PERSONAL GROWTH Tracy Parker
My Road to Winter World Masters Games 2020 INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA: FIGURE SKATING
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didn’t realize when my husband Brent picked up the pamphlet for the Winter World Masters Games back in 2018 that it would lead to such a wonderful personal journey for me and a memorable experience for both of us. Once I decided to take on this challenge, I had to make time in a busy Notary work schedule to ensure enough time on the ice to improve my skills. I knew I would have to do my best. My coaches and skating club, as well as my family and friends, were behind me all the way. Having chosen my music and put together my program, it was then up to practise, practise, practise! For several months I did exactly that, tried to eat and sleep well, get lots of exercise, and ice-time three times a week. We set off December 28, 2019, and spent New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam, a story in itself. Once we arrived in Innsbruck and received our accreditation, it became very real. The opening ceremony brought all the athletes together . . . all 3200+ strong were cheering and full of energy. We walked into the Masters Village Square representing skating and Canada. I was among 70 Canadian figure skaters in that march. In total, we brought home 46 medals! Canada had the largest contingent of all athletes attending the Games. After all, we are a Winter Sport country!
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BC Notaries Association
Volume 29 Number 1 Spring 2020
