Coaches

Melanie Winkel (Coach Coordinator) -- $9.50/15 minutes

Coaching Philosophy:  "To create a positive experience with my skaters by helping them achieve their full potential and still focus on having fun." 

  • 13 Years of Coaching Experience
  • ISPC Level 2 Trained in all Disciplines
  • CanPowerSkate Certified
  • Gold Dances and Skills
  • Silver Freeskate
  • Partial Gold Figure
  • Experience in Ballroom Dancing
  • First Aid and CPR Training (Level C)
  • Coached skaters through to the Gold Levels
  • Competed at National Championships in Synchronized Skating

Email:  fmwinkel@telus.net

 

Daniela Bahry -- $12.50 + GST/15 minutes

Coaching Philosophy  or words to live by:  Whether its skating, school or future endeavors “passion lights you up and lets you know that this is what your meant to do. . . then with a positive attitude, work, dedication and discipline make it happen.”  This  is what I hope for all skating students to come out with from their skating experience.

  • 30 Years of Coaching Experience
  • Level II certified Partial Level III Technical and Theory
  • Coach of  Regional and Provincial Champions
  • Participated at Western Canadians with Sr Level Skater as Coach and Choreographer (1994)
  • Gold Dance and Gold Interpretive Dance
  • Gold Figure and Skills
  • Gold Freeskate and Interpretive Freeskate*(accredited) Novice Competitive*
  • Ballet and Jazz teacher 17 years experience
  • Performing across North America at many Dance Festivals with Volya Ukrainian Dancers 1990 – 1995. Dance Seminars Ukraine 1981 &1987 Ballet and Character Dance
  • Design Arts Grant McEwan College

Email:   wildrose105@shaw.ca

 

Carey Leal-Janvier -- $10.50/15 minutes

Coaching Philosophy:  "As a coach I feel it is important to bring out the best potential in every skater through hard work, fun, and discpline. As well as develop strong   relationships and foundations that will carry them through life."

  • 11 years Professional Coaching Experience
  • NCCP Level 3 Theory, Level 2 Partial Certified
  • Canfit Pro Certified
  • CanPower Experience
  • Gold Dances & Skills
  • Silver Interpretative
  • Senior Silver Freeskate
  • Fitness Competitor/Off-Ice Instructor with a focus on strength, conditioning, dance and diet 

Email:  cleal-janvier@telus.net 

 

Karen Moorman
 
Coaching Philosophy:  
  • 17 years experience professional coaching 
  • NCCP Level Two Certified (ISPC Fully Certified)
  • CSO NCCP Level 1 - Special Olympics
  • CanPowerskate Certified
  • Gold Dances
  • Taught skaters at all levels
Email: 

 

Tracy Nelson -- $12.00/15 minutes  

Coaching Philosophy:  "My goal as a coach is to help all skaters achieve their personal best, through a learning environment of fun, patience, and positive instruction."

  • 18 years Professional Coaching Experience
  • NCCP Level 3 Theory & Technical - Singles
  • Partial Level 4 Tasks
  • NCCP Level Two Certified Singles & Dance
  • Canpowerskate - Certified
  • Coached multiple triple gold skaters and competitive athletes up to the Junior Competitive Level
  • Coach all levels of skaters from recreational to competitive
  • First Aid Certificate

Email:  tracynelson21@yahoo.ca

 

Marisa Salon -- $8.00/15 minutes

Coaching Philosophy:  "Is for my skaters to have fun and build friendships while staying active and learning."

  • 5 years Professional Coaching Experience
  • NCCP Level 1 certified
  • ISPC (level 2) theory
  • Gold Dances, Skills, Freeskate and Interpretative
  • Two Years Synchronized Skating experience
  • Bachelor of Sciences - Biological Sciences Major and Nutrition Minor
  • Currently in Nutrition major at the U of A to become a Registered Dietitian
  • Standard First Aid and CRP-CHP (Healthcare Provider)
  • Continuing Education Program Gold status

Email:  marisasalon@hotmail.com

   

Al Carver -- Dance Partner 

  • Partnering on Mondays and every second Wednesday.  Coaches will work with Al regarding partnering lessons and availability.

 

Missed Lesson Policy:  Please ensure that if you not able to make your lesson that you contact your coach ahead of time.  Skaters who miss their lesson without notifying their coach may be subject to a $10.00 charge + their lesson fee at the discretion of their coach.  The club will not be financially responsible for any missed lessons.