About Us
At the helm of TEAM Skating Specialists are Co-Head Coaches Karen Allison and Sheryl Ozirny, both of whom are nationally trained figure skating coaches and power skating certified through Skate Canada. With over 45 years of combined coaching experience, they have successfully guided athletes from the age of three to provincial champions.
Driven by a shared enthusiasm for the technical elements of skating and a unified teaching philosophy, Karen and Sheryl embarked on a mission to introduce advanced skating techniques to young athletes in the hockey and ringette communities. They have been offering customized technical power skating programs tailored to the needs of developing skaters since 2020, and have operated under the TEAM Skating Specialists banner since 2022.
TEAM is founded on principles of hands-on instruction, smaller class sizes, and individualized attention. The program emphasizes strong fundamentals, body mechanics, and progressive skill development. With their energy, enthusiasm, expertise, and commitment to excellence, TEAM Skating Specialists is dedicated to helping every skater realize their full potential on the ice.
"TEAM Skating Specialists has been an exceptional power skating camp for our son. Over the years, we've witnessed remarkable improvements in his skating abilities. Karen and Sheryl consistently go above and beyond to ensure every participant is enhancing their skills. They dedicate extra time to each child, ensuring they master the skills stations correctly. Our son absolutely loves attending this camp and eagerly looks forward to every session. We particularly appreciate the camp's emphasis on edge work and pure skating, without the distraction of pucks."
Ryan & Christine, Cochrane