(February 22, 2006)

Six lucky skaters from across Canada have some decorating to do.

Brittany Blair and W. Bryce Bartel, of Saskatchewan, Holly Bilinski and Shelby Komamicky, of Ontario, and Chelsey Gallant and Maggee Fraser, of P.E.I., were named the winners of the 2006 HomeSense Skating Spaces contest.

As winners of the contest, each skater receives a $500 HomeSense gift certificate to redecorate their off-ice skating space.

In order to enter the contest, the participants had to describe why, in 50 words or less, she or he and a skating friend deserved to win a chance to redecorate their off-ice skating spaces. It was also required that entrants be registered in the Skate Canada STARSkate program, which is presented by HomeSense.

One winner was chosen from each of the western, central and eastern regions of the country.

Skate Canada and HomeSense congratulate all of the winners and thank all of the STARSkaters for their enthusiastic participation.