I have been a member and a Coach with Grandview Skating since my arrival in Canada in 2022. Grandview has welcomed me, my ideas, and my style and has become like home to me. Starting my Coaching career in Canada with the Grandview Skating Club has been such an incredible journey! The club is full of talented, fun, and passionate ice skaters. My goal is to share my experiences within the sport with all skaters, help improve their skills, and make their goals come true.

“You must have patience, resilience, and determination to be a Figure Skater. Combine these things with passion and you will experience the fullest joy of the sport. It’s important to have fun, push yourself and be proud of what you achieve!”

Career Highlights

• Competed at The British Championships for multiple years.
• Completed all skating assessments under NISA in the United Kingdom.
• 11 years of professional ice show experience touring the world.
• Ice coaching experience within 2 countries for over 6 years.
• Completes Professional development through Skate Canada and the BC section more than once per year.
• Various seminars lead on and Off Ice.
• Off-ice instructor for Star 1, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior STAR Skate
• Regionally Certified and Provincially Trained Skate Canada Coach.
• Professional music cutting for competitive, StarSkate, adult and Artistic programs.
• Currently working with the BC/YT Section office as a Membership and Communications Coordinator
• Multiple hours of voluntary work for all Skate Canada BC/YT Section competitions around BC.

Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Sam can be contacted at: samdawson293(at)hotmail.co.uk