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Kitchener, March 20, 2024 - The City of Kitchener honored 100 outstanding amateur athletes and coaches at the annual Kitchener Athletic Awards held last night at the Bingemans Conference Centre.

The event celebrated individuals and teams who excelled in Canadian provincial or national championships/games, or achieved success in international competitions sanctioned by recognized Canadian sport governing bodies.

Among the recognized athletes were the following skaters from the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club (KWSC):

Presley Eby & Leon Nehaniv-Dautenhahn
Skate Ontario Provincial Championships – Ice Dance, Juvenile – GOLD
Coaches: Carleigh MacDonald, Steven Adcock

Kayla Bowman & Logan Bowman
Skate Ontario Provincial Championships – Star 4-5 Dance, – GOLD
Coaches: Carleigh MacDonald, Steven Adcock

Megan Dell
Skate Ontario Provincial Championships - U13, Star 5 Girls – GOLD
Coach: Dianne Rouleau

Jacob Stark
Skate Ontario Provincial Championships – Gold Artistic – GOLD
Coach: Dianne Rouleau

Boyd Stark
Skate Ontario Provincial Championships – 13+, Star 5 Boys – GOLD
Coach: Dianne Rouleau

The awards highlight the dedication and achievements of local talent, fostering a culture of excellence within the community.

Congratulations to all!
#KWSCProud

Waterloo, ON - February 15, 2024 - The Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club (KWSC) is proud to announce the participation of its talented skaters in two competitions, alongside hosting send-off events to celebrate their achievements.

On February 21-25, 2024, KWSC's skaters will compete in the 2024 Novice Canadian Championships at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex in Waterloo, ON. Among the competitors are the following KWSC Novice Dance Teams: Lilla Horvat & Bryce Aggerholm and Mackenzie Lockston & Philip Czarnecki. Additionally, Anneka Frey, Ellina Yao, Katie Howey, and Christine Brown will represent KWSC in the Novice Synchro category with their respective teams.

Additionally, KWSC is pleased to announce that Junior Ice Dance Team, Alisa Korneva & Kieran MacDonald, will represent Canada at the most prestigious Junior skating event, the 2024 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships in Taipei City from February 26 to March 3, 2024. Alisa and Kieran recently won a bronze medal at the Skate Canada National Championships in Calgary and are coached by Carleigh MacDonald and Paul MacIntosh.

Ahead of these events, KWSC will host send-off events at the CFSC Rink in RIM Park on Friday, February 16th at 5:15pm (Novice Nationals) and Thursday, February 22nd at 6:15pm (World Jr.) to cheer on its athletes.

For media inquiries or additional information, please contact Anabelle Langlois-Hay, KWSC Technical Director, at anabelle@kwsc.com

Photo c/o: Danielle Earl

KITCHENER WATERLOO, [December 18, 2023] – Skate Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee have announced eight figure skaters for the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games, including Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club's Caroline Kravets and Jacob Stark in the Ice Dance category.

Chosen based on their showing at the junior international competitions in 2023 and the age requirement for these Games, Kravets, 15, and Stark, 17, debuted at the ISU Junior Grand Prix in Budapest last September, securing their spot for the upcoming event.

Scheduled from January 27 to February 1, 2024, at the Gangneung Ice Arena, the duo will represent Canada in this prestigious competition, showcasing their talents on the same stage that hosted figure skating during the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games.

Anabelle Langlois-Hay, Technical Director at KWSC, expressed pride, stating, "This is a great opportunity for Caroline and Jacob to gain more experience at the international level. Congratulations to them and their coaching team, Paul MacIntosh, Tyler Morris, and their support coaches, for all the work they’ve put in to secure this selection."

The inclusion of the figure skating team event at Gangwon 2024 adds further excitement, mirroring the Olympic Winter Games format and elevating the competition.

As anticipation builds, KWSC and Canada stand behind Kravets and Stark, cheering them on as they vie for success on the global stage.


For media inquiries, please contact:

Debra Brown, KWSC Executive Director
Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club
P: 519-886-5972 ext. 229
E: kwsc@kwsc.org 
 

KITCHENER, ON - October 16, 2023 — The Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club was honoured at the City of Kitchener Council meeting as it received the prestigious City of Kitchener’s Affiliated Groups Long Service Volunteer Award for a minor sports group. This recognition coincided with the club's impressive 85-year anniversary of continuous programming and community engagement in Kitchener. 

Club President Laszlo Sarkany and long-standing member Mrs. Carolyn Fedy, who has been part of the club for 84 of its 85 years, were present to accept the certificate of appreciation on behalf of the KW Skating Club. Mrs. Fedy, wearing her special pin, received a heartfelt standing ovation from the attendees in recognition of her remarkable dedication. The City Council expressed gratitude for Mrs. Fedy's invaluable contributions to the skating club and the broader sporting community. To witness the touching presentation, the public can view the ceremony recording on the city's website.

