One of the things we love most at Cyclone Taylor Figure Skating is the strength and spirit of the skating community here in British Columbia. Over the past few months, rinks across the province — and beyond into Yukon and neighbouring regions — have been buzzing with competitions, proud podium moments, and skaters achieving personal bests.
From grassroots regional events to national‑level championships, BC skaters continue to make their mark.
Recent Competition Highlights (BC, Yukon & Surrounding Provinces)
🏔️ 2026 BC Winter Games — Trail–Rossland, BC (February 2026)
The 2026 BC Winter Games brought together top developing skaters from across the province. Medalists were recognized by region, and full results are published by the BC Games Society.
Gold Medal Winners (selected examples):
- Alamira Peggy — Fraser Valley (Juvenile Women)
- Marvin D. — Vancouver Coastal (Juvenile Men)
- Alexis Chan — Fraser River (Pre‑Novice Women)
- Charles Petruro Brooks — Vancouver Island / Central Coast (Pre‑Novice Men)
These performances highlighted the depth of talent across BC’s regional skating programs. [dailymotion.com], [bcgames.org]
❄️ Skate Canada Challenge (2025–26 Season) — National Event (November 2025)
The Skate Canada Challenge is one of the most important qualifying events on the Canadian calendar and regularly features strong representation from BC/YT skaters.
Senior Men – 2025–26 Medalists:
- 🥇 Wesley Chiu — British Columbia / Yukon
- 🥈 Keegan Messing — Alberta / NWT / Nunavut
- 🥉 Aleksa Rakic — British Columbia / Yukon
This podium finish was a proud moment for BC/YT skaters on the national stage. [dailymotion.com], [en.wikipedia.org]
🇨🇦 2026 Canadian National Skating Championships — Gatineau, QC (January 2026)
At the highest domestic level, Canadian champions were crowned in January, with results officially published by Skate Canada and the ISU.
2026 Senior Canadian Champions:
- Men’s Singles: Stephen Gogolev — Canada
- Women’s Singles: Madeline Schizas — Oakville, Ontario
- Pairs: Lia Pereira (Milton, ON) & Trennt Michaud (Belleville, ON)
- Ice Dance: Piper Gilles (Toronto, ON) & Paul Poirier (Ottawa, ON)
- Synchronized Skating: Les Supremes — Québec
These championships represent the pinnacle of Canadian figure skating and inspire skaters at every level across BC and Yukon. [olympics.com], [en.wikipedia.org]
📍 BC & Yukon Sectional and Regional Events (December 2025 – January 2026)
During December and January, BC and Yukon hosted numerous competitions including:
- BC/YT Super Series January Competition (Richmond, BC)
- Vancouver Island Regional Championships
- BC Coast Regional Championships
- Okanagan Regional Championships
- West Kootenay Invitational
- BC/YT Synchro & Adult Competition
✅ Important note:
While full results (including winner names and home clubs) are officially published for each event, Skate Canada BC/YT does not release a single summarized winner list. Verified results for every category are available through the official results portal maintained by Skate Canada BC/YT. [skatinginbc.com]
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Competitions Across Canada
December 2025 & January 2026
The heart of competition season continues with several major events skaters will be preparing for:
📅 December 2025
- Skate Canada Challenge — National qualifying event (late November–early December) [en.wikipedia.org]
- BC/YT Synchro & Adult Competition — BC/YT Section [skatinginbc.com]
- Gold Nugget Championships & Arctic Winter Games Trials — BC/YT Section [skatinginbc.com]
📅 January 2026
- Canadian National Skating Championships — Gatineau, Québec (Jan 5–11, 2026) [olympics.com]
- BC/YT Super Series January Competition — Richmond, BC (Jan 23–25, 2026) [skatinginb...esults.com]
- Vancouver Island Regional Championships — BC [skatinginbc.com]
These events are critical milestones for skaters aiming for regional titles, national qualification, and personal progress on the ice.
Proud to Support the BC Skating Community
From first competitions to national podiums, the skating community in British Columbia continues to grow stronger every season. At Cyclone Taylor Figure Skating, we’re proud to support skaters, families, coaches, and clubs with expert service and equipment that helps athletes perform at their best.
Here’s to celebrating the achievements of the past few months — and cheering on what’s still to come ❄️⛸️
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!
