About Us
The NSSA is a registered not-for-profit organization under the Nunavut Legal Registries Society #SOC1422 since 1999. As a community-based association, it is governed by a Board of Directors elected at the annual general meeting (AGM), as required by its Bylaws. The AGM is held annually in May, with vacant Board positions made available for election.
On September 23, 2020, the governing bylaws of the NSSA were amended, approved and filed with Nunavut Legal Registries, updating the guiding documents for the organization. To receive a copy, please send an email to the Secretary for a PDF version.
On September 23, 2020, the governing bylaws of the NSSA were amended, approved and filed with Nunavut Legal Registries, updating the guiding documents for the organization. To receive a copy, please send an email to the Secretary for a PDF version.
John Maurice
The NSSA and its local clubs have been instrumental in providing youth opportunities for health and wellness, athletic development, participation at local, regional, circumpolar and national competitions for speed skating.
Under the direction of John Maurice, former teacher in Iqaluit, the sport continues to grow since its inception in 1999. While now retired from the weekly practices, he continues to attend meets and AGMs and provide corporate memory, mentorship to the Board of Directors, parent volunteers, public advocacy for recruitment and encouragement to our skaters.
His contributions to the club and legacy of speed skating in Nunavut was recognized at the 2017-18 NSSA Awards Gala in May 2018, in Iqaluit, NU.
Nakurmiik, thank you, merci John!
Under the direction of John Maurice, former teacher in Iqaluit, the sport continues to grow since its inception in 1999. While now retired from the weekly practices, he continues to attend meets and AGMs and provide corporate memory, mentorship to the Board of Directors, parent volunteers, public advocacy for recruitment and encouragement to our skaters.
His contributions to the club and legacy of speed skating in Nunavut was recognized at the 2017-18 NSSA Awards Gala in May 2018, in Iqaluit, NU.
Nakurmiik, thank you, merci John!
2021-22 NSSA Board of Directors
The NSSA Board of Directors - truly a working Board - contribute directly to the promotion of speed skating in Nunavut. The Board is an active voting member on Speed Skate Canada, and through their longstanding individual involvement over the years as skaters, coaches, coach supports, leaders, fundraisers and advocates in the local Clubs, make the NSSA a strong voice for speed skating in Nunavut and beyond.
See the attached link of the 2020-21 President and key Directors and Head Coach Reports for an overview of our last year's activities.
Thank you past and present Board members for all of your volunteer time, effort and dedication to the positive physical and psychosocial development of our kids and youth!
See the attached link of the 2020-21 President and key Directors and Head Coach Reports for an overview of our last year's activities.
Thank you past and present Board members for all of your volunteer time, effort and dedication to the positive physical and psychosocial development of our kids and youth!
| nssa_vice-president_report_agm_2020-21.pdf |
| fundraising_report_nssa_agm_2020-21.pdf |
| coaches_report_iqaluit_speed_skating_club_2020-21.pdf |
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SECRETARY
Laakkuluk Williamson-Bathory |
Vice President
Sherri Young DIRECTOR AT LARGE Stephen Hooey |
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Benedict Sampras Nleya |
Committees
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Fundraising Committee
To assist us in supporting our annual activities, our clubs engage in a range of government grant proposal writing, community activities such as bingos, 50/50 draws and corporate donation solicitation. Our Directors-at-Large and parents lead these activities to meet our annual strategic goals, club and player development. Interested in assisting our fundraising efforts? Contact Sherri at speedskatingnu@gmail.com |
Meet Committee
Coordinating sanctioned territorial meets, fun-meets and competitive travel opportunities, our coaches and parents arrange for logistical coordination, coaching development, officials travel and overall calendar of events. From weekend or evening mat set-up/take-down to time keeping, join us to give our youth the opportunities to learn and grow! Can you lend a hand for meets? Contact Martine at speedskatingnu@gmail.com |
Our Local Clubs
Nunavut has the distinct challenge in that all of our communities are completely fly-in! There are no roads connecting our cities and hamlets to each other - or our southern provinces or western territories - so development is costly to foster other clubs. In years past we had active clubs in Cambridge Bay (Kitikmeot region), Pangnirtung (South Qikiqtaaluk region) and Pond Inlet (North Qikiqtaaluk region), but we rely on knowledgeable former skaters and access to functioning arenas and ice time to develop and sustain our clubs.
If you would like information on how to establish a local club, contact us at speedskatingnu@gmail.com.
If you would like information on how to establish a local club, contact us at speedskatingnu@gmail.com.
Iqaluit Speed Skating Club - Arctic Terns
In 2018, our Iqaluit club, the Arctic Terns, was our most active - and were we ever!
