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Week in Skating Photos: Motivation Monday

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Although our Mondays may seem similar to this (video).

 

Let’s look forward to things that make us smile

Alodia first skating lesson #alodia #canskate

A photo posted by Roxanne Tunacao (@roxie_tunacao) on

 

Whether it is thinking about pizza,

Coach Sarah’s Creative Pre-Can Pizza! @saraheastwood_ #skatingfun #CanSkate

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Or spending time with good friends.

Fly ducks, fly!?⛸#toepick

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Grab a cup of coffee or a bottle of Gatorade to keep you going.

 

A little progress each day adds up to big results (video).

Big sister @jajabella1 encouraging her little brother to skate! #love #skating #canskate

A video posted by Ame (@ame2608) on

 

Share your passion with others.

 

It is easier when you have someone to lean on.

First night at CanSkate! #canskate #futuregirlfriendmaybe #lovesthegirls

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And don’t be afraid to try something new.

 

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Week in Skating Photos: Thanksgiving Edition

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Time to give thanks for all the little things that bring us joy.

Great first day for our Pre-CanSkaters!! #csc #cranbrookskatingclub #cranbrook #skatecanada #precanskate

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We hope you ate a lot this weekend to make you wobble, (video)

and wore your favourite Thanksgiving sweater.

And so begins another year!?⛸? #futurehockeymom #skating #canskate #lookatthatface

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Thankful for big smiles and big helmets.

 

We are thankful for good friends,

Not only was I impressed with Mateo trying so hard, the helpers were so patient with the little ones. #canskate

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good mittens and good skates.

 

(Those mittens will come in handy this week)

Patrick Chan surely got a pretty pair of mittens to take home from #Finland ? ⛸#fintrophy16

A photo posted by Finnish Figure Skating Assoc. (@skatingfinland) on

 

Congratulations to our Canadian skaters who competed on the weekend.

#fintrophy16 ladies competition press meeting w/ Mao Asada (2nd), @annapogorilaya (1st) and @kaetkiss (3rd) #figureskate #competition

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From our skate family to yours, we hope you had a great long weekend and an awesome Thanksgiving.

Skating season is BACK! I am so excited to get some little munchkins up and movin’! ⛸

A photo posted by Carmen Stiles (@carmenstiles) on

 

Have a wonderful day!

 

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Week in Skating Photos: New Beginnings

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Canada kicked off the first skating event of the 2016/2017 season with the Autumn Classic International #ACI16

Meanwhile Piper and Paul sees Uniqlo’s thread that connects us all, at the first Canadian store.

Lacing up our skates for another week

With great friends to share the ice with.

#canskate #skatemom #threeamigos

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Look both ways then stop, turn or spin.

#CanSkate starts tonight @ #Rec Complex

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Ice skating is beaver tested and approved.

The next step is to join the parachute bubble with our CanSkaters.

Thank you to all the #ACI16 volunteers, we could not have done it without you.

#skatecanada #kissandcry #volunteering #alwaysbusy

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Like Tessa and Scott, you don’t have to cool to rule our world.

Welcome back. #tessaandscott #danielleearlphotography

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We hope to see you again at future events.

More greatness at #aci16 @meaganduhamel @ericradford85 @jayde0425 @skate_canada

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Week in Skating Photos: “Thanks Coach”

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Last week we celebrated national coaches week and Dylan’s birthday.
We wish you all the best!

 

 

Coaches can inspire a whole team,

 

Teach us valuable lessons and remind us to always have fun.

 

They are someone we look up to.

 

They watch us grow from a CanSkater

 

And guide us into our career.

 

While keeping us on our toes.

The start of Harper’s skating career #harperface #canskate #skatecanada #3yearsold #hockeygirl

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Because of coaches, we don’t give up – we continue to push harder,

 

Especially if we are scared to fall. (video)

 

Thank you for believing in us. We are grateful to have inspiring and encouraging coaches throughout our skating journeys.

 

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Week in Skating Photos: What to Bring to CanSkate

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Every season we are excited to meet new skaters. We encourage our skaters to bring warm clothes, helmets, ice skates and big smiles.

Big smiles from our CanSkaters? #skatingisfun #canskate #canskateprogram #skating #smile

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A comfortable shirt to motivate, little engines can do big things.

#readyforaction #lincolndanieljoshua #canskate

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Bright colours are very popular in skating.

Fall School Juniors having a great time !! ⛸?⛸ #figureskating #fall #fun

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Pack (healthy) snacks for break.

 

Invite your family and friends to watch your skating lessons.

 

Bring along your other crafts and hobbies.

 

And make sure you try on your skates at home before coming on the ice.

This kid is ready for the winter…first pair of skates. #canskate #bigboy #watchout

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If you feel like giving up, remember what made you start #Mondaymotivation

Remember the days you prayed for the things you have now ?

