Coaches

Carla Bryan
NCCP Level 2 Trained, Coaching since 1999
Skate Canada Mentor Coach since 2008
Body Blueprint Fitness Theory Certification
Started skating at age 4
Skated for 13 years
Quad Gold in Freeskate, Artisic, Dance, and Skills
Team member for the Kooteney Regional Development Team
Competitor at Both Regional and Provincial Levels
Coached skaters through Gold Tests
Coached skaters at both Recreational and Competitive Levels

Schelley McRae
Director of Skating Lumby and District Skating Club
NCCP Level 2 Certified, Coaching since 1996
Started skating at age 3
Skated for 19 years
Triple Gold in Freeskate, Dance, and Figures
BC Provincial Team member in Junior and Senior Events
Western Divisional and Central Canadian Competitor
Coached skaters through Gold Tests
Coached Skaters at both Recreational and Competitive Levels

Leisa Rau
NCCP Level 3 Singles, Partial level 4, coaching since 1990
Advanced Coaching Techniques - Figure Skating
National International and World Level
Graduate Seneca Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology
Started skating at age 2
Former competitive skater and Gold Medalist
Competitive Coaching Experience
Program Assistants
Thank you to our Program Assistants for all of the time they contribute to our club! Not only do they attend special training sessions, but many of them make a commitment to an entire season of skating!
Some of the benefits of becoming a PA are:
- Credits towards your skating fees
- Volunteer experience for high school credits
- Teaching experience
- Giving back to your skating community
- Making new friends and helping others
- Hugs and smiles of gratitude
Ask one of our coaches about becoming a Program Assistant!