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Rising Star Award

Since 1968, an award has been given by SSC to the male or female skater in long track having the most outstanding performance of the year. In 1985, the award was changed to include top male and female in long track and top male and female in short track.

Starting in 2005, SSC considered awarding a "Rising Star" award to a young national or development team athlete who had an outstanding season.

Who is eligible to receive this award

This award is presented in the following categories:

  • long track speed skater
  • short track speed skater

Who can nominate candidates for this award

There are no nominations for this award.

How are the winners of this award chosen

The High Performance committees of SSC will determine the winners of this award with consideration of all performances throughout the current season including World Championships, World Cups and National Competitions. This award may not be awarded every year.

When is the award presented

The award will be presented at the Awards Banquet at the SSC Annual General Meeting.

 

Rising Stars

 

Year Short Track Long Track
2011 - Laurent Dubreuil
2010 Antoine Gélinas-Beaulieu Antoine Gélinas-Beaulieu
2009 Marianne St-Gelais Richard MacLennan
2008 Francois Hamelin Justine L'Heureux
2007 Olivier Jean Philippe Riopel
2005 Kalyna Roberge Christine Nesbitt