Our Coaches

Skate Oakville carefully selects coaches who represent our mission of nurturing a culture that supports skating in a fun and friendly environment and that challenges everyone to perform at their very best. They are also all certified through Canada’s governing body of skating and the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) so you can be assured you are getting high quality coaching.

When choosing a coach there are several things to consider; cost, availability and qualifications. Please explore details below and feel free to make further inquiries to assure that you have all the information you need to make an informed decision.

Cost

Coaches rates will vary based on qualifications and experience. On average you can expect to pay anywhere from $8.00 - $12.00 for a 10 minute private lesson. Keep in mind that rates will vary if there is more than one person in the group (semi private or group instruction) and length of the lesson (10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes or more). If you are unsure and are shopping around, be sure to ask the coach for a fee schedule before committing to any lessons.

Please visit our FAQ/Parent Resources page for more information.

Availability

Check to see if the coach is available on the sessions you are planning to skate on. If you are interested in a specific coach, check their availability first and then try to skate on those sessions. If skating on a certain day is more important, register for the session and then check with the coach, or Skating Oakville office for coach’s availability.

Please visit our FAQ/Parent Resources page for more information.

Qualifications

All coaches are required to be registered with Skate Canada, the governing body of skating in Canada. This insures they are qualified as coaches, have current first aid and are insured. The standard qualification levels are mandated by the Coaches Association of Canada and are based on the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Coaches are designated through certification as CanSkate coaches or NCCP Levels (1,2,3,4,5). As a point of reference you need to be Level 4 to coach at an Olympic games. Coaches are also required to participate in the Coaches Education Program (CEP). In this program they are rewarded points for participating in various types of activities such as Leadership, Continuous Education, Seminars, Conventions, workshops, planning, etc. Every two years the Coaches are rated Gold, Silver or Bronze based on the points they have accumulated.

Please visit our FAQ/Parent Resources page for more information.

Learn To Skate Coordinator & Convenor

Kathy Hannaford

khannaford@bell.net 905-973-5179 Level of Certification: High Five trained, Level 2 Certified Singles Rate: $54/hour Coaching Experience, Skating Background and Additional Training I am currently in my 28th year of professional coaching. I also skated and travelled with Disney on Ice … Read More

Learn To Skate Session Conveners

Deborah D’Alfonso

deborah.dalfonso@hotmail.co.uk 647-862-4138 Level of Certification: Primary Starskate certified, CCP Level 1, CEP Silver Status Rate: Contact for details Coaching Experience, Skating Background and Additional Training Figure skater for over 10 years, singles and synchro. Coaching for 10+ years, both recreational … Read More

Rebecca Ahlin

Sandra Fielding

Tracey Freitas

traceypacheco@rogers.com Rate: $52.00/hour Coaching Experience, Skating Background and Additional Training I have been coaching with Skate Oakville for over 15 years, and over those years I have taught skaters at all levels, and in many disciplines. My passion is choreography … Read More

Learn To Skate Coaches

Chloe Choinard

Email: choinardc@gmail.comPhone Number: 343-645-6704 NCCP Level of Certification – Regional Coach Hourly Rate: $38.00Group Rate: $37.00 Coaching Experience, Skating Background and additional training I have been coaching since 2019, and I am a regional certified coach. I have experience teaching … Read More

Emma Dinda

emma.dinda@gmail.com Level of Certification: Certified Regional Coach Coaching Experience, Skating Background and Additional Training: I have been skating in Oakville since I started at the age of 3. I am currently still competing in Senior Ladies in Canada. I enjoy … Read More

Enid Stronach

Helene Carle

Contact Information (email and/or Phone Number)Email: skatersis2001@gmail.comPhone Number: 905-703-5903 NCCP Level of Certification: Regional Coach Hourly Rate: $54 Coaching Experience, Skating Background and additional training Coaching Experience, Skating Background and additional training5 years of coaching experience, 2x Senior National competitor, … Read More

