HSC Skater Development Seminar Series
Our seminars are a key part of our training environment. We bring in top coaches and specialists to give skaters access to high-level instruction, new perspectives, and experiences beyond regular sessions.
From skating skills and jump technique to performance and mindset, each seminar is designed to support development at every level.
We’ve been proud to welcome presenters including American Ice Theatre, Anne Schelter, Meagan Duhamel, Bruno Marcotte, Kaetlyn Osmond, Paul Parkinson, Josée Boudreau, Jen Jackson, Keegan Messing, Nam Nguyen, and Gracie Gold, with more opportunities always being added.
New seminars will be shared here as they are confirmed.
Champions Circle Weekend May 29-31, 2026
Guest Coach: Karen Preston
Demonstrator: Tara Motahari
Champions Circle Weekend is a featured seminar event designed to give skaters access to high-level coaching and a variety of learning experiences across the weekend.
Karen Preston is an internationally recognized coach and presenter, with a distinguished background as a competitive skater at the national, world, and Olympic levels. Her own athletic experience brings a deep understanding of what it takes to train, compete, and perform under pressure.
Based out of the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club, Karen coaches alongside some of the sport’s most respected names, including Brian Orser, working within a high-performance environment that develops world-class athletes.
As a coach, she has worked extensively with developing skaters as well as high-performance athletes on national and international pathways. She is known for building strong technical foundations, with a focus on edge quality, power, control, and overall skating skill that supports long-term success.
Karen has a proven ability to guide up-and-coming skaters through key stages of development, helping them progress with confidence and consistency toward higher levels of competition.
We’re really looking forward to having her on the ice with our skaters this May..
Friday, May 29
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Private and semi-private lesson opportunities
Dalhousie – Oulton-Stanish Centre
4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Seminar Day 1
Centennial Arena
Saturday, May 30
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Seminar Day 2
Dalhousie – Oulton-Stanish Centre
Evening
HSC Banquet
Atlantica Hotel
Sunday, May 31
Karen Preston will be on sessions working with Bronze, Silver, and Gold skaters during regular programming. There is no additional cost for skaters already registered in Sunday sessions.
StarSkate Academy Skaters (HSC/ BSC) not currently registered for Sunday sessions may be added pending availability by emailing halifaxskatingclub@gmail.com. before Thursday May 28th at 12 noon. The fee to attend will be the standard buy-in rate for the day.
We will also host a Skate with an Olympian Day for CanSkate and Junior Academy skaters during their scheduled sessions.
All CanSkate skaters, regardless of their registered day, are invited to participate in the Sunday sessions at no additional cost.