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Don’t forget to buy your Skate Canada International tickets. Tickets are selling fast!

 

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Week in Skating Photos: Back to School

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We hope you had a great first week back to school.

For some, September means we are a little closer to skating season,

 

while others will miss the summer heat where they can lie down freely.

 

Back to school, means more traffic on the roads and sidewalks. (video)

 

We have all our CanSkate items prepared for the week ahead,

Loading up for our month as ice gypsies. #Canskate

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including our favourite caterpillar blade guards

My sister got new skates #riedellskates #figureskating #emerald

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to keep our blades sharp for spontaneous teapots. (video)

Teapot fail hahaha #figureskating #Teapot #howlowcanyougo

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If you do fall, we hope it is as graceful as Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier.

 

In the meantime, we can reminisce over our previous skating moments.

Throw back Thursday to New York 5 years ago! #centralpark #newyork #holiday #couple #iceskating #tbt

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We are grateful to know Andrew Poje will protect this house (and this garage door).

 

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Week in Skating Photos: Lacing up our Skates

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Summer is winding down but that’s not stopping us from putting our skates on.

Last week our Canadian skaters had a busy week with HP Camp, training and the Breaking the Ice event.

Tessa and Scott during their SD “Prince” at the #HPCamp16 ?? This program is looking awesome already! I love it! Here we go again with their ability to make me fall in love with them once again… One move, a step.. all has a meaning, all is where it has to be.. Their precision, their musicality, their effortless to use those skates in edges to create something beautiful on the ice… and here I am staring at that beauty ❤ This whole post may sound confusing but I can’t really process right know… I’m still in awe, speechless and I’m just sooo happy to get the chance to follow two more seasons of these two.. It’s still surreal they’re really back ❤ Ice Dance world missed Virtue/Moir. *I* missed them. Welcome back guys ❤ #tessavirtue #scottmoir #tessaandscott #virtuemoir #figureskating #icedance

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Here’s a team throwback from HP Camp 2014.

Throwback to #HPcamp14! Looking forward to #HPcamp16 this week with the best team! #TeamCanada ??

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She’s ready for the ice and looking great. Thank goodness for skate guards!

 

These six know how to R&R #jealous 

 

DSquared2 take off-ice training to a whole other level! (video)

 

We’ve all been there! (video)

Buenos días!!!! ???

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His hand might be cold, but we love the move.

 

When the green thumb in your family is also a skater.

 

This little bird can fly…on ice.

 

If you’re visiting the city of love this winter, don’t forget your skates.

 

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Week in Skating Photos: 5 Tips for Skating Season

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Skating season is around the corner and we prepared tips for the best season. (video)

 

Tip 1: Wear your Canadian gear.

The photo was well worth the wait ?? #shefinallygotherjacket #canada

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Tip 2: Hit the gym for a training session like Michelle Long.

Training hard or hardly training ?! ??? #figureskaterfitness #figureskaterbootcamp #flexafit

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Tip 3: Express and visualize your movements with modern art.

Meanwhile on ice…#figureskating #dancingonice #icedance #icedancing #figureskater #dancing

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Tip 4: Practice your strides with people who are worth melting for.

Even when I’m not skating, I’m skating?

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Tip 5: Invite your friends and even bring your dog along – the more the merrier! (video)

Puppy’s first ice skate ⛸ #pashapants #giantpaws #dogsonice #alaskadog

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These steps will prepare you for any skating arena. (video)

 

CanSkate registration is available now for the 2016-2017 season. Tag @skate_canada on Instagram to share your skating story. (video)

 

We love seeing your photos and skating arenas around the world.

 

Good luck to the Canadian skaters at the Junior Grand Prix in Ostrava, Czech Republic this week.

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Week in Skating Photos: Olympians and New Boots

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1. Yesterday the 2016 Summer Olympics ended. Thanks Rio for hosting a great event!

Good morning! #olympics

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2. CanSkate alumna, Rosie MacLennan received a special surprise after winning gold in gymnastics.

 

3. Meanwhile, Eric Radford celebrated at the Montreal pride parade last weekend.

 

4. When Nam Nguyen travels, he always runs into his Canadian friends.

Happy Sunday!!! With my Canadian friends here?

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5. During the skating off season try roller skating or even roller dancing. (video)

 

6. Be CanSkate ready: new blades from Canadian Tire and special skating pants.

CanSkate day aka his favourite day of the week! #futurehockeyplayer

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7. Channel your inner dog with Piper Gilles.

 

8. Set a new personal record on an ice ramp.  (video)

 

9. Attend an art class or try a DIY.

 

10. Or break in a new pair of skates like Paul Poirier.

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