Coach Awards
Section Volunteer Coach Award
This award will be presented to a coach who has contributed to the coaching community through volunteer efforts at the club, region, section or national level. The focus of this award is on volunteer contributions made by coaches to the sport of skating.
This award will be presented to one person in each of the nine Skate AB|NT|NU Regions with an overall Section Winner selected by the Skate AB|NT|NU Awards Selection Committee.
The Award will be presented to the Section winner at the Section Annual Awards Banquet.
The Region and Section recipients must meet the following criteria:
Criteria
- A registered Skate Canada coach in good standing with a minimum NCCP status of CanSkate Coach Certified or Regional Coach (Star) Certified
- An individual who contributes volunteer time in addition to professional coaching time at the club, region, section or national level
- A coach who inspires others to embrace the joy of skating
- A coach who has demonstrated commitment to the development of the sport of skating
Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM MT
Section Coach Achievement Award
This award recognizes the dedication and achievements of Skate Canada coaches within Skate AB|NT|NU. The recipient will be selected for their unique and outstanding contributions to their club, athletes, and the Section.
This award will be presented to one person, by the Skate AB|NT|NU Awards Selection Committee.
The Award will be presented to the Section winner at the Section Annual Awards Banquet.
Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM MT
25 & 50 Year Coach Service Awards
Recognizes Skate Canada coaches who have contributed 25 and 50 years of service to the sport of figure skating. Coaches must apply to receive the award. Each recipient receives a Skate Canada pin and a certificate.
The 25 & 50 year Service Awards will be presented at the Section Annual Awards Banquet.
Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM MT
National Coach Award
The National Coach Award celebrates outstanding coaches who inspire and support skaters across Long-Term Development (LTD) stages of development within the Star and/or Podium pathways. This award recognizes exceptional dedication, excellence, and positive impact on skaters' growth, both on and off the ice.
Criteria
Nominees must meet the minimum criteria defined below and must consent to the nomination.
- Coaches that inspire skaters to achieve their best and strive for individual and/or team excellence.
- Coaches that contribute to growing our sport through various professional and volunteer involvement via regional, provincial, and/or national committees as NCCP coach developers, technical panel officials, seminar facilitators, and mentors, etc.
- Coaches that embrace change, innovation and the Active for Life philosophy.
- Coaches that have a human-first approach alongside the skater/athlete and provide holistic development support.
- Coaches that exemplify Skate Canada's values: safety, integrity, collaboration, excellence, and innovation.
- Star pathway coaches who demonstrate excellence in developing well-rounded skaters in learn-to-skate, learn-to-figure skate and/or learn-to-power skate programs and/or
- Podium pathway coaches who have achieved success in domestic and/or international competitions, including ISU Grand Prix and championship events, as well as the Olympic Winter Games.
Nomination Deadline: Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:59 PM MT
If you have any questions you can contact the Section Office at:
info@skateabnwtnun.ca
1-(866)-294-0663