Skater Of The Month

Each month one skater will be selected based on their passion, spirit, effort and dedication to figure skating. This skater will receive a free 30 minute lesson with me to recognize his/her outstanding accomplishments and commitment to skating.

2009

September
Elisabeth M. is the September skater of the month. Elisabeth is from the FHHSC and loves to skate. She juggles many extra curricular activities (including hockey) but always finds time to participate in the on and off-ice activities that I arrange for my skaters. Elisabeth had an outstanding season passing skills, dance and free skate tests and winning numerous medals at interclub. She is so quiet, polite and courteous on the ice I sometimes forget that she is there. Congratulations on an outstanding season on and off the ice!

August
The August skater of the month is Anna K. from the FHHSC. As the only competitive skater in the area, Anna is a leader and role model for all of our young skaters. At 15, in addition to being a top student at KCVI and a competitive volleyball player, Anna is a sportball instructor. Not many people know this but Anna will soon enter the Guiness Book of World Records in the most PUSH-UPS ever category!!!!

July
The July skater of the month is Alyssa F. Alyssa is a member of the FHHSC and a new student of mine. Alyssa fits in well with my skaters and has committed herself to training on and off the ice this summer. Great job Alyssa. Those spirals are wonderful now!

June
Emma F. from the FHHSC is the June skater of the month. Just out of Canskate Emma has trained year round skating in June, July and August this year. Emma hopes to skate on television someday and with her outstanding work ethic I am sure this will happen soon.

May
Hannah B. is the May skater of the month. Hannah is from the FHHSC and loves to skate. She juggles many extra curricular activities but always works exceptionally hard on and off the ice. Hannah had an outstanding season and completed her Gold Skills this spring and her second of four Gold dances. In addition to this, my other skaters always tell me how hard Hannah works at our off-ice classes. This makes me very proud. Way to go Hannah!

April
The April skater of the month is Emma H. Emma committed to spring skating after a very long season at LWC. Emma learned the Junior Bronze skills and passed the Fiesta tango at the spring test day. Emma is so polite and courteous on the ice I sometimes forget she is out there!

March
Christina P. is the March skater of the month. In addition to skating, Christina is a fabulous runner and is also committed to many school sports. This season Christina mastered the axel and is able to rotate most of her double jumps. She placed first at the Spring Fling competition held at LWC and received numerous medals at the interclub championships held at F.H.H.S.C. in February. Christina is easy-going and has a smile that is infectious on the ice. My favourite skating moment was Christina's first-ever 'improv' competition routine in Gananoque which resulted in a gold medal.

February
The February skater of the month is Nicole C. Nicole is a new student of mine and a new member of the F.H.H.S.C. Nicole trained very hard this season and, in addition to passing many tests, made it to the semi-finals at her very first EOSIC competition held in Whitby. In addition to all of her extracurricular activities, I am very proud of Nicole's commitment to skating. I know there will be many more skating medals in your future. Congratulations on a very successful season!

January
Trisha R. from the F.H.H.S.C. simply loves to skate and, as a result, is so much fun to teach. Trisha is always on time and eager to learn new elements on the ice. Trisha was instrumental in preparing our Canskaters for the interclub competition and will make an exceptional coach someday. In addition to skating, Trisha is a dedicated Tim Horton's employee and valued F.H.H.S.C. P.A. Congratulations. Your spirit and joy of skating inspire me every time I have the pleasure to teach you!

2008

December
The December skater of the month is Corrine F. Corrine is a long time member of the F.H.H.S.C. Her commitment is evident with her attendance at 6 a.m. practices every Saturday and Sunday morning all season long. In addition to skating and PAing, Corrine is a gymnastics instructor and balances a grade 11 workload at Regi. Corrine has great consistency on the ice and is a pleasure to teach. Congratulations!

November
Stephanie E. is a member of the F.H.H.S.C. Stephanie is a powerful and fearless skater that has accomplished many tests this season in addition to landing the axel and double salchow jumps. Stephanie skates with great speed and passion. Good job Steph. I look forward to the completion of your Gold tests. It won't be long now!

October
The October skater of the month is Kelsy D. Kelsy has mastered the axel and double salchow this fall and has progressed very quickly through her dance tests this season.
Kelsy is a very disciplined skater who has the determination and work ethic to become a Gold test skater in the near future. Way to go 'Kels' and keep up the great work!

September
Three figure skaters from the Fort Henry Heights Skating Club competed at the first event of the 2008-2009 competitive skating season. Autumn Skate was held in Ottawa at the Jim Durrell arena from Sept 18-21. Competitors from various regions of Canada competed at this event.
- Anna Krzemien (left), age 14, competed in the Novice ladies division. Anna skated a clean short program and finished first landing a double axel. Anna finished 1st overall out of 15 competitors and will compete next at the Eastern Ontario Sectional Championships November 14-16 in Bowmanville. This is a qualifying event for the 2009 BMO Skate Canada Eastern Challenge in Mississauga Dec. 3-7.
-Emily Constantinidis (middle), age 11, competed in the Juvenile ladies division and finished first overall. Emily competed against 14 skaters.
-Breanne Golemiec (right), age 13, competed in the Junior Silver ladies division and finished in second place amongst a field of 15 skaters.
Emily and Breanne will compete at the Eastern Ontario Starskate Invitational in Whitby Feb. 20-22 where they hope to qualify for the Ontario and National Starskate Championships.

August
Laura D. from the FHHSC is a new student of mine. Laura skated only 10 days this summer and, with much determination and hard work, was successful at completing 4 Skate Canada tests (Junior Bronze free skate and elements, Keats Foxtrot, and Senior Bronze Skills). Laura is pictured here with World and Olympic pair skaters: Hongbo Zhao and Zue Shen. Congratulations Laura I am proud of you!

July
The July skater of the month is Maddy R. Maddy is a grade 9 student at Regi and a member of the Fort Henry Heights Skating Club. This season she completed her gold skills (December) and gold dance test (July). Maddy participates in sailing camp each summer and, as a result, was only able to skate twice prior to testday. Maddy committed to early morning ice and confidently skated her last dance - The Westminster Waltz. Maddy is pictured here with her dance partner Jeff Levac. Congratulations Maddy. I am very proud of you!