The theme of the Russell Figure Skating Club’s 2026 carnival was Disney’s Under the Sea. So there were mermaids and pirates and a bunch of Sponge Bob’s pineapple buddies.
Every year, the Russell Figure Skating Club continues to grow and now includes 14 STAR level skaters, 28 CanSkaters along with four Bridge skaters, a program designed to allow the higher level CanSkaters to train alongside the STARskaters helping build their confidence and enthusiasm for the sport.
The club has always followed Skate Canada curriculum and have employed Skate Canada certified instructors for CanSkate. They now have five certified coaches allowing for more little skaters to enjoy the ice.

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