The Smithers Figure Skating Club performed admirably two weekends ago in Terrace, for the Kla How Ya Interclub competition.
Lulu Dykens finished third in Canskate ladies group b, while Brianna Lancaster finished third in group c. Hanna Apperson took third in Elementary ladies, and fifth in Primary Elements and the Pre-Preliminary Showcase duet. Taylor Foreman finished second in Elementary ladies and Primary Elements, and fifth in Pre-Preliminary Showcase duet. Rebecca Andruchow finished fourth in Primary Elements and Creative, fifth in Pre-Prelim ladies, and sixth in Intro Interpretive. Neve Foreman finished third in Elementary ladies, and fifth in Primary Elements and Creative. Chantal Gammie had first place finishes in Pre-Prelim ladies, Preliminary Elements and Intro Interpretive. Breanna Robertson-Matthews had a trio of second place finishes in Pre-Prelim ladies, Preliminary Elements and Primary Creative, and third in Pre-Intro Interpretive. Samantha Fallows took first place in Preliminary ladies 11 and over, Intermediate Creative and Introductory Interpretive, and fourth in Bronze Elements. She was also selected as the overall winner for the Junior Artistic Award. Kellsey Truscott finished first in Gold Elements, second in Silver Creative and Silver Interpretive and third in Senior Silver ladies.
The team of, Andruchow, Gammie, Robertson-Matthews and Fallows finished second in Level 1 Team Maneuvers. Andruchow, Taylor and Neve Foreman and Apperson took first in Beginner Team Maneuvers.
The big win for Smithers was the trophy for the Overall Team Award, the first time they’ve won the honour since 2003.
Coach Tyler Dykens said she was impressed by her girls, especially for the team win, considering most other teams had more skaters in the competition.
“I’m exceptionally proud of all my skaters and how they performed. They trained really hard for this competition and it paid off,” she said.
The club’s Ice Carnival is fast approaching, set for 6:30 p.m. on April 7 at the Smithers Civic Centre Arena. The theme of the carnival is Beauty and the Beast. Tickets for the show are available at Wooden Mallard, Heartstrings, Interior Stationary or at the door.
“All our skaters are participating, come out and support the club,” said Dykens.