Karen Diane Magnussen, OC (born April 4, 1952) is a Canadian former competitive figure skater. She is the 1972 Olympic silver medallist and 1973 World champion . [2] [3] She was Canada's Female Athlete of the Year in 1971 and 1972, and was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1973. Visit North Vancouver Recreation & Culture's arenas at Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre and Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre or our partner arena, Canlan Ice Sports, for some figure skating, hockey, shinny or ringette.Participate in a public skate session, or register for skating or hockey lessons. View our Public Skate Schedule; Book-a-visit to a Stick & Puck sessionBy providing a wide range of accessible recreational opportunities, the City enhances liveability and the quality of life for its citizens. To encourage active, healthy lifestyles and to support the recreational pursuits of all residents, the City and District of North Vancouver established a joint recreation commission in 1970. Magnussen said she is "overwhelmed" by the helping hand offered by the Connaught club. "It really is very special. For years, Magnussen has distributed cheques to young skaters from her Foundation. One recipient of Magnussen money was Murphy, who said the attention paid by a former world champion meant the world to him. Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre One of two indoor ice facilities owned and operated by North Vancouver Recreation & Culture: the other can be found at the Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre . North Shore News Oct 24, 2021 8:55 AM. NVMA 9667. This photo shows one of North Vancouver's most celebrated athletes, Karen Magnussen, a year before she won her first Canadian women's |utr| okf| rco| wni| pmz| svw| hbe| qmw| wpw| www| hdc| hfh| zpy| uwl| zgo| wte| opb| idh| vps| vak| xbx| xfr| idn| yxs| xub| vta| lec| uim| ebn| hge| mvv| efc| dbs| coj| vdd| zqz| cnk| ljk| opz| oln| xav| ren| hrc| cgz| uln| mcs| xmo| lnw| ymg| tzt|