Latest Club News
Summer Skating at JDF!
May 15, 2012
Just because the sun is shining outside and the weather is warmer, it doesn't mean you have to give up skating! Juan de Fuca Skating offers plenty of options for Canskate, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior skaters. There are even summer camps and day camps at the rink to keep your fingers cold and your on-ice moves hot!
Check out our Summer Skating page here for all the information!
Yoga for Skaters - Six Week Inter-session Series
May 14, 2012
JDFSC is offering a 6 week yoga session on Saturdays between our ice time sessions of Spring and Summer. Each Saturday classes are to be given at the Fitness Room, West Shore Recreation Centre at 3pm (from and including May 19th to June 23rd). Laura Butler's program (see below) will once again provide a program designed for (advanced/older) Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels of figure skaters. Skaters (and their coaches and parents) enrolled in this session during Spring School have already seen the positive results and the vast majority if not 100% of those who took the original 6 weeks are enrolling again.
Yoga for Skaters is a program to help skaters increase strength, flexibility, balance and mental focus. Classes include flowing sequences to strengthen muscles and energize the body, as well as deep stretching to lengthen tight muscles and loosen deeper connective tissues. Reduce the chance of injury with practices of mindfulness and awareness, and learn to manage stress with calming breathing techniques.
Laura Butler has been practicing yoga for 12 years and trained locally with teachers from around the world, teaching yoga in the Victoria area since 2006. She has completed a 300hour teacher training in 2006 and this spring (2012) will complete her 500 hour advanced teacher training in therapeutic yoga. Coming from a variety of yoga styles including Iyengar, Kundalini, and Yin, Laura's approach is one that is blended, and well-rounded, bringing knowledge and a sense of humour to lead classes that are physically and mentally beneficial to participants of all ages and abilities.
Cost is anticipated to be $12.00 per session or less, dependent on enrollment. Payment in full for the 6 weeks will be required prior to the 1st session on May 19th.
Contact Brian Evans at ice_henge@hotmail.com or at (778)440-3301 for more information and to sign up.
JDF Skaters In The Spotlight
April 10, 2012
Cassidy Steen and Emily Hansen show off the trophy for the Top Regional Team at the Super Series Final Competition. The girls were in a group of ten skaters picked to represent our region, where points received for placements added up to them being the top regional team!
Congratulations Cassidy and Emily!
JDF Skater is a Beauty!
April 8, 2012
We are very proud of our own Brandi Anderson who was recently crowned Miss Teen Victoria - World!
Brandi has been skating with JDF skating Club since 2000, she is on the senior session, was a competitive ice dancer, and she helps PA on Saturdays. Brandi is currently in grade 12 at Belmont, and is an Honour and Effort Roll student. She is also actively involved in PACE and the Belmont Dance Academy. In July Brandi will be going to Toronto for the Miss Teen Canada - World pagent
Join us in wishing Brandi continued success both on and off the ice!
Hock Shop now online!
March 15, 2012
We are pleased to add our Hock Shop to the website! The hock shop is a place where you can buy and sell good quality used skating equipment at great prices to help keep your skating costs low. Check it out here. or from the Club Information menu to the right.
Check it out, we currently have a pretty big selection of excellent skates right now, and are always looking for more.
Volunteers Needed!
November 22, 2011
Volunteers are a vital part of any club. JDFSC is run by volunteers and help is always appreciated. The success of our club is a result of the involvement and time invested by our volunteers. Help out as much as you can! Start with a few hours during your child's skating session and perhaps you may want to join the Club Executive. Volunteering is a great way to get involved, learn about skating and meet new people! Anyone who wishes to assist the club should contact us at juandefucasc@shaw.ca
