F8SC Coaching Team
F8SC is proud to have a passionate and experienced coaching team dedicated to helping skaters thrive both on and off the ice. Our coaching staff and team manager work together to create a supportive, inspiring, and high-performance environment for skaters of all levels.
Meet our Coaching Team
All F8SC coaches are certified through Skate Canada and the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), ensuring the highest standards of instruction and athlete care. Our coaching team brings a dynamic blend of expertise, energy, and mentorship to every session. They guide skaters in:
- Technical skill development – from foundational moves to advanced elements
- Physical conditioning – building strength, flexibility, and endurance
- Artistic expression – interpreting music and refining performance quality
- Mental preparation – fostering confidence, focus, and resilience
Abby Kozma – Skating Director
(on maternity leave until winter 2026)
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- National Coach In Training
- 13 years coaching experience
Personal Achievements:
- Gold Skills
- Gold Dance
- Experience coaching competitive skaters, including skaters on the Section’s Junior Development Team
- Coach of Merit Award winner at StarSkate Championships
- Experience coaching skaters with disabilities
skatingdirector@figure8skating.ca
Kim Hutchison – Acting Skating Director & Coach
- National Coach In Training
- 35 years coaching experience
Personal Achievements:
- Gold Freeskate
- Gold Skills
- Gold Dance
- Gold Artistic
skatingdirector@figure8skating.ca
Abby Hill – CanSkate Coordinator & Coach
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· Regional coach· 4 years coaching experience· Studying Genetics at the U of A
Personal Achievements:
Sandra Goplin – Base Coach
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· National Certified Coach· 27 years coaching experience· Technical Official· Star 6-Gold skills evaluator· Bachelor of Education
Personal Achievements:
Brittany Forsyth – Base Coach
- Provincial Coach Trained
- Special Olympics Trained
- 14 years coaching experience
Personal Achievements:
- Gold Freeskate
- Gold Skills
- Coach of 2016 Alberta Winter Games Athlete
- BC/YK sectional competitor (Pre-Novice silver medalist, Juvenile champion)
- BC/YK Western Divisional championships competitor
Danielle Fitz – Base Coach
Kendra Stewart – Base Coach
Lana Bezik – CanSkate Leader & Coach
- Regional Coach Trained
- 4 years coaching experience
Personal Achievements:
- Gold Dance
- Studying Pharmacology at the U of A
Ariana Filiplic – Coach
- Regional Coach Trained
- 2 years coaching experience
Claire Slauenwhite – Coach
- Regional Coach Trained
- 3 years coaching experience
- Bilingual in French
Personal Achievements:
- Gold Skills
- Gold Dance
Chloé Gauvreau – Coach
- CanSkate Coach
- 6 years coaching experience
- Bilingual in French
Personal Achievements:
- Gold Skills
- 2020 Skate Canada AB|NT|NU Program Assistant of the Year Award
Rochelle Beekman – Coach
- CanSkate Coach
- 4 years coaching experience
- Bilingual in French
Personal Achievements:
- Junior Women’s sectional competitor
- Gold Freeskate
- Gold Artistic
Charlotte Prokopuk – Coach
- Regional Coach Trained
- 2 years coaching experience
Personal Achievements:
- Gold Skills
- Gold Dance
- Gold Artistic
- 2024 Skate Canada AB|NT|NU Edmonton Region Star Athlete of the Year Award
Elleah Maurer – Coach
- Regional Coach Trained
- 2 years coaching experience
Personal Achievements:
- Pre-Novice Women’s sectional competitor
- Gold Freeskate
- Gold Skills
Katie Rubuliak – Coach
- CanSkate Coach In Training
- 1 year of coaching experience
Mahima Dhital – CanSkate Coach
- CanSkate Coach in Training
- 1 year of coaching experience
Jacklyn Blades – Office/Team Manager
Jacklyn is available to answer questions you may have on our programs and registration.
Office Hours at Kenilworth Arena (September to March) 2024-2025:
- Tuesdays 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
- Saturdays 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Contact: info@figure8skating.ca
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