Junior / Intermediate Figure Skating (ages 8-14)

This class is taught by:

Christine Laprairie

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Kinesiology, Human Kinetics – University of Regina

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist - NSCA

Consultant for the Sport and Medicine Science Council

NCCP Skate Canada Professional Coach

About Christine

Christine was born and raised in Regina. She first stepped on the ice at the age of four and fell in love with figure skating. Throughout her figure skating career Christine obtained her Gold level Freeskate, Skills and Interpretive tests, won provincial medals at the Sectional and StarSkate level, and competed at the Skate Canada National Challenge. To enhance her figure skating, Christine studied Ballet and completed the Royal Academy of Dance Grade 1-8 exams and Intermediate Vocational exam. She also trained at Level 10 and saw the value that the training brought to her competitive sport. This inspired Christine to obtain her Kinesiology degree and complete her fieldwork at Level 10, all while coaching figure skating at Skate Regina. Coaching and working at Level 10 has provided her with the knowledge on how to break down and correct movement patterns and motivate her clients. Christine enjoys working with a wide variety of individuals and is very passionate about helping every person achieve his or her fitness goals in addition to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Ovesh Purahoo

Education & Credentials

Masters of Science - CBD & Cerebrovascular Physiology - University of Regina (in progress)

Bachelor of Kinesiology - Human Kinetics - University of Regina (Great Distinction)

Certified Exercise Physiologist - CSEP (in progress)
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About Ovesh

Originally from the island of Mauritius, Ovesh grew up immersed in sport—competing in soccer, volleyball, track and field, and ultimately finding his passion in swimming. During his undergraduate studies, he was a proud member of the University of Regina Cougars swim team, representing the school throughout the entirety of his degree. Now pursuing his Master of Science at the University of Regina, Ovesh is involved in an NFL-funded clinical trial focused on cannabinoids and concussion recovery.

With aspirations of becoming a physician specializing in Orthopaedics or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, he combines scientific research with a deep passion for human connection. Ovesh values the opportunity to learn from every client’s story and strives to build meaningful relationships through his work. He also had the honor of representing Mauritius at the Paris Olympic Games and World Championship.

Michelle Daeninck

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Kinesiology, Human Kinetics - University of Regina
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA
Consultant for the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan
Speed Skate Canada Intro to Comp Certified Coach, NCCP

Special Interests

Speed skating / winter sports
Sport performance
Tactical strength & conditioning
Private and small group training
Child/youth sport development
Physical literacy / being active for life

About Michelle

Originally from Winnipeg, Michelle spent her whole life involved in sport and physical activity, including dance, soccer, ultimate frisbee, track & field, and speed skating. She was an elite speed skater for 13 years, competed at 2011 and 2015 Canada Winter Games in short track and long track respectively, and trained at the National Training Centre at the Olympic Oval in Calgary for several years. After retiring from skating, she moved to Regina to complete her Bachelor of Kinesiology. She started working at Level 10 Fitness with the Admin team in 2017, and began coaching with the Regina Speed Skating Club. Since graduating with a major in Human Kinetics in 2021, she completed a post-grad internship with the University of Regina Athlete Health & Performance Institute, where she was part of the strength & conditioning staff for the Regina Rams, Cougars Soccer and Volleyball teams. She also trained two classes of police recruits from the Saskatchewan Police College, which expanded her interest into tactical strength training. Michelle was the Team Regina Head Coach for short track speed skating at the 2023 Saskatchewan Winter Games, and has coached alongside the Provincial Coach at national-level meets while developing her coaching portfolio. She loves coaching and skating, dancing, skiing, running, yoga, being outdoors, and is bilingual in English and American Sign Language.

Upcoming classes:

Sat Sep 06 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Christine Laprairie

Sat Sep 13 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm with Ovesh Purahoo

Sat Sep 20 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Michelle Daeninck

Sat Sep 27 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Christine Laprairie

Sat Oct 11 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Christine Laprairie

Sat Oct 18 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Christine Laprairie

Sat Oct 25 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Christine Laprairie

Sat Nov 01 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Christine Laprairie

Sat Nov 08 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Christine Laprairie

Sat Nov 15 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Christine Laprairie

Sat Nov 22 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Christine Laprairie

Sat Nov 29 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Christine Laprairie

Sat Dec 06 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Christine Laprairie

Sat Dec 13 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Christine Laprairie

Sat Dec 20 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Christine Laprairie

Sat Dec 27 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Christine Laprairie

Junior / Intermediate Figure Skating (ages 8-14)

Christine Laprairie

Ovesh Purahoo

Michelle Daeninck

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