Coaching Staff
Our coaches provide a fun environment for kids to learn to skate for fun, figure skating
or whatever you want to focus your skating on.
or whatever you want to focus your skating on.
Lorraine Francisty39 years of coaching experience.
Gold Freeskate, Gold Dances Bronze Rhythm Dance Junior Competitive Dances Novice Competitive Singles Skating Skills Class 1 (Gold) NCCP Certified Level 3, Partial Level 4 BC Section Skate Canada Level 2 Administration CEP Gold Status Lorraine has coached skaters through Gold Free, Gold Skills, Gold Interpretive, Gold Dances & Junior Competitive Singles. 250-748-4069 lafrancisty@gmail.com |
Shannon Knott McKinlay20 years of coaching experience
NCCP Certified Level III Technical & Theory Canpower Certified Diploma in Recreation Leadership Certificate in Fitness Knowledge Traveled around the world and performed with Disney on Ice for 3 years Apprenticed under World & Olympic level coach Joanne McLeod for 3 years at the BC Section Centre of Excellence (now called Champs International Skating Centre of BC) Coached skaters at the Gold Test Level and the National Competitive Levels. 250-732-2931 shannonbmckinlay@gmail.com |
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Cecilia Faustino13 years of skating experience
Competing at Star 10 Gold skills, Gold dances Gold free skate elements, Silver interpretive 8 years of Program Assistant experience NCCP Certified Level 1 in training Volunteered at the Canadian Tire National Championships as a victory ceremony participant and an ice patcher. |
Bradyn Smith11 years with Cowichan Capitals
3 years coaching Bantam level hockey with Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey. 3 years coaching with Cowichan Secondary ice hockey program Hockey Canada level 2 Certified |
Lindsey Rachel Rondeau - Off Ice Trainer
Lindsey Rachel Rondeau grew up in Kamloops, British Columbia. Lindsey, at the age of seven years old first got into dance starting with Jazz. Lindsey then gained a strong passion for dance; then moving into all different styles of dance. Lindsey trained and competed in the following; Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Musical Theatre, Belly Dancing, and beginner Break Dancing.
Lindsey has competed and choreographed in many conventions, competitions and festivals here in Canada. Some of conventions, competitions, and festivals include; Triple Threat, Groove Street, I Dance, Coastal Dance Rage, 5678 Show Time, Dance Power, Can Dance and Dance World Cup; along with others. Lindsey's choreography has been invited to Dance World Cup two years in a row.
In 2006, Lindsey started teaching. Lindsey found her love and role in life by offering her skills and experiences onto others. Lindsey attended and studied at a dance academy in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan affiliation with Adapt in Toronto, Ontario. Lindsey studied for three years getting her certifications in teaching. Lindsey studied Jazz and Tap from the Junior to Advanced level. Lindsey has also studied at Harbour Dance Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia. In 2009, Lindsey went on to owning and operating her own dance and fitness studio for over two years in Manitoba.
Lindsey has her following certifications as an instructor in; Adapt Jazz, Tap Dance, Zumba Basic 1 and 2, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Zumba Kids and Kids Jr., and Zumbini,.Lindsey has also completed both courses with Can Fit Pro: Fitness Instructor Specialist, and Personal Training Specialist.
Lindsey’s overall goal in life is to keep on pursuing her love and passion for dance, teaching others and promoting fitness and a healthy life style physically, mentally and spiritually.
Lindsey has competed and choreographed in many conventions, competitions and festivals here in Canada. Some of conventions, competitions, and festivals include; Triple Threat, Groove Street, I Dance, Coastal Dance Rage, 5678 Show Time, Dance Power, Can Dance and Dance World Cup; along with others. Lindsey's choreography has been invited to Dance World Cup two years in a row.
In 2006, Lindsey started teaching. Lindsey found her love and role in life by offering her skills and experiences onto others. Lindsey attended and studied at a dance academy in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan affiliation with Adapt in Toronto, Ontario. Lindsey studied for three years getting her certifications in teaching. Lindsey studied Jazz and Tap from the Junior to Advanced level. Lindsey has also studied at Harbour Dance Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia. In 2009, Lindsey went on to owning and operating her own dance and fitness studio for over two years in Manitoba.
Lindsey has her following certifications as an instructor in; Adapt Jazz, Tap Dance, Zumba Basic 1 and 2, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Zumba Kids and Kids Jr., and Zumbini,.Lindsey has also completed both courses with Can Fit Pro: Fitness Instructor Specialist, and Personal Training Specialist.
Lindsey’s overall goal in life is to keep on pursuing her love and passion for dance, teaching others and promoting fitness and a healthy life style physically, mentally and spiritually.
board of directors
President: Shanna Olson
Gaming and Ice Liaison
Vice-President: Marcus Kong
Publicity
Secretary: Laura deLeeuw
Treasurer: Heather Olson
Director: Nicole Wetzel-Eden
Registrar
Director: Chelsea Russell
Test Chair
Director: Kelly Emary
Music Chair
Director: Heather Horn
DDBS Representative
Director: Karen Kusz
To contact any of our board of directors please feel free to email us at duncanskatingclubinfo@gmail.com
Gaming and Ice Liaison
Vice-President: Marcus Kong
Publicity
Secretary: Laura deLeeuw
Treasurer: Heather Olson
Director: Nicole Wetzel-Eden
Registrar
Director: Chelsea Russell
Test Chair
Director: Kelly Emary
Music Chair
Director: Heather Horn
DDBS Representative
Director: Karen Kusz
To contact any of our board of directors please feel free to email us at duncanskatingclubinfo@gmail.com
Executive meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm throughout the skating season. Changes may occur to suit special circumstances.