If there is one thing you can say about figure skating in British Columbia, it’s this: we know how to keep busy.
Between early-morning practices, off-ice training, choreography, competitions, sharpening appointments, costume emergencies and the never-ending search for that one missing rhinestone, BC’s skating community has been moving at full speed.
And while skaters may occasionally complain about getting up before sunrise, there is one thing that gets everyone moving pretty quickly:
“Your warm-up starts in five minutes.”
Suddenly, everyone can run.
BC and Yukon: Talent from Every Corner
The BC/YT skating community has once again shown just how much talent is coming from clubs throughout the province and Yukon.
The 2026 BC/YT Super Series SummerSkate, held August 13–16 at Scotia Barn in Burnaby, brought together skaters from across the region.
Among the recent category winners and standout performers were:
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Senior Women: Amy Shao Ning Yang — Connaught Skating Club
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Senior Men: Aleksa Rakic — Champs International Skating Centre of BC
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Junior Women: Gabrielle Jugnauth — Kelowna Figure Skating Club
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Junior Men: William Chan — Connaught Skating Club
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Novice Women: Blaire Li — Champs International Skating Centre of BC
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Novice Men: Parsons Li — Connaught Skating Club
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Pre-Novice Women: Annika Pobran — Coquitlam Skating Club
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Pre-Novice Men: Charles Prothero-Brooks — Racquet Club of Victoria
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Juvenile Women U14: Helena Sun — Champs International Skating Centre of BC
That's a pretty impressive geographical spread, from Vancouver and Burnaby to Coquitlam, Victoria and the Okanagan.
And it demonstrates something that anyone who spends time around BC rinks already knows: you don't have to come from a huge city to produce a great skater.
The BC/YT Super Series also has a deep bench of returning talent. The 2025–26 Super Series champions included Uliana Shiryaeva, Wesley Chiu, Calissa Adlem, William Chan, Ruby Blake, Joah Park, Julien Mok and Elmira Tagiev among the Podium Pathway categories.
So, basically, if you hear someone at the rink say, “My kid is just doing a little competition this weekend,” there is a reasonable chance they are actually preparing for something much more serious than that sentence suggests.
And Then There’s Alberta…
Our neighbours to the east have been keeping busy too.
The 2026 Wild Rose Invitational took place July 31–August 3 in Leduc, Alberta, attracting skaters across numerous Podium Pathway and STARSkate categories.
Among the competitors making their mark was Addison Wolsey of the Calalta Figure Skating Club, who finished second in Senior Women. Alberta skaters also made the trip west to compete at BC/YT SummerSkate, including skaters from Sherwood Park and other Alberta clubs.
And by September, Alberta was already back at it with the 2026 Fall Invitational in Airdrie, September 25–27.
One of the Junior Women competitors, Tiffany Diep of the Royal Glenora Club, finished second overall after winning the short program.
Because apparently September is not for relaxing.
September is for competing.
The Yukon Is Part of the Story Too
The BC/YT skating community isn't just about the Lower Mainland.
The section encompasses skaters and clubs throughout British Columbia and Yukon, and that makes the regional competition calendar particularly interesting. Skaters travel considerable distances for training and competition — sometimes far enough that the phrase “quick trip to the rink” becomes geographically questionable.
The result is a community that is spread out but remarkably connected.
Whether you're skating in Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Prince George, the Fraser Valley or Yukon, there is a common language:
Edges. Spins. Jumps. Music. Scores. And someone asking where the Zuca bag went.
October 2026: Things Get Seriously Busy
October is where the skating calendar really starts heating up.
October 1–4 — BC/YT Super Series Autumn Leaves
Chilliwack, British Columbia
The BC/YT Super Series Autumn Leaves takes place at the Sardis Sports Complex and is one of the first major BC/YT competitions of the regular season.
Expect plenty of familiar faces, new programs and skaters trying to establish themselves early in the season.
And, naturally, plenty of parents holding coffee.
October 2–4 — Sask Skate
Regina, Saskatchewan
The 2026 Sask Skate brings Podium Pathway and STAR Pathway competitors together at the Cooperator's Centre in Regina.
It is another opportunity for skaters from the Prairies and surrounding regions to get competitive experience early in the season.
October 29–November 1 — Alberta/NT/NU Sectional Championships
Calgary, Alberta
The 2027 Skate AB | NT | NU Sectional Championships take place at Seven Chiefs Sportsplex.
For skaters working toward the next stage of the Skate Canada competitive pathway, this is a major date on the calendar.
October 30–November 1 — Skate Canada International
Kelowna, British Columbia
Now we're talking big-time skating.
Skate Canada International returns to Prospera Place in Kelowna from October 30 to November 1 as part of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series.
For BC skating fans, having an international Grand Prix event in the Okanagan is a pretty exciting opportunity.
It's also an excellent excuse to say:
“We're just going to Kelowna for the skating.”
Nobody needs to know how much shopping and eating may also occur.
November 2026: Sectionals Season Arrives
November 5–8 — BC/YT Super Series Sectionals
Kelowna, British Columbia
MNP Place in Kelowna hosts the 2026 BC/YT Super Series Sectionals.
For competitive skaters in BC and Yukon, this is one of the most important events of the season.
The pressure goes up.
The programs get polished.
The costumes get checked approximately 47 times.
And everyone suddenly becomes very interested in how many points separate fourth from third.
November 6–8 — Skate Saskatchewan Sectionals
Regina, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's sectional competition takes place at Doug Wickenheiser Arena.
Another important step for skaters working their way through the competitive pathway — and another weekend where the rink becomes the centre of the universe.
November 6–8 — FallSkate
Truro, Nova Scotia
On the other side of the country, skaters will be competing at FallSkate at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre.
It's a good reminder that Canada's skating community extends far beyond the big national events. From BC to the Maritimes, clubs across the country are building the next generation of skaters.
November 14 — PEI STAR 1–4 Fall Invitational
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
A great example of the grassroots side of Canadian skating, the PEI STAR 1–4 Fall Invitational takes place at Cody Banks Arena.
Because every national-level skater starts somewhere — and often that “somewhere” involves a very small skater, a very large helmet and a parent nervously watching from the stands.
November 20–22 — New Brunswick Fall Invitational & Sectional Championships
Bathurst, New Brunswick
The K.C. Irving Regional Centre hosts the Fall Invitational and 2027 New Brunswick Sectional Championships.
November 26–29 — Skate Canada Challenge
Winnipeg, Manitoba
November finishes with one of the biggest events on the national calendar: the 2026–27 Skate Canada Challenge at Seven Oaks Arena in Winnipeg.
This is where skaters from across the country come together to compete for the opportunity to move further along the national competitive pathway.
Good luck to all of the skaters competing this fall from everyone at Cyclone Taylor Figure Skating!
We'll see you at the rink.
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!
