts are now available to be picked up at the KWSC office during regular office hours. INFO