Canada’s Les Suprêmes place fourth at ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships

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ZAGREB, Croatia – Les Suprêmes from St-Léonard, Que., took fourth place on Saturday at the ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships.

Junost from Russia won the gold medal with 174.58 points, Skyliners from the U.S. were second at 169.82, Crystal Ice from Russia third at 167.14 and Les Suprêmes followed at 162.99, a two-spot improvement on last year’s performance.

The Suprêmes skaters were Amelia Asparian, Agnes Astrom, Camile Ceneston, Loriana Cocca, Alice Cormier, Alice Côté, Jade Deschenes, Olivia Di Giandomenico, Victoria Gligorijevic, Giulia Hart-Lewis, Nea-Nora Hyyppa, Jessica Iacono, Astrid Kumpulainen, Grace LeTouzel, Maude Major, Élise Potvin, Olivia Ronca, Julia Spilak, Anne-Laurence Trudeau and Sarah Verville.

‘’We are just really proud of everything we’ve accomplished,’’ said Jessica Iacono. ‘’We just went out there and did our job and trusted in our training. We stayed calm and focused on what we had to do.’’

Nexxice from Burlington, Ont., was eighth. The skaters for Nexxice were: Avery Clark, Molly Coxon, Abbey Glumpak, Sarah Hayman, Amanda Kauffman, Elizabeth McKenna, Mya Napier, Madeleine North, Tegan Orr, Desiree Perry, Julia Polowy, Nitika Rattanpal, Carolina Rodriguez, Joseline Simmons, Natalia Solarino, Scarlet Panning-Stinson, Emily Van Berkel and Milja Wilamo.

‘’It’s definitely hard for any group of athletes to come together after a performance they knew wasn’t their best,’’ said Joseline Simmons referring to Friday’s short program. ‘’But our team has had such an amazing bond through everything we’ve been through. We are so proud of each other and our skate tonight. We skate our best when we skate for ourselves and for the love of skating.

‘’That’s what we did tonight and it really showed.’’

Full results: http://www.isuresults.com/results/season1718/wjcsys2018/

Canadian team en route to Italy for 2018 ISU World Figure Skating Championships

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OTTAWA, ON: Skate Canada will send 11 entries, for a total of 17 skaters to the 2018 ISU World Figure Skating Championships. The event will take place from March 19-25, 2018, in Milan, Italy, at the Mediolanum Forum. Canada will have three entries per discipline in women, pairs and ice dance and two entries in men.

Canadian silver medallist Keegan Messing, 26, Sherwood Park, Alta./Brampton, Ont., is the first of two Canadian men entries. This will be his first time competing at this event. In February, Messing placed 12th at the Olympic Winter Games. He is coached by Ralph Burghart in Anchorage, AK, USA.

Canadian bronze medallist Nam Nguyen, 19, Toronto, Ont., will be the second Canadian men entry. This will be his fourth time competing at this event; he earned his best result, fifth place, in 2015. Most recently, he placed ninth at the ISU Four Continents Championships. The three-time Canadian medallist is coached by Robert Burk in Richmond Hill, Ont.

Olympic gold medallist (team) and defending world bronze medallist Gabrielle Daleman, 20, Newmarket, Ont., is the first of three Canadian entries in women’s. In February, Daleman won gold in the Olympic team event and placed 15th in women’s singles at the Olympic Winter Games. The two-time Canadian champion is coached by Lee Barkell and Brian Orser in Toronto, Ont.

Three-time Olympic medallist and defending world silver medallist Kaetlyn Osmond, 22, Marystown, Nfld./Edmonton, Alta., will also represent Canada in the women’s category. Osmond won gold in the team event and bronze in women’s singles at the Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang. The three-time Canadian champion is coached by Ravi Walia in Edmonton, Alta.

Canadian bronze medallist Larkyn Austman, 20, Coquitlam, B.C., rounds out the Canadian women’s entries. This will be her first time competing at this event. Most recently, Austman placed 25th at the Olympic Winter Games. She is coached by Zdenek Pazdirek and Liz Putnam in Coquitlam, B.C.

Canadian silver medallists Julianne Séguin, 21, Longueuil, Que., and Charlie Bilodeau, 24, Trois-Pistoles, Que., will be the first of three Canadian pairs at the event. Last year, they placed 11th at this event. In February, they placed ninth at the Olympic Winter Games. Séguin and Bilodeau are coached by Josée Picard in Chambly, Que.