 
Club President Laszlo Sarkany and Mrs. Carolyn Fedy
Photo c/o: Mary Jo Fedy

Waterloo, Ontario, September 14^th, 2023 — National Coaches Week is a week-long public awareness campaign that encourages people in Canada to say thanks and to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and their communities. This week puts a spotlight on coaches and gives this integral part of Canadian sport a thanks. With events held across the province and country to celebrate coaching, National Coaches Week provides coaches with the recognition they deserve for the time they devote to ensuring people in Canada live an active, healthy lifestyle. This week, encourage yourself to say thanks to the more than 70 coaches who call Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club home.

“At KWSC, we are incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated coaching staff committed to the development of skaters of all ages and abilities,” said KWSC Technical Director, Anabelle Langlois-Hay. "We have experts in various fields, including CanSkate, figure skating, and assisting hockey and ringette players in honing their skills for a competitive edge. Each coach on our team brings something special to the Club. Whether it's years of experience teaching the fundamentals while instilling a passion for skating to start skaters on their figure skating journey, focusing on promoting lifelong physical activity through skating, specializing in comprehensive skater development, coaching competitive figure skaters, helping adults learn to skate, or refining skating techniques for hockey or ringette players, our coaches are both passionate and dedicated. We are so lucky to have them alongside our skating journey. Please join me in expressing our appreciation for our exceptional coaches!"

During the 8th annual National Coaches Week, KWSC will be honouring our amazing team of Coaches through numerous activities and events. Please consider stopping by the National Coaches Week table in the CFSC rink and write a note of gratitude for our #THANKSCOACH display.
 

If you would like more information about National Coaches Week, please visit https://coach.ca/national-coaches-week.

KITCHENER WATERLOO, [September 1, 2023] – The Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club (KWSC) is proud to announce that two of its outstanding Junior Ice Dance Teams have been selected to represent Canada at the International Skating Union (ISU) Junior Grand Prix Series. In addition to this remarkable achievement, both teams have also earned coveted spots in the Skate Canada NextGen Program, reaffirming their talent and dedication to the sport.

Caroline Kravets and Jacob Stark, coached by the seasoned duo of Paul MacIntosh and Tyler Morris, will be taking the ice in Budapest, Hungary from September 20-23, 2023. Alisa Korneva and Kieran MacDonald, under the guidance of coaches Carleigh MacDonald and Paul MacIntosh, will showcase their talents in Yerevan, Armenia from October 4-7, 2023.

Each year, the ISU Junior Grand Prix Series features approximately 300 talented young Figure Skaters aged 13 to 19 from Europe, North and South America, Asia, Oceania as well as Africa and provides them with the possibility to compete at the international level. 

“We are excited to be going on our first Junior Grand Prix together”, said Kieran MacDonald. “We have been working very hard towards this goal, and we are looking forward to competing together internationally for Canada.”

“Over the next few weeks, we are going to keep training hard in preparation for this competition”, shared Alisa Korneva. “Our goal is to put out two strong skates just like we did at the August competition in Waterloo. We are grateful to Skate Canada for this opportunity.”

Joining them in Armenia and with equal excitement is Coach Carliegh MacDonald. “Alisa and Kieran are very hard working, dedicated athletes […] I am continuously impressed with their passion and dedication to the sport. They always approach their training with their goals at the forefront of their minds.”

I'm incredibly proud to be representing Canada, Kitchener Waterloo and KWSC, at the ISU Junior Grand Prix in Budapest. This marks Caroline's and my first time showcasing our talents on the international stage representing Canada”, said Jacob Stark. “I want to extend my gratitude to our coaches, choreographers, teammates, and club staff for their unwavering support and help in preparation.”

“It is an incredible feeling to see students that you’ve worked with since they were very young, entering into the International field of Competitive Figure Skating”, said Coach Tyler Morris. “I know personally how enjoyable the experience of a JGP can be. I hope they are able to take in every moment and enjoy the experience”. 

KWSC Technical Director, Anabelle Langlois-Hay also conveyed her enthusiasm, stating, "The selection of both Ice Dance Teams for the Skate Canada NextGen Program demonstrates their consistent excellence and potential. Our club has a legacy of nurturing talent, and we are thrilled to see these athletes progressing to the next level”.

Skate Canada's NextGen Program supports athletes and coaches through development and training opportunities, aiming for success in World and Olympic Games. This program is delivered in partnerships with Skate Ontario, Own The Podium, and Canadian Sport Institutes.

KWSC strives to support all athletes in their personal development, offering opportunities for coaching, assisting with programs, and administration. Kieran, Caroline and Jacob are qualified CanSkate Coaches and a true example of the Club’s mission to inspire a lifelong passion for excellence through skating.

The Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club extends its heartfelt support and best wishes to Caroline Kravets and Jacob Stark, as well as Alisa Korneva and Kieran MacDonald, as they embark on this exciting international adventure. The club is eager to witness their stunning performances on the world stage as they make their community and nation proud.