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Employment Opportunity: The Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club is accepting applications for the position of competitive singles coach. MORE INFO link arrow

Volunteers Needed: Security, runners, and set-up crew are needed for the WOS STARSkate Championships to be held at Albert McCormick Arena in Waterloo February 24-26, 2012. MORE INFO

Registration Info: Registration for winter recreational programs is now closed. Online registration for Spring recreational programs opens Wednesday Feb 15. MORE INFO

KW skaters looking for medals at National Championships: Reigning Canadian senior pair figure skating champions Kirsten Moore-Towers and Dylan Moscovitch lead a large group of KW Skating Club members to Moncton, NB, to compete at the 2012 Canadian Figure Skating Championships which take place January 16-22... READ MORE link arrow | TV SCHEDULE | LIVE STREAMING

Skate Sale: The next KWSC fundraising skate sale will take place Tuesday January 24th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm inside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre. MORE INFO

The Rink Link: We are pleased to roll out the first edition of "The Rink Link" - a newsletter for all KWSC members. Our plan is to send this out quarterly. We hope it will provide you with important club news and success stories. Many thanks to all the contributors for this issue. New ideas for content and feedback on our inaugural edition are always welcome. READ NOW

Thank You: A big thank you to the many volunteers, coaches, judges and skaters that made FreeSkate Festival 2011 a great success. Thanks to A Shot on Site/Kevin G. Harrington, Official Photographer for KWSC FreeSkate Festival. Images are available for viewing and purchase by clicking here: VIEW IMAGES

Showcase Theme Announced: Every skater has a song that they love. A song that speaks to them...makes them happy...makes them feel...and makes them want to skate! Let us introduce you to the 2012 KWSC Showcase Performance of ICELIST! This years show will explore the songs that make up a skaters playlist. This non-stop show made up of amazing skating from our KWSC club members will be our best Showcase yet! This is one of those rare opportunities where the KWSC membership comes together to share and show what they love....SKATING! MORE SHOWCASE INFO

Athletic Centre Open House: You are invited to our open house on Saturday January 7th, 2012 from 1:00-4:00 pm. Stop by for some refreshments and to check out our newly renovated facility. Come for a free workout, try one of our free fitness classes, or just drop by for a tour. MORE INFO

Freeskate Festival Schedule: The schedule for the 2011 KWSC Freeskate Festival is now available. Please come and cheer on all the participants starting at 9:00 am in the CFSC at RIM Park on Saturday Dec 17. Everyone is invited! VIEW SCHEDULE (PDF)

Showcase News: Showcase 2012 is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Babb as Showcase Artistic Director/Choreographer. Becky brings a wealth of creative experience and natural enthusiasm to the role along with useful perspective as a coach and parent of young skaters. Registration forms and additional information are now available. SHOWCASE INFO

KWSC Junior Pair Skaters to Compete with World's Best: Junior pair figure skaters Katherine Bobak and Ian Beharry will compete at the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final to be held December 8-11 in Quebec City. Bobak and Beharry are coming off a very successful...CONTINUED...

Skating Week 9: Please note that due to Skate Canada's new helmet policy Week 9 of recreational programs is a regular skating session as usual (NOT a family skate).

Test Day News: The test schedule for Tuesday Nov 22 is now available. Please note cancellations to regular on- and off-ice programming. TEST SCHEDULE | PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS

Freeskate Festival - Sat Dec 17th, RIM Park: Registration forms for the 2011 KWSC Freeskate Festival are now available. Where required, coaches will advise on applicable entry categories. Mark your calendar for Saturday Dec. 17th. Entry deadline is Dec. 3rd. REGISTRATION FORM

Showcase 2012 Co-Chairs Named! Volunteers and Skaters Required: We are pleased to announce that Alison Smerchinski and Hilary Camilleri have signed on as Showcase Co-Chairs for our 2012 season wrap up event. Showcase 2012 will be held on Saturday, March 24th at the Waterloo Recreational Complex. For participating skaters, a series of rehearsal sessions will lead up to the event. MORE INFO

