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Skate Canada PEI Awards – Celebrating Skating Excellence

Join us in celebrating the Skate Canada PEI Awards, an annual event honoring the passion, dedication, and achievements in our skating community. This prestigious awards program recognizes the remarkable efforts of athletes, coaches, volunteers, and officials who contribute to the thriving environment of Skate Canada PEI. It's your chance to acknowledge and celebrate the individuals who dedicate themselves to excellence, both on and off the ice, and who inspire others in our community. Help us honor these outstanding contributors who make Skate Canada PEI a remarkable place for skating development and growth.

Skate Canada PEI Section Awards

         

 

 

2025 Awards and Nomination  

  1. Skate Canada PEI CanSkate Award: Honors a CanSkate participant who exhibits enthusiasm, a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and full participation.
    Nomination Deadline: March 21, 2025
    Skate PEI Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.gle/8L3hbY374oiF6e3VA

  2. Skate Canada PEI STAR Athlete Award: Recognizes a STAR athlete who demonstrates determination, personal growth, passion for the sport, and achievement within the STAR program. The recipient must not have competed at Pre-Novice or higher in the current season.
    Nomination Deadline: March 21, 2025
    Skate PEI Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.gle/XJVkef5dFmHiYgC77

  3. Skate Canada PEI Podium Pathway Athlete Award: For a Pre-Novice (or higher) skater or team, under age requirements, who placed in the top ten at Sectionals, showing spirit, dedication, and serving as a positive role model.
    Nomination Deadline: March 21, 2025
    Skate PEI Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.gle/rwxMc4qBqMRuYuBQ6

  4. Skate Canada PEI Program Assistant Award: Acknowledges a dedicated Program Assistant who supports skaters and coaches on and off the ice, sharing Skate Canada’s vision and inspiring others.
    Nomination Deadline: March 21, 2025
    Skate PEI Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.gle/X3pEQmKiJXwEnKPD9

  5. Skate Canada PEI Adaptive Skater Award: Celebrates adaptive or Special Olympics skaters who bring passion, positivity, and inspiration to the ice, striving for personal growth and inclusivity.
    Nomination Deadline: March 21, 2025
    Skate PEI Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.gle/TRycNiE5Am14WCbN9

  6. Skate Canada PEI Adult Skater Award: For adult skaters (18+) who embody the ‘Active for Life/Competitive for Life’ philosophy, demonstrating spirit, passion, personal achievement, and contributions to the sport.
    Nomination Deadline: March 21, 2025
    Skate PEI Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.gle/yJwT7w7wT9s9Ppu36

  7. Skate Canada PEI Volunteer Coach Award: Honors a registered Skate Canada coach who has made significant volunteer contributions at the club, regional, sectional, or national level, inspiring others and fostering development in skating.
    Nomination Deadline: March 21, 2025
    Skate PEI Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.gle/SnQZZsh5eKvDN4qaA

  8. Skate Canada PEI Official Award: Recognizes officials active at the Section level or lower for at least five years who share knowledge, uphold standards, and help grow figure skating in Canada.
    Nomination Deadline: March 21, 2025
    Skate PEI Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.gle/1vvff9UookcWn6z87

  9. Skate Canada PEI Elizabeth Swan Memorial Award: Acknowledges a volunteer dedicated to synchronized skating who exemplifies the passion, commitment, and spirit characteristic of Elizabeth Swan.
    Nomination Deadline: March 21, 2025
    Skate PEI Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.gle/NpcCBnbcS9Yt32vb6

  10. Skate Canada PEI Volunteer Award: Celebrates an adult volunteer (5+ years of service) whose efforts have produced positive results in the Section, demonstrating passion and forward-thinking leadership.
    Nomination Deadline: March 21, 2025
    Skate PEI Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.gle/5ToftBeMikWE9EPE7

  11. Skate Canada PEI Skater Recognition Award: The Section Skater Recognition Award is presented to a skater who embodies spirit, dedication, and determination, and has shown significant involvement and achievements in both skating and community activities. This award highlights the recipient’s overall contributions and commitment to the sport.
    Nomination Deadline: March 21, 2025
    Skate PEI Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.gle/C1iXUkAWVixqAYVL9

