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Template:Infobox skating club The Mariposa School of Skating, located in Barrie, Ontario, is a major figure skating training center in Canada.[1]

History

It was founded in Orillia, Ontario in 1973 by Doug Leigh and Tom Harrison. The school moved to Barrie in 1988 after the Orillia city council refused to allow the building of a new rink on land to be donated to the school by Georgian College.[2]

The current head coaches at Mariposa are Doug Leigh for singles, Lee Barkell for pairs, and David Islam for ice dancing.[3] Dough Leigh began a novice skating career, but unfortunately had to quit at 16 to finish his schooling. However, he had the opportunity of competing in the Junior Championships of Canada in 1966 managing a finish in second place. In 1969 he began his coaching career and since embarking on the Mariposa skating school he has coached at 6 Olympic competitions and 26 World Championships. The name "Mariposa" refers to Stephen Leacock's fictional name for Orillia, the school's original home.[2]

Programs

The Mariposa School of Skating has many different programs and opportunities such as The Seminar, Summer School (an extension of the seminar), Spring school/Fall school, Canskate programs, and Power skating programs. Although this internationally known organization is acknowledged for coaching many well-known Olympic athletes, programs are provided even for the youngest and least experienced of groups. Worldwide, anyone is welcome to register for these programs and even though countries such as Canada and the USA are the more popular candidates, skaters from South Africa, China, Japan, and Europe are also known to have attend such events. By far, the most popular program is Summer School which in fact is an extension of the Seminar. It usually begins mid June, and can last from 4 days and up to 4 weeks of training. The misconception of this program is that it is soley on-ice program training, however it in fact contains many other components.

Components of the Seminar/Summer School are as follows:

On Ice training

  • Jump Techniques
  • Spin Techniques
  • New Judging System Component Mark Development
  • Performance and Theatre (Interpretation of music)
  • Field movements (Spirals, spread eagles, arm movements, etc.)
  • Stroking and Edges
  • Footwork

Off Ice training*****

  • Mental training
  • Dartfish analysis
  • Jump Analysis
  • Spin Analysis
  • Dynamic Warm-Up techniques
  • Parent sessions
  • Personal development
  • Athelete management (Healthy living, healthy eating, balancing life)

Students

Skaters who train or have trained at the Mariposa School include:

See also

References

  1. ^ "Skate Canada: News & Views: News: BMO Financial Group and Doug Leigh finalists for a Canadian Sport Award". Skate Canada. 2007-02-09. Retrieved 2007-07-10. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ a b BUFFERY, STEVE (1997-02-23). "Doug Leigh is skating's master chef". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 2007-07-10. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help) [dead link]
  3. ^ "Mariposa School of Skating: The Team". Retrieved 2007-07-10.


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