From summer sessions in Burnaby to crisp fall programs in Chilliwack and an international spotlight in Kelowna, the past few months have shown what makes skating in British Columbia special: determined athletes, rink-side encouragement, and clubs cheering one another on.
That community reaches from the Lower Mainland to the Okanagan, Vancouver Island and the Kootenays. Behind every competition are coaches, families, officials, volunteers and local clubs who make room for skaters at every stage. British Columbia and Yukon share a Skate Canada section, bringing even more communities together on and off the ice.
Recent podium moments in BC, Yukon and Alberta
Here are selected senior, junior and pre-novice singles winners from recent events. Results list the skating club and region each athlete represents; they do not always publish a hometown. The section’s current 2026–27 BC/YT Podium Pathway standings draw on Skate Canada results and note that standings are unofficial until confirmed by the section.
BC/YT SummerSkate — Burnaby, August 13–16
- Senior women: Amy Shao Ning Yang — Connaught Skating Club, BC Coast Region.
- Senior men: Aleksa Rakic — Champs International Skating Centre of BC, BC Coast Region.
- Junior women: Gabrielle Jugnauth — Kelowna Figure Skating Club, Okanagan Region.
- Junior men: William Chan — Connaught Skating Club, BC Coast Region.
Autumn Leaves — Chilliwack, October 1–4
- Senior women: Brookelynn Pollock — Champs International Skating Centre of BC, BC Coast Region.
- Senior men: Nico Conforti — Connaught Skating Club, BC Coast Region.
- Junior women: Stephanie Hu — Connaught Skating Club, BC Coast Region.
- Junior men: Jake Willing-Sato — Coquitlam Skating Club, BC Coast Region.
- Pre-Novice women: Annika Pobran — Coquitlam Skating Club, BC Coast Region.
Over in Alberta, Kassidy Sinclair of Sherwood Park Figure Skating Club (Alberta/NWT/Nunavut section) won senior women at both the Wild Rose Invitational in Leduc in late July and early August, and the Fall Invitational in Airdrie in September. And in Kelowna, the pairs title at Skate Canada International went to Lia Pereira of Milton, Ontario, and Trennt Michaud of Trenton, Ontario, in a memorable home-province Grand Prix stop. Read Skate Canada’s recap.
The recent BC/YT senior and junior singles results highlighted here feature BC club affiliations. Yukon’s next big moment is just around the corner: Whitehorse’s Gold Nugget Championships welcomes skaters of many ages and levels in December.
Save these November and December dates
There’s plenty to look forward to across Canada, from local club competitions to sectionals and national qualifying events. Here are a few highlights from the Skate Canada event calendar and local organizers.
November 2026
- November 5–8: BC/YT Super Series Sectionals in Kelowna; Ontario Junior & Senior Sectional Championships in Komoka.
- November 6–8: Nova Scotia FallSkate in Truro and Saskatchewan Sectionals in Regina.
- November 14: PEI STAR 1–4 Fall Invitational in Charlottetown.
- November 19–22: Jingle Blades in North Surrey, a chance to catch more local BC/YT skaters.
- November 20–22: New Brunswick Fall Invitational and Sectional Championships in Bathurst, plus Skate Ontario Provincial Series in Georgina.
- November 26–29: Skate Canada Challenge in Winnipeg, a major national qualifier for junior and senior skaters.
- November 27–28: Skate NL Sectional Championships and Kaetlyn Osmond Invitational in Mount Pearl.
December 2026
- December 4–5: Gold Nugget Championships at the Canada Games Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon. The welcoming event includes skating opportunities from STAR 1 through Gold, as well as adult and Special Olympics categories. Event details.
- December 4–6: Saskatchewan’s Pre-Juvenile/Juvenile Sectionals and STARSkate Invitational in Prince Albert; the Robert McCall Memorial in Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia; and Pre-Novice/Novice Sectionals in Morden, Manitoba.
- December 5: BC/YT Synchro & Adult Competition in South Surrey.
- December 11–13: Skate Ontario Synchro Series in Woodstock.
- December 17–20: Stratford December Classic in Stratford, Ontario.
Dates and venues can change, so check the linked event pages before making travel plans.
Cheer on your local skating community
Whether a skater is stepping onto competition ice for the first time, reaching for a new personal best or representing Canada on the international stage, every season is built one supportive lap at a time. We’re proud to be part of this skating community. If you’re heading to a rink this fall, cheer loudly, say hello to a fellow skating family and enjoy the show.
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
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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
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Hillcrest Rink – Year-round ice
4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver BC
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Trout Lake Rink – Sept–March
3350 Victoria Dr, Vancouver BC
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Sunset Rink – Year-round ice
390 51 St Ave E, Vancouver BC
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Britannia Rink – Year-round ice
1661 Napier St, Vancouver BC
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West End Rink – Oct–March
1750 Haro St, Vancouver BC
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Killarney & Kitsilano Rinks – Sept–March
2690 Larch St, Vancouver BC
Across BC & Yukon
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Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre (UBC) – Offers drop-in figure skating sessions year-round
6066 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver BC
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Canlan Ice Sports – Burnaby 8 Rinks – Home to Champs International Skating Centre
6501 Sprott Street, Burnaby BC
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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
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!