We had 15 boys and young men and 28 girls and young women in our beginner, developmental and advanced/competitive programs, and 5 adult leaders/coaches. The ISSC brought home the most medals for Nunavut in the 2018 Arctic Winter Games, and we have several athletes who qualified to compete at the 2019 Canada Games! In 2020, our dreams were dashed to compete at the Whitehorse Arctic Winter Games due to the global pandemic.
The ISSC is made possible through the hard work and leadership of parents like you, who volunteer countless hours to both the NSSA Board of Directors and ongoing fundraising, on-ice and dry land practices for all skating levels, and ongoing coaching and sanctioned meet delivery.
If you have an interest in the sport, and would like to learn more about registering your child, contact one of our ISSC representatives. The ISSC has made the difference in the lives of many youth since it's inception in the mid-1990's, providing a healthy environment, skills development, character and team building, and a strong community and family bond that grows not just strong athletes, but strong people.
We had 15 boys and young men and 28 girls and young women in our beginner, developmental and advanced/competitive programs, and 5 adult leaders/coaches. The ISSC brought home the most medals for Nunavut in the 2018 Arctic Winter Games, and we have several athletes who qualified to compete at the 2019 Canada Games! In 2020, our dreams were dashed to compete at the Whitehorse Arctic Winter Games due to the global pandemic.
The ISSC is made possible through the hard work and leadership of parents like you, who volunteer countless hours to both the NSSA Board of Directors and ongoing fundraising, on-ice and dry land practices for all skating levels, and ongoing coaching and sanctioned meet delivery.
If you have an interest in the sport, and would like to learn more about registering your child, contact one of our ISSC representatives. The ISSC has made the difference in the lives of many youth since it's inception in the mid-1990's, providing a healthy environment, skills development, character and team building, and a strong community and family bond that grows not just strong athletes, but strong people.
Cambridge Bay Blades Club
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In 2019-20, the Cambridge Bay Blades got back on the ice after a delay due to the unavailability of the local arena. This Club provides a Learn-to-Skate opportunity for new skaters once a week through the leadership of Ruth Roberts. In 2019-20, through territorial funding, we were able to host a developmental skater from the Blades Club during the Nagano Skate Camp. This provided an exceptional opportunity for skills development, equipment, nutrition and technique education, and connection to the broader community of Nunavut skaters. The NSSA continues to support the Club in their growth and development, including Coaching development opportunities.
For more information on this Club and their activities contact the Coaching lead directly. |
Territorial Sport Affiliation
The NSSA receives the bulk of its funding support from the Government of Nunavut, Department of Community and Government Services: Sport and Recreation for annual operations and athlete development. |
We are also a proud member of the Recreation and Parks Association of Nunavut (RPAN), and benefit from their team's extensive experience in circumpolar and national games preparation and attendance, and policy development that reflects best practices and national standards.
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National Organizational Representation
The NSSA is a voting member affiliated with Speed Skating Canada (SSC).
The NSSA is an active voting member and participates in SSC meetings, bringing the voice of Nunavut clubs and members to the national fora.
We also work collaboratively with SSC officials for the delivery and oversight of coach development training, meet support training and officiating of sanctioned meets in Nunavut. The NSSA and local clubs also deliver the Respect in Sport training for staff, volunteers and parents.
For information on speed skating in Canada, see the SCC website.
The NSSA is an active voting member and participates in SSC meetings, bringing the voice of Nunavut clubs and members to the national fora.
We also work collaboratively with SSC officials for the delivery and oversight of coach development training, meet support training and officiating of sanctioned meets in Nunavut. The NSSA and local clubs also deliver the Respect in Sport training for staff, volunteers and parents.
For information on speed skating in Canada, see the SCC website.
Adopted and Endorsed Policies
The NSSA is young but continually growing and formalizing the governance framework that guides our activities and sport development in Nunavut. In 2017-18, we strengthened the following policies to ensure transparency and equity of our sport and operations, and introduced mandatory training for parents and members through Respect Sport modules. The following core and newly adopted policies related to:
- Code of Conduct and Ethics
- Discipline and Complaints
- Appeals
- Arctic Winter Games Selection
- Canada Games Selection
- Concussion
- Screening
- Travel
Available Downloads
| bylaws_sept_2020.pdf |
| letter of good standing 2022.pdf |
| appeal_policy_september_2017.pdf |
| nssa_code_of_conduct_policy.pdf |
| screening_policy_september_2017.pdf |
| speed_skating_concussion_and_return_to_skating.pdf |
| travel_policy_september_2017.pdf |
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