YOUTH COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
INVISTA CENTRE, KINGSTON
On behalf of Skate Canada-Eastern Ontario we are very pleased to invite you to apply for the 2014 Eastern
Ontario Section Youth Competitive Development Program (formerly Youth Camp). Attendance in this
Program is by application and is primarily based on the results from invitational events as per the PreJuvenile or Juvenile level for which you are applying for. Skater Technical Assessment Recognition (formerly
JumpStart) qualified skaters competing this season at the Pre-Juvenile level will receive a letter of invitation
to the Program. A maximum of thirty (30) skaters will be selected for the Youth Competitive Development
Program, Pre-Juvenile and Juvenile level skaters who apply online by November 13, 2014 at 4 pm deadline.
It is important that your coach attend the seminar (under extenuating circumstances an alternate coach
may attend). Please ensure that your coach has this information.
The purpose of the Youth Competitive Development Program is to help enhance your competitive
performance, improve technical skills and provide motivation for the competitive season ahead.
Note: Skaters will be selected from the Seminar on November 21 to participate in a multi-stage Competitive
Development Program. Details will be provided on November 21.
I look forward to seeing you and hope that you will be able to take advantage of this exciting opportunity. If
you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me, Nancy Rooyakkers, Skater Development
Chair by phone at 613.744.2304 or by email at [email protected]
Location:
Date:
Time:
INVISTA Centre, 1350 Gardiners, Kingston
November 21, 2014
Beginning at 7:45 – 8:15 am for Registration; Ending approximately at 4:30 pm
Items to bring: You must be fully prepared to participate in all activities
On-Ice:
Warm clothes, skates (not new skates to avoid injuries)
Off-Ice:
Shorts, running shoes, mat or large beach towel
Paper and writing instrument
Lunch:
Skaters are to bring a lunch or use the canteen services
Medical:
Bring your health card or number – If you are bringing any medications please advise Nancy
Rooyakkers at registration
ONLINE REGISTRATION - CLOSING NOVEMBER 13, 2014 AT 4 PM
Following the closing date all applicants will receive notification as to their acceptance to the seminar!
Skater Fee: $75.00 Skaters
Karelo.com: Register
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Coach Fee: $25.00 Coaches
Karelo.com: Register
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Use your QR reader on your phone to register
Closing Date: November 13, 2014 at 4 pm
Limit:
30 skaters
Refund Policy: PRIOR to the Closing Date: Refunds will be issued for athlete withdrawals subject to an administration
fee. AFTER the Closing Date: Refunds will NOT be issued regardless of reason (including medical).
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YOUTH COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
INVISTA CENTRE, KINGSTON
SELECTION PROCESS
JumpStart (now Skater Technical Assessment Recognition Program) level skaters who competed in Minto
Summer Skate 2014 and/or Figure Skating Boutique Summer Skate 2014 in Thornhill at the Pre-Juvenile
level will be granted a “BYE” towards selection to the Youth Competitive Development Program. Skaters
must compete in Pre-Juvenile event or higher for the 14-15 skating season. These skaters will receive an
invitational letter to advise them individually.
The selection of Pre-Juvenile and Juvenile skaters for this seminar will be based on the competition results.
Pre-Juvenile and Juvenile level skaters are to submit their highest score (s) for one Invitational for PreJuvenile; two Invitationals for Juvenile, held between January 1 to November 13, 2014. There is an
opportunity to select representations at different levels – JumpStart (now Skater Technical Assessment
Recognition Program), Pre-Juvenile, and Juvenile in accordance to the Long-Term Athlete Development
model (LTAD). Our objective is to select and invest in our current potential and future.
PRESENTERS
ON-ICE TECHNICAL PRESENTER – SCOTT DAVIS
Career Highlights:
1993 & 1994 U.S. Men's Figure Skating National Champion
1994 Winter Olympian
ISU Technical Specialist
Level III certified Figure Skating Coach
Scott Davis is the 1993 & 1994 U.S. Men's Figure Skating National Champion. In
1994, he defeated 1988 Olympic gold medalist Brian Boitano to win the title.
Davis represented the United States at the 1994 Kathy Casey in Colorado Springs
and Galina Zmievskaya in Simsbury, Connecticut. After turning professional, he
performed with Champions on Ice, Stars on Ice Japan, Feld Entertainment's 'Grease on Ice' and Ice Castle
Theater's 'Footloose on Ice' with Nancy Kerrigan.
After graduating from the University of Calgary with a degree in Biological Sciences, Scott began coaching
full time. In 2007, Scott Davis became the Director of Skating at the Calalta Figure Skating Club.
Scott is currently a Level III Certified coach and is the coach and trainer of Two-time Canadian Silver
Medalist, World Team competitor and 2010 Olympian, Vaughn Chipeur. In addition, Scott is one of a select
group of ISU Technical Specialists in the world and has served as an ISU Moderator in the education and
training of fellow Specialists. Finally, Scott has been a member of various committees including the Calgary
Sport Council, the Learning to Win Stage of Skate Canada's Long Term Athlete Development committee, and
the United States Athlete Advisory Committee.
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YOUTH COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
INVISTA CENTRE, KINGSTON
FITNESS FOR COMPETITIVE SKATERS – TARA MCDOUGALL
Tara has been teaching at re Minto SC for 22 years. She was a competitive skater at
the Senior level with all her gold tests. Besides training skaters of all levels to the
Provincial, Ontario Winter Games, Challenge and National championships, she has
worked as a personal fitness trainer for skaters at the CanSkate, STARSkate,
Competitive and Adult levels.
