Skate Ontario Club/Skating School of the Year Award

Criteria

(This winner will also be recognized nationally as the National Club/School Award for Ontario)

An active and operational, registered club or school in good standing
Demonstrates that it supports, and meets or exceeds all program delivery standards
Demonstrates strong collaboration among its volunteers, coaches, and administrators
Demonstrates effective and innovative marketing and social media strategies
Cultivates and maintains a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment
Embodies and exemplifies Skate Canada’s values of safety, integrity, collaboration, excellence and innovation
Embodies and exemplifies Skate Ontario’s values of leadership, accountability, collaboration, and excellence

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* 1. Club/School's Name:

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* 2. Club/School's Skate Canada Number (if known):

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* 3. Club/School's email address:

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* 4. Number of years club/school has been operating:

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* 5. What has the club/school done during this season to maintain and/or increase its registration? Explain. What was their 2024-2025 registration total and what is their 2025-2026 registration total?

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* 6. What has the club/school done during this season to meet and/or exceed Skate Canada Program Delivery Standards? What is the impact of these actions? Explain.

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* 7. What has the club/school done during this season to create strong collaboration among its volunteers, coaches, and administrators? What is the impact of these actions? Explain.

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* 8. What has the club/school done during this season to create and maintain a strong marketing and social media strategy? What is the impact of these actions? Explain:

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* 9. What has the club/school done during this season to create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment? What is the impact of these actions? Explain:

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* 10. Explain how the club/school supports one of more of Skate Canada's values of safety, integrity, collaboration, excellence and innovation?

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* 11. Include any additional information that distinguishes this club/school:

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* 12. Nominator’s First and Last Name:

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* 13. Nominator's email address:

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* 14. Nominator's phone number:

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* 15. Nominator's home club/skating school:

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* 16. Nominator’s relationship to club/school (parent/guardian, coach, club volunteer, etc.)

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* 17. Nominators are encouraged to collect up to three letters of support (max of 250 words) written by skaters, parents/guardians, etc. Letters of support can be copied and pasted here, or attached below.

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* 18. Attach letters of support in one document. ONLY do this if you did not copy and paste the letter into the text box in the question prior. Nominators are encouraged to collect up to three letters of support written by skaters, parents/guardians, etc. Please keep each letter to a maximum of 250 words and attach all letters in one document.

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* 19. Additional letters of support can be copied and pasted here.

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* 20. Additional letters of support can be copied and pasted here.