About the Champions Training Centre
The Champions Training Centre (referred to as the CTC) is proud to be associated with the Preston Figure Skating Club (referred to as the Preston FSC). The CTC is hired by the Preston FSC to teach the skaters throughout the winter season.
We are proud to have National, International, World & Olympic Coaches at our training site. At this site, our school has a unique approach; our coaches work in a "Team Environment". Each of our coaches have a specific skill that they bring to the different disciplines we offer, such as: Singles, Dance & Pairs.
The Skate Canada association is the recognized national governing body of amateur figure skating in Canada. Each club in Canada must be a member of the Skate Canada organization in order to try tests or compete; each skater of the Preston Figure Skating club must be a registered member of Skate Canada.
The Preston FSC is a registered member club of Skate Canada. The Preston FSC operates as a not for profit organization to provide the opportunity for skaters to succeed in figure skating during the winter months.
Our Philosophy
We believe that figure skating can play an important role in the development of a young person. Each test and competition is just a step up the ladder of success. Skaters in their career move up the ladder sometimes quickly, at other times slowly and appear at some stages to even move down the ladder. The important quality gained in the journey is not the reaching of the top, but rather the experience gained moving from one step to another.
Our goal is to have each athlete leave our Centre having developed their skating skills to the fullest of their ability and to be better prepared as a person for their next challenge in life.
Team Prayer
ALMIGHTY FATHER WE ASK FOR YOUR
BLESSING IN THIS COMPETITION SO THAT WE
MAY SKATE TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY.
KEEP US FREE FROM INJURY, LET US BE JUDGED FAIRLY
AND HELP US TO ACCEPT THE RESULTS AS YOUR WILL.
AMEN
Team Motto
COMING TOGETHER IS A BEGINNING,
KEEPING TOGETHER IS PROGRESS,
WORKING TOGETHER IS SUCCESS.
Role of a Base Coach
- Introduction of Information and Regulation Book.
- Teaching of specific skills as prescribed by our established teaching methodology.
- Direct music selections, and recording.
- Supervision of tests.
- Take the lead in the direction of the athlete's skating activities.
- Basic communication with parents beyond this involves the Director of that Discipline.
- Supervision of competitions including the following:
- application forms.
- test requirements.
- music times.
- costumes.
- procedure. e.g.: travelling and staying with team.
- simulations.
- Responsible for providing information about skate sharpening.
- Responsible for dealing with all costuming.
- Responsible for attendance at all sessions and classes.
- Responsible for all equipment. (including boots and blades). Encourage use of our Pro Shop, in order to take advantage of lower prices.
- Responsible for monitoring athlete's weight and body fat control.
- Set example in several areas such as dress, manners, work habits, respect, etc.
