Skate Canada Alumni Podcast

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Skate Canada Alumni Podcast Podcast

Skate Canada's Alumni Committee presents a podcast to celebrate the incredible achievements of our athletes, coaches, officials, and hall of fame members. On each episode, we'll tell the stories and share the experiences of our alumni. Some stories will be familiar, but most will be memories and behind-the-scenes insights which the world has never heard. They are all delivered lovingly and with tremendous passion for the sport that has given each of us so much.

  1. 17/12/2020

    Elizabeth Manley

    Canada’s 1988 Olympic sweetheart, Elizabeth Manley, has turned her silver medal into an outstanding career both on and off the ice. Strong, talented and determined, and taking another exciting step into the future, Liz is using everything she’s learned from sport and from her battles with depression to carve out a new niche for herself … this time as a “Life Coach”.

    44 min

  2. 13/10/2020

    Ann Shaw

    Debbi Wilkes welcomes Skate Canada Hall of Fame member, Ann Shaw. As a former international dance competitor and now a retired official, Ann has experienced every part of the skating world. From judging national, world and Olympic events to serving on the ISU Dance Committee, Ann’s pedigree and contributions have helped promote and define our sport in Canada and around the world.

    50 min

  3. 11/09/2020

    Marilyn Chidlow

    In this month’s alumni podcast, Debbi Wilkes welcomes former Skate Canada President, Marilyn Chidlow.  Marilyn is an Alberta native who has been involved in every level of skating volunteering including the local club level, the National Board level as the Skate Canada President from 2000 to 2006, and attending the Olympic Winter Games. Marilyn not only remembers her first steps on the ice but also some of her greatest challenges and successes as leader of Skate Canada.

    53 min

  4. 13/08/2020

    Patrick Chan

    This month’s podcast with Debbi Wilkes, Patrick talks about his career, his retirement, his future, and the important time for reflection during the COVID-19 isolation, the longest time he has been off the ice since he started skating! Most elite athletes are perfectionists… and Patrick Chan admits he is no different.  His drive to learn and succeed and, since retirement, he has a new appreciation for what is required to move into the next chapter of his life.  While he hopes skating will always play a significant role, Patrick is open to developing new skills and searching for his next great challenge.

    51 min

  5. 08/07/2020

    Emanuel Sandhu

    Two-time Olympian and three-time Canadian champion, Emanuel Sandhu describes himself as a perfectionist with a two-sided personality.  Recently he and Debbi Wilkes chatted about his life and career, even the COVID pandemic could not suppress his optimism, curiosity, and love of adventure. For Emanuel, ballet and skating were perfectly intertwined both in his soul and on the ice to create an unforgettable combination of athleticism and artistry.  Join Emanuel and Debbi for this revealing and inspiring conversation.

    57 min

  6. 11/05/2020

    Manon Perron

    In these days of multitasking, there is no better expert than today’s guest on the Alumni Podcast, Manon Perron.  Manon has master it all, from being a skater, local/national and Olympic coach, team leader, mentor, and now as a Skate Canada Advisor to the High Performance Program.  Her energy and passion for the sport and for developing skaters’ skills beyond the ice, and her contributions to high performance are immeasurable.  Manon and Alumni Chair Debbi Wilkes caught up recently to talk about Manon’s incredible career and her continuing dedication to skating in Canada.

    54 min

  7. 17/04/2020

    Cynthia Phaneuf

    Two-time Canadian Champion Cynthia Phaneuf opens up about her career on the ice and off the ice since her retirement back in 2012,  and expresses how her life has changed since her last competitive performance.

    58 min

  8. 20/03/2020

    Don Jackson

    All champions contribute to the sport of figure skating, but only a few change the sport in significant ways. In this edition of the Alumni podcast, our greatest champion, Don Jackson describes his skating life before, during and after his historic triple Lutz back in 1962. From recognition at international skating hot spots… to the local arena … Don’s life has been dedicated to skating and to the people who have supported him in his quest to be the best at every level of involvement.  Enjoy listening to Don as he and Debbi Wilkes share some outstanding memories.

    50 min
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Skate Canada's Alumni Committee presents a podcast to celebrate the incredible achievements of our athletes, coaches, officials, and hall of fame members. On each episode, we'll tell the stories and share the experiences of our alumni. Some stories will be familiar, but most will be memories and behind-the-scenes insights which the world has never heard. They are all delivered lovingly and with tremendous passion for the sport that has given each of us so much.

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