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Kerry Novick, fourth from left, enjoyed her time working with
Dorothy Hamill’s coaching staff (l-r) Elin Schran, Steven Cousins, Tim Murphy, Hamill, Randy Gardner,
CAMPERS HAVE A BLAST AT HAMILL FANTASY CAMP
JoJo Starbuck, Peter Carruthers and Julie Patterson.
Stars on Ice costume designer Jef Billings treated the 21 adult
campers at the Dorothy Hamill Figure Skating Fantasy Camp to some of his trade secrets. The weeklong camp took place at the end of Au- gust in Nantucket, Mass. Billings made known his history of costume designs by sharing
stories and sketches. He displayed many original costumes during an off -ice afternoon presentation at the historical Greater Light home. At the camp, Billings was joined by Hamill and guest coaches in-
cluding World medalist and Olympic skater Randy Gardner, Olympic medalist Peter Carruthers, choreographer Tim Murphy, former Ice Ca- pades skater Julie Patterson, Olympic skater and World medalist JoJo Starbuck, Olympic skater and British champion Steven Cousins and Elin Schran, daughter of Olympic champion Tenley Albright. For Susan Frobish and daughter Tori, attending camp together held a special meaning. Frobish attended past camps and wanted to share the experience with Tori before she returned to college in Aus- tralia. The two also spent time exploring the island before camp be- gan.
“I can’t think of anything as unique as this camp to share,” Susan
said. “We both enjoy skating so much, and to be able to spend it with my daughter is so special.” Amy LaReau traveled from London to attend her fi rst camp. “It’s just been unbelievable to work with these skaters,” LaReau said. “I’ve admired them for years. I’m learning something every day
Ice dancing greats (l-r) Tanith Belbin, Naomi Lang, Liz Swallow and Suzy Semanick Schurman attended the Na- tional Solo Dance Championships and Pikes Peak Classic in Colorado Springs, Colo., where they coached young ath- letes and handed out medals and fl ow- ers at some of the award ceremonies.
and everyone has been so patient. It surpasses any dream I ever had.” For Kerry Novick, of Mamaroneck, N.Y., it was the perfect way to
celebrate her 50th birthday. “I watched Dorothy when I was a little girl,” Novick said. Skaters spend approximately four hours on the ice each day.
Classes focus on spins, moves in the fi eld, jump skills, choreography and basic skills. Off -ice presentations include health, nutrition, choos- ing costumes and makeup. The best part, however, is the time skaters have to interact with the coaches and the question-and-answer ses- sions. “My coaches and I share what it’s like to be a skater,” Hamill said.
“We tell stories and share the good and the bad. We want to pass on our love and passion for the sport.” For Novick, camp provided memories to last a lifetime. “When I was skating with Peter, I just burst into tears I was so hap-
py,” Novick said. — Joanne Vassallo Jamrosz
THOMAS HONORED AT WOMEN’S SPORTS FOUNDATION DINNER Lianna Thomas, 17, a member of the Skating Club of New York, received the
ANNIKA Inspiration Award at the Women’s Sports Foundation’s 33rd Annual Salute to Wom- en in Sports Award Dinner on Oct. 17 in New York City. Golfi ng great Annika Sorenstam presented the award, which is given on behalf of the
Women’s Sports Foundation in collaboration with the ANNIKA Foundation to an exceptional young female athlete. Throughout her life, Thomas has been no stranger to adversity. Adopted as an infant in
China by her U.S. family, Thomas felt compelled to give back to her community by drawing from her own life experiences. In 2009, she founded Ice Pandas to introduce skating to girls adopted from China with the goal of improving their self-esteem and confi dence. Thomas was recognized with the 2011 Presidential Bronze Award for Service, awarded
by the U.S. Government to honor Americans meeting a high standard of commitment to volunteer service. By combining her love for sports with her desire to serve her community, her excellence on and off the ice serves as an inspiration to us all. On the skating front, Thomas has been
training since the age of 9. She received gold at the 2011 State Games of America in San Diego, Calif., as a junior-level singles skater. Dedicated, committed and searching for a new challenge, she transitioned to pairs skating. After just six months of training, Thomas and her partner Gene Fu medaled at the U.S. Figure Skating Eastern Sectional Championships and qualifi ed for the 2012 U.S. Figure Skating U.S. Championships. Thomas currently trains in Aliso Viejo,
Calif., with partner David Botero. They are coached by Jenni Meno and Todd Sand.
42 DECEMBER 2012
Skating legend Michelle Kwan congratulates Lianna Thomas for being the recipient of the ANNIKA Inspiration Award.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WOMEN’S SPORTS FOUNDATION
PHOTO BY GREG JAMROSZ
PHOTO BY NORMAN HAYWARD,
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