World\u2019s best in figure skating to compete in Kelowna<\/p>\n
Published 4:16 pm Wednesday, October 28, 2026<\/p>\n
Athletes are arriving in Kelowna for 2026 Skate Canada International (SCI). <\/p>\n
The best in figure skating across the globe will be competing at Prospera Place Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. <\/p>\n
Kelowna is the second stop on the SCI Grand Prix series and athletes will be competing for points toward qualification for the Grand Prix Final. <\/p>\n
Stephen Gogolev is representing Canada in the men\u2019s event. The reigning Canadian champion finished in the top five at both the Olympic Winter Games and the World Championships in his 2025-26 season. <\/p>\n
In the women\u2019s event, four-time Canadian champion Madeline Schizas will be making her sixth appearance. <\/p>\n
Two Canadian duos will compete in the pair\u2019s event. Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud aim for another gold after winning the Nebelhorn Trophy in Germany in September. The reigning junior world champions, Ava Kemp and Yohnatan Elizarov will be making their Grand Prix debut in Kelowna. <\/p>\n
Canadian couple Marie-Jade Lauriault and Romain Le Gac will be competing in the ice dance event, coming off of a 2026 Canadian Championship bronze medal win. <\/p>\n
The contest begins Friday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. with the men\u2019s short program. The opening ceremony will follow at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Medal ceremonies for the men\u2019s and pair\u2019s events will take place at the end of the day on Saturday, Oct. 31. Medal ceremonies for the women\u2019s and ice dance events will take place at the conclusion of the competition on Sunday, Nov. 1. <\/p>\n
Families are invited to check out Skate Fest Oct. 30-31 outside Prospera Place. The fan event will includes games and activities, vendors, live music and a Halloween treat. <\/p>\n