Meet our Skating Coaches
At Canterbury Skating Academy, we are proud to have a team of experienced and passionate instructors who love to teach skating to kids and adults of all ages. Our coaches have years of experience in teaching and competitive skating. They are dedicated to helping their students learn and improve their skating skills, while also having fun and enjoying the sport.
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Alana Caunter
TheBoss
Kia ora! I'm Alana and am a roller skating coach with a passion for supporting people to learn how to skate confidently and safely. I've been skating since I was seven, and it's been a constant source of joy and exercise for me throughout my life.
I believe that roller skating is not only a fun activity but also an excellent way to stay fit and healthy. As a coach, my goal is to help my students develop the skills and techniques necessary to enjoy skating to the fullest while also staying safe on the rink or outside. I work with each individual to develop a customized training plan that meets their unique needs and goals.
Whether you're a beginner who's never set foot on skates or an experienced skater looking to improve your technique, I'm here to help. I believe that everyone can learn how to skate, and I'm committed to helping my students achieve their skating goals!
Kate ten Hove
Artistic Skating
Roller Skating for me started as an impulse buy during the 2020 lockdowns. Soon after, I began derby and moved through to skatepark and now coaching and beginning my artistic journey. Roller skating for me has begun a huge amazing part of my life, and I love the amazing people I have met through skating, and the incredible opportunities I’ve been given, like roller skating through a museum!
Roller skating for me has also been a huge improvement on my mental health. The ability to go out and just skate, not think about anything else and be getting exercise at the same time has been a huge help for me through some very stressful times in my life.
I love roller skating for the people, community and health benefits I’ve received, and can’t wait to keep on skating through some new journeys.
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