Diane Knutson - CanSkate Director

Diane started coaching in 1974 and at BFSC since 1991. She is NCCP level 2 certified and has her level 3 technical and theory. She is also a certified power skating coach. Diane currently coaches all disciplines - skills, dance and freeskate. Many of her skaters have passed their gold skills and freeskates. Diane continues to enjoy coaching skaters at all levels from CanSkate up.
To contact Diane, please call: 604-521-3996 or e-mail: skate_ice_dk@yahoo.ca

Carla Stoltz - Off-Ice Director

Carla has joined our coaching team (September 2011) and will be the Off-Ice Trainer. Carla is a NCCP level 3 certified coach with National & International coaching experience. She has coached all levels from CanSkate to adult for more than 25 years. She has trained athletes in singles and pairs to a provincial and national level, including the 2000-2001 Canadian Juvenile Pair Champions. Carla’s philosophy is to develop strong life skills for her skaters. Carla’s contact information is: 778-870-9777 or email: stoltzskate@gmail.com.

Nicole Jukic - CanSkate Certified Coach

Nicole has skated since the age of 8 and have been a competitive figure skater for the past 10 years. She has completed up to Novice singles and have achieved Gold level in both Star Skate and Skills, and she is working on completing Sr. Silver Dance. Nicole has been Program Assistant in Burnaby Figure Skating Club for 7 years and she is now going onto her second year as a CanSkate coach.

Erin Pelletreau - CanSkate Certified Coach

Erin transferred over to the Burnaby Figure Skating Club in 2004 and has been skating since she was four. Erin has been Program Assistant in Burnaby Figure Skating Club for 5 years and has been a CanSkate coach for last two years. Erin’s teaching philosophy is to bring out her skater’s confidence in themselves and to do it in a fun learning environment.

Rhys Anderson - Power Skating Coach

We are pleased to announce that Rhys Anderson joined our coaching team in October 2011.  Rhys is a part-time coach and teaches Canskate, Power Skating, and Jr. Development.  He is also available for private lessons. Rhys is completing Phase 3 of NCCP Level 1.  He is CanPowerSkate certified and is currently studying Sports Science at Douglas College.  His skating accomplishments include achieving his Senior Competitive Freeskate and Gold Tests.  Rhys has competed at Skate Canada Junior Nationals, Canada Winter Games, Western/Eastern Divisional and BC Sectionals. Contact Rhys at iceman_r_a@hotmail.com or (778) 918-9402.

Kimberly Shuttleworth - Strength and Conditioning Instructor

Kimberly Shuttleworth is our Strength and Conditioning Instructor, leading skaters in specific exercises to improve their foot speed, flexibility, core strength and co-ordination. Kimberly is a Registered Kinesiologist, Certified Fitness Consultant and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She received her degree in Human Kinetics (Honours) from the University of Guelph, specializing in Biomechanics and Ergonomics. She has 15 years of experience working in private and community fitness centres. As a Personal Trainer, Life Skills Instructor, and Wellness Educator, she enjoys motivating and supporting clients to adopt healthy and active lifestyles. Kimberly believes that “anything is possible” & “change starts with what you believe.” Contact Kimberly at kimatthegym@hotmail.com