Our Coaches

We offer a wide variety of skating programs, starting with children with no experience, through to experienced skaters looking to enhance their skating skills. All of our programs are taught by experienced Skate Canada qualified, and dedicated coaches. Our coaches are supported by our team of trained program assistants who work with our CanSkate participants.

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Adriana DeSanctis

Adriana DeSanctis was born on June 18, 1988, in Philadelphia, PA, and began skating at age six by taking part in a USFSA Basic Skills program. The 5'1" skater is originally from Trenton, NJ, and but now resides in Barrie, ON Canada. representing the Mariposa Winter Club.

At the age of 12 DeSanctis and her family moved to Barrie, ON and began training under Robert Tebby at Doug Leigh's Mariposa School of Skating. After representing the United States on the Junior National team, she made the decision to represent Canada in 2009. At this year's BMO Canadian Championship she finished 5th, earning herself a position on the Canadian National team. This year Desanctis will begin her season in Germany as she represents Canada in the Nebelhorn Trophy.

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Lynn Pantarotto

Lynn has been coaching learn to skate, Canskate, junior and senior skaters for 10 years in dance and free skate. She works with her students to build confidence and develop a strong technique in order to achieve all they can while still having fun.

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Tara White

My name is Tara White and I am currently a grade 12 student at Banting Memorial High School.  I have been skating since the age of 3 and started coaching last year with the New Tecumseth Skating Club.  I will be on the ice for the canskaters, special olympics and juniors.  I am eager to pass on my passion for skating to our younger skaters just as my coaches did for me.

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