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Kelowna to host 2026 Skate Canada International
The 2026 Skate Canada International (SCI) figure skating competition is scheduled to take place at Prospera Place in Kelowna from October 30 to November 1. As the second stop in the SCI Grand Prix series, athletes will compete for points to qualify for the Grand Prix Final.
Notable competitors include Canadian men’s champion Stephen Gogolev, four-time Canadian women’s champion Madeline Schizas, and the reigning junior world champions Ava Kemp and Yohnatan Elizarov. In the pairs event, Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud will seek another gold following their victory at the Nebelhorn Trophy. The ice dance category will feature Marie-Jade Lauriault and Romain Le Gac.
The event begins Friday, October 30, with the men’s short program and an opening ceremony. Medal ceremonies for men and pairs are set for Saturday, October 31, while women and ice dance ceremonies will conclude the competition on Sunday, November 1.
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