Who We Are

The Greater Vancouver Synchronized Skating Club (GVSSC) was established in 2016 after Pacific Ice Synchronized Skating Club and Coquitlam Ice Evolution Synchro came together to form a new brand.

Though our club name is new, our skaters and teams have a long-standing history of synchronized skating in BC, boasting dozens of local and national podium placements over the past 15 years.

Greater Vancouver Synchronized Skating’s programs provides skaters with the opportunity to improve their skating skills both as an individual and as a team member in a positive and supportive environment while offering the chance to represent BC as a specialized athlete at a number of competitions and performances annually.

The skaters on our teams are diverse and their experience ranges from one year to 15+. While they all have different experiences and abilities, they share a common passion: a love of synchronized skating.

A proud member of Skate Canada, Greater Vancouver Synchronized Skating Club is non-profit organization run by a Board of Directors.

 

Board Of Directors

2023-2024

  • Lissa Sutherland

    Lissa completed her PhD in Immunology and Respiratory medicine at the University of Nottingham in the UK.

    She currently works as a Medical Science Liaison covering rare cancers across Western Canada. In this role, she connects industry with the healthcare system and foster relationships with key stakeholders. She develops strategic plans and executes them across the West to ensure successful outcomes of all medical business ventures for the company, healthcare workers and patients. She has learned the importance of clear ethics, governance and communication and believes that these competencies will be beneficial to the leadership and success of GVSSC.

    As an athlete, Lissa was a single skater in Ontario for many years at the Mariposa School of Skating. When she started her bachelor degree at the University of Toronto, she joined the Varsity Blues skating team. It was during her time on this team that she started skating synchro. She found that she loved skating as part of a team and looked to join another synchro team when she moved to Vancouver. The 2023-2024 season is her third with GVSSC. She is involved with all adult teams; skating for A1 and A2 and bodyfilling for A3. This is her first season sitting on the Board of Directors for GVSSC.

  • Alizé Couzigou

    Alizé started skating in France at the age of 7, figure skating at a competitive level for 10 years. After settling in Vancouver, she wished to join a team with whom she could share her passion for the sport. She discovered synchronized skating with the GVSSC in 2019, joining the Open team, and has been with the club for 4 years now. She currently skates in the A1 team and sits on the Board of Directors for GVSSC.

    Alizé moved to Canada from France in 2018. With a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from ESSEC Business School, her background lies within project management, business administration, and hospitality. For 5 years, she managed national and international medical conferences, honing strong organizational skills, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing among a wide array of stakeholders. She is excited to dedicate her time and competencies to the success of the GVSSC this season!

  • Nancy Edwards

    Nancy has been with GVSSC for three years now. She has been a board member for two years. Nancy has skated Synchro for 15 years now and also competed in Artistic solo. She is an adventure seeker, loves boating, skiing, and anything with speed.

  • Traci Rexworthy

    Traci has skating with GVSSC for many many years, and has also been apart of the GVSSC Board for many of those years. She has skated since she was a child, and has always loved synchro for the team aspect, and has formed many lifelong friendships from the sport. Professionally, Traci has a background in business with a specialization in Human Resources.

    Traci currently skates on the A1 team and fills with Secretary position on the Board

  • Lisa George

    Lisa George has volunteered with skating clubs as a parent and board member since 2007. She has been with GVSSC since 2016 as a team manager and board member. She enjoys working with so many dedicated coaches, parents and skaters. Volunteering with people who believe in sports and team work inspires her everyday.

    Cheri Keenan

    Cheri has enjoyed skating from a young age. She has skated singles in her youth, as well as synchronized skating, formerly known as precision.

    Last year, after a 26-year break, she stepped back on the ice to skate synchro with GVSSC on the A2 team.

    One of her happiest moments on A2 was sharing the experience of a synchro competition with her daughter, who skates on the GVSSC youth teams. Through last year's season, she made countless friendships with amazing women, and had an incredible time skating with them. Currently, she is co-sharing the boards fundraising position working on raising funds to go towards team travel.

    In her free time, Cheri enjoys hiking, baking, reading, and spending time with her daughter, family, and friends. See everyone at the rink 😊

    Christine Jerrett

    Christine started figure skating as a child while her family stationed overseas for an extended period of time but shortly after returning to Canada, she hung up her skates for several decades. After watching her daughter on the ice for several years, a short time ago she decided to dust off her skates and get back on the ice (why not, she is already at the rink).

    Christine, like many skaters and board members, was recruited by Alyson (aka the master persuader) to be part of the board in 2022. This year her and Cheri Keenan have partnered up to coordinate fundraising for the club. Their focus is on raising funds to help off set the cost of travel to out of province competitions.

    She looks forward to supporting the continued growth and success of GVSSC.