As the crisp air of autumn settles in, the skating community across British Columbia and Yukon is buzzing with excitement. From local rinks to national competitions, skaters are lacing up and stepping into a season full of opportunity, growth, and celebration.
Celebrating Our Skating Stars: Recent Competition Highlights
Over the past few months, skaters from BC, Yukon, Alberta, and Saskatchewan have delivered standout performances across regional and national events:
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BC/YT Super Series Summer Skate (Burnaby)
- Junior Women’s Champion: Emma Liu (BC)
- Novice Men’s Champion: Caleb Wong (BC)
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Pre-Novice Ice Dance: Team Chen & Laurier (BC)
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2025 NextGen Competition
- Featured rising stars from across Canada, including strong showings from BC and Alberta skaters in singles and ice dance categories
- Featured rising stars from across Canada, including strong showings from BC and Alberta skaters in singles and ice dance categories
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Wild Rose Invitational (Alberta)
- Alberta and Saskatchewan skaters dominated the Star 5–Gold categories, with Ava Thompson and Liam Park earning top placement
Upcoming Competitions: September & October 2025
The fall season brings a packed calendar of events across Canada:
September
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Podium Pathway Fall Invitational
Leduc, AB | Sept. 26–28
A key development event for skaters on the Podium Pathway, hosted by Sherwood Park Figure Skating Club
October
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Super Series Autumn Leaves
Chilliwack, BC | Oct. 2–5
A major BC/YT event showcasing skaters from across the province -
Skate AB/NT/NU Sectional Championships
Edmonton, AB | Oct. 30 – Nov. 2
Alberta’s top skaters compete for national qualification -
Skate Canada International
Saskatoon, SK | Oct. 31 – Nov. 2
Part of the ISU Grand Prix Series, featuring elite skaters from around the world
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!
