Tamara Jackson

Tamara has been an important part of the Athabasca Skating Club for 19 years, bringing experience, dedication and a genuine love of skating to our club.

As Head Coach, Tamara supports and mentors our coaching team while helping create a positive and encouraging environment for skaters at every level. She is also a point of contact for members with coaching-related questions or concerns. As our Coaching Representative, Tamara attends executive meetings and helps keep communication flowing between our coaches and Club Executive.

Tamara is Intermediate STARSkate/Provincial Coach (ISPC) Trained and a STAR 1–5 Assessor. Her own skating accomplishments include Gold Dance, Senior Silver Skills and Junior Silver Freeskate.

And she isn't finished yet! Tamara continues to challenge herself on the ice and is currently working toward achieving Gold in Skills.

With nearly two decades behind the boards, Tamara continues to share her knowledge, experience and passion for skating with the next generation of Athabasca skaters.

Dianna Freh 

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Dianna has been part of the Athabasca Skating Club since 2016 and is passionate about helping skaters build skills, confidence, and a love for being on the ice. Her coaching journey began in high school when she earned her CanSkate coaching certification. What started as an opportunity to help younger skaters quickly grew into a passion for teaching and sharing the sport she loves.

Dianna especially enjoys coaching CanSkate because she gets to be part of a skater’s very first experiences on the ice. There is nothing quite like seeing a child go from being nervous and unsure to smiling with pride after learning a new skill. She believes that every skater deserves encouragement, patience, and a positive environment where they feel comfortable trying new things and celebrating their accomplishments.

After taking a break from coaching, Dianna returned to the sport and recertified her CanSkate qualifications. She has also expanded her coaching credentials by becoming a PowerSkate Coach, helping hockey and ringette players develop speed, agility, balance, and power. She loves watching athletes work hard, gain confidence, and see their efforts pay off both during practices and in their games.

Dianna also enjoys working with skaters in the Teen/Adult Skate program. She understands that learning to skate is not just for children and appreciates the unique goals and experiences that older skaters bring to the ice. Whether someone is stepping onto the ice for the very first time, returning to skating after many years, or looking to build confidence and improve their skills, she enjoys helping them progress at their own pace in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Whether she is coaching a beginner taking their first steps on the ice, a teen or adult discovering skating later in life, or an athlete looking to improve their performance, Dianna's goal is the same: to create a fun, supportive, and welcoming environment where every skater can learn, grow, and enjoy the sport. She believes some of life's best memories are made at the rink and feels fortunate to be a part of each skater's journey.

Our Program Assistants play an important role in making our skating programs fun and engaging! Our dedicated STARSkaters and PowerSkating Program Assistants volunteer their time to support our CanSkate and Pre-CanSkate programs. From setting up circuits and assisting with activities to encouraging and motivating our younger skaters, they help create a positive and welcoming environment on the ice.

We are so grateful for their enthusiasm, dedication, and the wonderful example they set for our younger skaters!