Figure Skating club recognizes year of hard work and dedication

The Paris Figure Skating Club wrapped up another successful season and on May 24th the club honoured its skaters with the 2023/2024 awards designed to recognize achievements, excellence in sport and sportsmanship. Here’s a look at this year’s winners, starting with Program Assistants (top left photo in no particular order): Quinlynn Bodnar, Breanne Pike, Tianna Tone, Edie Cowan, Anna Maxwell, Gabby Florczyk, Grace Kissoonchand, Ella Ballard, Clara Sangster, Madelynn Tapp, Maya Darnborough, Ella Knill, Raziel Valtchanov, Ella Dobrucki, Azeezah Akinyemi, Fareedah Akinyemi, Kailey Fair and Camryn Wilson.

Gold Achievement recognitions went to Camryn Wilson –Dance and Artistic and Erin Plaquet – Dance. Canskate Achievement Awards were presented to Zuzanna Palka, Addison Davis and Natalia Mroz and Seerat Bath. Junior Achievements went to Charlotte Black & Mallory Coulter, Anna Maxwell and Samantha Smith. Intermediate Achievements went to Azeezah Akinyemi & Fareedah Akinyemi, Quinlynn Bodnar and Ella Ballard. Senior Achievements were presented to Camryn Wilson, Erin Plaquet and Samantha Hutchinson.

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Paris Figure Skating Club Photos

Spirit Awards went to:

CanSkate - Marlee Keczan, Jameson Smith, Gideon Addae, Hudson Gabsch, and Elliona Egan; Junior - Rochelle DeMacedo and Chloe Todd; Intermediate - Breanne Pike and Alora Kelly; SeniorSamantha Hutchinson and Ella Knill; and Teen/Adult - Zack Novikow Bowman. The Robin Prine Award, in memory of Robin Prine and presented to a skater for their dedication, commitment and enthusiasm to the sport of skating went to Camryn Wilson (pictured to the right). The Outstanding Skater of the Year Award is presented to an athlete who works hard to develop their abilities and to excel in the sport of Figure Skating. In addition to athletic ability, this athlete acts as a role model for other athletes, as well as demonstrating exceptional sportsmanship both on and off the ice and it went to Erin Plaquet. The Joan Sherman Golden Blade Award – In memory of coach Joan Sherman and presented to a skater who demonstrates a willingness to give of themselves and to help others, thereby promising goodwill and a love of the sport of figure skating and it was presented to Clara Sangster (below)