We have a fantastic team of coaches at SNFSC. All our coaches are British Ice Skating (BIS) licensed, formerly NISA, and are bound by their Code Of Ethics. The coaches provide instructor-led group coaching for the Skate Academy and Member Ice Skills Classes, in addition to private one-to-one and small group lessons during club sessions. Coaches cover all aspects of figure skating, choreography and ice dance, and regularly accompany skaters taking part in competitions around the UK and internationally.
Below you will find short biographies on each of our coaches and their current availability for accepting new pupils. We encourage members to communicate with the coach directly for private lesson arrangements. For Skate Academy & Skills Classes, which are arranged by the club, these do not need to be booked with coaches in advance and anyone can come along at the class time and take part. See our Ice Timetable Calendar for latest class times.
Kendall Cairns
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Kendall is a level 2 qualified British ice skating coach. She gained her license back in 2019 after being chosen by the club to further her competitive skills and progress onto coaching. Kendall skated at a national standard gaining many podium places on her way through the levels. She teaches all abilities from Skate UK to competitive figure skating and is always keen to encourage the next generation of skaters. When kendall isn’t coaching skating she teaches dance throughout the high schools and has also achieved a HND in sports coaching and development. Contact Details |
Gemma Chaddock
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After a successful personal competitive career at National Level, Gemma has focused all of her energy and attention to being a full time Level 2 BIS coach. She has over 10 years full time coaching experience a full range of skating abilities – absolute beginners and Skate UK Programme through to pupils achieving the highest national test – Level 10. Gemma has successfully coached British Championship medallists and accompanied pupils to national and international competitions. She currently has pupils in the national team – the Great Britain training squad.
In addition to on ice coaching, Gemma offers an off ice class in Stirling with a focus on stretch, agility, strength and fitness – all in a fun environment. Contact Details |
Pamela Dorans
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An energetic, enthusiastic and passionate teacher with 6 years coaching experience at SNFSC and Skate UK Program. Personally been skating since the age of 4 and has over 10yrs of competitive experience at National level. Qualified HND Dance Artist; Professionally trained in a wide range of styles including classical ballet, lyrical jazz, contemporary and street dance. 8 years experience as a successful dance teacher and has been resident dance teacher/choreographer at every Easter and Summer ProCamp held at the Peak.
Enjoys choreographing, working hard with pupils through N.I.S.A tests and strives for personal best scores in competitions. Qualifications Contact Details Coaches at the club Saturdays and Sundays. |
Rebecca Hutchison
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Rebecca is a BIS level 2 qualified coach. She got her license back in 2014 and teaches as a full-time figure skating coach with over 8 years of experience. Rebecca teaches all kinds of abilities from beginners, skate UK, adults and competitive skaters. With multiple test passes from level 1 to intermediate level. Rebecca also teaches children and adults with disabilities. Rebecca took 4 of her inclusive skaters to Austria for the special Olympics, where two of her skaters walked away with gold medals. Rebecca has competed up and down the country. Rebecca was the British adult champion for gold level 5 times. She has had a very successful competitive career and strives to do the same for her pupils. Rebecca also has her HND in fitness, health & exercise.
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Rowena Mackessack-Leitch
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Rowena is a BIS Level 2 qualified coach with over 25 years figure skating experience. She is a 2 time Scottish Junior Champion and has won many International and National medals at Novice, Junior and Senior level. She also competed for many years at the British National Championships at Novice, Junior and Senior level. She is also a former member of GB International Development Squad. Rowena has travelled and spent a lot of time at figure skating camps across the world, training and learning from some of the best coaches and skaters in the world. In addition, she has twenty years dance experience in ballet, modern, tap, jazz and contemporary. Rowena has many years of experience coaching and choreographing programmes for competition and has achieved multiple test passes and podium places with pupils.
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Robyn McDade
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Robyn is BIS level 2 qualified. She teaches both free skating and ice dance and specialises in Fieldmoves/Skills. Robyn has skated since she was 9 years old competing in free, ice dance and synchro with the highlight being part of Team GB and competing in two world synchronised championships. Robyn has been a coach with SNFSC since 2016, her coaching aims are to develop her skaters love for the sport, working with them to achieve their personal goals in the hope this leads to a life-long involvement.
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Fiona McGiff
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Robert Murphy
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Robert is a BIS Level 2 Coach and a BITA Senior Advanced Coach, with 30 years coaching experience. He teaches from Skate UK to National Level Ten. Robert was Scottish Senior Champion and has coached pupils at British Senior and Junior in Figure. He also coached pupils in Solo Dance Championships and in International Competitions.
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Stacey Robertson
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Stacey is an experienced Level 2 Coach in free skating, field moves and ice dance disciplines. She enjoyed personal success as a skater, including a pairs bronze medal at national level. She performed professionally for a number of years, touring with Holiday on Ice and with Disney before returning to Scotland to coach. She coaches all levels of skaters, from Skate U.K. through to National level and has coached pupils to GB Championship level. Stacey delivers lessons in both free skating and dance and supplements On-Ice training with Off-Ice classes incorporating strength, flexibility and skills.
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Rhiannon Scott
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Fully Qualified BIS Level 2 Coach. M.Sc. Degree in Sports Coaching. Skating Coordinator for Active Stirling. With over 12 years of coaching experience, Rhiannon has taught individual skaters from Beginner through to British Championship Level. She also coaches synchronised skating with Starlight Synchro teams competing at National and International Level. Rhiannon loves to instil her passion for learning new skills and encourages creativity in each of her skaters. Within SNFSC Rhiannon has a team of competitive singles skaters who compete throughout the UK. She has also mentored high-level skaters through the BIS Level 1 and 2 Coaching Qualifications. If you are interested in one-to-one lessons from Snowbabies Entry Level and beyond please text contact details below.
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