Maybe it’s the early mornings at the rink before school. Maybe it’s the friendships built between sessions. Maybe it’s the coaches who give everything to help skaters grow—not just in performance, but in confidence. Or maybe it’s the families cheering from the stands with coffee in hand at 7 a.m.

Whatever it is, the skating community across British Columbia continues to be one of the most passionate, supportive, and inspiring communities in Canada.

From Vancouver Island to the Interior, the Lower Mainland to the Yukon, the last few months have been full of incredible performances, personal bests, and exciting podium finishes. We wanted to take a moment to celebrate some of the standout athletes who’ve made this season unforgettable—and look ahead to what’s next.

Recent BC/YT Competition Highlights & Champions

2025–2026 BC/YT Podium Pathway Super Series Champions

A huge congratulations to this season’s standout BC/YT Super Series champions:

Senior Women
Uliana Shiryaeva — Champs International Skating Club of BC

Senior Men
Wesley Chiu — Connaught Skating Club

Junior Women
Calissa Adlem — British Columbia

Junior Men
William Chan — Connaught Skating Club

Novice Women
Ruby Blake — Racquet Club of Victoria FSC

Pre-Novice Women
Joah Park — Champs ISC of BC

Pre-Novice Men
Julien Mok — Connaught SC

Juvenile Women U14
Elmira Tagiev — Abbotsford Skating Club

Juvenile Men
Leo Wang — Champs ISC of BC

These skaters have delivered exceptional performances throughout the season and continue to represent the depth of talent across BC and Yukon.

2026 BC Winter Games Highlights

The 2026 BC Winter Games brought incredible energy and memorable performances.

Some gold medal highlights included:

Juvenile Women Gold
Alamira Peggy — Fraser Valley

Juvenile Men Gold
Marvin D. — Vancouver Coastal

Pre-Novice Women Gold
Alexis Chan — Fraser River

Pre-Novice Men Gold
Charles Petruro Brooks — Vancouver Island / Central Coast

It’s always exciting seeing regional skaters come together at the Winter Games, and this year was no exception.

National Spotlight – Canadian Champions Worth Celebrating

BC skaters continue making waves nationally, and this season has been especially exciting across Canada.

Highlights from the 2026 Canadian National Skating Championships included:

Senior Men Champion
Stephen Gogolev — Ontario

Senior Women Champion
Madeline Schizas — Ontario

Senior Pairs Champions
Lia Pereira & Trennt Michaud

Senior Ice Dance Champions
Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier

Junior Men Silver Medalist
William Chan — British Columbia

BC continues to be strongly represented on the national stage, and it’s exciting to watch the next generation continue to rise.

Upcoming Figure Skating Competitions in Canada

June & July 2026

Summer skating season is just getting started, and there’s lots ahead to look forward to.

June 2026

2026 BC/YT Super Series High Performance

June 11, 2026
Scotia Barn – Burnaby, British Columbia

One of BC’s key summer events, this competition is always packed with strong performances and is a great opportunity to see athletes debut new programs and sharpen technical elements heading into the next season.

July 2026

2026 NextGen Competition

July 16–19, 2026
Slush Puppie Centre – Gatineau, Quebec

One of Canada’s most exciting summer events featuring the country’s developing high-performance skaters. This event offers a preview of future national and international competitors and is always worth following closely.

Looking Ahead

As we head deeper into summer training, it’s an exciting time in the skating world.

Programs are being rebuilt. Boots are being broken in. New goals are being set. Summer camps are filling up. Coaches are planning choreography. And skaters across BC are preparing for another incredible season.

At Cyclone Taylor, we feel lucky to be part of this community—to support skaters at every level, from first-time CanSkaters to national competitors.

To every skater, coach, parent, official, and volunteer helping keep the sport thriving across British Columbia: thank you.

We can’t wait to see what the rest of 2026 brings.

See you at the rink.

 

 

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Where to Practice: Open Rinks in BC, Yukon & Vancouver Area

Whether you're training for competition or skating for fun, there are plenty of open rinks across BC and Yukon:

Vancouver & Surrounding Cities

• Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena – Open Sept–March
   5670 East Boulevard. Vancouver BC
  The Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena is a full sized arena (over 75 years) used for recreational activities including free skate, figure skating, drop-in hockey and skating lessons.(corner of East Boulevard and West 41st Avenue, behind McDonalds)
  Arena Office: 604-257-8102 
  
  
• Hillcrest Rink – Year-round ice
  4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver BC
  
• Trout Lake Rink – Sept–March
  3350 Victoria Dr, Vancouver BC
  
• Sunset Rink – Year-round ice
  390 51 St Ave E, Vancouver BC
  
• Britannia Rink – Year-round ice
  1661 Napier St, Vancouver BC
  
• West End Rink – Oct–March
  1750 Haro St, Vancouver BC
  
• Killarney & Kitsilano Rinks – Sept–March
  2690 Larch St, Vancouver BC
  

Across BC & Yukon

• Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre (UBC) – Offers drop-in figure skating sessions year-round
  6066 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver BC
  
• Canlan Ice Sports – Burnaby 8 Rinks – Home to Champs International Skating Centre
  6501 Sprott Street, Burnaby BC
  
• Beban Park Recreation Centre – Full-service rink with public skating and training programs
  2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo BC
  
• Skate Canada BC/YT Clubs – Numerous clubs across regions including Okanagan, Kootenay, and Vancouver Island

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Join the Movement

Cyclone Taylor Figure Skating is proud to support skaters across BC and Yukon. Whether you're just starting out or chasing national dreams, the ice is ready—and so is the community.

Want to get involved? Visit your local rink, join a club, or attend a competition. Let’s make this season unforgettable!