Employment Opportunity: The KWSC Athletic Centre is seeking an individual for the role of part-time Athletic Centre Supervisor starting in January 2012. MORE INFO

Skate Sale: The next KWSC fundraising skate sale will take place Tuesday November 29th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm inside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre. MORE INFO

Congratulations Taylor and Robert: Congratulations Taylor Steele and Robert Schultz on your senior Grand Prix debut. The pair earned a combined total of 141.94 points to place 7th at the Cup of China. Go Taylor and Robert! SHORT PROGRAM | FREE SKATE

Congratulations Kirsten and Dylan: It's a bronze medal for KWSC's Kirsten Moore-Towers and Dylan Moscovitch at the Cup of China! Kirsten and Dylan earned a combined total of 172.04 points, and a second Grand Prix medal of the season. Congratulations to Kirsten, Dylan, their coaches, and family! SHORT PROGRAM VIDEO | FREE SKATE VIDEO

KWSC expands into Sportsworld Crossing: The Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club announced today they will be expanding their programming to offer recreational programs at Sportsworld Crossing Twin Pad (Sportsworld) on Sportsworld Drive in Kitchener. MORE INFO

Congratulations Kaitlyn and Andrew: Silver medal for KWSC's Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje at Skate Canada International! Congratulations! SHORT DANCE | FREE DANCE | EXHIBITION

Help make Showcase 2012 a success! Saturday, March 24th at the Waterloo Rec. Complex. Volunteers required for all committees. Please sign up now! MORE INFO

Congratulations Kirsten and Dylan: It's a bronze medal for KWSC's Kirsten Moore-Towers and Dylan Moscovitch at Skate America! Kirsten and Dylan had the second-best freeskate of the day to post a personal best total score of 177.32 points. Congratulations Kirsten, Dylan, their coaches Kris and Kristy, and their families! KWSC is very proud of you. SHORT PROGRAM | FREE SKATE | EXHIBITION

Congratulations Katie Bobak and Ian Beharry: It's a gold medal for KWSC's Katie Bobak and Ian Beharry at the Tallinn Cup! With a total score of 147.72, Katie and Ian now hold the new Canadian junior pairs record. Congratulations to Katie and Ian, their families, and their coaches! KWSC is very proud of you. SHORT PROGRAM VIDEO | FREE SKATE VIDEO

Fall/Winter Registration: Online registration for Fall recreational programs closes on October 6, and for Winter programs closes on December 29. In person registration will continue at the KWSC office until the end of the second week of classes. REGISTER

Special KWSC Offer for Holiday Festival On Ice: Discount tickets and a chance to win meet-and-greet passes are available for Holiday Festival On Ice starring Kurt Browning, Joannie Rochette, Jeffrey Buttle, Jamie Salé and David Pelletier. Sunday Dec. 4 at The Aud. MORE INFO

Battle of the Blades Tickets: Visit the KWSC Facebook page for a chance to win audience tickets for Monday's live performances on Battle of the Blades! MORE INFO

K-W skaters head to Paris, Ontario for early skating season competition: Over 25 KWSC skaters will compete September 23-25 at the Brant Sports Complex in Paris, Ontario. Headlining the KWSC team will be Canadian Pair Champions, Kirsten Moore-Towers and Dylan Moscovich. Skaters at all levels and ages will use this early season competition as an opportunity to test... CONTINUED...

Congratulations Katie and Ian: Congratulations KWSC pair skaters Katie Bobak and Ian Beharry as well as their coaches Kristy Sargeant Wirtz and Kris Wirtz for your silver medal at the Baltic Cup! Katie and Ian earned 90.91 points in the long program for a total score of 132.54 points. KWSC is proud of you! WATCH SHORT | WATCH LONG

K-W figure skaters to represent Canada in Poland: Kitchener-Waterloo skaters Katherine Bobak and Ian Beharry will represent Canada in the Baltic Cup in Gdansk, Poland September 14-18, 2011. MORE INFO

Skate Sale: The next KWSC fundraising skate sale will take place Tuesday October 11 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm inside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre. MORE INFO

Skate Sale: The next KWSC fundraising skate sale will take place September 7 at 4:30-7:30 pm inside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre. MORE INFO

Fall/Winter Registration: Fall and Winter registration materials are now available. STAR/Comp registration began August 2. Recreational program registration opens September 8. MORE INFO

Summer Ice Schedule: The summer ice schedule for week 8 has been updated. VIEW

Simulations: The July 22 summer competitor simulations begins at 5:15 pm and ends at 8:35 pm. Please see the schedule posted within the CFSC for the skating order. Everyone is welcome.

