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12 skaters, 26 events, 21 medals
By Chris Newel
Twelve Kimberley skaters from the North Star Skating Club participated in the East Kootenay Invitational Competition held in Cranbrook over the Dec. 5-7 weekend. Those skaters entered 26 events and came home with 10 gold, nine silver and two bronze medals.
The senior skaters compete against other skaters from the region at various levels, they were, Zoe Marina (two gold, one silver), Bianca Marina (two gold, two silver), Emily Newel (two gold), Hannah Doerkson (two gold, one silver), Sydney Wilson (one gold, one silver) and Molly Miller (one silver).
The junior skaters are ranked amongst others at the same level; achieving gold was Ella Wilkinson, Silver; Jackson Wilkinson, Makayli Wilkinson, Kana Dolgopol, Bronze; Adrian Moody and Charlize Du Preez.
Held at the same time was a Regional Test Day. Skaters are evaluated as they perform various tests, which could be a dance, free skate, an interruptive number or skills at different levels. If they pass they move on to the next level in the various disciplines. Eight skaters were evaluated in 25 tests, several at the gold level, 20 passed.
Parents, the skating executive and coaches Tamara Bannatyne and Megan Newel are very proud of the dedication these skaters show and the levels they have achieved. The skaters are usually on the ice three to five times a week; their commitment certainly shines through during these events.
Skaters will be traveling to Fernie and Rossland in the New Year for another competition and test day.
The Cranbrook Skating Club hosted the event with assistance from a number of Kimberley parents. We would like to thank Cranbrook for hosting such a successful weekend. Below are a few images of local skaters in action and with medals at last weekend’s competition.
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Photos by Chris Newel