Canadian bronze medallists Kirsten Moore-Towers, 25, St. Catharines, Ont., and Michael Marinaro, 26, Sarnia, Ont., are the second Canadian entry in pairs. This will be their second time competing at this event, having placed eighth in 2016. Most recently, Moore-Towers and Marinaro placed 11th at the Olympic Winter Games. They are coached by Bruno Marcotte, Richard Gauthier and Sylvie Fullum in Montreal, Que.

Camille Ruest, 24, Rimouski, Que., and Drew Wolfe, 22, Calgary, Alta., will round out the Canadian entries in pairs. This will be their first time competing at this event. Earlier this season, they placed seventh at the ISU Four Continents Championships. Ruest and Wolfe are coached by Richard Gauthier and Bruno Marcotte in Montreal, Que.

Canadian silver medallists Piper Gilles, 26, Toronto, Ont., and Paul Poirier, 26, Unionville, Ont., will be one of three Canadian entries in ice dance. This will be their sixth time competing at this event, with consecutive top-ten finishes the past four years. Most recently, they placed eighth at the Olympic Winter Games. They are coached by Carol Lane and Juris Razgulajevs in Scarborough, Ont.

Two-time world medallists Kaitlyn Weaver, 28, Toronto, Ont., and Andrew Poje, 31, Waterloo, Ont., will also represent Canada in ice dance. This will be their 10th time competing at this event; last season they placed fourth. In February, Weaver and Poje placed seventh at the Olympic Winter Games. The two-time Canadian champions are coached by Nikolai Morozov and train in Hackensack, NJ, USA.

Carolane Soucisse, 23, Châteauguay, Que., and Shane Firus, 24, North Vancouver, B.C., will be the third Canadian entry in ice dance. This will be their first time competing at this event. Earlier this season, they won silver at the ISU Four Continents Championships. Soucisse and Firus are coached by Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon in Montreal, Que.

Mike Slipchuk, Skate Canada High Performance Director, will be travelling with the team. Cynthia Ullmark of Canmore, Alta., and Carolyn Allwright of Kitchener, Ont., will be the Canadian team leaders at the event. Dr. Ed Pilat of Winnipeg, Man., and physiotherapist Josiane Roberge, of Sillery, Que., will be the Canadian medical staff at the event.

Susan Blatz of Burlington, Ont., Lynne Dey of Edmonton, Alta., Karen Howard of Regina, Sask., and Jean Senft of West Vancouver, B.C., will be the Canadian officials at the event.

For results and full entries please visit isu.org.

CANADIAN ENTRIES AT 2018 ISU WORLD FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Discipline Name Age Hometown Club Coach
Men Keegan Messing 26 Sherwood Park, Alta. & Brampton, Ont. Sherwood Park FSC Ralph Burghart
Men Nam Nguyen 19 Toronto, Ont. Richmond Training Centre Robert Burk
Ladies Gabrielle Daleman 20 Newmarket, Ont. Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club Lee Barkell / Brian Orser
Ladies Kaetlyn Osmond 22 Marystown, Nfld. & Edmonton, Alta. Ice Palace FSC Ravi Walia
Ladies Larkyn Austman 20 Coquitlam, B.C. Coquitlam SC Zdenek Pazdirek/ Liz Putnam
Pairs Julianne Séguin / Charlie Bilodeau 21/24 Longueuil, Que. / Trois-Pistoles, Que. CPA Longueuil / CPA Chambly Josée Picard
Pairs Kirsten Moore-Towers / Michael Marinaro 25/26 St. Catharines, Ont. / Sarnia, Ont. Kitchener-Waterloo SC / Point Edward SC Inc. Bruno Marcotte / Richard Gauthier / Sylvie Fullum
Pairs Camille Ruest / Drew Wolfe 24/22 Rimouski, Que. / Calgary, Alta. CPA De Rimouski / Glencoe Club Richard Gauthier / Bruno Marcotte
Ice Dance Piper Gilles / Paul Poirier 26/26 Toronto, Ont. / Unionville, Ont. Scarboro FSC / Scarboro FSC Carol Lane / Juris Razgulajevs
Ice Dance Kaitlyn Weaver / Andrew Poje 28/31 Toronto, Ont. / Waterloo, Ont. Sault FSC / Kitchener-Waterloo SC Nikolai Morozov
Ice Dance Carolane Soucisse / Shane Firus 23/24 Châteauguay, Que. / North Vancouver, B.C. CPA Repentigny / CPA Ahuntsic Marie-France Dubreuil / Patrice Lauzon

Les Suprêmes in four-way battle for world junior synchronized skating title

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ZAGREB, Croatia – Les Suprêmes from St-Léonard, Que., are in fourth place after the short program but just six points from top spot at the ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships.

