The Connaught Skating Club was founded in 1911 by Mrs. H.G. Ross and was under the patronage of His Royal Highness, the Duke of Connaught. We are the second oldest skating Club in Canada and the oldest skating club in British Columbia.
The Connaught Skating Club is a dynamic, multi-faceted traditional skating club based in Richmond, B.C. that offers varying levels of skating instruction geared to young skaters who are interested in learning to skate, skating at a recreational level or to the keen athlete who displays an interest in competitive figure skating.
If you are interested in skating, we at Connaught would love to welcome you to our Club. Connaught Skating Club is a non profit organization and is a member of Skate Canada, and operates within their strict rules and guidelines. We are grateful for the financial assistance provided by the Province of British Columbia.
Our Mission Statement:
The Connaught Skating Club is dedicated to providing the highest standard programs and opportunities that will optimize our skater’s potentials and provide avenues to their attainment of their personal goals. We are in pursuit of excellence at every level of development within the sport of figure skating in offering our programs as a direct service to the community.
On-Ice Programs operate out of 2 locations:
Minoru Arenas (MA)
7551 Minoru Gate
Richmond, B.C. V6Y 1R8
Phone:604-718-8465
Richmond Ice Centre (RIC)
14140 Triangle Road
Richmond, B.C. V6W 1B1
Phone: 604-448-5366
Off-Ice Programs operate out of:
Flexibility and Dryland Classes:
Panther Cheer Athletics
#170-5731 Minoru Blvd.
Richmond, BC V6X 2B1
or
Gold’s Gym - 14380Triangle Road
Ballet:
Richmond Arts Centre (Brighouse Library)
Upstairs in the Dance Studio 7700 Minoru Gate, V6Y 1R9
or
Watermania -14300 Entertainment Blvd Richmond, BC V6W 1K3
Strength and Conditioning Classes:
Maki Performance Training is located at SAMPA studio, 11960 Hammersmith Way Unit 150 Richmond, B.C.
Summerskate Competition News
Volunteer Opportunities (updated July 21)
Skate Canada Above the Crowd July 2010
Summer 2010 Starskate/Competitive Registration Is Now Open
Summer Training Schedules for Starskate/ Competitive Programs now available
Connaught Skaters Shine at Victoria Day Interclub Competition!
CLUB COMPETITION: PRE PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
Connaught skaters stockpile medals
Skaters head to provincials
Connaught’s Olympic team up for the Games
Children's fitness tax credit receipts
Congratulations to all our Winterskate Competitors!
Important news for all members re program locations
Skate Canada President’s Message
As we close out 2009 our President, Benoît Lavoie would like to share the following message with you!
Skating Anthem Now Available for Download Online!
Gordon leads way at Western Challenge
Connaught skater is Canada's best
Connaught skaters thrive on familiar ice
Five athletes earn provincial team spots as host club dominates B.C./Yukon Sectionals at Minoru Arena
Two-time winner Kathryn Kang credits psychologist
North Vancouver figure skater successfully defends her provincial senior women’s title
Local skaters suited for sectionals
Kang takes gold at B.C. figure skating championships
Kelowna skaters heating up at B.C.s
Dunbar teen earns first gold medal of provincial championships
Connaught Skating Club hosting B.C./Yukon Sectionals
Connaught skaters bring home 17 medals from Coastal Championships in Chilliwack
2010 Regional Development Team Information
BMO Skate Canada BCYT Sectional Championships
Murphy thrilled to head Connaught
Fresh off skating's elite stage, 24-year-old is excited to be director of Richmond club
Connaught skaters prep for Saskskate