Welcome to Skate Muskoka!
2025-2026 Coaching Staff
Christine Whyte
Christine began her coaching career in 2000 and has a National level certification. She is also a Trained Special Olympics coach. Over her 25+ year career, Christine has successfully coached dance teams to Provincial medals as well as helped dozens of skaters complete their Gold and Diamond Dances, Gold Skills, and Gold Artistic tests.
Christine's passion for working with children also shows in her own education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology (BA), a diploma in Early Childhood Education (CECE), and a Master of Science in Education (MS Ed).
Christine is the Head Coach and Canskate Coordinator for Skate Muskoka.
Kristy Bell
Lark Shirk-Luckett
Lark began coaching in 2023 and currently holds a Regional In-Training Certification. Lark is the 2025 Star 10/Gold Provincial Dance Champion. She has also qualified for the 2025 US National Showcase Championships.
Lark will be coaching on our Canskate, Rising Stars and Starskate sessions.