Junost from Russia is first with 68.50 points, Skyliners from the U.S., are second at 65.15, Crystal Ice from Russia third at 63.33 and Les Suprêmes fourth at 62.33.

The Suprêmes skaters are Amelia Asparian, Agnes Astrom, Camile Ceneston, Loriana Cocca, Alice Cormier, Alice Côté, Jade Deschenes, Olivia Di Giandomenico, Victoria Gligorijevic, Giulia Hart-Lewis, Nea-Nora Hyyppa, Jessica Iacono, Astrid Kumpulainen, Grace LeTouzel, Maude Major, Élise Potvin, Olivia Ronca, Julia Spilak, Anne-Laurence Trudeau and Sarah Verville.

‘’We had a really good performance and we are very pleased with it,’’ said Jessica Iacono. ‘’We displayed calmness throughout the program. We are excited to show our free program. It’s something we’ve worked toward all year.’’

Nexxice from Burlington, Ont., is in eight place. The skaters for Nexxice are: Avery Clark, Molly Coxon, Abbey Glumpak, Sarah Hayman, Amanda Kauffman, Elizabeth McKenna, Mya Napier, Madeleine North, Tegan Orr, Desiree Perry, Julia Polowy, Nitika Rattanpal, Carolina Rodriguez, Joseline Simmons, Natalia Solarino, Scarlet Panning-Stinson, Emily Van Berkel and Milja Wilamo.

‘’Unfortunately we didn’t have our best showing of the short program,’’ said Emily Van Berkel. ‘’We had a lot of confidence going in because our official practices for our short went very well. Now we are going to look to finish here with a strong free skate.’’

Competition ends Saturday.

Full results: ISU World Junior Synchronized Championships 2018

Waterloo to host 2019 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships

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OTTAWA, ON: The Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships are returning to Waterloo, Ont., in 2019. The championships will take place from February 22-24, 2019, at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex.

“The beauty of a synchronized skating team working in unison, along with the level of excitement at the Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships combine to create an unforgettable experience,” said Debra Armstrong, CEO, Skate Canada. “We look forward to that energy captivating the community when we return to the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, for what is sure to be another wonderful event.”

The 2019 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships will bring approximately 40 teams and over 800 skaters from across the country to Waterloo. The city most recently hosted this event in 2016.

“We are very happy that the Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships is returning to Waterloo,” said City of Waterloo Mayor Dave Jaworsky. “Waterloo is a big advocate of active living through sports, fitness and recreation. We also have a rich history of supporting competitive skating and we are pleased to welcome back this important event. Best of luck to all competitors and I hope everyone has a great time.”

Teams will compete for national titles in the senior, junior, open, intermediate and novice categories. The top two senior teams will represent Canada at the 2019 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships.

Junior synchronized skating teams in Croatia for 2018 ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships

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OTTAWA, ON: Canada will have two junior synchronized skating teams competing at the 2018 ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, from March 16-17. Les Suprêmes junior and Nexxice junior will represent Canada at the event. Zagreb will host 21 of the top junior synchronized skating teams from 16 countries.

Canadian junior champions, Les Suprêmes, are the first Canadian entry. Les Suprêmes junior qualified as the first Canadian entry by winning Skate Ontario’s annual Winterfest competition. They won the bronze medal at this event when it was last hosted in Zagreb, in 2015. Last year, they placed sixth at this event. This season, the representatives of CPA Saint-Léonard won the bronze medal at the 2018 Mozart Cup. Les Suprêmes junior are coached by Marilyn Langlois, assisted by Pascal Denis and Amélie Brochu.
Canadian junior silver medallists, Nexxice, are the second Canadian entry, having won silver at Skate Ontario’s Winterfest. Last year, the representatives of the Burlington Skating Centre placed fifth at this event. This season, they won the bronze medal at the 2018 Leon Lurje Trophy. Nexxice junior are coached by Trish Perdue-Mills.

Joanne Shaw, of Guelph, Ont., will be the Canadian team leader at the event. Dr. Laura Cruz of Toronto, Ont., will be the Canadian team doctor and Sylvia Ciurysek of Berwyn, Alta., will be the team physiotherapist. Karen Robertson of Chelsea, Que., will be the sole Canadian official at the event.

For more information on the event please visit the www.isu.org.

