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Pembroke Skating Club
P.O.Box 523 Pembroke Ontario CANADA K8A 6X7
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In 1982 Bonnie Cochrane, a 15 year old Senior skater with the Pembroke Skating Club, lost her life in a traffic accident.
Bonnie had been a skater with the Club for a number of years. She was a true athlete, actively involved in all facets of the sport.
In 1987 the Pembroke Skating Club created this memorial Award in her honour, to promote those qualities that Bonnie possessed. Bonnie's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Wally Cochrane, were consulted on this award. They, along with Bonnie's siblings Susan and Boyd, have continued to support the Club in all its endeavours.
This award is also a tribute to a family who have suffered the loss of their daughter and sister.
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This is an award through Skate Canada sponsored by BMO Financial Group. There are 2 components to this medal program:
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BMO Financial Group CanSkater of the Year
This medal recognizes a skater who demonstrates talent and passion for the sport of figure skating. Emphasis is on talent and skill achievement coupled with the spirit of a champion. These skaters have the desire to continue and succeed in skating.
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BMO Financial Group CanSkate Champions
Two medals are awarded to CanSkaters who demonstrate the qualities that embody the "Spirit of a Champion": Commitment, Perseverance, Dedication, Passion, Triumph and Talent. Emphasis is on personal achievement or accomplishments.
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Each skater must be eight years of age or under and currently enrolled in a CanSkate program.
Each Skate Canada skating club has the opportunity to award THREE medals to CanSkaters in their club.
Club winners of the "BMO Financial Group CanSkater of the Year" medal will become eligible to win the "BMO Financial Group CanSkater of the Year" for their Section. These 13 skaters will be awarded a BMO Financial Group skating package that will be presented at each Sections Annual General Meeting.
One of the 13 BMO Financial Group CanSkaters of the Year will be chosen as the "BMO Financial Group CanSkater of the Year" and they receive an all expense paid trip to Skate Canada's ACGM and are highlighted during their Achievement Awards Gala.
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"CanSkater of the Year"
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"Spirit Of Skating"
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Initiated in 2008 by Don Francis. A $100.00 cash bursary given to a skater who is pursuing a post-secondary education.
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Initiated in 2002 by Club Coaches Ann Young and Robin Venasse, and taken over by the club in the following years. To reward a Junior skater who:
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· portrays hard working skills, doesn't give up
· is dedicated and has good attendance · is kind, friendly and helpful · is a good role model · participates in lessons and competitions |
· displays a spirit and passion for the sport
· strives for new goals · has shown improvement in skill level and tests passed · is committed to skating with the Pembroke Skating Club. |
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"For the individual skater that demonstrates passion and commitment to the sport"
Initiated in 2008 by Doreen McKay Haza, who has in the past been involved with the Pembroke Skating Club Executive, and had a daughter who skated with the Club.
Doreen has been extremely generous to the Pembroke Skating Club and this award is in her honour.
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"Gold Test Skaters" are those who have reached their Gold level in any discipline of skating.
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"For the individual skater that demonstrates passion and commitment to the sport"
The 'Leading Personality Award' for the CanSkate session, was started in the 1995/1996 skating season by Ken Yates (then-owner of Goldstream Jewellers).
Each year a boy and/or girl is chosen for their outstanding personality qualities based on the Boy Scout Creed.
The child must be between the ages of 8-10 years, and displays the following qualities on an every day basis: Trustworthiness, loyalty, helpfulness, friendliness, courtesy, kindness, obedience, cheefulness, thrift, bravery, cleanliness, and reverence.
All of these qualities are outlined in depth in the 'Boy Scout and His Law' book.
The child must be between the ages of 8-10 years, and displays the following qualities on an every day basis: Trustworthiness, loyalty, helpfulness, friendliness, courtesy, kindness, obedience, cheefulness, thrift, bravery, cleanliness, and reverence.
All of these qualities are outlined in depth in the 'Boy Scout and His Law' book.
This award is to give children the recognition they deserve for their outstanding personalities and encourage them to continue as role models for the others.
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In 2001, the Program Assistant Award was initiated by Judith Plante and taken over by the Club to recognize a Programme Assistant who went beyond the minimum expectations.
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This award, sponsored by Jayne Deroy, owner of Purvis Gallery and Framing, rewards one/Intermediate and oneskater who has accumulated the most points according to tests passed in one regular skating season.
(This does not include tests passed during off-season schools.)
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