Nexxice and Nova each win second title at 2019 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships

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WATERLOO, Ont. – Nexxice, from Burlington, Ont., and Nova, from St-Hubert, Que., each won its second gold medal on Sunday at the 2019 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships.

In open competition, the top-three remained unchanged as Nexxice placed first with 147.45 points. Les Suprêmes, from St-Léonard, Que., were second at 143.33 and Les Pirouettes from Laval, Que., were third at 136.10.

Nova climbed from second spot after the first free skate on Saturday to win the gold with 108.11. Les Suprêmes were second at 105.06 and Gold Ice from Brampton, Ont., third at 100.27.

‘’We were stressed from yesterday,’’ said Nova skater Emma Grenier. ‘’But today we really went full out and it paid off.’’

On Saturday, Nova won the senior title and Nexxice was first in intermediate. Les Suprêmes were junior champions.

Note: Earlier today Skate Canada announced the teams for the 2019 ISU Synchronized Skating Championships.

Full results: 2019 SKATE CANADA SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

Skate Canada names teams for 2019 ISU Synchronized Skating Championships

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WATERLOO, ON: Skate Canada has selected the teams that will represent Canada at the two ISU synchronized skating championships events this year. Canada will have two entries at both the  2019 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships and 2019 ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships. The senior teams were selected after the 2019 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships which took place in Waterloo, Ont., over the weekend.

2019 ISU WORLD SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS
HELSINKI, FINLAND – APRIL 12-14, 2019

SENIOR TEAMS
Nova
Nexxice

The entries for the 2019 ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships were determined at Skate Canada Ontario’s annual Winterfest competition, which took place earlier this year in January.

2019 ISU WORLD JUNIOR SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS
NEUCHÂTEL, SWITZERLAND – MARCH 15-16, 2019

JUNIOR TEAMS
Nexxice Junior
Les Suprêmes Junior

Nova upsets Nexxice to win gold at 2019 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships

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WATERLOO, Ont. – Nova, from St-Hubert, Que., won the free skate on Saturday to take the gold medal in senior competition at the 2019 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships.

Nova earned 231.35 points to upset two-time defending champions Nexxice from Burlington, Ont., second at 226.69. Les Suprêmes from St-Léonard, Que., were third at 220.07.

“It’s hard to express what we feel right now,” said Tessa Sarret of Nova. “We’re very proud with what we’ve accomplished.”

The senior teams for the world championships, set for April 12-14 in Helsinki, will be announced by Skate Canada on Sunday morning.

In junior competition, Les Suprêmes were the victors for the third straight year with 184.57. Nexxice won the free skate but remained second at 178.79 and Nova hung onto third by less than a point with 144.69.

“That was our highest score of the season,” said Alessia Hart-Lewis of Les Suprêmes. “We are super proud about that because we have been training so hard. We really made the program come alive.”

Nexxice won the gold medal in the intermediate division with 122.73 followed by les Rytmiks de Lanaudière from Mascouche, Que., at 116.77 and Meraki from Toronto at 115.13.

“It was amazing,” said Nexxice skater Jessica Sawyer. “We felt we put out all the elements that we wanted too and we demonstrated all the hard work we put into this season in this skate.”

Nexxice also leads the Open competition after the first of two free programs with 97.19. Les Suprêmes are second at 92.31 and Les Pirouettes from Laval, Que., are third at 85.78.

In novice competition after the first of two free programs, Les Suprêmes are first at 67.58, Nova is second at 65.16 and Gold Ice from Brampton, Ont., third at 63.79.

“We gave it our all,” said Suprêmes skater Alexandra Bourdage. “There was a lot of energy in our program and a lot of quality skating.”

Competition ends Sunday at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex.

Full results: 2019 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships

Nexxice leads in two of three age groups at 2019 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships

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WATERLOO, Ont. – Nexxice, from Burlington, Ont., stands first in senior and intermediate competition after Friday’s short programs at the 2019 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships.

In senior competition, Nexxice earned 84.49 points with Nova from St-Hubert, Que., second at 82.71 and Les Suprêmes from St-Léonard, Que., third at 81.38. Nexxice is coming off international victories in Italy and Scotland.

‘’We are really proud with how we just skated and have really worked together as a team over the past couple of weeks while we were in Europe,’’ said Nexxice skater Kelly Britten. ‘’We made everything work well technically today.’’

Les Suprêmes from St-Léonard, Que., are first after the short program in junior competition with 73.90. Nexxice is second at 68.05 and Nova from St-Hubert, Que., is third at 57.24.

‘’We really skated as one,’’ said Alessia Hard-Lewis.’’ We performed what we’ve been working on over the past few weeks.  We were connected as a team and also connected to the crowd.’’

In intermediate competition, Nexxice stands first at 39.27, Les Rythmiks Lanaudière from Mascouche, Que., are second at 38.86 and Meraki from Toronto third at 37.85.

The competition has attracted 40 teams and over 800 skaters from across the country competing for titles in senior, junior, novice, intermediate and open categories.

The top two senior teams will go on to represent Canada at the 2019 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships, in Helsinki April 12-14, 2019.

