All of our professional instructors are SkateIA Certified!
Skate IA serves ALL skaters and skate instructors! SkateIA Certification is internationally recognized and makes our instructors the best in the world by going through a rigourous training program that not only teaches them an incredibly diverse set of skating skills above and beyond the ordinary, but also teaches them how to be the best teacher they can be in order to have the maximum impact on those around them. SkateIA was started by ultra passionate skaters, and is still run with the same underlying goals of allowing people to grow in the skating community while continuing to foster their own drive and development. Our instructors are all skaters at heart, from a wide variety of backgrounds and disciplines, making us a well-rounded and highly succesful team. Between SkateIA, and our own in-house training, our professional instructors are held to the highest standard and are recognized and respected around the world.
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Full Time
Shaun U.
Master Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2010
Education:
– SkateIA Level 2 Certification
– Bachelors of Science, in Engineering
Favourite style of skating: Flow-Style City Skating
Favourite skating trick: Heel Pop
Best teaching tip: You can do it!
Jenna S.
Master Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2011
Education:
– SkateIA Level 2 Certification
– Bachelors of Science, in Physical Education, minor in Kinesiology
Favourite style of skating: Anything outside in the sun!
Favourite skating trick: Daffy
Best teaching tip: Take a deep breath and think about what you are about to do.
Curtis P.
Junior Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2019
Education:
– SkateIA Level 2 Certification
Favourite style of skating: Roller Hockey
Favourite skating trick: The Motorcycle
Best teaching tip: Keep your knees bent.
Greg P.
Junior Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2019
Education:
– SkateIA Level 2 Certification
– SkateIA Skate Park Certification
Favourite style of skating: Aggressive / Skatepark
Favourite skating trick: Fishbrain and Backside Torque
Best teaching tip: Look where you want to go.
JaeLyn R.
Junior Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2021
Education:
– SkateIA Level 1 Certification
– Bachelors of Physcial Education
– NCCP Level 3, Figure Skating
– CSEP & CEP Trained
Favourite style of skating: Inline Figure Skating
Favourite skating trick: The Spread Eagle
Best teaching tip: Maintain good posture, keep your feet close and feel the glide.
Colleen M.
Junior Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2021
Education:
– SkateIA Level 2 Certification
– Masters of Science, in Environmental Management
Favourite style of skating: Slalom and Roller Dance
Favourite skating trick: Spins and pivots
Best teaching tip: Learning to fall safely and correctly is one of the most important skills to have.
Ashley W.
Junior Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2021
Education:
– SkateIA Level 1 Certification
Favourite style of skating: Aggresive / skate park
Favourite skating trick: The Motorcycle
Best teaching tip: If you never try it, you’ll never know if you can do it.
Mina L.
Junior Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2022
Education:
– SkateIA Level 1 Certification
Favourite style of skating: Path / Cross-Country
Favourite skating trick: Daffy
Best teaching tip: Inline skating teaches us more than just skating. We also learn important life skills and find ways to bring awareness to these skills in a fun and exciting way!
Valentina M.
Junior Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2022
Education:
– SkateIA Level 1 Certification
Favourite style of skating: Speed Skating
Favourite skating trick: The Eagle
Best teaching tip: Keep it positive and always try your hardest!
Sarah H.
Junior Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2022
Education:
– SkateIA Level 1 Certification
Favourite style of skating:
Favourite skating trick:
Best teaching tip:
Part Time
Dallas K.
Master/Mentor Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2002
Education:
– SkateIA Level 2 Certification
– SkateIA Skate Park Certification
Favourite style of skating: Freestyle
Favourite skating trick: Fishbrain
Best teaching tip: Think about control and connection.
Krystal P.
Senior Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2018
Education:
– SkateIA Level 2 Certification
Favourite style of skating: Street Skating
Favourite skating trick: Daffy
Best teaching tip: Have a positive mindset.
Ryan C.
Junior Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2019
Education:
– SkateIA Level 2 Certification
– SkateIA Skate Park Certification
Favourite style of skating: Skatepark
Favourite skating trick: Criss-Cross Pivot
Best teaching tip: Practice slow before trying to go fast.
Ben A.
Junior Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2022
Education:
– SkateIA Level 1 Certification
Favourite style of skating: Urban / City Skating
Favourite skating trick: Parallel Slide
Best teaching tip: Bend your knees and keep it smooth
Associate
Josh A.
Mentor Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2006
Education:
– SkateIA Level 2 Certification
– Bachelor’s of Education
– Bachelor’s of Science
Favourite style of skating: Recreational Path Skating
Favourite skating trick: Heel&Toe
Best teaching tip: Falling is ok – protect yourself so you can learn from your mistakes.
Roxie F.
Senior Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2014
Education:
– SkateIA Level 2 Certification
– Bachelors of Art, in International Indigenous Studies & Canadian Studies
Favourite style of skating: Inline Skating
Favourite skating trick: Roller Dance
Best teaching tip: Hands on your knees when you’re off balance
James V.
Senior Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2015
Education:
– SkateIA Level 2 Certification
– Bachelor of Arts, in English
Favourite style of skating: Fitness / Recreation
Favourite skating trick: Anything that Shaun does!
Best teaching tip: Bend your knees (more).
Josh T.
Senior Instructor
With Alien In-Line since 2017
Education:
– SkateIA Level 2 Certification
– Bachelors of Science, in Human Kinetics
Favourite style of skating: Speed Skating
Favourite skating trick: Shoot the Duck
Best teaching tip: Bend your knees!