Western Australian Ice Skating Association

Competition Dates

 

 

 

2023 Competition Dates

2023 Competition Dates

COMPETITION DATE VENUE
Les Latham Artistic
26th February
Cockburn Ice Arena
Rink 1
Autumn Gala
27th & 28th May
Cockburn Ice Arena
Rink 1
Winter West
19th & 20th August
Cockburn Ice Arena
Rink 1
Spring Challenge
30th September
Cockburn Ice Arena
Rink 1
State Championships
7th & 8th October
Cockburn Ice Arena
Rink 1

 

State Banquet

WAISA State Banquet

The State Banquet is booked so grab your tickets to the party!

Join the celebrations!!

  • State Team Announcement
  • Most Improved Awards
  • DJ
  • Photo Booth
  • Cocktail / Mocktail on Arrival
  • Buffet Dinner
  • Cash Bar

State Banquet Registration

Invitation and Accommodation Info

For information on how to register and accommodation

download the flyer 

  • Where

    Argyle Ballroom, Parmelia Hilton 14 Mill Street, Perth
  • When

    Novemeber 12 @6:30pm

  • Cost

    $0 for Spring Challenge and WA State Championship Competitors

    $85 for athlete supporters

  • Registration

    If you want to attend, you must register individually (even synchronized skaters).

    Click the register button below

    State Banquet Registration

    Login to your membership. Register yourself (quantity 1). If you were a competitor at the 2022 Spring Challenge or State Championships – you will receive your ticket free!

    Additional tickets are available for purchase during the registration process.

    State Championships – you will receive your ticket free!

    We would love to see you if you are a 2022 WAISA Member – even if you didn’t compete. Why not also register someone fun to bring – maybe your entire family – or even your coach! They have to pay $85 so have a credit card ready!!

  • Accommodation:

    $240 for two including breakfast.

    Additional information can be found on the registration page.

    or download the flyer

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Livestream

WAISA Livestream

Welcome to WAISA Livestream. All livestream competitions are available on the WAISA Youtube page

Social media links (including YouTube) are located at the top and bottom of the WAISA website. The livestream(s) are embedded here for your convenience. At times, we experience technical difficulties. If a drop out occurs visit the YouTube page where the stream will be restarted

Next Competition to stream - WA State Championships 2022

We are proud to annouce Spring Challenge, and WA State Chamionships, 2022.

  • Pre-Adult Bronze and Silver Adult Bronze
  • Singles from Aussie Skate Level 4 through to Elementary
  • Synchronised divisions
  • Basic Novice through Senior
  • Ice Dance

When:

  • Saturday October 1, 2022 - Spring Challenge
  • Saturday October 8-9, 2022 - State Championships

Where: Cockburne Ice Arena

Spring Challenge Livestream

WA State Championships: Day 2

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Australian Masters Games

WAISA is proud to announce the Australian Masters Games to be held in April, 2022

Please email your completed Planned Program Content (PPC) form along with your music in MP3 format to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 17th April 2022

Please name your files as follows -

PPC - Division_Name_PPC   eg. Bronze_Fred_Smith_PPC

Music file - Division_Name_RunTime    eg Bronze_Fred_Smith_1min40s

Planned Program form (PPC)

The Australian Masters Games - 23rd to 30th April 2022.

WAISA is proud to support the Australian Masters Games. Created by the Confederation of Australian Sport in 1987, the Australian Masters Games is a week-long festival of sport that brings together weekend warriors from around Australia, and the world, to enjoy an extensive sport and social program.

The Australian Masters Games will take place from Saturday 23 April to Saturday 30 April 2022 in Perth, Western Australia.

In support of the Australian Masters Games, WAISA is proud to host the Figure Skating event to be held at Cockburne Ice Arena scheduled for April 28 - 29. The event is inclusive of all adult levels. For more information visit the Australian Masters Games website.

Proposed Dates for 2022

  • Singles and Pairs: April 28-29
  • Synchronised: April 28-29

Information relating specifically to figure skating, including skating disciplines, age requirements and pricing, can be found under the sports section on the Australian Masters Games website.

 

The preliminsary schedules has been released. Visit the schedule page here

This page will be updated as new information is provided.

