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SKATE OAKVILLE WELCOMES PAUL PARKINSON TO THE COACHING TEAM!

posted May 20, 2025, 10:22 AM

Skate Oakville Welcomes Paul Parkinson to the Coaching Team!

We are excited to welcome Paul to the Skate Oakville coaching team! Paul will be bringing his extensive knowledge and high-level experience to our Competitive Skating programs.

A former international competitor and seasoned coach, Paul represented Canada until 2010 before continuing his competitive career with Italy through 2014. Highlights of his skating career include competing at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, the 2013 World Championships, and becoming the 2013 Italian National Champion. He also earned a Canadian Junior Silver Medal in 2009. Paul trained under world-renowned coaches Tom Zakrajsek, Becky Calvin, and Doug Leigh, gaining a deep technical foundation and a strong understanding of high-performance sport.

As a coach, Paul has guided athletes to the World Junior Championships and the Junior Grand Prix, and has coached skaters to National titles and medals. He is also a Skate Canada Provincial Course Learning Facilitator, actively contributing to the development of coaching excellence across the country. Most recently, he coached the 2023 Thailand Level 7 National Champion, demonstrating his international reach and continued success.

Paul’s dedication to athlete development, his technical expertise, and his passion for the sport make him a tremendous asset to our team. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome to Skate Oakville!