Morgan Wentworth - Skating Director

“I have had a love for skating since before I started in the CanSkate program at age four. After twenty years in the competitive stream, I detoured from skating to go to college, run my own business and start a family. I have since returned to my roots as a coach. I take great pride in developing a skater’s passion for figure skating through teaching life skills that will continue beyond their journey with the sport.” READ MORE

Dianne Diamond - Senior Skate Coach

“Skating gives our children the mental and physical skills to become Champions in Life. I am dedicated to each skater, ensuring a fun and safe environment that is driven day-to-day by progress through practice and achieving personal excellence. I thrive to create vibrant, innovative, and nurturing environments through which people of all ages and abilities may discover the magic of figure skating.” READ MORE

Shelagh Thiessen - Club Coach

“Skating has been a part of my life since I was a child and I find so much joy being on the ice and sharing my love of skating with participants of all ability levels.  I love being involved in the learning and development of new skills; holding a child's hand for their first steps at CanSkate, seeing their eyes light up when they complete a challenging skill or supporting a skater in their dedication to achieve a personal best.“

Katia Barton - Club Coach

“Having been raised in a family that is very figure skating central, I’ve had a passion and love for skating since a very young age. I am proud to say that my love for this sport has only grown throughout the years. As a coach, I have been honored to be a part of our skaters learning and development journey. From witnessing a skaters first few steps on ice, to seeing pure joy and excitement when achieving a certain skill or personal goal, I am proud to be a part of any step throughout this beautiful and sometimes challenging journey.” READ MORE

Emily Nichols - Club Coach

"I grew up in a figure skating family and my passion for the sport was found at a young age. I love the challenge of the sport and the sense of freedom I feel on the ice. I enjoy helping skaters of all ages, skill levels, and abilities to achieve their personal goals by creating a fun and positive learning environment. I want to develop skaters and learners for life. I believe the skills you learn through skating such as persistence, dedication, time management, and goal planning can not only help you on the ice but can help towards all of life's ambitions. I love to see the confidence, creativity, expression, and joy skaters develop throughout their training and with the achievement of their goals."

Elyse Feaver - Club Coach

Elyse Feaver was a member of the National Synchronized Skating team from 1998-2000. Currently, Elyse is the Engagement and Volunteer Manager at the Audain Art Museum in Whistler, BC. She has earned a Bachelor’s of Education, and a Master’s Degree in the Science of Education, and has been active as an International Baccalaureate educator at The York School in Toronto. She has had the privilege to work with students in a variety of k-12 settings designing curriculum and serving on the Board of Directors. Elyse has also written, designed, and implemented the educational programs at the Audain Art Museum. As a published author, she is a member of the Canadian Council for the Arts and the Canadian Writers’ Union. Today Elyse is expanding her role at the Audain Art Museum focusing on Public Engagement and education initiatives.