Chatham Skaters Get Early Start to Season

Members of the Chatham Skating Club got a kick start to their skating season as they competed recently at 2 summer competitions.

This past weekend, Aug. 16-19, Ashley Glassco and Hannah Ross competed at the Figure Skating Boutique in Thornhill, Ontario.

Both competitors fared well in their new categories. Glassco, who competed in Novice Women amongst 14 skaters, placed 3rd in her Long Freeskate and 7th in her Short Program, giving her a 6th place finish overall.

Ross who is competing in the Pre-Juvenile Women under 14 level, skated away with the Silver Medal in a group of 18 skaters.

While the previous weekend, Aug 10-12, skaters took to the ice for the Summer Sizzle Competition at RIM Park Arena in Waterloo.

In the StarSkate Preliminary Women category, Brooke MacLeod had a 6th place finish. Hayley Luckhurst and Chase Heidt competed in the Juvenile Dance level and placed 6th in the Willow Waltz and 6th in the Ten Fox, giving them an overall 6th place finish.