Chatham Skaters Achieve Personal Bests at Sectionals

The Chatham Skating Club sent 5 of its members to the 2013 Western Ontario Sectional Championships in Paris, Ontario this past weekend, Nov. 9-11.

At this competition, the top 4 skaters or teams from each event in Pre-Novice and up will advance to the Skate Canada Challenge in Regina, Saskatchewan.

In the Pre-Juvenile-under 14 Ladies (non qualifying) event, Hannah Ross, skated to centre podium with a Gold Medal amongst 22 other skaters.

During the Pre-Novice Ladies event, Olivia Stallaert finished 12th in the Short Program and 12th in the Long Freeskate giving her an overall 11th place finish in this event of 43 skaters.

Ashley Glassco skated in the Novice Ladies event with 26 other skaters and placed 18th in the Short Program then skating to pull herself up to 12th place in her Long Freeskate, giving her an overall place of 16th at this event.

While at the Juvenile Dance event, Hayley Luckhurst and Chase Ireland-Heidt placed 7th in the Willow Waltz, 7th in the Ten Fox and 7th in their Freeskate, giving them an overall place of 7th.

All Chatham skaters received Personal Best scores in all programs at this competition. None of the skaters will advance to the Skate Canada Challenge this year!