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Lisa figure skated and coached CanSkate during her teen years.  She brings to the Section over 10 years of management experience in the non-profit sector.  Lisa has demonstrated and been recognized as having a strong background in the following areas:

• Community building
• Governance
• Grant procurement and management
• Project and financial management
• Strategic planning,
• Developing member resources and training
• Stakeholder relationships
• Government relations
• Advocacy

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

Holly has been involved in the sport of figure skating her entire life, as a skater, coach, Section Board member and now as Athlete Development Manager. Her knowledge of the sport provides assistance to skaters and coaches and is the main support role for athletes in our Section.

• Athlete development and support
• Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD)
• Talent identification
• Oversees the development and organization of Section Teams: Junior Development, Challenge and Nationals
• Monitoring/Assessments of athletes

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