 

Ticket Info: 2019 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships

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SAINT JOHN, N.B: All-event tickets for the 2019 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships go on sale this Thursday, March 15, at 10:00 a.m. (AT). The event will be held in Saint John, New Brunswick, from January 13-20, 2019, at Harbour Station. The championships will feature approximately 250 of the nation’s best skaters in the men, women, pairs, and ice dance disciplines, competing in three levels: senior, junior, and novice.

All-Event ticket packages will include all competitions in novice, junior and senior and the exhibition gala, as well as all practices (excluding the gala practice which is closed to the public). Fans will be able to choose from four levels of all-event ticket packages that are priced at $125, $165, $195, and $295, plus applicable surcharges and taxes.

Tickets can be purchased online at harbourstation.ca, by phone at 1-800-267-2800 or in person at the Harbour Station box office.

SUPER FAN SECTION
Be a Super Fan this season! The Super Fan Section includes the first four rows of the arena, allowing fans to be closest to the action. All fans purchasing tickets in this section will receive the Super Fan Bag, packed with exclusive souvenirs including a keepsake blanket, event program, event pin and branded bag. All-event ticket packages in the Super Fan Section, which includes the super fan bag, are priced at $295, plus applicable surcharges.

Fans not seated in the Super Fan Section may purchase the Super Fan Bag for an additional $60 each, plus applicable surcharges. This offer is available until November 5, 2018.

EVENT INFO
This will be Saint John’s first time hosting this event. The city has previously hosted Skate Canada International three times (2013, 1999 and 1995). They also hosted the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships® in December of 1997.

The pre-eminent all-Canadian competition will see athletes will vie for spots on the Skate Canada National Team and the Canadian teams that will compete at the 2019 ISU World Figure Skating Championships, 2019 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, and 2019 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships.

Join our exclusive mailing list to receive event and ticket information for the 2019 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships.

Kawahara at the Oscar’s & Olympic Alumni Highlights

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Skate Canada alumni and Hall of Fame member Sarah Kawahara walks the red carpet at this year’s 90th Oscar’s!

Our very own Sarah Kawahara choreographed the recent movie “I, Tonya” which was nominated for Best Supporting Actress, Best Actress and Best Film Editing.  Allison Janney, a former figure skater who also played Tonya’s mother in the movie, won for Best Supporting Actress.  Read More

Phan surges to fourth at world juniors

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SOFIA, Bulgaria – Joseph Phan of Laval, Que., rocketed from 14th after the short program to fourth overall with a solid free skate in the men’s event Saturday at the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships.

When the ice chips settled, Phan came within less than a point of the podium for Canada’s second heartbreaking fourth place finish this week.

Russia was 1-2 with Alexev Erokhov first at 231.52 and Artur Danielan second at 218.76. Matteo Rizzo of Italy was third at 211.58 and Phan earned 210.91. Alexei Krasnozhon of the U.S., the leader after the short, withdrew from the free skate.

“I was confident I would move up but I wasn’t expecting 10 spots,” said Phan, 16, who ranked third for his free skate. “There were some minor mistakes like some steps outs I usually don’t do. I fought my way through the program and I’m really proud of it.”

Conrad Orzel of Woodbridge, Ont., gained two spots for 13th.

In women’s competition, Alexandra Trusova led Russia to a 1-2 finish.

Aurora Cotop of Toronto also made a nice gain in the standings rising from 21st to 17th.

“It’s the best I could have done for today,” said Cotop. “There were some elements that I hoped would be better but overall it was a great experience.”

Full results: ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships 2018

Lajoie and Lagha fourth in close ice dance competition at world juniors

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SOFIA, Bulgaria – Marjorie Lajoie of Boucherville, Que., and Zachary Lagha of Greenfield Park, Que., placed fourth Friday in ice dancing at the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships.

Lajoie and Lagha were second after Wednesday’s short dance. They delivered the fifth best free dance and missed the podium by a mere 0.66 points.

‘’We did everything we could and we skated well,’’ said Lagha. ‘’The performance caps a strong season for us in which we really improved technically.’’

Anastasia Skoptcova and Kirill Aleshin of Russia won the gold medal with 155.15 points. Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko of the U.S. were second at 147.68 and Arina Ushakova and Maxim Nekrasov of Russia were third at 146.88.

Lajoie and Lagha followed at 146.22. Less than two points separated second from fifth.

‘’The free dance went super well for us,’’ said Lajoie. ‘’We were in the moment and managed the stress. We achieved our goal by being in the mix for a spot on the podium.’’

