On December 9,1967 an interested group of parents founded the Niagara District
Skating Club. The club was formed in order to give children and adults in the area an
opportunity to advance their skating by learning the art of Figure Skating. The Club
began in connection with the opening of the New Niagara District Centennial arena in
Virgil. The first skating day was March 29, 1967 and over 70 skaters were registered
and began the tradition that continues to this day.
On October 30, 1968 the Niagara District Figure Skating Club was granted club
membership in the Canadian Figure Skating Association. This allowed the Club to
hold test days and sanctioned carnivals. Mr Frank Mandeville, a local high school
teacher with passion for figure skating, became the Club's first President and involved
his family right from the beginning. His wife played music and his son helped coach
the younger skaters. On January 1, 1979 the Club was incorporated and the name
was changed to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Figure Skating Club. On April 19, 2001 at
the Annual Board meeting the name again changed to the Niagara-on-the-Lake
Skating Club.
Over the years, the Club has gone through many changes. Without the amazingly
dedicated volunteers and coaches, our Club would not be the success it is today. The
skaters themselves dedicate many hours helping our Pre-School and CanSkate
children. We have had many successful skaters over the years and have represented
the Western Ontario Section at the Provincial Level and National Level. Many of our
skaters have proudly represented the Club in Invitational Competitions as well. A
significant number of our skaters have also achieved their Gold and Diamond test
levels.
One of our greatest achievements as a Club is our dedicated coaches, board
members, volunteers and parents. Their love of the sport and commitment have made
the club the success it is today. Most importantly, skaters young and young-at-heart are
encouraged to have fun and do their best.
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Club History