Test Schedule: The July 21st test schedule is now available. VIEW

Simulations: A reminder that summer simulations registration will close on Tuesday, July 5. There is no charge to participate, however participants must be competing in a summer competition. MORE INFO

Summer Confirmations: Please read this note concerning delivery of summer program confirmations. MORE INFO

Summer Off-Ice Schedule: The summer off-ice schedule has been revised. MORE INFO

Helmet Policy: Please note that effective July 1 all recreational skaters must wear a CSA-approved hockey helmet. MORE INFO

Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are needed for the 2011 Summer Sizzle Invitational. MORE INFO

Pre-Season Registration: Registration for the 2011 September pre-season program began Thursday June 16. MORE INFO

Skate Sale: The next KWSC fundraising skate sale takes place Monday June 13 at 4:30 pm inside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre at RIM Park. MORE INFO

Changes/Cancellations: The Thursday 5:30 pm Pre-school and CanSkate sessions have been rescheduled to 6:30 pm. Please also note that the summer Adult CanSkate program has been cancelled.

Updated AGM Info: An updated 2011 Annual General Meeting agenda, including the full slate of Director nominees, has been posted. The AGM will be held Thursday May 19 at 7:00 pm at RIM Park in room 207 (please note room change). This meeting is open to all KWSC members. MORE INFO

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Skate Sale: The next KWSC fundraising skate sale takes place Thursday May 26 at 4:30 pm inside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre at RIM Park. MORE INFO

New Office Hours: In order to better serve our members, KWSC office hours will be changing effective May 16, 2011. MORE INFO

Summer Registration: Summer registration materials for recreational programs (Preschool, CanSkate and Adult CanSkate) are now available. Registration began Thursday April 28 at noon. MORE INFO

KWSC Award Gala: The 10th Annual KWSC Award Gala will be held Sunday, May 15 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Nominations for awards are open until May 1. GALA INFO

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KWSC Skate Sale: The next KWSC fundraising skate sale takes place Thursday April 28 at 4:30-7:30 pm inside CFSC at RIM Park. INFO

BOD Announcement: Please read the following important announcement concerning the KWSC Board of Directors. VIEW

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Summer Registration: Summer registration forms for STARSkate and competitive programs are now available. MORE INFO

Jr STAR Changes: Please read this important message regarding changes to the Jr STARSkate schedule. MONDAY CHANGES

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Contract Job Opportunity: The Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club is accepting applications for the role of Artistic Director for our STARSkate "Stars on Ice" Camp to be held August 22-25. MORE INFO

Synchro Try-Its! You're invited to our synchronized skating information night on April 10. Come and see what we have planned for the 2011-12 season! There will be brief parent info sessions and on-ice sessions for the skaters to try synchro, free of charge. MORE INFO

Office closure Saturday April 2, 2011: The KWSC office will not be open this Saturday April 2, 2011. There are no programs running and given the large special event in the building on the weekend, the office may be unaccessible for our customers. All spring programs are sold out except... CONTINUED

KWSC Project RENEW: All members, coaches, staff and partners of KWSC are invited to read the latest update from Project RENEW. VIEW

Test Day Cancelled: The Wednesday March 23 test day is cancelled due to inclement weather. Regular programming will run as scheduled. Please use your discretion when deciding to attend.

Revised Ice Schedule: The ice schedule for Wednesday March 23 has been changed to accommodate the test schedule. Please note that Intermediate STARSkate off-ice classes are cancelled. MORE INFO

Test Schedule: The March 23/25 test schedule is now posted inside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre.

