Alberta Figure Skating Foundation

Skater Recognition Awards

The Alberta Figure Skating Foundation is proud to honor the dedication and achievements of our skaters through the Skater Recognition Awards. These awards celebrate the hard work, perseverance, and outstanding accomplishments of skaters at all levels, fostering a sense of pride and encouragement within our skating community.

2024 Award Recipients

Dennis McFarlane Award

The Dennis McFarlane Award is presented to the highest placing pre-novice ladies skater representing Alberta at a National Event.

Uxia Gonzalez-Abraldes
Royal Glenora Club
$500 AWARD

Pat Sprague Award

This award is presented to the highest placed Alberta Synchronized Skating team at the Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships.

Black Gold Senior Elite 12 team
Calgary Synchronized Skating Club

$1,500 Award

Merit Award

Recognizes a skater or team that exemplifies an outstanding and memorable performance as selected by the Officials at Sectionals and the Starskate & Adult Championships.

Sectionals
Michelle Baher & Simon Knott
Derrick SC
$500

STARSkate & Adult Championships
Valerie Laferriere
Canmore SC
$250

 

Triple Gold Awards

Recognizes skaters who have achieved their gold test level in any three of four of the Skate Canada figure skating disciplines.

McKenna Danyluk
Kristen Dusterhoft
Grace Fedor
Arianna Greco
Kaylin Knock
Kyla Rupp
Jillian Spratt
Hailey Wiese
Uma Zagele

Quad Gold Awards

The Quad Gold Award celebrates skaters who have accomplished their gold test level in all four disciplines. 

Maggie Greidanus
Lauren DeBernardo
Paige Kibbler
Sierra Na
Joyce Lau
Kaiya MacDougall
Isabella Hazelton
Lauren O'Halloran
Avery Pettit
Marissa Wu