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COVID-19 Update: Stay At Home Order Extension

May 14, 2021

Dear Skating Families,

As you may already know, yesterday the province of Ontario extended the Stay At Home order until June 2. We are planning to begin running programs again as soon as we are permitted to do so. At this time, skating sessions will begin no earlier than Monday June 7.

The previous sessions you already registered for (spring skating season) will hopefully begin that day, and run until Canada Day. If time does not permit us to run the weeks for which you’ve already paid, we will credit your account. KWSC will begin that process once we receive an update closer to June 2. Then we will know how many weeks for which each skater will receive a credit.

In the meantime, we are putting together plans to offer online fitness classes to our competitive skaters in the month of June – regardless of whether or not we are back on the ice in June. Our team is also busy planning our summer programs including power skating, learn to skate and competitive programming.

I know this time has been difficult and many of us have struggled with mental health. Please know that we look forward to welcoming you back to the rink as soon as we can. I am sure youth miss skating beside friends. This is just a reminder of a great organization that is there for kids 24/7: Kids Help Phone. https://kidshelpphone.ca/ Don’t hesitate to seek out support when you need it. It’s worth it. You’re worth it.

Until we can be together in person, watch our website for updates in the “News” section. Stay healthy.

Debra Brown
Executive Director
Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club

For regular updates, please go to our website (www.kwsc.org) and on Facebook If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at kwsc@kwsc.org.

Dear Skating Families,

As many of you have already heard, as of midnight on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021, the province will begin a 28-day province-wide shutdown in an attempt to disrupt the transmission of the COVID-19 virus.  As part of this shut-down, the province requires the “closure of all indoor and outdoor sports and recreational fitness facilities”.  Therefore, RIM Park will be closed, and our last day of programming will be today, Thursday, April 1st, 2021. 

As a result of the closures, the KWSC office, all KWSC skating programs and the Athletic Centre will be closed until further notice.  

Thank you for continuing to stick by us, we will keep you posted on our re-opening plans. Please stay in touch with our rink community by following our social media channels and checking our website where we will be posting updates.

Have a Happy Easter and Passover and stay safe.

Debra Brown
Executive Director
Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club

For regular updates, please go to our website (www.kwsc.org) and on Facebook

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at kwsc@kwsc.org

For more information about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, please consult the following trusted resources:

Region of Waterloo Public Health - https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/health-and-wellness/2019-novel-coronavirus.aspx

Ontario Ministry of Health- https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-health

Public Health Agency of Canada - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health.html

Skate Ontario - https://skateontario.org/

Skate Canada- https://skatecanada.ca/

Skate Ontario is looking for individuals interested in being part of the 2022 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships Local Organizing Committee!

Visit their website for a full list of volunteer positions complete with their descriptions: https://skateontario.org/wanted-volunteer-committee-for-the-isu-world-synchronized-skating-championships/ 

Anna Afanaseva

Anna is a 7-year-old STAR2 Skater who started her CanSkate Program at the age of 6. Anna is coached by Carleigh MacDonald, Steven Adcock and Liam MacDonald. Anna is passionate about jumps, spins, and SPEED! Anna's goal is to land a single-axle and a double-toe loop.

When she isn't on the ice, Anna loves making crafts, playing the piano,  as well as reading comic books in English AND Russian. Anna also enjoys spending time doing lots of outdoor activities such as biking, roller skating, skiing and rock climbing.

Boyd Stark

Boyd started skating at the age of 2 following in the "skate-steps" of his older siblings. Boyd planned on completing his STAR5 level this season, and he really enjoys performing in his programs as well as creative improv. Along with figure skating, Boyd plays rep. hockey as a goalie - there have been many instances of Boyd bouncing between one rink to another, switching sports and skates as he goes!

When Boyd isn't in the rink, he enjoys playing box lacrosse, playing Minecraft, reading, singing, and hanging out with his dog Willow. Boyd spent this past winter enjoying practicing his skating skills, and one-on-one hockey with his brother in their backyard rink.