MUCH Music Video Dance Party On Ice: Information about the much anticipated inaugural MUCH Music Video Dance Party on Ice is now available. MORE INFO

KWSC Skate Sale: The next KWSC Skate Sale will take place Tuesday March 22, 4:30-7:30 pm inside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre at RIM Park. MORE INFO

Fitness Classes: Spring 2011 fitness class registration Information is now available. MORE INFO

Stars On Ice Summer Camp: Returning for 2011 is the KWSC ?Stars On Ice? summer camp at RIM Park. It is open to all STARSkate and Competitive Development skaters and runs 8:30 to 4:30 from Monday August 22nd to Friday August 26. MORE INFO

World Championships Send-off: On Saturday March 12th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm, the public is invited to attend a club send-off for competitors as they head off to the World Figure Skating Championships in Tokyo, Japan. MORE INFO

Volunteers Needed for End-of-Winter-Season Celebrations: We are looking for volunteers to help staff our end-of-winter-season celebrations (the week of March 5, 2011) for Parent & Tot, Preschool, CanSkate, Pre-Power and Learn-to-Skate. MORE INFO

Volunteer Opportunities: KWSC is a not-for-profit organization that relies upon its valued volunteers to assist our administrative staff and coaches. We invite club and community members to consider volunteering, serving as committee advisors, and/or standing for a position on the Board of Directors. MORE INFO

Spring registration: Spring program registration began Thursday Feb 17th at 12 noon at the KWSC office. Program brochures and registration forms are available online and at the KWSC office. REGISTRATION FORMS

Revised Feb 12 schedule/Boston Pizza Simulation: The skating schedule has been revised to accommodate our KWSC Boston Pizza Simulation and send off. All skaters are encouraged to come and cheer for... MORE INFO

KWSC Skate Sale: The next KWSC Skate Sale will take place Saturday Feb 19, 12:00-3:30 pm inside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre at RIM Park. MORE INFO

Schedule Changes: All programs normally held on CFSC on Monday Feb 7 after 11:30 am are replaced with the test session. There are no fitness/dance classes or skating programs on CFSC 11:30 am - 9:35 pm.

Test Schedule: The test day schedule for Monday February 7 is now available. VIEW TEST SCHEDULE

Winter Weather Info: KWSC skating programs will resume Wednesday at 4:15 pm and all programs will run as scheduled. Families should use their own discretion for safe travel to and from programs.

KWSC skaters to represent Waterloo at International Children's Winter Games: Alida Morrison, Margaret Sarzynski, and Peter Smerchinski of the KWSC will compete at the 2011 International Children's Winter Games to be held this week in Kelowna, BC. The Games... CONTINUED

KW figure skaters collect 5 national championships medals: High expectations loomed over competitors representing the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club as they faced Canada's best during the Canadian Figure Skating Championships, and the skaters did not disappoint... CONTINUED

Moore-Towers and Moscovitch skate away with gold: After facing Canada's best during this week's Canadian Figure Skating Championships, Kirsten Moore-Towers and Dylan Moscovitch of the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club will leave Victoria wearing gold... CONTINUED

Congratulations Mrs. Fedy: Congratulations Carolyn Fedy for being selected to receive a 2010 Waterloo Award. The public is welcome to attend the award presentation on Monday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers, located on the third floor of the Waterloo City Centre building. The meeting will air on Rogers TV Cable 20 later that evening. MORE INFO

Child Fitness Tax Receipts: As of Jan 24, 2011 Child Fitness Tax Credit receipts for 2010 skating fees paid are available for pickup at our office during regular office hours (12 noon - 7 pm Tuesday and Thursday, and 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Saturdays).

Expectations High As KWSC Skaters Head to Nationals: KWSC skaters will compete against Canada's best during this week's national championships. The 2011 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships and 2011 BMO Skate Canada Junior Nationals begin this week in Victoria, BC... MORE INFO

Live Updates from Nationals: Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/kwskatingclub, and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/kwskatingclub for live updates from Victoria, BC. Don't forget to click the 'Like' button on our Facebook page to have live status updates automatically appear in your news feed.

