Alan became a figure skater,
competing in many regional, national and international competitions.
competing in many regional, national and international competitions.
Alan came in third in the pairs category with Martine Vigouret at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships in 1978.
He later became a skating coach at the Arbutus Club in Vancouver and has an award named after him:
The Alan Atkins Sportsmanship Trophy.
The Alan Atkins Sportsmanship Trophy.
ATKINS _ Alan Robert
Obituary
ATKINS _ Alan Robert
Alan passed away suddenly on October 20, 2005, at the age of 47. Predeceased by his father Robert "Bob" Arthur and mother Lois Wilma. Survived by his sister Barbara and extended family and sadly missed by many friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 4th, 2005, at 2:00 pm, at Ocean View Funeral Home, 4000 Imperial St, Burnaby. Flowers may be sent to Ocean View for the day of the service, or, in lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Alan's favourite charity - Canuck Place.
1976 Yearbook
Alan feels he has a better understanding of the people and the world around him from his experience at D.T. Alan enjoys skating and would like to see a course in horseback riding including in Thompson’s curriculum. Alan hopes future grads will have an enjoyable high school career.
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