Tina is entering her twelfth season of coaching for the E.G. Skating Club. She is Level 2 certified in Freeskate and Dance and is currently working on her Level 3 certification. She is also a certified instructor for the Skate Canada power skating program (CanPower) and Level 1 Special Olympics instructor. Tina was recognized as one of the top ten “Best of the Best” CanSkate Coaches in Canada, receiving this award at the Skate Canada Annual General Meeting in Edmonton, Alberta in June 2009. Continuing education is an important aspect of skating; Tina holds a “gold” status in the C.E.P. Continuing Education Program to ensure she is up to date on the changes within the evolving sport of skating. Tina believes in nurturing skaters in a positive environment that will allow them to grow not only as a skater, but also as a person. It is important to instill a love of skating that will encourage skaters to remain active within the sport throughout their life.