Jamie Britton

Coaching Philosophy

In order to aid in the development of each individual’s skills both on and off the ice, I focus on fundamental skills and assisting each skater to surpass their own expectations of themselves by working with them until they have the confidence, perseverance and drive to attain more.

Coaching & Partnering Experience

• 13 years coaching experience
• 14 years coaching competitive Dance teams up to the Senior international level
• Coached National medalists up to the Novice level
• 12 years specializing in stroking and basic skating skills
• Conducted eight dance seminars, four Grassroot seminars, and been a guest coach at four all-male seminars
• 20 years partnering dances (from Preliminary to Diamond dances)

Officiating

Provincial Level Ice-Dance Technical Specialist

Certification

National Level (Old NCCP Level 3, Partial Level 4)

Personal Skating Credentials

• International competitor at the Junior Dance level
• Seven-time National Ice Dance competitor
• Coached by World champion (Paul Thomas) and by: Darryl Vanluven, Shawn Winter, Murrey Carey, Holly Henderson and Lil Heming
• Trained in Pierrefonds Quebec, Calgary Alberta, Barrie Ontario

Area of Specialization

Essential skating and dance technique for all levels

Sessions with Jamie Britton are arranged through our STARSkate coaches.