The coaching team is a vital part of the Figure 8 Skating Club. Our coaching team guides skaters in technical skill development (spinning, jumping, footwork), mental preparation (particularly for competitions and tests), physical training (stamina, strength, flexibility), and musical interpretation (giving physical expression to music). The coaching team shapes the nature of the Club and the atmosphere on the ice. We are fortunate to have a dedicated, friendly and talented coaching team.
Carey Leal-Janvier – Skating Director
- Provincial Coach Certified
- 21 years coaching experience
- Canpower Certified
- Can Fit Pro Certified
Personal Achievements:
- Gold Skills
- Gold Dance
- Partial Gold Freeskate (Gold Freeskate Accredited)
- Silver Interpretive (Gold Interpretive Accredited)
- National Level Fitness Competitor
- 14 years experience in jazz and hip hop
Justine Kummer – CANSkate Coordinator & Coach
- 13 Years Coaching Experience
- Regional Coach Certified
- Bachelor of Science, Masters of Science-Ecology, University of Alberta
Personal Achievements:
- Gold Skills
- Gold Dance
- Senior Bronze Freeskate
- Introductory Interpretive
canskatecoordinator@figure8skating.ca
Deb Montgomery – Coach
- Regional Coach Certified
- 19 years coaching experience
Personal Achievements:
- Gold Skills
- Gold Dance
- Jr. Silver Freeskate
Brielle Pulfer – Coach
- Regional Coach In Training
- 4 years coaching experience
Personal Achievements:
- Gold Freeskate
- Gold Dance/Partial Diamond Dance
- Gold Skills
- Gold Interpretive
Cassidy Connell – Coach
- Regional Coach Certified
- 2 years coaching experience
Kiera Greenly – Coach
- Regional Coach Trained
- 2 years coaching experience
Chloé Gauvreau – Coach
- CanSkate Coach
- Winner of Skate Canada’s ‘Program Assistant of the Year’ award for the Edmonton Region as well as for the entire Alberta-NWT/Nunavut section (2019/2020 season)
Abigail Hill – Coach
Information coming soon!