Olivia McIsaac of Burlington, Ont., and Elliott Graham of Angus, Ont., were 12th.

‘’Regardless of the small mistakes it was a really good experience,’’ said McIsaac.

In women’s competition, Russia is 1-2 after the short program with Alexandra Trusova in first place and Alena Kostornaia second.

Fifteen-year-old Aurora Cotop of Toronto is in 21st place.

‘’This past season has been inconsistent for me,’’ said Cotop. ‘But today I felt I came close to representing the program the way I wanted. For the long I want to get in that zone that I have in training.’’

Competition ends Saturday with the men’s and women’s free skates.

Full results: ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships 2018

Walsh and Michaud finish sixth in pairs at world juniors

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SOFIA, Bulgaria – Despite a recent injury, Evelyn Walsh of London, Ont., and Trennt Michaud of Trenton, Ont., earned a personal best score and took sixth spot in pairs on Thursday at the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships.

Russia swept the medals with Daria Pavliuchenko and Denis Khodykin winning gold, Polina Kostiukovich and Dmitrii Ialin the silver and Anastasia Mishina and Aleksandr Galiamov the bronze.

Walsh and Michaud scored 158.96 more than a five-point improvement over their previous best set last season. Walsh sprained her ankle three weeks ago, which cost some valuable training time for the pair.

‘’We had some obstacles to overcome going into this event so we feel great with the skate,’’ said Walsh. ‘’That’s the best we could have done with the circumstances we were facing.’’

The injury put their participation in peril.

‘’It was touch and go,’’ said Michaud. ‘’We’re proud of each other and our team that helped us get here.’’
Lori-Anne Matte and Thierry Ferland of Levis, Que., also had injury issues this season and gained a spot to place ninth.

‘’It was our best free skate this season,’’ said Matte, who suffered a broken elbow earlier this season and will have a screw removed in surgery next week. ‘’We were ready and confident and just duplicated what we’ve been doing in practice.’’

In men’s competition, Joseph Phan of Laval, Que., and Conrad Orzel of Woodbridge, Ont., are 14th and 15th after the short program. Alexei Krasnozhon of the U.S. leads.

‘’It was quite rough,’’ said Phan, 16. “I had trouble with my skates in my warm-up and I think that affected me in my program. I couldn’t focus and attack like I’m able too.’’

Orzel also wasn’t satisfied with his skate.

‘’I was quite disappointed with how I skated,’’ he said. ‘’I made a lot of silly mistakes which should not be happening at this point in my career.’’

On Friday, Marjorie Lajoie of Boucherville, Que., and Zachary Lagha of Greenfield Park, Que., go for a medal in the free dance. They were second in Wednesday’s short dance.

The women’s short program is also on Friday. The men’s free skate is Saturday.

Full results: ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships 2018

Lajoie and Lagha stand second after short dance at world juniors

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SOFIA, Bulgaria – Marjorie Lajoie of Boucherville, Que., and Zachary Lagha of Greenfield Park, Que., are in second place after Wednesday’s short dance at the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships.

Three of the top-four are Russian couples. Anastasia Skoptcova and Kirill Aleshin lead with 66.44, Lajoie and Lagha follow at 62.39 and Arina Ushakova and Maxim Nekrasov are third at 61.29.

‘’Overall it went very well, we managed our stress levels,’’ said Lajoie, 17. ‘’We have to stay calm and not get too excited about our current placing for the free dance.’’

This is a third world junior appearance for Lajoie and Lagha. They were 13th two years ago and sixth last season.

Olivia McIsaac of Burlington, Ont., and Elliott Graham of Angus, Ont., are 12th.

Russia is 1-2 in pairs after the short program with Daria Pavliuchenko and Denis Khodykin first at 63.12 and Polina Kostiukovich and Dmitrii Ialin second at 61.77. Yumeng Gao and Zhong Xie of China are third at 59.55.

Evelyn Walsh of London, Ont., and Trennt Michaud of Strathroy, Ont., are fifth at 55.31 and Lori-Anne Matte and Thierry Ferland of Levis, Que., are 10th.

‘’We felt like we had a solid skate out there but left a few point son the table,’’ said Walsh. ‘’We really wanted to show here how much we’ve improved our skating skills.’’

Matte and Ferland were hoping to be higher in the standings.

‘’We made some errors that cost us but overall we’re pleased with the performance,’’ said Matte. ‘’We had really good energy from start to finish.’’

Competition continues Thursday with the free skate in pairs and the men’s short program. The free dance is on Friday.

