Coaching Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Since 1992, the Clavet Skating Club has attracted high calibre coaches who help us support the philosphy of skating is fun to learn, inspirational to watch, and requires the training and athleticism of any rigorous sport along with the grace and agility of a ballerina, the speed of a sprinter, the creativity of an artist and the talent of an entertainer.

Head Coach
Shelby Sawatzky
Shelby has been coaching for 12 years and is regional certified but working towards achieving her provincial certification. Shelby is also CanPower Certified. Away from the rink, she has completed her Bachelors of Education specializing in Elementary Education. Shelby is currently teaching grade 4 in Clavet. As a skater, Shelby has accomplished her Gold Freeskate Dance and Skills. She spent 10 years on Skate Canada Saskatchewan's High Performance Team. Her coaching philosophy is that skating has given her so much that she wants to give back through the power of instruction. Shelby coaches with energy, honesty and excitement. She strives to provide a safe space for children to be themselves while ensuring work ethic and positive self worth that lasts a lifetime.

CanSkate Coach
Lauren Mitchell
Lauren’s skating career started at the Clavet Skating Club, where she developed a love for the sport! Lauren started coaching to share her passion for skating with others. Throughout her years with the club, she had the opportunity to develop lifelong friendships, memories, and skating achievements. During her time as a skater, she successfully passed two Gold level tests and has competed in Synchronized Skating. Now, as a coach, she is Regional Certified and has experience coaching CanSkate, RisingStar, and STARSkate. Outside of the rink, she can be found working as a Research Technician, or at the family farm with her Crop Science degree.

Head Coach
Kara Hollinda
Kara is Regional Coach certified and has 12 years of coaching experience in CanSkate, Rising STAR, STARSkate and Synchronized Skating. As a skater, she successfully obtained her Gold Skills, Dance, and Interpretive (Artistic) tests and her Senior Bronze FreeSkate test. She also competed on Adult Synchronized skating teams for 4 years. Kara's coaching philosophy is to provide quality fundamentals and technique from the beginning of a skater's journey in all disciplines to instill a strong foundation to achieve goals, build confidence, and promote a lifelong love of the sport. Outside of the rink, she holds a Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology and Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy, and works as an Occupational Therapist. She enjoys travelling around the world and spending time outdoors with her husband Paul, and their dog, Rudy.

STARSkate Coach
Kendra
She is a Certified CanSkate and Regional Coach. Kendra started skating at three years old and finished her competitive career at age 20 as a Senior Ladies freeskate competitor. As a skater, she successfully passed her Gold Freeskate, Dance, Skills and interpretive tests. Outisde of the rink, Kendra has a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology abd currently works as a pediatric occupational therapist in Saskatoon. Kendra hopes to inspire young skaters to grow their love and passion for skating and to pursue lifelong involvement in the sport. Kendra is excited to be continuing at Clavet Skating Club this season!

STARSkate Coach
Jen Mason
Jen brings over 21 years of coaching experience to the ice. She has earned her Provincial Certification and is currently National Coach In Training. In addition, she is CanPowerSkate Certified, supporting skaters in both figure skating and power skating development.
A passionate lifelong learner, Jen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Bachelor of Education, and a Master of Education. She currently serves as Principal of Dundurn School, bringing her leadership skills and dedication to education into both the classroom and the rink.
Jen began her own skating journey with the Clavet Skating Club, where she achieved Junior Silver Freeskate, Gold Dance, Gold Skills, Pre-Novice Competitive Ice Dance Pairs, Bronze Rhythm Dance and was a member of the Saskatchewan Development Team.
Outside of skating, Jen resides in Saskatoon with her husband Doug and their son Boston. The family is active in a variety of sports and community activities including hockey, football, baseball, golf, and swimming, aerials, running and cycling—keeping their calendar full and their spirits high.
Her coaching philosophy is centered on creating a positive, inclusive environment where every skater feels valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. She believes in fostering not only strong technical skills but also confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of skating.

Program Assistants
STARSkate Volunteers
To assist our coaches and help all CanSkaters on the ice some of our STARSkate skaters volunteer their time.
