Our CANSKATE Coaches
Marie Palladini-Hamelin

My coaching philosophy is to help young athletes reach their full potential as a skater while enjoying their time on the ice. The combination of my passion for the sport & support from parents, alongside the skater's dedication, commitment & desire to accomplish their goals...I believe any athlete can make their dreams come true:)
Coaching credentials:
Certified National Coach/Level 3
Certified CanPower Coach
Gold CEP
Coaching credentials:
Certified National Coach/Level 3
Certified CanPower Coach
Gold CEP
Star 1-5 Skate Canada Assessor trained
Accomplishments:
Gold freeskate
Gold dance
Gold figures
Novice competitive singles & pairs
Available to coach:
All levels & disciplines from Star 1 to Gold and competitive level skaters.
Accomplishments:
Gold freeskate
Gold dance
Gold figures
Novice competitive singles & pairs
Available to coach:
All levels & disciplines from Star 1 to Gold and competitive level skaters.
Paula Jones
- 18 yrs. coaching
- NCCP Level 1 Certified, Level 2 Theory
- ISPC Dance, Singles, Adults
- Certified CanPowerSkate
- Teacher with the Upper Canada District School Board
Lisa Ross
- 31 yrs. coaching
- NCCP Level 2 Certified - Singles, Level 3 Technical
- Diploma in Recreational Leadership
Kathryn Cumming
My coaching approach is to allow children to gain confidence and technique by having fun, so that they learn implicitly and are motivated to accomplish their best.
Skating Experience/Tests:
- Gold Figures
- Gold Free Style
- Gold Dances
- Gold Skills
- Sport Specific Off-Ice Training
Coaching Certifications:
- Skate Canada Regional Coach (formerly NCCP level 1)
- Partial certification - Skate Canada Provincial Coach Technical (formerly NCCP level 2)
- StarSkate
Coaching Experience: 22 years