Riverview Skating Club

The Riverview Skating Club was founded in 1975 after the Newport Rink was built to provide a place where the children of Hants County could have a place to learn to skate. Over the years thousands of area youngsters (over 100 per year) have learned to skate, most going on to other things after learning the basics, but a few continuing on in figure skating or hockey. Details from the first few years have become lost over time and we would appreciate anyone who can fill in the blanks letting us know. Following is a brief overview of significant events in our history.

Club formed with over 200 skaters.

Carolyn Archibald hired as club professional skating coach.

Club hosted the Valley Area Skating Championship.

Club logo designed by Sonya Church

Club was second at Valley Area Competion

First CFSA judges certified–Lynda Vaughn; Debbie Kelly; Terry Hart

Ben BrucePayne with partner Lori Ross Competed Canadian Championships

Lee–Anne Hart declared NS Skater of the Year; named to National Honor Roll

Ben Bruce–Payne certified as Professional Skating Coach.

10th Anniversary of club celebrated.

Club hosted the Nova Scotia Provincial Championships.

Riverview won the Club Trophy for most points at Valley Area Championships

Fall School starts

Lee–Anne Hart qualifies for Atlantic Divisional Championships

First Gold Skating Tests passed in club– Tricia Lane– Gold Dance; Lee–Anne Hart Gold Dance and Gold Freeskate

Heather Lynch and Tricia Lane compete with Valley Classics Precision Team at Canadian Championships Club Professional Skating Coach Carolyn Chetwynd leaves for Singapore

Lee–Anne Hart qualifies for Atlantic Divisional Championships

Several skaters partcipate in1990 World Championships in Halifax in opening ceremonies or medal presentations–Arlene, Dickie, Tricia Lane,Janet Lyghtle, Heather Lynch, Michelle Burgess, Lee–Anne Hart Several Parents volunteer behind scenes at World Championships

Lee–Anne Hart qualifies for Atlantic Divisional Championships

Lee–Anne Hart passes Gold Figure Test

Lee–Anne Hart Novice Champion of Nova Scotia; qualifies for Atlantic Divisional Championships

Lee–Anne Hart competes at Canada Games Club hosted Valley Area Championships

Wendy Hudson certified as CFSA Accountant

Lee–Anne Hart qualifies for Atlantic Divisional Championships

KidSkate program started

Joanna Vaughn certified as CFSA Professional Coach

Lee Anne Hart certified as CFSA Professional Coach

Lee–Anne Hart qualifies for Atlantic Divisional Championships

Lee–Anne Hart competes at Canadian Nationals as Junior Lady

Lee–Anne Hart qualifies for Atlantic Divisional Championships

Several Skaters skated at opening ceremonies of Canadian Championships in Halifax Anitra Spencer, Shannon Hudson, Michelle Sanford

Club hosted Valley Area Championships

Shannon Hudson qualifies for Atlantic Divisional Championships

Skaters skated at opening ceremonies of Skate Canada Elizabeth Caldwell, Margaret Kimball Melissa Bogle, Claire Johnson, Kristen Parker

Shannon Hudson passes Gold Dance Test; qualifies for Atlantic Divisional Championships

Club hosted Canada Games Trials Skaters presented medals at Canadian Precision Championships Shawn Hudson, Alicia Maynard

Jennifer Wilson certified as CFSA Professional Coach

Shannon Hudson qualifies for Atlantic Divisional Championships

Skaters skated in opening ceremonies of Four Continents Competition Kristen Parker, Shannon Hudson, Kate MacPhee,

Shannon Hudson passes Gold Freeskate Test , qualifies for Atlantic Divisional Championships, certified as CFSA Professional Coach

Club named to National Club Honor Roll for excellence in Canskate Programs

Club wins Club Trophy at Valley Area Championships

Talia Greenough named to Provincial Development Team

"A Day in Hollywood" Ice Show

Gold Test – Yolanda Hagmann – Skills

Spring School Started

"Galaxy on Ice" Ice Show


"Radio Retro" Ice Show

"Fairy Tales on Ice" Ice Show

Spring Invitational Started with over 140 entries

GOLD Tests – Brehannah Hopgood Skills

"Grease on Ice" Ice Show

Annual Awards at Skate Canada Nova Scotia AGM

Skate Canada Volunteer Coach Award – Lee–Anne Cross
25 Year Pin – Terry Hart
Overlooked Person Award – Teddy MacPhee

"Little Mermaid on Ice" Ice Show

Club is awarded Skate Canada Nova Scotia President's award for largest increase in CanSkate program for 2006–2007 season

HomeSense StarSKater of the Month February 2007 – Jessica Lake–Crossley

Annual Awards at Skate Canada Nova Scotia AGM:

Volunteer of the Year – Wanda Blanchard
Overlooked Person Award – Steve Mayo