Section Office

 Jennifer has a lengthy and successful career in the corporate sector and brings well-honed skills in the areas of strategy, marketing and
communication, and organizational management. For the past three years Jennifer has been the Member Services
Coordinator for the Section and before that held several volunteer positions on Section committees and clubs in both
Alberta and Ontario. Jennifer’s priorities as Interim Executive Director will be focused on implementing the reorganization,
leading the 2026-2030 strategy development, maintaining government relations, funding and policy implementation,
financial management and human resources. Jennifer will also be the prime contact and liaison with Skate Canada and
the Board.

Kelly is a graduate of Mount Royal University with a diploma in Recreation and Sport Administration. Kelly was a competitive ice dancer at the national level and she joined the Section office in 2003. She provides assistance to clubs in the following areas:

• Membership and registration support
• Club policies and procedures
• Reviews club by-laws
• Assists with dispute resolution for clubs and members

Programs Support:

• Oversees Special Olympics, Adult Skating, Synchronized Skating, Recreational Skating, and Inclusive Skating.

Team Support:

• Acts as Team Manager and provides assistance to the Junior Development and Select Teams.

• NCCP Course Administrator for all coach courses
• Coach communications and support
• Provides assistance and clarification to clubs in regards to coaching certification requirements for each program
• Provides coordination support for seminars, workshops, competitions and events

• Provides assistance in administering the various awards programs 
• Manages, coordinates and provides support for the three main championship competitions in the section
• Coordinates and manages the implementation of the Leading Edge Series
• Is the staff support role to the Section Competition Committee 
• Provides support, advice, and tools/templates to Local Organizing Committees in hosting competitions in the Section

Leona has been involved in the sport of figure skating her entire life, as a Skater, Coach, Section Board Member, Learning Facilitator and recently a STAR 1-4 Judge.  She works part time in the office as the Administrative Coordinator.  Her knowledge of the sport provides assistance to the other section office staff.

• Processes and provides support for competition sanctions, ribbon and medal orders and equipment requests for competitions
• Manages the central registration for competitions and events on Uplifter
• Creates the 'In the Loop' newsletter with input from Section staff
• Maintains the Section website
• Coordinator for the CanSkate@School program