Competition continues through to Sunday at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex.

Full results: 2019 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships

Young figure skaters ready for national spotlight at 2019 Canada Winter Games

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RED DEER, Alberta – Some of Canada’s premier young figure skaters are set to step into the national spotlight at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta.

The figure skating competition kicks off Week 2 at the Canada Winter Games, with competition getting underway on Monday, February 25th at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. Skaters will compete in pre-novice, novice and Special Olympics events.

Skating fans can get a rinkside seat to the competition with live streaming of the Canada Games. Don’t forget to join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #CGFigureSkating.

Reigning Canadian novice men’s champion Wesley Chiu, representing British Columbia, and Canadian novice women’s champion Kaiya Ruiter of Alberta headline the novice competitors in Red Deer.

All four pre-novice national champions will also take to the ice at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre: John Kim (Ontario, pre-novice men), Audrey Carle (Ontario, pre-novice women), Lily Wilberforce/Aidan Wright (Ontario, pre-novice pair) and Sandrine Gauthier /Quentin Thieren (Quebec, pre-novice ice dance).

To see a full list of competitors by event, please visit the Canada Winter Games figure skating page. Once the competition gets underway, you can also visit Skate Canada’s Canada Winter Games event page for start orders and results.

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Click here for CWG figure skating schedule and results

Calgary to host 2020 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships

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OTTAWA, ON: The Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships are returning to Calgary, Alta., in 2020. The championships will take place from February 21-23, 2020, at WinSport.

“We are excited to be headed back to Calgary for the 2020 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships. This city is known for hosting many successful sporting events and we are confident that this event will be just that,” said Debra Armstrong, CEO, Skate Canada. “Each year, Canada’s best synchronized skating teams demonstrate their hard work and dedication, resulting in thrilling performances at the national championships that we know Calgarians will enjoy.”

The 2020 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships will bring approximately 40 teams and over 800 skaters from across the country to Calgary. The city most recently hosted this event in 2017.

“Calgary is thrilled to once again host the Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championship at the world-class WinSport Markin MacPhail Centre,” said Jeff Daniels, Executive Director, Sport, Culture & Major Events at Tourism Calgary. “The economic benefits that accompany this championship provide significant value to Calgary’s visitor economy, including spending at hotels, attractions, restaurants and more. We’re extremely pleased that Skate Canada has selected Calgary.”

Teams will compete for national titles in the senior, junior, novice, intermediate and open categories. The top two senior teams will represent Canada at the 2020 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships.

Canada’s best synchronized skaters headed to Waterloo for the 2019 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships

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WATERLOO, ON: The nation’s best synchronized skating teams are headed to Waterloo, Ont., for the 2019 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships, taking place from February 22-24, 2019 at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre.

The event will host approximately 40 teams and over 800 skaters from across the country competing for titles in senior, junior, novice, intermediate and open categories. The top two senior teams will go on to represent Canada at the 2019 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships, taking place in Helsinki, Finland from April 12-14, 2019.

“The 2019 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships brings together the best synchronized skating teams in Canada and is one of the most exciting events on our calendar. The synchronized skating discipline blends aspects from the other disciplines in a team environment, making it absolutely thrilling to watch,” said Debra Armstrong, CEO, Skate Canada. “We thank the city of Waterloo for hosting this championship and warmly welcoming the Canadian synchronized skating family.”

Tickets for the 2019 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships are available for purchase online here.  During the event, tickets will be available for purchase at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre and online. All-event tickets are priced at $60 for adults, $30 for children 12 years and younger. Day passes for Friday, Saturday and Sunday are priced at $25 for adults, $20 for children 12 years and younger. Additional service fees apply.

The competition will be live-streamed in English and in French for fans to watch the event at home for free.

Media looking to attend the event are asked to contact Emma Lindblad, Communications Coordinator, by phone at 819-743-2056 or by email at [email protected]

Nexxice wins second straight international event

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SESTO SAN GIOVANNI, Italy – Nexxice, from Burlington, Ont., won its second straight international event on Sunday placing first at the Spring Cup synchronized skating competition.

The Canadians, first at the Trophy d’Ecosse last weekend in Scotland, topped the 11-team field with 211.44 points placing first in both the short and long programs. Lumineers from Finland were second at 196.32 and Crystallettes from the U.S. third at 182.91.

The skaters for Nexxice were: Nadine Banholzer, Payton Beckett, Kelly Britten, Danielle Broughton, Naya Bay, Molly Coxon, Emma Daigle, Caroline Marr, Laura Emery, Aranna Gould-Tasoojy, Taylor Johnson, Emma Kim, Megan MacLellan, Elizabeth McKenna, Courtney McNaughton, Tegan Orr, Carolina Rodriguez, Alessandra Toso, Emily Wright and Brooklyn Williamson.

Full results: http://www.fisg.it/upload/result/4743/CAT003RS.HTM.

Photo: Jim Coveart 

Great start for Nexxice at Spring Cup

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SESTO SAN GIOVANNI, Italy – Nexxice, from Burlington, Ont., is in first place after the short program at the Spring Cup synchronized skating competition.

