Bloomex Sponsors Skate Canada Nationals

It was an exciting weekend in Ottawa last week with the hosting of the Canadian Tire National Skating Championships at TD Place. 

This always-superb skating event took place January 16 - 22 and was enjoyed at the venue and through TV coverage on both TSN and CTV in addition to live stream. Canada's top skaters converged on the nation's capital to compete for gold, treating us all to amazing skating routines in the process. 

Kaetlyn Osmond and ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir broke Canadian records in their short programs on Friday night. 

Osmond landed three triple jumps, including two in her opening combo, and earned a Canadian record 81.01 points in the women's event. Moir and Virtue set a Canadian record in ice dance short program Friday night as well and were crowned senior champions on Saturday. 

Pairs skaters Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford took the gold for pairs for a record sixth national title win, with another dazzling routine.  

Cdn Champ Patrick Chan with Bloomex Bouquet

Patrick Chan once again took gold for the men, earning his ninth national title, while in women's Osmond triumphed. Gabby Daleman took silver and last year's champion Alaine Chatrand earned bronze. 

Bloomex flowers grace the VIP reception

As official florist to Skate Canada, Bloomex was again on hand to help sponsor Nationals by providing all flowers, teddy bears, gift baskets and medalist bouquets for the event. 

One of the baskets being created at Bloomex Ottawa

A red and white theme for all the beautiful flowers paid homage to the Skate Canada colours. Flowers helped accent the venue as well as the dressing rooms and VIP lounge. Gift baskets for VIIPs and the hard working volunteers were also well received. Our Bloomex Ottawa team did an outstanding job! 

Beautiful Bloomex flowers in the VIP lounge

On Thursday, several hundred local school children were treated to some amazing skating...as well as to the fun Bloomex Teddy Bear Toss! 

Friday night saw another fun Bloomex event at TD Place with "Pass the Bouquet by Bloomex" in which people in the stands passed a large bouquet until the music stopped and the prize was won. 

Congratulations to all our amazing Canadian skaters for their effort and polished performance at the 2017 Nationals! Bloomex was delighted to be part of it and to lend its continued support to Skate Canada. Enjoy these warm memories of another successful skating event!