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2026 AGM RECAP: A MILESTONE YEAR FOR CPSC GOVERNANCE

posted Oct 22, 2026, 8:10 AM

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Club News Published October 2026 • By Centennial Park Skating Club

CPSC Members Approve Key Governance Updates at 2026 AGM

Centennial Park Skating Club members met on September 26, 2026, for the Annual General Meeting. The verified registration list confirmed 23 voting members, and quorum was established. The meeting opened with a land acknowledgement recognizing the territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabe, the Chippewa, and the Wendat.

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Members approved the agenda and the minutes from the September 20, 2025 AGM as presented.

Looking back on the season

The President's report thanked parents, families, friends, coaches, program assistants, and Board members for their support and contributions. It highlighted the holiday gala and skater progress across CPSC programs, and looked ahead to the club's 52nd season.

Financial update

The Board presented the year-end financial statement showing the club's overall net assets and operating surplus. Registration fees were the club's main source of revenue, while ice rentals and coaching represented its primary expenses. Members accepted the financial statements as presented.

Governance decisions

Members considered and approved several measures related to CPSC's governance and operations:

Audit waiver: Members passed an extraordinary resolution waiving the requirement for a full audit or review engagement for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The Board recommended the waiver to manage costs and proposed continuing internal financial oversight with dual signing authority.
Articles of amendment: Members passed a special resolution approving proposed updates covering the club's core mandate, a board size range of 3 to 9 directors, membership classes, and the dissolution clause.
Revised Bylaw Number 2026-01: Members passed a special resolution confirming and adopting the revised bylaw. Changes include updated definitions, quorum set at 6%, and director term limits.

2026–2027 Board of Directors

Members set the number of directors at eight for the 2026–2027 term. Eight qualified nominations were received for the eight available seats, and the Board was elected by acclamation. At the subsequent inaugural meeting of the Board, the officers of the club were appointed as follows:

Freda Lam — Chair
Gloria Leung — Co-President
Linda Behme — Co-President and Treasurer
Patrizia Cafaro — Vice-President
Vera Dounaevskaia — Secretary
Annette Roy — Coach Representative
Maria Balsamo — Director at Large
Javier Zambrano — Director at Large

Looking ahead

The AGM addressed CPSC's bylaws, articles of incorporation, financial oversight, and Board for the coming season. Thank you to everyone who attended and took part in the meeting, and to the families, coaches, program assistants, volunteers, and Board members who support the club throughout the year.

Members with questions about the AGM decisions, the revised bylaw, or the 2026–2027 Board can contact the club.

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CPSC AND CANSKATE EXCELLENCE

posted Oct 11, 2026, 1:27 PM

Club News Published October 2026 • By Centennial Park Skating Club

CPSC Holds CanSkate Excellence “Exceeded Standard” Recognition

A first skating lesson stays with a child. CanSkate is where that happens — where skaters build confidence, learn the basics, and find a community on the ice. At Centennial Park Skating Club, we take that starting point seriously, which is part of why CanSkate Excellence, Skate Ontario’s recognition program for CanSkate delivery, matters to us.

CanSkate Excellence recognizes clubs that deliver Skate Canada’s CanSkate program at or above the national standard. CPSC currently holds the Exceeded Standard level, the program’s highest tier. For us, maintaining this recognition is really a chance to check our own work — our coaches, program assistants, volunteers, and Board all have a hand in it.

What is CanSkate Excellence?

CanSkate is Skate Canada’s learn-to-skate program, used by clubs across the country. Skate Ontario runs the Excellence Recognition Program on top of it, recognizing clubs that go beyond the basic requirements — in session planning, coach training, skill progression, safety, and how the program actually runs on the ice.

That lines up with what CPSC already tries to do: give skaters in Etobicoke a solid, well-run place to start, whether they stick with CanSkate or move on to STARSkate and beyond.

Why this matters

Recognition isn’t a one-time badge. Skate Ontario’s program includes ongoing requirements — coaches complete refresher training, and clubs are periodically visited and evaluated by a CanSkate Specialist. Holding Exceeded Standard isn’t something that, once earned, stays automatically — it has to be actively maintained, season after season.

The work behind it

Most of what goes into this happens off the ice, before skaters arrive:

Fully planned sessions designed to maximize ice time and keep skaters moving.
Station-based training set for multiple skill levels so every skater stays active and appropriately challenged.
Coaches committed to continuous skill development and certifications beyond their foundational credentials.
Clear safety rules and communication with families.
An outside evaluator, a CanSkate Specialist, reviewing sessions and giving real feedback.
Coaches, program assistants, volunteers, and the Board all working together in support of our skaters.

What it means for CPSC families

Practically, it means your child’s CanSkate session is structured and intentional. There’s a plan behind it, coaches stay current on training, and the program gets outside review and feedback.

It also means we maintain a core standard while continuing to improve. Maintaining Exceeded Standard takes continued effort every season.

Where CPSC stands province-wide

Skate Ontario’s current CanSkate Excellence list recognizes 178 clubs and skating schools across three tiers: Exceeded Standard, Achieved Standard, and Engaged Standard. Of those, 96 organizations, including CPSC, currently hold Exceeded Standard, the program’s highest tier.

Recognition levels are reviewed regularly and can change, so this reflects the current published list rather than a permanent standing. Skate Ontario administers this program on a province-wide basis and does not publish a regional or city-level breakdown, so we’re presenting our standing at the provincial level rather than making a regional comparison we can’t verify directly from the source.

From our Co-President

“Achieving CanSkate Excellence Exceeded Standard is a proud milestone for our club. This award validates what our families experience every lesson: exceptional coaching, intentional lesson planning, and a club culture built on continuous improvement.”

Linda Behme, Co-President, Centennial Park Skating Club

What’s next

Weekly CanSkate lessons maintain consistency because of this commitment. What matters is that the standard behind it holds up, season after season. Thanks to everyone who puts in the work: coaches, program assistants, volunteers, and the Board.

Considering CanSkate for your skater? Explore our programs, schedules, and registration information.

Explore CanSkate at CPSC