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Hall of Fame

WAISA Hall of Fame celebrates athletes, officials, and others who have made significant contributions to ice skating in Western Australia

Mary-Ellen started skating when she was aged two and a half at the Sydney Glaciarium. She wen on to win 7 New South Wales Senior Championships and was the Australian Ladies Champion in 1964,65,66 & 67. Mary- Ellen represented Australia at the 1968 World Championships in Geneva and at the World Professional Championships in London. A founding member of the Western Australian Ice Skating Association (WAISA) in 1977 Mary-Ellen was the heart, soul and backbone of the Association until her passing in December 2016. Mary-Ellen was inducted into the Ice Skating Australia Hall of Fame in 2016 in recognition of her lifetime outstanding contribution to the sport and was posthumously induced as an Inaugural Member of the Western Australian Ice Skating Association Hall of Fame in 2017.

Tony served on the WAISA Council for many years. Along with his wife, Ilze, he was the driving force behind promoting Synchronized Skating in WA. Tony’s contribution to the sport as a Judging Official was outstanding. Rising from a State Judge to National Judge and ultimately to a well respected Ice Skating Union Synchronized Judge. Tony judged at several World Synchronized Skating Championships and it to honor Tony’s contribution and achievement in the sport of Synchronized Skating that the perpetual trophy awarded to the Senior Synchronized Skating Champions of Australia is named after him.

Ilze, along with husband Tony, the driving for behind the promotion and development of Synchronized Skating in WA. Ilze was also a WAISA Councilor and Secretary for many year and helped lay the foundations of an association with strong governance and good ethical principles. Ilze also was a State, National and International Judge.

Danielle has made a great contribution to the sport of Synchronized Skating in WA both as an athlete and as a Coach.  A two time Australian National Champion Danielle has also represented Australia three times at the World Synchronized Skating Championships. In 2019 Danielle became the first West Australian to win a medal at a World Championships as part of Team Nexicce, Canada.  Danielle won a bronze medal for the short program at the Championships and Nexicce finished a very close fourth place overall in a very competitive field of amazing teams.

Jaimee is arguably one of WA’s most successful figure skaters representing WA 12 times at the Australian Figure Skating Championships winning 6 Gold Medals and 4 Bronze Medals.  Jaimee represented Australia at two Junior World Figure Skating Championships and two Four Continents Championships as a Senior Competitor.  In 2014 Jaimee became the first WA athlete to be included in a Winter Olympic Team with her appointment to the Shadow Team for the Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Jaimee has been an outstanding representative for WA both on and off the ice.

Honorary Life Memberships have been awarded to the following for their contributions to the sport of ice skating in WA: Mary-Ellen Mather Merab Baldwinson Janet Moore Rona Day Ilze Jonikis Anthony Jonikis Carole Ashworth Kylie Yacopetti

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WAISA Competitions

Mary Ellen Holland

Skaters from Aussie Skate Level 4 up to Senior Level. Novice to Senior skaters will compete in both the Short and Free Programs. Adult and Aussie Skate Level 4 up to and including Intermediate Level will compete with only a Free Program.

Please make sure you have downloaded and completed the Planned Program Content form (PPC) and have your music ready before you register. If you have trouble downloading the form(s) right click on the file and select "download" or "save as". 

For mobile devices you may need to download additional apps for opening / saving PPC (a PDF reader or Word).

Competition Details


 

Council Meeting Dates 2022

Council Meeting Dates 2023

Thursday 5 January
Tuesday 7 February
March
April
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June
July
August
September
October
Novemeber

Membership Approval cut-off dates 2023

Note the 2023 closing dates for the membership application approval process: All new and renewal membership applications must be approved by council before you are considered a full financial member and are eligible to register for any tests or competitions, In accordance with Part 3, Division 1, Rule 6(1) of the current WAISA Constitution

January Thursday 5th Council meeting please refer to event information
February Tuesday 7th Council meeting membership application for approval cut off date Sunday 5th February
March Date TBA Council meeting membership application for approval cut off date Sunday TBA March
April Date TBA Council meeting membership application for approval cut off date Sunday Date TBA April
May Date TBA Council meeting membership application cut off date Sunday Date TBA
June Date TBA Council meeting membership application for approval cut off date Sunday Date TBA
July Date TBA Council meeting membership application for approval cut off date Sunday Date TBA July
August Date TBA Council meeting membership application for approval cut off date Sunday Date TBA August
September Date TBA Council meeting membership application for approval cut off date Sunday Date TBA September
October Date TBA Council meeting membership application for approval cut off date Sunday Date TBA October
November Date TBA Council meeting membership application for approval cut off date Sunday Date TBA November

Sponsors

  • WAIS
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  • WAOC
  • Truesport
Contact

PO Box 1472
Bibra Lake WA 6965
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