VARSITY CLUBS
FIGURE SKATING
Back Row (L–R): Spencer Yackaback (Coach), Allison Mason (Coach), Micheala Botsford, Kelsey Valentine, Stephanie Elms, Natasha Calizon, Sarah Trick, Melissa Minken, Rachel Coens (Coach) Front Row (L–R): Melissa Kustra, Clare Higgins, Desiree Guimont, Nicole Grenon (co-captain), Elizabeth Liao (co-captain), Anna Krzemien, Lauren Kolarek, Jennifer Pickering, Angela Khanna Absent: Kelsey Keane (Synchro Coach), Jodi Anderson, Jaime Cross, David Alcoloumbre, Joshua Lockwood, Elissa Stoddart, Natasha Urbancic
SEASON RECAP
Queen’s Figure Skating team started the season out finishing 3rd at the fall competition hosted by Carleton University. Eight skaters finished with medals and highlights came from Elizabeth Liao and Kelsey Valentine, (finishing first in the Creative Dance), Nicole Grenon and Anna Krzemien who finished first in the Senior Similar Pairs event. The Winter Competition hosted by Western had Queen’s skating to a 2nd place finish. Leading the way was rookie Kelsey Valentine, who finished first in three of her four events. Team co-captain and third year, Life Science major Elizabeth Liao also had a successful two-day event as she too placed first in the Bronze Rhythm dance with Valentine and Michaela Botsford and Jennifer Pickering. Liao also placed first in Creative Dance with Valentine and third in Gold Solo Free skate. Botsford who too had a strong showing placed second in her Senior Silver Solo dance event while Valentine finished strong placing first in Gold Solo Dance. David Alcoloumbre gave the Gaels their only 3rd place finish in the Men’s open solo free skate event. OUA’s were hosted by Ryerson and although Queen’s had overall improved skates, the judging didn’t show. Overall the team placed 4th. Only one first place finish was awarded to Queen’s and that was for the Bronze Rhythm skated by Elizabeth Liao, Kelsey Valentine, Michaela Botsford and Jennifer Pickering.
Team RESULTS • 4th at OUA Championship Individual RESULTS • Bronze Rhythm Dance: Elizabeth Liao, Kelsey
Valentine, Michaela Botsford, Jennifer Pickering - 1st
• Sr. Silver Dance Pairs: Michaela Botsford and Jennifer Pickering - 2nd
• Gold Solo Dance: Kelsey Valentine - 3rd • Pairs Fours: Nicole Grenon, Anna Krzemien, Melissa Kustra, Natasha Calizon - 3rd
• Synchronized Skating: 3rd
OUA All-STARS • Elizabeth Liao, Kelsey Valentine, Michaela Botsford, Jennifer Pickering
Team Awards • MVP: Elizabeth Liao and Nicole Grenon • MIP: Elissa Stoddart • Rookie of the Year: Kelsey Valentine
GRADUATING STUDENT ATHLETES
Nicole Grenon Q, Lauren Kolarik Q, Clare Higgins Q
COLOUR AWARDS 2013–14
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