Born and raised in Long Branch, Valerie Jones-Bartlett is a Canadian former figure skater who learned to skate at Lakeshore Lions Arena in Etobicoke. In 1962, Jones was the Junior Lady Champion of Canada and between 1965/66 competed internationally. In 1967, she was a silver medalist at the North American Championship and Senior Lady Champion of Canada. Jones has been involved in directing seminars and training camps for skaters, coaches and officials all over the world with Skate Canada and the International Skating Union since 1980.

Jones – Bartlett is the recipient of the Skate Canada Billie Mitchell Award and the Syl Apps Special Achievement Award. In 1979 -/97, Jones was the Founder and Director of the Sport Seneca Competitive Skating Program and Professor and Director of the Figure Skating Diploma Program. Jones – Bartlett has made significant contribution to popularize participation in the sport of figure skating. She is renowned for her motivational qualities and leadership and communication skills and admired for her dedication to the sport as an athlete, long term coach and builder.