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Creative Showcase of Talented Skaters
Creative Showcase of Talented Skaters
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
Vegreville Skating Club presented the Island Dreams On Ice Skating Carnival to an audience of 200 at Wally Fedun Arena with grace and skill on March 16.
There was plenty of clapping and cheering when this show featured various acts. Skaters performed elegant spins and used intricate footwork, while the younger ones followed the skating patterns of their instructors well. The choreography was polished and transported the audience’s imagination to a warmer climate.
Young skaters expressed how the year went and how they enjoyed performing. Mary Yakimetz said it was fun to practice during the season because she learned a lot and was able to be with her friends. “At the carnival, I got to show what I could do and what I worked hard for.”
Avery O’Mara expressed that it was fun to learn new skating skills, especially at the beginning of the year when they didn’t know much. But they started to progress fast. “Our skating instructors were all nice. The carnival was fun, especially at the end when we got to skate with everyone.”
Hayden O’Mara said it was fun to practice skating with the group during the year. “The instructors were kind. My favorite part of the carnival was being the waves and pirates, as well as, skating with everyone at the end.”
President of this organization, Di-Anna Michaud, explained that the age range for skaters in the club this year is three years to 16 years old.
“We had 71 skaters registered and 59 skaters that participated in the carnival. Everyone in the club is welcome and encouraged to participate, but some have other commitments and cannot make it…The year-end carnival is a chance for the skaters to showcase all of the skills they have been working on for the season to their family, friends, and general public.”