Full results: http://www.isuresults.com/results/season1718/wjc2018/index.htm

Canadian junior skaters in Bulgaria for the 2018 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships

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OTTAWA, ON: Skate Canada has seven entries, for a total of 11 skaters competing at the 2018 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships, taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria, from March 5-11. Canada will have two entries per discipline in men, pairs and ice dance, one entry in ladies. Competition begins Wednesday, March 7, with the short dance and pairs short program.

Joseph Phan, 16, Laval, Que., is the first of two Canadian entries in men’s. Phan placed fourth in Australia and won silver in Croatia on the ISU Junior Grand Prix this season. He is coached by Yvan Desjardins in Rosemère, Que.

Conrad Orzel, 17, Woodbridge, Ont., will be the second Canadian entry in men. Orzel placed seventh in Austria and won the bronze in Poland on the ISU Junior Grand Prix circuit this season. He is coached by Eva Najarro and trains in Richmond Hill, Ont.

Aurora Cotop, 15, Toronto, Ont., will represent Canada in ladies. This season, she placed seventh in Australia and ninth in Poland on the ISU Grand Prix. Cotop is coached by Jonathan Mills and Myke Gillman in Thornhill, Ont.

Evelyn Walsh, 16, London, Ont., and Trennt Michaud, 21, Trenton, Ont., are one of two Canadian pairs competing at this event. This season, they won the bronze medal in Latvia and placed fourth in Croatia on the ISU Junior Grand Prix. Walsh and Michaud are coached by Alison Purkiss and Margaret Purdy, and train in London, Ont.

Canadian junior champions Lori-Anne Matte, 18, Lévis, Que., and Thierry Ferland, 20, Lévis, Que., are the second Canadian pairs entry at the event. Matte and Ferland placed eighth in Belarus and 12th in Poland on the ISU Junior Grand Prix this season. They are coached by Richard Gauthier and Bruno Marcotte in St. Leonard, Que.

Canadian junior champions Marjorie Lajoie, 17, Boucherville, Que., and Zachary Lagha, 18, Greenfield Park, Que., are the first of two Canadian ice dance entries. This season on the ISU Grand Prix circuit, Lajoie and Lagha won the silver medal in Australia, gold in Croatia and placed sixth at the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final. They train in Montreal, Que., with coaches Marie-France Dubreuil, Patrice Lauzon, Romain Haguenauer and Pascal Denis.

Canadian junior silver medallists Olivia McIsaac, 16, Burlington, Ont., and Elliott Graham, 19, Angus, Ont., are the second Canadian ice dance entry at the event. McIsaac and Graham placed fourth at the ISU Junior Grand Prix in Poland this season. McIsaac and Graham are coached by David Islam in Barrie, Ont.

André Bourgeois, Skate Canada NextGen Director, and Khorana Séa-Alphonse, Skate Canada NextGen Coordinator, will be the Canadian team leaders at the event. Dr. Ghislaine Robert of Montreal, Que., and physiotherapist Mireille Landry of Toronto, Ont., will be the Canadian medical staff onsite. Karen Butcher of Greely, Ont., will be the sole Canadian official at the event.

For results and full entries please visit www.isu.org.

CANADIAN ENTRIES AT THE 2018 ISU WORLD JUNIOR FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Discipline Name Age Hometown Club Coach
Men Joseph Phan 16 Laval, Que. CPA Laval Yvan Desjardins
Men Conrad Orzel 17 Woodbridge, Ont. York Region Skating Academy Eva Najarro
Ladies Aurora Cotop 15 Toronto, Ont. Thornhill FSC Jonathan Mills/ Myke Gillman
Pairs Evelyn Walsh / Trennt Michaud 16/21 London, Ont. / Strathroy, Ont. London SC / Prince Edward SC Alison Purkiss / Margaret Purdy
Pairs Lori-Anne Matte / Thierry Ferland 18/20 Lévis, Que. / Lévis, Que., CPA St. Romuald – St. Jean / CPA St. Romuald – St. Jean Richard Gauthier / Bruno Marcotte
Ice Dance Marjorie Lajoie / Zachary Lagha 17/18 Boucherville, Que. / Greenfield Park, Que. CPA De Boucherville/ CPA St. Lambert Marie-France Dubreuil / Patrice Lauzon / Romain Haguenauer / Pascal Denis
Ice Dance Olivia McIsaac / Elliott Graham 16/19 Burlington, Ont. / Angus, Ont. Burlington Skating Centre / Barrie SC David Islam