KWSC Skate Sale: The next KWSC Skate Sale will take place Tuesday Jan 18, 4:30-8:00 pm outside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre at RIM Park. MORE INFO

Adult CanSkate: Please note that the Wednesday night Adult CanSkate has been rescheduled to 7:15 pm at RIM Park. MORE INFO

Revised Ice Schedule: The ice schedule for Wednesday Dec 29 has been revised. VIEW SCHEDULE

Holiday Office Hours: The KWSC office will be open regular office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but closed on Saturday Dec 25 and Jan 1. Please also see Athletic Centre hours. OFFICE HOURS

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Much Video Dance for ICG: On Friday Jan 14, a Much Video Dance for ages 10-15 will be held at RIM Park in support of the 2011 International Children's Games. MORE INFO

AC Instructor Positions: The Athletic Centre is seeking qualified instructors for Yoga, Pilates, Bootcamp, Ballroom Dancing, Stretching & Flexibility, and a running group. MORE INFO

Freeskate Festival Photos: Photos from the 2010 Freeskate Festival are available for purchase from the photographer's website. Follow the link below, then click the 'Find Your Photos' button at the top right of the page. VISIT NOW

Three KWSC Pairs Head to ISU Grand Prix Finals: Three skating teams from the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club will represent Canada this week at the International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. Pair teams... READ MORE

Freeskate Festival: The Freeskate Festival schedule of events is now available. Flight information will be available soon. VIEW SCHEDULE

KWSC Skate Sale: The next KWSC Skate Sale will take place Saturday Dec 11, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (during the Freeskate Festival) outside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre at RIM Park. MORE INFO

Winter Parent & Tot: An additional Parent & Tot session will be offered this winter, Sundays at 12:45 pm at RIM Park (CFSC ice pad). MORE INFO

Show It Off For Skate Canada: All STARSkate and Competitive skaters, coaches, board members, and office staff are invited to join us at 4:45 pm on Saturday Nov. 27 for filming of a video segment to be used as part of a Skate Canada contest. MORE INFO

Schedule Changes: All programs normally held on CFSC on Wednesday Nov 24 after 2:50 pm are replaced with the test session. There are no fitness/dance classes or skating programs on CFSC 3:00-9:00 pm (Junior Comp as scheduled on Lions ice pad).

Test Schedule: The test day schedule for Wednesday November 24 is now available. VIEW TEST SCHEDULE

Moore-Towers and Moscovitch to Skate in Grand Prix Final: KWSC?s Kirsten Moore-Towers and Dylan Moscovitch have qualified for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, to be held December 9-12 in Beijing, China. The duo continued their breakthrough season by winning... READ MORE

Moore-Towers and Moscovitch Win Silver at Skate America: KWSC pair skaters Kirsten Moore-Towers and Dylan Moscovitch continue their breakthrough season by winning the silver medal at the fourth stop of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating... READ MORE

K-W pair skaters poised for podium finish at Skate America: Kirsten Moore-Towers and Dylan Moscovitch of the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club are in second place after their short program at Skate America. The pair scored a personal best score of 61.64... READ MORE

Schedule Changes for Saturday Nov 6: Please note the following ice-schedule and off-ice schedule changes for Saturday November 6th. ICE SCHEDULE

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Kirsten Moore-Towers and Dylan Moscovitch win silver at Skate Canada International: The pair won the long program, and finished with a total of 170.92 points--a mere 0.48 points behind gold medalists Iliushechkina and Maisuradze of Russia. Congratulations KMT and Dylan! KWSC is proud of you!

Ice dancers Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje win silver medal at ISU Grand Prix in Japan: Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje of Waterloo, Ont., posted career best scores on Saturday to win the silver medal in ice dancing at the season opening event on the ISU Grand Prix figure skating circuit... MORE INFO

Moore-Towers and Moscovitch replace Dubé and Davidson at Skate Canada International: A knee injury will keep three-time Canadian pair champions and 2008 world bronze medalists Jessica Dubé and Bryce Davison from competing this weekend at 2010 Skate Canada International in... MORE INFO

Arnold and Trojek step in for Olympic champions at Skate Canada International: Canadian ice dancers Sarah Arnold and Justin Trojek will serve as alternates for Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir at Skate Canada International. The news follows... MORE INFO

