Head Coach and Coaching Representative

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.

CanSkate/PowerSkate Coach 

Dianna Freh 

Dianna has been part of the Athabasca Skating Club since 2016 and brings years of experience and enthusiasm to the ice. She first earned her CanSkate coaching certification in high school, where she discovered her passion for teaching the fundamentals of skating through Skate Canada’s flagship learn-to-skate program.

Dianna loves teaching CanSkate because it’s where skaters take their very first steps toward discovering the joy of skating. Watching their confidence grow as they master balance, control, and agility is incredibly rewarding. She strives to make every session fun, safe, and engaging, creating a positive experience that inspires a lifelong love of skating.

After taking a break, Dianna returned to coaching and recertified her CanSkate skills to meet current standards. She has since expanded her qualifications by becoming a PowerSkate Coach, working with hockey and ringette players to improve speed, agility, and power. Dianna finds it exciting and fun to watch PowerSkaters grow and improve—seeing their progress on the ice and how it translates into their game is one of the most rewarding parts of coaching.

Her goal is to create a supportive environment where skaters of all ages can learn, grow, and enjoy the sport.

Meet Our Program Assistants

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!