About Us
Teaching Okotoks to Skate Since 1965
"I don't know how many skaters from the early years are still skating but my hope / goal in founding the club was to give the skaters a skill that would be a lifelong pleasure and sense of accomplishment, and possibly teach them good sportsmanship along the way."
- Helen Blondin founder of the Okotoks Figure Skating Club
OSC History
The Okotoks Figure Skating Club was founded by Helen Blondin with the help of Thelma Snider in 1965. At that time, the Club began with a group of 37 skaters and one coach.
Over 50 years later, our Club has grown to over 600 skaters with a full team of regular coaches. We are proud to have been coaching athletes of all ages in and around the Foothills since then.
Okotoks Skating Club Today
The Evolution of OSC
Since then, the Okotoks Skating Club (OSC) has evolved, including a transition to remove 'figure' from the club's name. This change reflected our commitment to being a more inclusive skating club that embraces all types of skating disciplines.
We're honored to teach you and your children how to skate in a safe and fun environment. We're dedicated to providing inclusive programs because we believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn to skate.
Volunteer!
As a registered not-for-profit organization, volunteerism is central to our success and longevity.
Our Club is managed by a dedicated volunteer-based board of directors who generously contribute their time and expertise to ensure the continued operation of the Club.
Daily operations and events rely on the support of volunteers, and we take pride in our strong and committed volunteer base.
Skate Canada is the national governing body for skating in Canada, dedicated to promoting and developing skating programs that cater to Canadians of all ages and skill levels, from recreational skaters to elite athletes.
With over a century of experience, Skate Canada is a leader in skate training and education.
As a Skate Canada sanctioned Club, we have the privilege of offering their renowned programs and provide the following benefits:
- Programs including CanSkate, PowerSkate and StarSkate (figure skating)
- The opportunity to earn badges, certificates, and awards
- Participation in the nationally standardized figure skating testing system
- Participation in local, regional, national, or international competitions and sanctioned events
- Liability insurance coverage for all participants
- The opportunity to develop skating skills under the guidance of certified Skate Canada coaches
- Access to Skate Canada's resources including educational material
The national headquarters of Skate Canada is in Ottawa, ON, with sectional offices across Canada.
Our club is part of the Alberta-NWT/Nunavut Section, designated under the Calgary Region.
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