It is not just about arriving at your destination; it is about the journey along the way.
Certifications: NCCP Level III Certified; Working at completing Level IV
Skills Coached:
Freeskate / Competitive Freestyle
Skating Skills
Dance / Competitive Dance
Floor Work
Artistic Programs
CanSkate (Supervisor and Coach)
Stroking Sessions and other groups
Will coach in other clubs
Seminars - Figure Skating & Stroking for Hockey,
Off-Ice Training
CONTEMPORARY DANCE – DIEGO ARVELO
Born in the Dominican Republic, Diego Arvelo started ballet at nine years of age.
With his father’s influence and training, he became the youngest dancer in the
Ballet of Santo Domingo, joining the company at age 16. While the company toured
through South America, (Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Cuba), Mr. Arvelo had the
opportunity to appear in such productions as Stravinsky’s “Firebird” and
Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. At the age of 25 he turned his focus
to choreography and became the producer of “Show Time Review”, a weekly
performance at the Holiday Inn Resort in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Even though he had moved from performer to choreographer, Mr. Arvelo continued
his education in dance, studying the techniques of such greats as Bob Fosse, Jerome
Robbins, and Martha Graham. Since he came to Canada, he has furthered that training by studying R.A.D
Ballet as well as C.D.T.A Jazz and Ballet, as well as Vaganova Ballet Technique. In May of 1998 he became a
certified instructor for the British Association of Teachers of Dance (B.A.T.D).
Mr. Arvelo has spent the majority of the last 20 years teaching ballet, jazz and lyrical jazz technique
throughout Eastern Ontario and Western Canada, and in March of 2002 he opened the doors of D.A.D.X
Dance Academy, where he served as the Artistic Director (2002-2008). With his vast experience in dance
training and choreography, he offers an exceptional level of knowledge and expertise to his students.
Mr. Arvelo has performed with Ballet Extra of Ottawa in such productions as “The Messiah” and in June of
1998 he produced his first original ballet, “Cry for the Damned”. In May of 2001 he produced a second
ballet, “Reflexion”, which was performed at the Brockville Arts Centre. Mr. Arvelo has also judged at
numerous regional and national dance competitions and enjoys having the opportunity to provide young,
aspiring dancers with constructive comments and advice.
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In 2004 Mr. Arvelo began yet another creative endeavour with the opening of the Brockville Youth Stage
and Dance Company (2004-2008). His productions included The Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, West Side Story,
Oliver, Grease, and Disney’s Aladdin, each of which received outstanding reviews. He has also
choreographed for the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival in their production of “Much Ado About Nothing”.
Mr. Arvelo has also worked as an instructor with the St. Lawrence College Musical Theatre program where
he taught both jazz and partnering work, as well as modern technique. In April 2009, he was given the
opportunity to choreograph their Broadway Style Musical, “Footloose”.
Most recently Diego was presented with the coveted title of, “Guest International Choreographer” for
EDANCO 2011, an International Festival of Contemporary Dance, hosted in Santo Domingo, the capital city of
his birth country, the Dominican Republic. Diego was honoured for a second time in September 2012, when
he was asked once again to be a part of this prestigious festival.
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YOUTH COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
INVISTA CENTRE, KINGSTON
7:45 – 8:15 AM
8:30 – 9:20
9:30 – 10:20
10:30 – 11:15
11:30 – 12:15
12:15 – 1:00 PM
1:00 – 1:40
1:50 – 2:30
2:40 – 3:20
3:30 – 4:15 PM
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SCHEDULE
Registration - Main Lobby
*Please ensure to sign-in at Registration table by 8:15 AM
Classes will start at 8:30 AM sharp*
Group 1
Group 2
On-ice: “Higher, Faster & Stronger`` –
Off-ice: “Fitness for Competitive Skaters!”
Part 1
Presenter: Tara McDougall
Special Presenter: Scott Davis - USA
Room: Hall C
World & Olympic Competitor and Coach
Rink: Whig
Break – 10 min
Off-ice: “Fitness for Competitive
On-ice: “Higher, Faster & Stronger``– Part 1
Skaters!”
Special Presenter: Scott Davis - USA World
Presenter: Tara McDougall
and Olympic Competitor and Coach
Room: Hall C
Rink: Whig
Break – 10 min
Information Session: Youth Camp - Phase 2 & 3
Groups 1 & 2
Presenters: Nancy Rooyakkers & Greg Rochefort
Room: Hall A & B
Break – 15 min
On-ice: “Stroking for Power, Glide and Posture!`` - Part 1
Presenter: Darlene Joseph
Rink: Whig
Lunch
On-ice: “Higher, Faster & Stronger`` –
Part 2
Special Presenter: Scott Davis - USA
World and Olympic Competitor and Coach
Rink: Whig
Break – 10 min
Off-ice: “Contemporary Dance!”
Presenter: Diego Arvelo
Room: Hall A & B
Off-ice: “Contemporary Dance!”
Presenter: Diego Arvelo
Room: Hall A & B
On-ice: “Higher, Faster & Stronger`` – Part 2
Special Presenter: Scott Davis - USA World
and Olympic Competitor and Coach
Rink: Whig
Break – 10 min
On-ice: “Spin Strategies!`` - Part 2
Special Presenter: Scott Davis - USA World and Olympic Competitor and Coach
ISU Technical Specialist
Rink: Whig
Break – 10 min
Off-ice: “Training for Results!”
Special Presenter: Scott Davis
Room: Hall C
Wrap-up
Presenter: Nancy Rooyakkers
Room: Hall C