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We're happy to report that the club has found a new home for the fall at the Canterbury Recreation Complex.
2185 Arch St,
Ottawa, ON
K1G 2H5
Thanks to the City of Ottawa for helping us to find a new home to keep our skaters learning and training in a location that is close to our former home.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on the ice this fall.
When provincial restrictions allow us to return to skating, Summer skating will take place at Richcraft Sensplex on Shefford Road. The exact dates have yet to be determined but we’re hoping to be on the ice again with our regular summer programming in late July or early August. The Sensplex has been a great partner for the past few years of Minto Summer Skate and we’re thrilled to be skating at their terrific facility for the summer.
In the fall, CanSkate and Figure skating we will be moving to Canterbury (Brian Kilrea Arena). Canterbury is just a few minutes away from our previous location and offers us a North American size rink for training. The city has given us enough ice to allow us to continue offering the same skating programs you’ve come to expect from Minto.
We’ll send out registration details for summer and fall when dates are finalized.
We are saddened to acknowledge the recent passing of Chris Parish. Chris was a parent of a skater and an active board member who greatly contributed to our skating community with his time, energy and photographs. He was responsible for several years of skater head-shots which were featured in our showcase as well as candid photos from the skating gala and other special events. He was a committed member of the Summer Skate committee for several years and contributed his construction knowledge and skill to make Summer Skate a success after the move to a new venue in 2017.
Few people live life with the zest and enthusiasm of Chris. His active lifestyle and occasional misadventures made for great stories and his energy and adventurous spirit were infectious. Chris led by example for how to stay active as the years ticked by and challenged others to try to keep up.
Chris was a valued friend of the club and his kindness and creativity will be greatly missed. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this time.
Details of his passing and the replay of his memorial service can be found at: https://www.hpmcgarry.ca/memorials/christopher-parish/4673352/obituary.php?fbclid=IwAR2jxvwotLyx714PYrCYdeLjMfgYI2SxrkNn1c9uoj4dPtthqMXROVG5bog
It is with sadness that we acknowledge the recent passing of Camil Saikaly. Camil was president of the Minto Skating Club for a few years in the early 2000s as well as a community businessman and philanthropist. We extend our deepest sympathies to his wife and family.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ottawa-on/camil-saikaly-10163049