  12. Skate Canada PEI Gold/Diamond Tests Achievement Award: This award honors skaters from the Skate Canada PEI section who have achieved a Gold Test in Skills, Freeskate, Dance, Artistic, or their Diamond Dance Test during the 2025-2025 Skating Season. It's a testament to their dedication and excellence in mastering these challenging elements of figure skating.
    Nomination Deadline: April 1, 2025
    Skate PEI Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.gle/qwdTtz4ese6jMs3j8

  13. Skate Canada PEI Stephen Dennis Memorial Trophy: The Stephen Dennis Memorial Trophy is awarded to dance, pair, or synchronized skating teams registered with the Skate Canada Prince Edward Island Section, recognizing their achievements at regional, interprovincial, or national levels. The trophy celebrates teams that exemplify the spirit of skating, sportsmanship, dedication, and creativity, along with their volunteering contributions in skating and the community.
    Nomination Deadline: March 21, 2025
    Skate PEI Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.gle/vjJ2GBjmt7CqeLja9

  14. Skate Canada PEI Graduating Skaters Spotlight: The Graduating Skaters 2025 award celebrates the achievements and journey of skaters who are completing their education while actively participating in skating. This spotlight not only recognizes their skating prowess but also their academic accomplishments and future aspirations.
    Nomination Deadline: March 21, 2025
    Skate PEI Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.gle/bnwZomfaKZL6RXqj8
      

Skate Canada PEI Debbie MacMurdo Leadership Bursary

Celebrating Debbie MacMurdo's Enduring Impact in Figure Skating

 The Debbie MacMurdo Leadership Bursary, established in 2020, is a tribute to Debbie's exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to figure skating at all levels. As a distinguished member of the PEI sports community and a 2017 inductee into the PEI Sports Hall of Fame, Debbie continues to inspire and shape the world of figure skating with her passion and commitment.

This bursary supports active Skate Canada PEI members who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities, balancing academic and skating commitments, mirroring Debbie’s ongoing influence in the sport. Each year, up to two recipients are awarded a bursary of up to $1,000, supporting their educational pursuits.

Nomination Deadline: March 21, 2025
Skate PEI Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.gle/Am8cqVnemaruF13p8

Discover Debbie MacMurdo's Inspiring Contributions

To appreciate the extensive and ongoing contributions Debbie MacMurdo has made to figure skating, we invite you to explore her remarkable journey. Her enduring dedication to the sport serves as an inspiration to all. Additionally, Debbie's recent roles include:
    - Bid Committee Member and Board of Director of the 2023 Canada Winter Games, serving as Sport Lead for Figure Skating.
    - Member of the 2009 and 2023 Canada Games Legacy Committees.


Click to Read More About Debbie MacMurdo

Skate Canada National Awards

  1. National Volunteer Award: Honors a long-serving (10+ years) adult volunteer whose efforts positively impact the Section, exemplifying passion, leadership, and Skate Canada’s core values.
    Nomination Deadline: March 15, 2025
    Skate PEI Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.gle/h7zN97qdReRdWgd26

  2. National Club/School Award: Recognizes a club or school that demonstrates exceptional program delivery, collaboration, innovation, inclusive marketing strategies, and a safe, welcoming environment.
    Nomination Deadline: March 15, 2025
    Skate Canada Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.gle/2HgH3ehiBV6YTiDH9

  3. National STAR Pathway Coach Award: Honors coaches dedicated to foundational skating programs, focusing on athlete well-being, participation, and personal success.
    Nomination Deadline: March 15, 2025
    Skate Canada Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.office.com/r/8Rvz1kGCpG

  4. National Podium Pathway Coach Award: Celebrates coaches excelling with podium pathway athletes, fostering development, competitive success, and a supportive training environment.
    Nomination Deadline: March 15, 2025
    Skate Canada Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.office.com/r/F0DjB08DVg

  5. National Grassroots Official Award: Highlights officials at the Section or lower levels who show commitment, knowledge, and a willingness to mentor and develop the sport in Canada.
    Nomination Deadline: March 15, 2025
    Skate Canada Nomination Form Available Here: https://forms.office.com/r/WK0a4Krd9d

 

Thank You for Your Support:

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all members of the Skate Canada PEI community for your ongoing support and enthusiasm. It's your passion that fuels the spirit of skating in our region and makes events like these truly remarkable.

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