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Welcome to the
WESTERN PROVINCE
Figure Skating Association
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COVID-19 Protocols can be found by clicking HERE
- Daily screening forms can be found HERE
- For information on why coming out of isolation is safe after 10 days, please see the following article published on the SA Coronavirus website HERE
If you do not feel comfortable returning to skating OR do not feel well (regardless of symptoms) please rather remain at home until such time that you feel safe to return.
Safety first!
MEDAL TEST PASSES – 6 February 2021
Congratulations to the following skaters who passed their Medal Test on 6 February 2021: LEVEL 2 Nikita Wilson Miandri Korf LEVEL 4 Felicity Chase Cheyenne Li...
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2021 WESTERN PROVINCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Western Province committee is proud to eventually get the competition season underway with the announcement of the 2021 Western Province Figure Skating...
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SA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION BOOKLET
The South African Department of Health has released a booklet that contains information about COVID-19 and the vaccines. To view the booklet, please navigate...
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
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For full list of contacts click here.
