Anne Schelter (found of Annie's Edges) passed away

[Aussie Willy]

Sorry I cannot find any links except a personal post on a FB page.

Anne Schelter was a top coach who developed an excellent skating program called Annie's Edges. I had participated in her program in the past as she came to Australia quite a few times to run seminars.

Last I saw her name she was a coach of one of the top Canadian Synchronized Skating teams.

Others here may have more information. Please post.

 

[myhoneyhoney]

How sad. I’ve always wanted to try Annie’s Edges. I remember scouring around for those DVDs with no luck.

 

[marbri]

Sorry to hear that, I met her a few times and really enjoyed her company.

@Aussie Willy I know she was part of the coaching team for Nexxice when they were at their finest.
She also travelled all over the skating world taking part in seminars here and there bringing her expertise to skaters of all ages and levels.

On a personal note I cooked for her once and she seemed to enjoy it

 

[made_in_canada]

I adored Annie’s Edges as a skater. My proudest moment as a coach was at a seminar with Anne when two of my skaters that I’d coached for a long time, and worked really hard with, were singled out for being the only ones doing the exercises properly. She asked who taught them how to skate like that. They pointed to me and she said I was doing a great job, which was tremendously validating for a young coach.

 

[victorskid]

From Skate Canada:

Skate Canada Mourns the Passing of Hall of Famer Anne Schelter

OTTAWA, ON (February 21, 2025) – Skate Canada is deeply [...]

skatecanada.ca

 

[mtnskater]

Sorry to hear this. I remember her fondly. Took her classes over several summers some years back at the Aspen adult skating camps. Her class was so much fun and such a revelation. Loved the sessions where she brought a gong on the ice and we had to strike a pose and then move until she struck the gong again when we had to strike an ending pose. We all laughed so hard and had a wonderful time while expanding our horizons. Rest in peace Anne.

 

[Aussie Willy]

Sorry to hear this. I remember her fondly. Took her classes over several summers some years back at the Aspen adult skating camps. Her class was so much fun and such a revelation. Loved the sessions where she brought a gong on the ice and we had to strike a pose and then move until she struck the gong again when we had to strike an ending pose. We all laughed so hard and had a wonderful time while expanding our horizons. Rest in peace Anne.

I remember the gong. I also remember she had such a cool range of music that she did her exercises to.

 

[victorskid]

The ISU obituary:

Obituary Anne Schelter (CAN)

It is with regret and sorrow that the ISU learned of the passing of renowned Figure Skating coach Mrs. Anne Schelter (CAN) who passed away on February 18, 2025. Anne Schelter was a coach and choreographer who created a program to teach the fundamentals of good skating technique. Generations of...

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