Board of Directors

President 

prez@kwspeedskating.com 

Matt started skating in Calgary with the long track speed skating club there, and connected with KWSSSC upon moving to Waterloo Region. He joined the Board in 2018 and has been president since 2020. He joined the Board to help give back to the club, as well as learn more about different aspects of speed skating such as equpiment management, meet planning, and more. He enjoys being a part of the team that continues on our club’s long history of activity in the KW area. When he isn’t at the rink or a board meeting, Matt enjoys spending time outdoors camping and hiking, as well as slowly renovating his 100 year old home!

“My favourite thing about KWSSSC is how friendly and supportive the members are. Although speed skating is often seen as an individual sport, I find that our members work to encourage and assist each other. It’s a friendly environment to learn and develop your skating skills, whether you have competitive or recreational goals. “

Equipment Team

Brittney got involved with KWSSSC as an adult in one of the Learn to Speed Skate sessions. It was a sport she had always been interested in but never had the opportunity to try until finding KWSSSC. Brittney joined the Board because, despite the unprecedented times we have faced in the past two years, Speed Skating remained a  way for her to find some normalcy and balance. This is a direct result of the hard work and dedication the Board has put in so that our seasons were as safe and uninterrupted as possible. Having benefited from this dedication, Brittney wanted to step up and help out in any way needed to support the growth and stability of our club for years to come. When not doing KWSSSC things, Brittney loves to spend her spare time at the horse barn.

“KWSSSC is full of so many welcoming and caring individuals. From the very first LTSS sessions, to my first session in our Masters group KWSSSC has felt like such a wonderful and supportive community.”

Director at Large

Sasha became involved with the club through her daughter Maria, to support her transitioning from inline skating to speed skating. Sasha enjoys volunteering at competitions as a line judge, which allows her to “be a part of such a fantastic group!” This involvement has helped her learn more about the sport and support her daughter as she pursues her passion. Sasha joined the Board because loves to learn how things work behind the scenes, and enjoys gaining new knowledge and experiences. Her experience as a project manager contributes to the ongoing operations of the club and helps promote speed skating in the KW area. In addition to skating, Sasha and her family love to travel by car around Canada, exploring new places and taking in the beautiful landscapes. Her family is also passionate about cycling and swimming, which keeps them active and allows them to spend quality time together.

“One of my favorite things about being involved with KWSSSC is the opportunity to be part of a wonderfully diverse group of people who share the same passion for the sport and a genuine care for the better future of our kids. Everyone in the club is incredibly friendly, and the sense of community and support makes it a truly special place to be.”

Vice President, Social Media, Volunteers

viceprez@kwspeedskating.com

Christine became involved with KWSSSC when her two kids wanted to learn to skate, but neither herself or her husband knew how to teach them! Upon recommendation from another parent on her son’s baseball team, they joined KWSSSC and 6 years later (at time of writing) both boys are attending the Ontario Winter Games 2022. She joined the Board right when the COVID pandemic started, as a way to feel like she was doing something positive to help her kids and other skaters when everything felt like it was out of control. Christine’s favourite part of KWSSSSC is going to speed skating meets – though when not at the rink she dabbles in the arts, especially photograhy and sewing, but has yet to meet a medium that she doesn’t want to try and play with!

“Whether volunteering at the meets or sitting with the other parents in the stands, I really like the energy and excitement of getting to watch kids I know compete.”

Registrar, Skate Inventory

register@kwspeedskating.com

Rosie joined the club in 2005 with an exchange student who was living with her – the student went back to Australia and Rosie has been skating ever since! Rosie joined the board because she felt she could contribute in a meaningful way, as she feels different viewpoints on the Board make for a strong, healthy dynamic. In Rosie’s life, winter is for skating and skiing; summer is for cycling and hiking; and all year is the time for travelling to see her grandchildren and children, and sometimes even her siblings, all of whom live in Australia.

 “Like most of us, I came because of the skating – but I stay because of the people. The club is a super friendly place, inclusive, a chance to exercise – in the warmth – with friends. And speed skating is such a technical sport that there is ALWAYS more to learn, so one never gets bored.   Our coaching is truly exceptional.”

Director at Large 

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