2002 Canadian Figure Skating Championships | |
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Type: | National Championship |
Date: | January 8 – 13 |
Season: | 2001–02 |
Location: | Hamilton, Ontario |
Host: | Skate Canada |
Venue: | Copps Coliseum, Chedoke Arena |
Defending champions | |
Men's singles: Emanuel Sandhu (S) Eric Lyons (J) | |
Ladies' singles: Jennifer Robinson (S) Joannie Rochette (J) | |
Pairs: Jamie Salé / David Pelletier (S) Johanna Purdy / Kevin Maguire (J) | |
Ice dance: Shae-Lynn Bourne / Victor Kraatz (S) Tara Doherty / Tyler Myles (J) | |
Champions | |
Men's singles: Elvis Stojko (S) Shawn Sawyer (J) | |
Ladies' singles: Jennifer Robinson (S) Lauren Wilson (J) | |
Pairs: Jamie Salé / David Pelletier (S) Carla Montgomery / Ryan Arnold (J) | |
Ice dance: Shae-Lynn Bourne / Victor Kraatz (S) Mylène Girard / Brian Innes (J) | |
Previous: 2001 Canadian Championships | |
Next: 2003 Canadian Championships |
The 2002 Canadian Figure Skating Championships were held between January 8 and 13, 2002 at the Copps Coliseum and Chedoke Arena in Hamilton, Ontario. They were the figure skating national championship held to determine the national champions of Canada. It was organized by Skate Canada, the nation's figure skating governing body. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing on the senior and junior levels. Due to the large number of competitors, the senior men's and senior ladies' qualifying rounds were split into two groups. Aside from determining the national champions, the event also served to help choose the Canadian teams to the 2002 Winter Olympics, the 2002 World Championships, the 2002 Four Continents Championships, and the 2002 World Junior Championships.