KWSC Skate Sale: The next KWSC Skate Sale will take place Tuesday Nov 16, 4:30 - 8:00 pm outside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre at RIM Park. MORE INFO

Weaver and Poje to Compete at NHK Trophy: KWSC's Andrew Poje and partner Kaitlyn Weaver will represent Canada in the ice dance event at the first stop of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Japan. Canadian bronze medalists... READ MORE

Win a Trip to Battle of the Blades! The KWSC Board of Directors is hosting a trip to a live broadcast of CBC's Battle of the Blades. KWSC skaters are invited to enter a free draw for a chance to win a trip. The entry deadline is Sunday Oct. 24. READ MORE

KWSC ice dancers step in for Olympic champions: Ice dancers Sarah Arnold and Justin Trojek will serve as alternates for Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir at Skate Canada International. The news follows this week's announcement... READ MORE

Test Schedule: The test day schedule for Tuesday October 19 is now available. VIEW TEST SCHEDULE

Test Day Schedule Changes: The ice schedule for Tuesday October 19 has been revised to accommodate the Test Day. Off-ice classes for Jr STAR, Jr Comp, and Comp Dev are cancelled. VIEW SCHEDULE CHANGES

Fall/Winter Ice Schedule: The Fall/Winter ice schedule has been revised. VIEW SCHEDULE

KWSC Skate Sale: The next KWSC Skate Sale will take place Tuesday Oct 12, 4:30 - 8:00 pm outside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre at RIM Park. MORE INFO

Program Assistants needed: Skaters interested in becoming a Program Assistant please join us at the clinic on October 3rd... READ MORE

KWSC ice dancers to make international senior competitive debut: Senior KWSC ice dancers have been selected by Skate Canada to compete at the 2010 Nebellhorn Trophy figure skating competition to be held in Oberstdorf, Germany, September 23-26. Sarah Arnold and Justin Trojek will represent Canada for the first time as... READ MORE

Stars On Ice Camp: Our first ever summer camp was a huge hit! The skaters had fun all week developing a skating show and performing before a larger-than-expected audience. There was lots of off-ice fun as well!. VIEW PHOTOS

Visit us on Facebook: Visit the new KWSC page on Facebook. Don't forget to click 'Like'. VISIT NOW

CanSkate Curriculum Pilot Project: KWSC is proud to announce that we have been selected by Skate Canada to pilot the proposed new CanSkate curriculum this season. MORE INFO

Upcoming Changes to KWSC Office Hours: KWSC office hours will be changing beginning on October 11. MORE INFO

Test Day Schedule: The August 19 test schedule is now available. VIEW SCHEDULE

KWSC Skate Sale: The next Skate Sale will take place 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm on Wednesday September 8, outside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre at RIM Park. MORE INFO

Juvenile Synchronized Skating: KWSC announces a new opportunity for your skaters in Synchronized Skating. MORE INFO

Miss Teen Canada-World: KWSC Club member Julane Pratt is a finalist in the Miss Teen Canada-World competition. Please submit your vote for the people's choice award. VOTE NOW

Recreational Program Registration: Brochures and registration forms for Fall/Winter recreational programs are now available. This includes Parent & Tot, Preschool, CanSkate, Recreational StarSkate, Snowball Synchro, Pre-Power, Adult CanSkate, Adult Social Dance, Community Learn-to-Skate, and Enrichment programs. MORE INFO

Civic Holiday: The KWSC office will be closed and there are no summer skating programs on August 2. Have a great holiday weekend! MORE INFO

New Website: KWSC is pleased to unveil our new Twin City Hockey Skating School website located at www.twincityhockeyskating.ca

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

Athletic Centre Open Forum: KWSC Athletic Centre members, coaches, skaters and parents are invited to attend the Athletic Centre open forum on June 22 at 7:00 pm. MORE INFO

Choreographer Position: KWSC is accepting applications for the role of Artistic Director for our StarSkate "Stars on Ice" Camp. MORE INFO

