MEMBERSHIPS:

• APSA (Australia Professional Skaters Association)
• PSA   (Professional Skaters Association – U.S.)
• SAISA (South Australia Ice Skating Association)
• Broadmoor Skating Club (member since 1980)
• Silver Blades Figure Skating Club

COACH ACCREDITATION:

• Level 3 Australia Professional Skaters Association (APSA) Accreditation
• Ranking Level III – Professional Skaters Association (PSA – U.S. 2004)
• Master Moves in the Field – Professional Skaters Association (PSA – 2004)
• Certified Team (Synchro) – Professional Skaters Association (PSA - 2002)
• Certified Dance – Professional Skaters Association (PSA - U.S. 2002)
• Certified Free Dance – Professional Skaters Association (PSA – U.S. 2002)

TEST LEVEL PASSED:

• International Ice Dance Tests (USFSA)
• Gold Free Dance (United States Figure Skating Association - USFSA)
• Gold Dances (United Figure Skating Association – USFSA)
• Silver Medallist in Freestyle/Figures (USFSA)

YEARS OF COACHING:

• Australia (June 2003 – current)
• 15 years coaching – U.S.

COACHING EDUCATION:

• International Skating Union (ISU) International Technical Specialist
  (Ice Dance/Synchronized Ice Skating)
• Ice Skating Australia (ISA) National Technical Specialist (Singles)
• Master Sports Science Exam – U.S.
• Essentials for Coaching Children (South Australia Office for Rec and Sport) – 2012

COACHING CLEARANCE:

• Working with Children Clearance Certificate

PERSONAL SKATING ACHIEVEMENTS:

• U.S. National and International Ice Dance Medallist
• 1979 U.S. National Bronze Medallist Silver Dance
• 4-time International Ice Dance Competitor
• Ennia Challenge Cup – Netherlands
• Golden Spin – Zagreb, Yugoslavia
• Grand Prix – St. Gervais, France
• Nebelhorn Trophy – Oberstdorf, Germany
• Professional Ice Show Skater (Ice Capades 1983 – 1985)

INSURANCE:

• Australia Professional Skaters Association (APSA)

COACHING EXPERIENCE:

• NZ National World Synchronized Skating Team Head Coach ( 2009 & 2010)
• Director of Synchronized Skating Program (Colorado, U.S. 2002-2005)
• Synchronized Skating Head Coach (Colorado, U.S. 2000-2003)
• Director of Ice Dance (Colorado, U.S. 2000-2003)

COACHING RELATED ACHIEVEMENTS:

• ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships
  (NZ Synchro Team 2009 & 2010)
• U.S. National and Junior National Competitive Skaters (Singles and Ice Dance)
• U.S. Sectional Synchronized Skating Team Medallists

POSITIONS HELD:

• Ice Skating Australia Operational Director for Sport Development
• Ice Skating Australia (ISA) Technical Pattern Skills Committee Chair
• South Australia APSA Accreditation Course Administrator
• South Australia APSA State Representative
• International Technical Specialist (Ice Dance/Synchronized Ice Skating)
• National Technical Specialist (Singles) - Australia

AVAILABILITY:  
          Private Lessons (Singles, Technical Pattern Skills, Ice Dance, Synchro)

COACHING PHILIOSOPHY:
Can never go wrong with good technique.  It will stay with you for life!

CONTACT EMAIL: robichalmers@hotmail.com

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Information upated by coach 2 November 2015