Our Coaches
The Greenwood Skating Club's CanSkate program is delivered by Cheryle Gaston and Ann Young, two Skate Canada Professional Coaches with a total of 50+ years of experience. Trained, volunteer, program assistants help ensure the success of this program. Registration includes 60 minutes of professional instruction per week.
CanSkate456/Junior StarSkate. Cheryle Gaston, Ann Young and Karyn Brown will guide skaters through the final stages of the CanSkate program and introduce them to figure skating in a group lesson setting intended to provide skaters with challenges and fun. Registration includes 70 minutes of professional group instruction per week plus 25 minutes of synchro.
StarSkate A/B (Senior/Intermediate StarSkaters). Private/Semi-Private/ Group lesson instruction arranged by parent directly with coach of choice. Registration includes 35 minutes of professional group instruction per week.
Coach Profiles:
Cheryle Gaston- Contact (902)825-3692- E-mail
NCCP Level: 3 (Singles)
NCCP Level: 2 (Pairs/Dance)
Number of Years Coaching: 30
Disciplines of Expertise: Singles, Pairs, Dance, Power Skating
Philosophy: I believe the journey to success in learning is a team effort. The goals achieved are reached together, with many life lessons learned for both coach and student along the way.
Every skater I encounter brings a new perspective to what I do. I love to skate. I strive to pass my passion for skating on to anyone who will listen.
"Skate with passion and love what you do with no regrets"
Ann Young- Contact (902) 847-0682- E-mail
NCCP Level : 3 (Singles)
NCCP Level : 2 (Dance)
Number of Years Coaching : 32
Disciplines of Expertise : Singles, Pairs, Dance
Philosophy : I think figure skating is one of the best sports available in our area. The sense of freedom it gives you is amazing - we can truly fly. Everyone should learn how to skate and it should be fun to learn!!
I like that skating teaches young people how to set goals for themselves and find the means to achieve those goals and I'm proud to be part of the process.