After a difficult year of trying to keep up with all of the latest COVID-19 guidelines and rules set forth by the provincial government, the Weyburn Skating Club is excited to promote this year's graduating skaters.
"Our season wrapped up last month and due to restrictions, we were not able to host our Skating Carnival where our skaters showcase their skating programs and skills they have been working on all year for family, friends, and the community, as well as spotlight our graduating skaters for their last year," told Abbey Forseth, Skating Director for the Weyburn Skating Club.
Since the club was unable to highlight their graduates in their usual Skating Carnival or in-person events this year they have reached out to local media to help share these four local girl's accomplishments.
"Sydney Spencer is 18 years old and is finishing her grade 12 at the Weyburn Comprehensive School. Sydney has been skating since the age of 2 and has been a show stopper ever since. She has blossomed into the most beautiful skater; so graceful to watch. (our littles love watching her on the ice). Sydney is an incredible young lady. She is extremely thoughtful, kind and possesses qualities that will serve her well into her future career as a nurse.
Her passion and hard work are true testaments to all of her accomplishments in this sport. In 2018, Sydney wanted to focus solely on being an elite figure skater so she moved to Regina to enhance her training. This dedication has definitely paid off for her! She is a competitive Junior lady. She has earned triple gold status. She has been on the Saskatchewan Competitive Team since 2013, and in the most recent years, she has been selected to the Saskatchewan High-Performance Team. She is a member of the Saskatchewan Road Show. Sydney is also a CanSkate Coach and is hoping to work towards her Regional Club Coach.
To finish her education, Sydney has been back skating at WSC as well as Skate Regina. We are truly blessed!
Here are some other fun facts about Syd:
Favorite Part of Skating: “I love that there are always new challenges and néw things to accomplish.”
Favorite Skater: Roman Sadovsky
Favorite Program: “my short program landslide because it was the first program that I really began to break out of my shell and perform the choreography.”
Favorite Memories: having the opportunity to move to Regina and train at the Centre of Excellence; being a member of the Sask Road Show; making the Sask High-Performance Team.”
Favorite Food: ice cream
Favorite TV Show: Outer Banks
Hobbies/Interests outside of skating: “coaching, baking and I am a certified eyelash extension technician.”
Plans after Graduation: “to attend the University of Regina, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.”
Sydney’s proud parents are Brad and Miranda Spencer."
been a part of Hanna’s skating journey from the beginning. She is super shy, yet she is fierce with determination and grit. She is simply an amazing young woman. Watch out world, she is on her way to do some incredible things.
Her skating career also boasts her as a gold test skater. She is a former member of the Saskatchewan Competitive Team. She has been a dedicated Program Assistant and has worked her way to becoming a CanSkate Coach. She is also a very valued member of our coaching team.
Here are some other fun facts about Hanna:
Favorite Skater: Kaetlyn Osmond
Favorite part of skating: “making friends that I get to see every time I go to the rink and learning new skills.”
Favorite Program: “My current one Yesterday by the Beatles. It is my favorite music and choreography.”
Favorite Memories: “Are all the competitions. The club trip to Calgary and Winnipeg were some of the most fun competitions and brought the club closer.”
Favorite Food: “Any type of fruit.”
Favorite TV show: “ Vampire Diaries.”
Hobbies/Interests outside of skating: “I like to draw, paint, horseback ride and hang out with friends.”
Graduation Plans: “I plan to attend U of S for Biomedical Sciences.
Hanna’s proud parents are Mark and Bobbie Bratrud."
"Risa Burdan is an absolute shining star. She has been such a welcome addition to our skating club over the years. She is so fun to watch; she floats like a butterfly. Risa is always quick to lend a hand and is especially good with our younger skaters. She loves choreography. She does all of her own. She has incredible artistry both on and off the ice. (Check out her personal Insta page, you will see how incredibly talented she is). Risa’s zest for life is contagious. Her hard work and determination shine bright.
Here are some fun facts about Risa:
She started skating at the age of 7.
Favorite Part of skating: “how relaxing it is and how I feel like I am flying. I also loved the dance that comes with skating.”
Favorite program: “definitely when I skated to poison at the carnival. I loved being able to express myself and be just a little crazy.”
Favorites skating highlights: “getting my very first medal for my program, all dances, learning group routines for carnival, the light show group routine we did for carnival and just getting the opportunity to just put everything on the ice and not worry about what was to come. “
Favorite food: tacos
Favorite TV show: “I don’t really have one.”
Hobbies/Interests outside of skating: reading, painting, sketching, hiking, singing, working, hanging with friends and family, and design.
Graduation Plans: “ I plan to go to University to become a teacher with a specialty in English, minor in Business. I also want to travel and make as many memories with friends and family as possible.”
Risa’s proud parents are Evan and Tanya Burdan."
Her strong work ethic, leadership, and dedication to this sport shine through every time she steps on the ice.
Maggie started skating when she was just 2 years old. She has skated her entire career with the Weyburn Skating Club. She not only has earned herself a triple gold status; she has earned some serious hardware through the years and she is a former member of the Saskatchewan Competitive Team. Maggie has given back to this sport by being a dedicated Program Assistant and has successfully completed her CanPower Skate and CanSkate Coaching Courses. She has been a valuable member of our coaching team.
Here are few more things you may not know about Maggie:
Maggie loves working on skills and edges.
Favorite figure skater: Tessa Virtue
Favorite Program: “my circus program because I loved my dress and the arm movements in my program.”
Favorite Memory: attending regional competitions, the senior group numbers for carnival and the Winnipeg skating trip.”
Favorite food: bagels
Favorite TV Show: The Office and The Ranch
Hobbies & Interests: “I enjoy spending time with my cats and watching TV. “
Future Plans: “after I graduate, I plan on attending the University of Saskatchewan for Animal Bioscience in hopes to apply for Veterinary Medicine.
Maggie’s proud parents are Wade and Kim Borschowa"
The girls finished their program last month and the Weyburn Skating Club is sad to see them go but excited for their futures.
"We're just so grateful and thankful that we had the opportunity to work with these girls and that we got to see them grow into phenomenal young ladies over the years," Forseth expressed.
The Weyburn Skating Club hopes to be able to begin their next programs this fall.
For more information on the club, you can visit their official website or feel free to follow them on Facebook.
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