RECOGNITION & SCHOLARSHIP
Recognition and scholarship programs honor skaters who demonstrate excellence, commitment, and growth. These opportunities support athletic and academic goals, celebrate dedication, and inspire athletes to continue striving—on the ice, in school, and within the community.
RECOGNITION & SCHOLARSHIP
2025 – 2026 JJ Family SPA Scholarship Award
These scholarships were generously donated by Coach Lucy, Owner of JJ Family Spa. These skaters exemplified passion, grit and hard work throughout the season. Let’s congratulate their efforts on and off the ice!
Junior Female Athlete
Kierana Laut
Award $1000
Youth Male Athlete
Zion Choi
Award $500
Youth Female Athlete
Carly Bastien
Award $500
Sportsmanship Bursary
Dain Song
Award $500
Youth Male Athlete
Nicolas Yi
Award $500
Youth Female Athlete
Sylvia Lang
Award $500
Sportsmanship Bursary
Sam Shi
Award $500
Youth Male Athlete
Aaron Tang
Award $500
Youth Female Athlete
Rachel Ku
Award $500
2025 –2026 Tri-City Lightning Speed Skating Trophies
These amazing skaters have been recognized by their coaches for the following categories:
Most Sportsmanlike Male:
Lucas Chen
Most Improved Skater:
Aiden Kim
Rising Star:
Aaron Tang
Most Sportsmanlike Female:
Sylvia Lang
Most Inspirational Skater:
Rachel Ku
​ Port Coquitlam Outstanding Volunteers May 2026
Minh Tang Coach Barb Beck​​
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2024 – 2025 JJ Family SPA Scholarship Award
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Junior Coach
Sarah Song
Award $1000
Youth Male Athlete
Zion Park
Award $500
Most Improved Youth Skater
Sunny Nie
Award $300
Junior Male Athlete
Arthur Yi
Award $500
Youth Female Athlete
Alessa Laut
Award $500
Junior Female Athlete
Emma Yun
Award $500
Most Improved Jr Skater
Shawn Cardle
Award $300
2024 –2025 Tri-City Lightning Speed Skating (formerly Poco) Trophies
These amazing skaters have been recognized by their coaches for the following categories:
Most Sportsmanlike Male:
Nathan Xu
Most Improved Skater:
Shawn Cardle
Rising Star:
Nicolas Yi
Most Sportsmanlike Female:
Chloe Miao
Most Inspirational Skater:
Dain Song
​ Port Coquitlam Sports Alliance - Outstanding Volunteers May 2026
​ Seungjoo Lang​​
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2024 Coach of the Year Award (Recreational) - Barb Beck
This award recognizes the contributions of coaches throughout Speed Skating BC.