Karon Dalby

kskates@icloud.com 416-576-5490 Level of Certification: Level 3 National Coach, Level 4 Tasks in Progress, Certified Special Olympics, Certified Power Skating Rate: Contact for details Coaching Experience, Skating Background and Additional Training: 30+ years of coaching in all … Read More

Melissa Hopkins

Email*: Hopkins.melidsa@hotmail.com Level of Certification: Regional Certified

Emma Curtis

Paige Blackwood

Robin Miller

robingmiller@icloud.com 905-464-5040 Level of Certification: National Coach Rate: $69.00/hr Coaching Experience, Skating Background and Additional Training 35+ years of coaching experience, successfully developed skaters from beginner to Championship level. Coaching Philosophy Figure skating requires self-discipline, perseverance and determination. These … Read More

Stephanie Matthews

stephanie.matthews6@gmail.com Level of Certification: Canskate Certified Primary StarSkate Certified (formerly NCCP Level 1 Certified) ISPC Certification in progress Rate: Contact me for more details. Coaching Experience, Skating Background and Additional Training: Novice Competitive Ladies (Sub-Sectionals/Sectionals) Gold Triathlon for … Read More

Tilda Alteryd

Email: tildaalteryd@hotmail.comPhone Number: 365 338 9390 NCCP Level of Certification – Regional Coach Coaching Experience, Skating Background and additional training I grew up in Sweden and have most of my skating experiences there. Coaching is a passion for me and … Read More

Jessica Sawkins

Email: jess_sawkins@hotmail.com Phone: 519-993-8831 Level of Certification: Regional Certified, Provincial and National Trained multi sports completed Rate: Contact for more details Coaching Experience, Skating Background and Additional Training:10+ years coaching recreational and competitive skating, Junior Canadian Pairs Champion, Jr International … Read More

Heather Martin

Bennet Toman

Bennet Toman boosterbmt@hotmail.com Level of Certification: NCCP Provincial Coach Certified NCCP National coach in-training Coaching Experience, Skating Background and Additional Training: I coach all levels from Canskate to competitive singles. I coach skills, jumps, spins, and I choreograph programs. International … Read More

Brian Shales

shalesbrian@gmail.com 416-556-0234 Level of Certification: NCCP National Coach Rate: Hourly: $66 Group: $60 Coaching Experience, Skating Background and Additional Training: 10+ years experience coaching competitive skating Fishpole Harness Expert Former Junior & Novice Canadian Pair Champion 5 time Team Canada … Read More

Carlie Dixon

cdixon83@gmail.com Level of Certification: Provincial Coach Certified, National Coach Trained Rate: $50/hour Coaching Experience, Skating Background and Additional Training 9 time Canadian National Medalist in Synchronized Skating (at Novice, Junior and Senior) 2002 Junior World Challenge Cup Champion Competed … Read More

Céline Dubroy-McArdle

Céline Dubroy-McArdle belle-tinkerbell@live.com 905-580-7673 Coaching Experience, Skating Background and Additional Training: I have been skating in Oakville since the age of 4. I am a quadruple gold medalist in freeskate, dance, skills and interpretive. I also have my diamond dances. … Read More

Christopher Stokes

chris.stokes@rogers.com 905-598-1265 Level of Certification: National Coach Rate: Contact for details Coaching Experience, Skating Background and Additional Training Coached skaters at Provincial, National, and International events Technical Specialist in Singles, Pairs, and Synchronized skating Star 1 – 4 Official/Clinic Leader … Read More

Debbie Allworth

deballworth@gmail.com Level of Certification: Primary STARSkate Rate: Contact for details Coaching Experience, Skating Background and Additional Training Skating has been a very important part of my life. I have competed in dance pairs for over 14 years at all levels … Read More

Debbie Lee

dleeskates@hotmail.com 905-467-0560 Level of Certification: Level 3 Ice Dance Technical Level 3 Ice Dance Theory Level 3 Ice Dance Practical Rate: Private lesson – $18/15 min. Test supervision fee – $18 Packaging Fee – Solo Skaters: $50 music … Read More