On-Ice Sessions 
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Patrick will be hosting three on-ice sessions, along with our head coaches. 

Stroking: Edges, turns and transitions with a focus on body line and blade use and weight distribution.

Spins: Spin positions and how to get more speed and maintain it during spins. 

Jumps: A focus on improving technique, power and flow.
Off-Ice Sessions
​As always, Skate with a Champion always includes high quality off-ice sessions too. Information on our other off-ice session and leaders is coming soon!
Sports Psychology & Mental Fitness with Dr. Lori Dithurbide

​This session is about pushing through challenges, whether it be during a skate or a training session. You'll learn strategies to help stay productive and enjoy the process when faced with challenges. You'll learn how to use what you learn plus your own experiences to come up with a plan for future competitions and training.
​Dr. Lori Dithurbide, PhD., is the Lead Mental Performance Consultant at the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic and consults with athletes of all ages and experiences on mental training, helping athletes reach their potential. Lori hold Professional Member status with the Canadian Sport Psychology Association, and has consulted with athletes participating in a variety of sports including gymnastics, hockey, basketball, curling, figure skating, golf, canoe/kayak, sailing, track and field, among others. Lori is a faculty member in the School of Health and Human Performance (Kinesiology) at Dalhousie University where she teaches classes and conducts research in the area of sport and exercise psychology. 
Effective Warm-ups and Cool-downs with Lisa McNutt

​Lisa will be emphasizing the importance and benefits of a proper off-ice, pre-skating/competition warm-up and a cool-down in a fun, interactive way.  Specifically designed for figure skaters, participants will progress through a variety of exercises and stretches.  Lisa will offer tips on how to do so properly to prevent injuries, and maximize effectiveness using breathing, reaching your edge, and making adjustments to suit specific needs.  All will be done without any special equipment and skaters will receive a hand-out summarizing the session.
Lisa is thrilled to be back with Truro’s Skate with a Champion for a third time! Lisa was a former competitive figure skater with the Truro Figure Skating Club, Level III Certified Figure Skating Coach, Power Skating Instructor, and Yoga Instructor. Through her work as a teacher, school counsellor, and a Registered Counselling Therapist, she has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience working with youth. Lisa is fascinated by the mind-body connection and how that awareness can influence our entire lives. Above all, she and her husband Kevin are proud and busy parents with their three active teens – Cole, Ally, and Annalise.
Dance and Performance with Olivia Shive

​Olivia is extremely excited to be teaching these dance sessions and fine-tuning our skaters' dance and performance skills. The class will be filled with some sassy Jazz style and relaxing relaxing Lyrical. You'll work on fluidity of movement and stage presence. It is going to be such a fun experience working with this talented dancer! 
 
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Olivia has danced for 16 years, building her talent at Dance Zone Performing Arts Centre. Trained in various styles like Jazz, Contemporary, Hiphop, Ballet, and Tap, she has competed around the world. She placed second at nationals in Florida and Niagara Falls, has attended many dance conventions in Las Vegas, Toronto, and New York including The Pulse, NUVO dance, and VIP. She's danced on the television show “Mr.D”, auditioned for “The Next Step”, and has performed on cruise ships. She attends Acadia University and is part of its Dance Team.
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