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Welcome to the
WESTERN PROVINCE
Figure Skating Association
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CAPE INTER-PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019
The 2019 Cape Inter-Provincial Championships gets underway on Friday 11th October and runs until Sunday 13th October. For updated schedules and scores as well...
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DENIS TEN MEMORIAL CHALLENGE – 10-13 OCTOBER 2019
2019 marks the one year anniversary of the tragic passing of Denis Ten from Kazakhstan. Ten died from severe blood loss after he was stabbed in the thigh...
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MEDAL TEST PASSES – 17 SEPTEMBER 2019
Congratulations to the following skaters who passed their Medal Test on 17th September: LEVEL 1 Jenna Everett Amber van der Byl LEVEL 5 Ashley Bernard
read moreABOUT US
Welcome to the home of Figure Skating in the Province. Our sport is governed by the Western Province branch of the South African Figure Skating Association (SAFSA). As the largest skating community in the country, we are fortunate to be able to offer Free Skating (solo), Pairs Skating, Ice-Dance and Synchronised Skating as well as a robust “Learn to Skate” program. Full-time coaches as well as dedicated ice time help our skaters …
LEARN TO SKATE
Western Province currently has two learn to skate clubs. Junior blades, which operates on a Saturday and Black Panthers who run on a Sunday. Both of these clubs adopt a similar syllabus and the vast majority of our competitive skaters have come through these clubs. Here a skater will progress through a series of grades which will be assessed by coaches and judges (in the higher grades). These clubs are affiliated to SAFSA but operate …
PRIVATE COACHING
Western Province has 9 full-time on-ice coaches, covering all aspects of figure skating, as well as 2 off-ice coaches and 1 dance/ballet coach. Skaters employ coaches directly and their fees vary. Most coaches offer group lessons as well which will reduce the lesson fee per skater. Please note that the coaches are not employed by SAFSA, nor the ice rink and are contracted on a “self-employed” basis. Private coaching is available in public sessions …
UPCOMING EVENTS
Keep up to date with all the latest event information and make sure you are on track with club and regional events and trials, Search and browse our event calendar here …
TEAM APP
Team App is our chosen platform that allows our teams to improve communication and stay in touch …
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
For general enquiries drop us a message below.
For full list of contacts click here.
