91原创 Skating Club (LSC) coach Rob Woodley described it as "a very successful weekend."
LSC sent 35 skaters to compete in 37 events at the November Jingle Blades annual event hosted by the 91原创 club at the North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex.
They returned with 21 awards 鈥� seven gold, five silver and nine bronze, in medals and assessments handed out in beginner-level categories where skaters don't compete directly.
Many skaters were competing for the first time, Woodley said, many in new categories, and many achieved personal best scores.
More than 1,000 skaters of all levels from around the B.C. and the Yukon participated in the four-day event, from Nov. 21-24.
Woodley praised the "small army of volunteers" who helped with running and organizing the event in conjunction with Skate Canada (B.C. Coast Region).
"Many parents of skaters within our club showed up whether their child was competing or not, to help with Ice captain and dressing room duties, selling roses, preparing food for officials and coaches, and a myriad of other small jobs to make the event such a success." Woodley commented.
LSC. club president Michelle Towstyk, who co-chaired the organizing committee along with Deanna Edwards said the club board was "incredibly proud of all the skaters who competed in the Jingle Blades competition this year."
"Their hard work, team camaraderie and love for the sport was showcased on the ice over the weekend," Towstyk commented. "We are equally proud of our amazing LSC members who volunteered countless hours over the four days of the event. Their hard work and commitment were instrumental in making this competition a success."
Karen Deslauriers, LSC director of skating and club coach was "so proud of all of our skaters, for their hard work and dedication."
"The demonstrated skill set on the ice was matched by the genuine enthusiasm and support that our skaters showed for each other," Deslauriers added. "I am grateful to all of our coaches and skaters for how well they represented 91原创 Skating Club at the 2024 Jingle Blades competition, and the ongoing support of our parents and board members."
Shortly before Jingle Blades, LSC. sent three skaters to the championships in Parksville: Lucy Chen, Kendyl Edwards and Amber Pepper all competed for the first time at a provincial competition.
Lucy earned a bronze medal in pre-Juvenile while Kendyl and Amber both finished 4th in their respective pre-juvenile groups.
2024 Jingle Blades LSC competitors and placements
1. Anna Serbinenko - Adult (Gold) Star 8/9 - 2nd - Silver medal
2. Macy (Xi Zhi) Cao - Star 1 - Gold level
4. Kylie Fehr - Star 1 - Gold level
5. Hayley (Hiu Yu) Ngai - Star 1 - Silver level
6. Emily Han - Star 2 - Silver level
7. Katherine Powell-Lu - Star 2 - Silver level
8. Charlene Zhang - Star 2 - Gold level
9. Emma Chen - Star 3 - Gold level
10. Sia Kim - Star 3 - Gold level
11. Lincco Luo - Star 3 - Gold level
12. Emily Spogreeva - Star 3 - Silver level
14. Yein Kim - Star 4, 13 & Over - 11th
15. Sodahm Lee - Star 4, 13 & Over - 10th
16. Rhianna Gent - Star 4, U10 - 5th
17. Aria Yu - Star 4, U10 - 6th
18. Evie Chen - Star 4, U13 - 3rd - Bronze medal
19. Alice Han - Star 4, U13 - 5th
20. Lisa Luo - Star 4, U13 - 3rd - Bronze medal
21. Yoonha Song - Star 4, U13 - 3rd - Bronze medal
22. Teodora Tokic - Star 4, U13 - 6th
24. Carina (Ying Yi) Wong - Star 5, 13 & Over - 5th
25. Brianna Chen - Star 5 - 12th
26. Allison Jang - Star 5 - 3rd - Bronze medal
27. Alicia Wang - Star 5 - 8th
28. Noa Yu - Star 5 - 3rd - Bronze medal
29. Lucy Ruoxuan Chen - Star 6 - 3rd - Bronze medal
30. Kendyl Edwards - Star 6 - 1St - Gold medal
31. Dana Kim - Star 6 - 12th
32. Grace Han - Star 7 Artistic - 9th
33. Maya Towstyka - Star 7 Artistic - 3rd - Bronze medal
34. Dana Kim - Star 7 - 16th
35. Hannah Park - Star 8 - 3Rd - Bronze medal
36. Hannah Park - Star 9 - 9th
37. Irena Lin - Star 10 - 3rd - Bronze medal
Total Events: 37
Total Competitors: 35 (2 Skaters Skating In 2 Events)
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