Ilderton Club Awards

Lloyd Nott Volunteer of the Year

Awarded to a person who volunteers in many aspects of the club such as carnival, synchro, or competitions. Promotes the Ilderton Skating Club and volunteering and is selected by the board of directors. This recipient is also nominated to the WOS for their awards. Lloyd Nott served on the board in many capacities as President, Treasurer, competition, carnival and committees. He recruited other long time volunteers including honorary member Bob Stevenson. Lloyd was a honorary Board Member until his death in 1993. This award is presented to a volunteer, who like Lloyd volunteers many hours to the skaters of the Ilderton Skating Club.

“A skater or individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Ilderton Skating Club’s synchronized skating program portraying the energy and enthusiasm shown by Isobel”.

( Tessa & Scott award )

Recipient strives beyond the boundaries of the club to pursue their dream. They display strong loyalty and excellent attitude which help in the road to achieve significant success.
‘Believe and Achieve AWARD’

Denis Silverthorne Memorial Skater of the Year

This award is choosen by the Professional Coaches and bursary committee.

Dennis Silverthorne was the owner and manager for 42 years of the Silverthorne Skating School for figure skating and power skating held in St.Thomas, Guelph , London & Ilderton. He was instrumental in starting the Ilderton Skating Club when the arena was first built in 1973. Many of our own coaches were coached by Dennis and continue to pass on his knowledge and techniques in this club.

The recipients must demonstrate the ‘Passion, Spirit & Triumph’ of the Skate Canada motto and have had a very successful year, similar attributes as Mr Silverthorne had. His former students would like to fondly think of this award as the ‘Duckie’ award as that was his favourite endearment to use during his lessons.

The EVELYN BASTOW Memorial Awards (Formerly Program Assistant of the Year Award)
**This annual award has been made possible due to a donation from the Evelyn Bastow estate**

PROGRAM ASSISTANTS of the YEAR: These skaters are chosen by the Professional coaches. They have donated many hours to assist with our younger skaters and have played an important role in our Learn-to-skate programs. The SENIOR recipient is also awarded the ‘H.O.M.E skater of the Year’ award.

Ralph Gardiner Spirit of Synchronized Skating Awards

The award will be presented annually to one skater from each of the Ilderton Skating Club’s “competitive” synchronized skating teams. The synchronized skating coaches from each team will select the winners annually.

Recipients should exemplify Ralph’s spirit , determination, enthusiasm & dedication to their team. Sportsmanship and team building will also be considered.

The award has been named after Mr. Ralph Gardiner in appreciation of his continued support and commitment to the synchronized skating teams and programs at the Ilderton Skating Club.