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COACHES

Our Skate Canada Certified coaches have diverse skating backgrounds and a passion for teaching all ages and levels. They can't wait to see you on ice!

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Jessica Torvick

Program Director
Head Coach

Jessica teaches all sessions with Kits FSC. She is from the Lower Mainland and has 24 years coaching experience working with both recreational and competitive skaters in the disciplines of Freeskate, Dance, and Skills. Jessica was a provincial competitor at the Junior level and achieved Triple Gold status as a skater in the disciplines of Figures, Freeskate, and Dance. Her qualifications include NCCP Level 2 (partial 3) certification and current First Aid.

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Laura Ivanich Paluch

COACH

Laura brings 20 years of professional coaching experience to Kits FSC, along with an accomplished career as an amateur competitive skater. Laura was a national and international competitor as a pair skater with her brother James, and a strong competitive singles skater in her own right.  Laura also toured with Disney on Ice.  

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Christine Goodall

COACH

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Michelle Phaneuf

COACH

Michelle grew up skating and competing in her Northern Saskatchewan hometown of St Louis.

She started coaching at 8 Rinks in 1999, 24 years ago. She enjoys coaching adults and competitive skaters, with freeskate as her speciality, although she does coach all disciplines. Michelle loves to see skaters making new friends and achieving their personal goals.

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Kenneth Tynan

COACH

Kenneth is a passionate coach with a keen eye for form and lyricism. Kenneth combines his enthusiasm for skating with his love of acting, don't miss seeing him don his blades onscreen in Netflix's 'Zero Chill'.

COACHING OPPORTUNITIES

Are you a Skate Canada certified coach interested in joining our team?

We would love to hear from you!

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SkateCanada Certified coaches wishing to apply for Club Coach status should contact info@kitsfsc.ca
 

Please provide the following information:
 

  • Name, address, home phone #, mobile phone#, email address.

  • Photocopied or scanned and emailed copy of current SkateCanada Coach Certification Card.

  • Statement, written or email, that you agree to comply with the Conditions of Use of Kits FSC Ice, as set out below.


Conditions of Use of Kits FSC Ice:
 

  • Maintenance of current SkateCanada Coach Certification and Current First Aid Certificate.

  • Adherence to club session criteria, ice etiquette, and music order, and club policies and procedures.

  • Adherence to Coach Code of Ethics.

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INFORMATION FOR GUEST COACHES

  Must obtain permission to bring their own skaters onto KitsFSC ice
Guest Coaches DO NOT have access to club members for private lessons

SkateCanada Certified coaches wishing to apply for Guest Coach status should contact info@kitsfsc.ca
 

Please provide the following information:

  • Name, address, home phone #, mobile phone#, email address.

  • Photocopied or scanned and emailed copy of current SkateCanada Coach Certification Card.

  • Sessions for which access is requested and names of skaters. 

  • Statement, written or email, that you agree to comply with the Conditions of Use of Kits FSC Ice, as set out below.

Conditions of Use of Kits FSC Ice:
 

  • Maintenance of current SkateCanada Coach Certification and Current First Aid Certificate.

  • Permission is for the current skating year. Students must be current Skate Canada members, and have paid club fees for the relevant ice time. Session must not be full.

  • Adherence to club session criteria, ice etiquette, and music order, and club policies and procedures.

  • Adherence to Coach Code of Ethics. No access to skaters, parents, and coaches at or of Kits FSC for recruitment. This will result in withdrawal of privileges and notification to SkateCanada of Code of Ethics breach.

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Assistant Volunteers

Our coaches are aided by the support of volunteers during busy skating sessions. Are you a skilled skater interested in being part of a fun and exciting skating community?

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Let us know your name, skating experience, and contact info

We'll reach out when volunteer opportunities arise

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