Instructors
David Islam — Barrie, Ontario
Specialties
- Choreography and stroking for dance, singles and pairs
Experience
- Junior and Senior National team coach
- Coached athletes at 11 National championships, 4 World Junior Championships and more than 12 international events
- Coached 10 National and international medallinst, including 5 National champions.
- 13 years of coaching
"I challenge myself to encourage each skater to be the best they can be in skating and everyday life through a positive learning environment"
Emery Leger — Moncton, New Brunswick
Specialties
- Singles jumping and spinning Techniques
- Seminar Organization
- Athlete Management
- Costume Design and Music Selection
Experience
- 28 years of coaching experience
- Coach of national champion and International competitors.
- Studied skating in Canada, USA and former Soviet Union.
- Has organized and coached at many seminars of all kinds.
Ian Connelly — Montreal, Quebec
Specialties
- Technical Singles, Pairs
- Bilingual
Experience
- Former Senior Pair Competitor
- Coach of 4 Continents Ladies Champion
- Conducted many Seminars
Lee Barkell — Barrie, Ontario
Specialties
- Singles and Pairs Technical Skills
- Athlete Management
Coaching Experience
- Director of Pair Skating (Mariposa School of Skating)
- Coached Athletes at: 10 National Championships, 8 Jr. World Championships, and 2 World Championsips
- Coach of over 35 National and International medallists, including 4 national champions
- Seminar Conductor at numerous seminars across Canada
"I set out to provide a positive learning experience where skaters can work hard, have fun and grow as people on and off the ice."
Paige Aistrop — Barrie, Ontario
Specialties
- Athlete Management
- Single skating
- Choreography
- Seminar Co-ordinator
Experience
- 16 years coaching experience
- Coached skaters at National and International levels
- Conducted numerous seminars in technical singles and choreography
- Organized and choreographed many ice shows and carnivals
"I hope to enable athletes to set and achieve their goals, create a positive, structured learning experience which will carry throughout their lives"
Paul Cousins — Barrie, Ontario
Specialties
- Jump Technique
- Harness Instruction
Experience
- 8 years of coaching in Britain and Germany
- 2 years of coaching in Canada
- 4th British Nationals
- Coached skaters at the National and International level
Paul Matheson — Barrie, Ontario
Specialties
- Power Stroking
- Edges
- Dance
Experience
- 24 years skating experience
- Trainer of National and International skaters
- Seminar Co-ordinator/conductor at numerous seminars across Canada
- Coached at 3 National Championships
"There are no speed limits on the ice "
Robert Tebby — Barrie, Ontario
Specialties
- Technical Singles
- Athlete Management
- Seminar Organization & Consultation
Experience
- 25 Years coaching national and international skaters
- 14 years coaching at World, European Championships, and 4 Olympic Games
- Seminar co-ordinator and consultant for over 25 years
Steven Cousins — Barrie, Ontario
Specialties
- Technical Singles
- Ice Show Production/Performance
- Motivational Speaking
Experience
- 8 Time British Champion
- 6th Place 98 Olympic Games
- 2 years with Stars on Ice USA and Canada
Shane Dennison — Barrie, Ontario
Specialties
- Single skating
- Skills
- Pairs
Experience
- International experience
- 1997 Jr. Pair Canadian Champion
- Coaching since 1997
- Seminar experience
- 17 Years Skating experience
- Coaching experience with developmentally challenged athletes
"To bring out the best in each individual while incorporating technique and common sense"
Stephan Yvars — Montreal, Quebec
Specialties
- Technical Singles
- Bilingual
Experience
- Senior Men Competitor
- Coach of 4 Continents Ladies Champion
- Conducted and demonstrated in many Seminars