Test Day Schedule: The June 15/16 test schedule is now available. VIEW SCHEDULE

Synchro Open House: On Sunday June 13, we are holding an open house for individuals interested in joining our Elementary and Juvenile synchronized skating teams. ELEMENTARY TEAM INFO

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Showcase Open Forum: You are invited to attend an important Showcase open forum on June 24 at 7:00 pm to discuss past successes and challenges, and to explore new ideas. MORE INFO

KWSC 9th Annual Awards Gala: Congratulations Athlete of the Year and Carolyn Fedy Bursary winners! MORE INFO

Summer Schedules: Summer ice and off-ice schedules have been revised. Please note that revised schedules will be mailed along with program confirmations next week. VIEW SCHEDULES

KWSC Skate Sale: The next Skate Sale will take place 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm on Thursday June 10, outside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre at RIM Park. MORE INFO

More Info on AGM/Gala: Please note the following updated information regarding the KWSC AGM and Awards Gala. INFO

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Victoria Day Weekend: Skaters are reminded that there is no skating on May 21-24 and the office will be closed due to the Victoria Day holiday. MORE INFO

StarSkate Stars on Ice Camp: STAR and Competitive Development skaters are invited to register for an all new summer camp to be held August 23-27. MORE INFO

Competitive Development Summer Camp: KWSC is offering a summer camp for Competitive Development skaters during weeks 3 and 5. MORE INFO

September 2010 PRE-SEASON Registration: Registration for September 2010 PRE-SEASON (4 weeks) programs begins on June 15. Pre-season programs include Preschool, CanSkate, Pre-power, and Twin City Hockey Skating School. MORE INFO

KWSC Skate Sale: The next Skate Sale will take place 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm on Thursday May 6, outside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre at RIM Park. MORE INFO

Test Day Schedule: On May 4 the regular ice schedule will be modified to accommodate the test sessions. Please also note STAR off-ice class cancellations. ICE SCHEDULE CHANGES

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Spring Ice Schedule Changes: Please note the change of rink venue for the Spring relocation ice schedule (May 15-20). Reminder: there are no off ice classes during this week, but the CFSC gym will remain open. VIEW SCHEDULE

Board of Directors Call for Nominations: The KWSC Board of Directors is seeking board members to join their governance team. MORE INFO

Canskate/Preschool/Parent & Tot Relocations for April 23: The Friday April 23 Preschool/Parent & Tot, and Canskate sessions have been relocated. MORE INFO

Notice of AGM/Gala: Please see the following message regarding the KWSC Annual General Meeting and the Gala. READ

Canskate/Preschool/Parent & Tot Relocations for April 16: The Friday April 16 Preschool/Parent & Tot, and Canskate sessions have been relocated. MORE INFO

Twin City Hockey School Changes/Relocations: Please note the following changes for the first session of Power 1 and Power 2 (Sunday April 18). MORE INFO

Award Nominations: KWSC invites nominations for awards to be presented at the gala event. MORE INFO

Staffing Update: The KWSC Board of Directors is pleased to announce the following staffing news. MORE INFO

Showcase 2010 Messages: Please see the following Showcase 2010 messages and thank you's. READ

KWSC Skate Sale: The next Skate Sale will take place 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm on Thursday April 8, outside the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre at RIM Park. MORE INFO

NEXXICE Exhibition: Come out Sunday March 28 at 3:00 pm and cheer on NEXXICE as they prepare for the 2010 World Synchronized Skating Championships. MORE INFO

Office closure: Please note that the office will be closed on Saturday, April 3 for the Easter long weekend.

Spring Schedules: Spring ice and off-ice schedules have been revised. VIEW SCHEDULES

Press Release: Figure skating show promises energy, emotion, and a surprise! Skaters from the K-W Skating Club are making last minute preparations for their annual figure skating show, to be held Saturday at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex. The skating extravaganza... CONTINUED...

KWSC Team Wear: KWSC Team Wear will be on sale during the Showcase dress rehearsal on Friday March 26, 4:30 - 7:30 pm. MORE INFO

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.

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

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...

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

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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

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Spring Registration: Spring Recreational, STARSkate, and Competitive program registration information is available. SCHEDULES

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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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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...

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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 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

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