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Tracy Parker

My Road Winter World Masters Games 2020

INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA: FIGURE SKATING

Ididn’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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Tracy with Henrietta Penney

The figure skating portion of the Games lasted 7 days and covered all ages from 28 to 78 in 10-year age groupings. I competed against people fairly close to my age, some older by a few years and some younger. I competed in Bronze III Ladies Free Skate. The organizers of the Games and the friendly people of Innsbruck— the Olympic city—made the whole experience even better.

Buses to and from the practice arena, transportation information, and free transit were made available to all athletes and registered companions. Our accreditation allowed us to go everywhere; we watched the speed skating and even skated on the long track, Brent climbed the stairs to the top of the ski jump in Seefeld and was so close to the jumpers it was amazing . . . the biathlon, the Winter sunbathing with Glühwein at the top of the mountain . . . everything was incredible and we enjoyed as much as we could every day.

When it came time for my event, I felt really prepared and surprisingly not nervous at all! The ice felt wonderful; it was nice and warm in the arena and I felt strong and ready. I skated my very best performance of my program and was granted the bronze medal for my efforts!

And the sun shone for days, giving us the best opportunity to enjoy the lovely city.

Thank you, Innsbruck! s BC Notary Tracy Parker has a Notary practice in Sechelt.

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