The Canadians, vying for a second consecutive international win, totalled 76.80 points in their short program. The Crystallettes from the U.S. are second at 68.79 and Lumineers from Finland third at 65.89. There are 11 entries.

The skaters for Nexxice are: Nadine Banholzer, Payton Beckett, Kelly Britten, Danielle Broughton, Naya Bay, Molly Coxon, Emma Daigle, Caroline Marr, Laura Emery, Aranna Gould-Tasoojy, Taylor Johnson, Emma Kim, Megan MacLellan, Elizabeth McKenna, Courtney McNaughton, Tegan Orr, Carolina Rodriguez, Alessandra Toso, Emily Wright and Brooklyn Williamson.

The free skate is on Sunday.

Full results: http://www.fisg.it/upload/result/4743/CAT003RS.HTM.

Photo: Jim Coveart

Nexxice Senior to compete at 2019 Spring Cup

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OTTAWA, ON:  Nexxice Senior will compete at the 2019 Spring Cup in Sesto San Giovanni, Italy from February 15-17, 2019.

Last week Nexxice Senior won gold at the Trophy D’Ecosse. Nexxice Senior, from Burlington Skating Club, are coached by Shelley Simonton Barnett and Ann Schelter.

Kathy Psutka of Formosa, Ont., and Debbie Beauchamp of Burlington, Ont., will be the team leaders at the event. Cynthia Alepin of Mount Royal, Que., will be the Canadian official at the event.

For more information, please visit the official event page or isu.org.

Canadian ice dancers win silver and bronze at ISU Four Continents

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ANAHEIM, California – Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje of Waterloo, Ont., took the silver and Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Toronto followed for the bronze in ice dancing on Sunday to conclude the ISU Four Continents figure skating competition.

Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the U.S. won the free dance to get the gold with 207.42 points. Weaver and Poje ranked third for both programs but their consistency gave them the silver with 203.93. Gilles and Poirier move from fourth to third with the second best free dance totalling 202.45.

“We feel really proud of our skate today,” said Poje. “We went out there and just tried to perform the whole story behind our program We were more connected to than in our previous performance.”

The couple skated to a piece from the Quebec rock opera Starmania in tribute to figure skater Denis Ten of Kazakhstan, stabbed to death in a car hijacking last year at age 25.

“It’s a very emotional piece to the last music he performed to,” added Weaver. “It’s a great inspiration, not only because he was an amazing skater but an amazing person. We want to give our best tribute to him.”

Gilles and Poirier were also satisfied with their performance skated to Don MacLean’s hit song Vincent (Starry, Starry Night).

“Every time we perform this we feel a different emotion but we always feel that magic,” said Gilles. “We need to keep creating moments, that we’re proud of and keep going with this momentum to reach our goal to be on the podium at worlds.”

Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue of the U.S., first after the rhythm dance, wound up fourth.

Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Nikolaj Sorensen of Montreal were sixth.

Canada ends the competition with three medals. On Saturday, Kirsten Moore-Towers of St. Catharines, Ont., and Michael Marinaro of Sarnia, Ont., won silver in pairs.

Photo Credit: Danielle Earl Photography

Full results: http://www.isuresults.com/results/season1819/fc2019/

Moore-Towers and Marinaro take silver at ISU Four Continents

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ANAHEIM, California – Canada’s Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro were 0.06 points short of gold on Saturday in pairs as they earned Canada’s first medal at the 2019 ISU Four Continents figure skating event.

Olympic silver medallists Wenjing Sui and Cong Han of China snuck by the Canadians for the victory with 211.11 points. Moore-Towers and Marinaro, first after the short program Friday, earned 211.05 for silver and Cheng Peng and Yang Jin of China were third at 205.42.

“It’s bittersweet,” said Moore-Towers from St. Catharines, Ont. “We were so close to first place but we’re proud of the performance we put out and we know the areas we need to improve.”

“We’ve definitely come a long way since November,” added Marinaro, from Sarnia, Ont. “There was a big improvement in points but it’s too bad we let a couple get away from us. Lesson for the future that we need every point we can get.”

Evelyn Walsh of London, Ont., and Trennt Michaud of Trenton, Ont., were seventh and Camille Ruest of Rimouski, Que., and Andrew Wolfe of Calgary eighth.

In men’s competition, Olympic silver medallist Shoma Uno of Japan took the gold with 289.12, Boyang Jin of China was second at 273.51 and Vincent Zhou of the U.S. third at 272.22

Keegan Messing of Sherwood Park, Alta., followed in fourth with a career international best 267.61. He was fifth after the short program and produced the third best free skate of the night. His skate included two triple Axels and two quad toes both with one in combination.

“I’m pretty excited,” said Messing. “It’s rewarding for me because this is what I’ve been fighting for every day and to put down two clean programs this week is very satisfying.”

Canadian champion Nam Nguyen of Toronto was 10th and Nicolas Nadeau of Boisbriand, Que., was 11th.

Competition ends Sunday with the free dance. Canadian couples Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje of Waterloo, Ont., and Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Toronto stand third and fourth after Friday’s rhythm dance.

Photo Credit: Danielle Earl Photography

Full results: http://www.isuresults.com/results/season1819/fc2019/