Weekend competition #1: Skating Club Competition

It was a very long yet fun day today spent almost exclusively at the arena due to RHFSC’s club competition.  Of course, Katrine wanted to participate in everything and skated in 6 different events for which she had 3 costumes.  I think that my favourite was the extreme costume because it was so shiny on the ice, plus I loved her funky hair.  How did she do?  Well, she put in a lot of focus and effort today.  She placed 4th in her Dutch Waltz and Solo (funny thing about skating – when you add too many jumps you lose points, lesson learned) and 6th in her Extreme spin.  She got 3rd for her Introductory Elements (collection of skating moves), and then a 1st for Longest Waltz jump (funny ’cause she was the shortest by a lot) and 2nd for Longest spiral from sheer determination.  She held that thing until she stopped moving.  Katrine was tickled pink to walk away with a “full set of medals”.  Here are some photos and video.  Enjoy and come back tomorrow for news on the dance competition.

Elspeth gave herself third for excellent form when cheering.

Katrine’s really looooooong spiral

Katrine’s Solo to “Little Orphan Anne”