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

2025-2026

  • 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.

  • Lynette L.

    Lynette enjoys watching her daughter skate on the youth team. Lynette would like to help and support our teams and see synchronized skating flourish in our club. Her family feels very blessed to be a part of such a caring and friendly club. She is usually present rink side during ice practice. She looks forward to working collaboratively with everyone on the board to help all our teams.

  • Lavinia Leong

    First year as a parent to a GVSSC skater, Lavinia wants to contribute to the club by joining the board. Lavinia serves on the board, bringing a strong commitment to team development, communication, and community support. As a dedicated skating parent, Lavinia wants to foster a positive environment where athletes can thrive both on and off the ice.

  • Sammy Shikaze

    Sammy fell in love with skating at age 8 and joined synchro soon after, spending much of her youth on the ice. After a 15-year hiatus, she’s rediscovered her passion and is excited to be back for her second year with GVSSC, skating with the A2 team and body filling for A3.

    When she’s not skating, Sammy works in VFX for film and TV, and loves spending her spare time boxing, dancing, and travelling to new places.

  • Christine Jerrett

    Christine has been connected to skating for most of her life, both as a skater and as a skating parent, and has always loved the creativity and community that come with being part of the sport. She’s excited to support GVSSC as a Director at Large this year.

    Outside of skating, Christine has built a successful career in nursing, clinical informatics, and healthcare leadership. She has led teams, supported complex initiatives, and helped find practical solutions to everyday challenges — experience she’s looking forward to bringing to the board.

    She’s looking forward to a great 2025-2026 season and helping the club continue to grow and thrive.

    Jennifer Olson-Harris

    This is Jennifer's first year with GVSSC after many years of synchro down in the states with her middle daughter. Although she did not skate growing up, she has taken some adult lessons to attempt to keep up and enjoyed the supportiveness she has experienced within the ice skating community for both parents and skaters down in the states. She is looking forward to continuing the positivity with GVSSC and getting to know the skating community up in Canada. She enjoys art, needlework, swimming, being outdoors and spending time with her family and two dogs.

    Gloria Santa Cruz

    As a parent of a GVSSC Synchro Skater, Gloria is excited to collaborate with fellow Board members and the synchro community, working together as a unified club. She is a strong supporter of her family, and loves to participate, encourage, and cheer on her children with their academic and extra curricular activities. Her daughter has returned for a second consecutive year with GVSSC, and enjoys the friendships made, new skills learned, and enjoys the team atmosphere. Gloria is looking forward to a successful year with GVSSC and help grow our Club. She welcomes you to come say hello when you see her, and cheer on our Club during our events.

    Christine Yang

    Christine has a daughter on her second year with GVSSC and enjoys watching her skate on the youth team.  Christine is excited to collaborate with the Board and the members, and to help grow our Club.  Christine enjoys being involved with her daughter’s extra curricular activities.  When you see her, Christine would love for you to come say hi.