The coaches of the SSC are members of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and have a valid first aid certificate and criminal clearance check.

Our Club coaches are under contract for the season and are responsible for all group instruction offered by the Club.

For individual coaching instruction, contact one of our Club coaches. The Club coaches must be fully booked before a freelance coach will be hired by the Club for any sessions.

Dale Wood has been with the club for over 30 years organizing programs for all levels.

Stephanie Marcinkoski started skating at the age of 3. She skated at the competitive level for many years in Alberta and at the age of 13 was a member of the provincial team. After skating for 18 years she decided to start coaching the sport. She is currently Level 1 certified and hopes to complete here level 2 certification in the near future. She has been coaching for about 6 years, 5 in Alberta and has coached 1 year in BC. She has coached all levels of skaters from Canskate to Gold levels.

• The coach has full responsibility for the development of the skater within the season in which they have been hired-this includes
  a. Setting goals
  b. Determining equipment needs
  c. Suggesting lessons needed and give the skater and parent a schedule
  d. Ensuring test and competition requirements are met
  e. Ensure that each skater has forms for tests, competitions, clinics, and seminars
  f. Produce for solos and / or pairs
  g. Ensure programs are choreographed with all level requirements included
  h. Inform Parents of progress throughout the season
  
  

  Booking Lessons:
  It is recommended that parents / guardians book a minimum of one private or semi-private lesson per week in each of the disciplines (skills, dance, free skate) with Dale Wood or Stephanie Marcinkoski.