Skaters from Amherstburg, as well as those with clubs in Riverside and South Windsor, got a chance to demonstrate their skills last week.
Skate Amherstburg held its “Leap Into Spring” gala last Thursday night at the Libro Centre with 17 individual, pairs and groups of skaters performed over the roughly one-hour show.
“It’s a showcase for synchro teams,” explained Shelley Knapp, a synchro coach with Skate Amherstburg. “In Amherstburg, we have three teams.”
The gala was an attempt to give synchro teams a chance to get on the ice and show their talents, though it was not competitive last Thursday night.
“It just gives them an extra chance to perform,” said Knapp. “We also invited guest skaters.”
Local skaters were also part of the gala. The three synchro teams from Skate Amherstburg were the Starlights, the Starlights developmental team and the Diamond Divas adult synchro team.
“It’s an extra performance for them,” said Knapp. “There’s not a lot of competitions to go to. It’s a way to get in front of an audience.”
The “Leap Into Spring” was officially hosted by the Diamond Divas.
Skate Amherstburg will be staying busy on the ice during the spring.
The organization presents its 52nd annual ice show March 30 from 2-4 p.m. The theme this year is “Hittin’ the Streets with Rivertown Beats!” Guest skaters will be Tianyu Lin & Emmeline Little from the South Windsor Skating Club.
They have been selected by Skate Ontario to host the “Bring On The Fun” event the weekend of April 26-27.
Skate Amherstburg holds “Leap Into Spring” gala
By Ron Giofu
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