Andrew Figure Skating Carnival Presents ‘An Oldie but a Goodie’

Andrew Figure Skating Carnival Presents ‘An Oldie but a Goodie’

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The Andrew Figure Skating Carnival was bittersweet for three members of the club as it marked the end of many years of training and culmination of their efforts.

Kaylee Marianicz has been skating with the club for 13 years, Payton Donald for eight years and Xaraya Rajoo for six years.

“These girls have been a huge part of the club and a great influence for the younger skaters,” said President Ambyr Berlinguette.

Xaraya Rajoo performs to Respect.

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This is the first year Berlinguette has served as President. Her eight-year-old daughter Harper has been skating with the club for three years.

“The kids have been working very hard this season, and I notice a difference in them thanks to our great coach Juline Sieben. Our skaters have attended a few elements events this year in Viking and St. Paul. Our StarSkaters have competed in a few competitions as well.”

Kaylynn Howell and Janie Juhasz perform School Days.

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“I think it’s so great for our small community to be able to offer this amazing program to the kids. It’s so good for their confidence and communication. It’s great to see kids put their heart and soul into something they truly love.

There is a lot of volunteer work that goes into being able to keep the club going. This year a new executive was voted in and we are so grateful to have the past executive still around to help us out. They have been amazing and helpful in every way.”

Guest skaters Sean and Keanna Lough.

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Ambyr said they are currently looking for a new coach for the next season, and have strong hopes they will be able to find one. “I think it’s so important for our community to be able to offer activities for kids, especially being a small town.”

The kids have been working very hard this season, and I notice a difference in them thanks to our great coach Juline Sieben. Our skaters have attended a few elements events this year in Viking and St. Paul. Our StarSkaters have competed in a few competitions as well.”