Wednesday, 08 May 2013 10:00

Saratoga Springs Figure Skaters Take Home Gold

By Staff Report | Sports
From Left (back row): Claire Aibel, Carly Brox, Sophia Nelson, Emma  Nicholson, Liz Bouyea. From Left (front row): Francesca Mastrianni and Karissa Becker. From Left (back row): Claire Aibel, Carly Brox, Sophia Nelson, Emma Nicholson, Liz Bouyea. From Left (front row): Francesca Mastrianni and Karissa Becker. Photo courtesy of Denise Evert

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Seven Saratoga Springs figure skaters traveled to Burlington, Vermont to compete in the Champlain Valley Open starting Saturday, April 27. The competitors combined for a total of 12 medals, including seven gold against teams throughout the Northeast and Canada.

Claire Aibel finished in first place for the Preliminary Girls Test Track Free Skate, as well as the Preliminary Compulsory Moves. Emma Nicholson earned first place in both the Pre-Preliminary Girls Test Track Free Skate and the Solo Bronze Pattern Dance. Francesca Mastrianni came in first place in both the Senior Ladies Test Track Free Skate, and the Solo Gold Pattern Dance and Karissa Becker had first place performance in the Juvenile Girls Test Track Free Skate.

Carly Brox earned second place in the Preliminary Girls Test Track Free Skate and the Preliminary Compulsory Spins. Sophia Nelson skated to a third place Preliminary Girls Test Track Free Skate finish and received second place in Pre-Preliminary Compulsory Moves, and Liz Bouyea Solo Bronze Pattern Dance performance garnered third place.

The young ladies train locally at the Saratoga Springs City Free Style sessions held at the Weibel Avenue Rink, and are coached by Amanda Shelburne. Shelburne coaches all ages of skaters from beginners to national competitors. She welcomes new students and can be reached by calling (518) 587-5346.

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