Mr. Gordon Linney lived a life full of love for the sport of figure skating. He was a competitor, coach, judge, volunteer, mentor, leader, and a friend to so many. Mr. Linney was a National (Level 4/5) Coach who was talented and had drive, determination, and an unmatched work ethic. After moving to Winnipeg in 1970 to become a senior instructor at the Winnipeg Winter Club, he established the Winnipeg Summer Skating School in 1973, which he ran until 2014. 

Figure skating is a sport that is constantly evolving, and Mr. Linney found great joy in challenging himself to embrace change and continue to learn throughout his career. He always went above and beyond, and you could see his passion for the sport in all that he did for the skating community. 

Mr. Linney loved adventure and was never one to turn away from a new experience. He had many interests outside of the sport and was an avid traveler, he loved the arts, and he cared deeply about the City of Winnipeg and the environment. He will always be remembered for his contributions to the skating community in Manitoba. Mr. Linney was an inspiration, he was a kind and generous man, he was the “Man of the Hour”, there for all and loved every second of it!