benefit ice show titled “Ava’s One Wish.” The production number was written by the club’s youth members and included participation from the club’s inspiring adult Special Olym- pians. They performed on military appreciation
night and during two school days for under- privileged children. “It was my first show experience in 23
skating years and great fun,” Davies said. “See- ing adults perform even inspired my nonskat- er fiancé to skate.”
Donna Zarro is a third generation skater
who has been skating seriously for 45 years. She’s an adult novice level skater. “I haven’t competed since 1980, but I
Cynthia Davies performed in a show for the first time in more than two decades, and she had a blast!
our favorite elements, and I know the audi- ence will be nice,” Karen said.
Sarah Davis is the biggest cheerleader
Erin Spandorf skated a solo number in her club’s Christmas at the North Pole production.
ite thing is all ages and abilities — bouncy toddlers, fiery teens with championship am- bitions, graceful octogenarians and the occa- sional inept middle-aged enthusiast like me — becoming, for a short while, entertainers.” “We love letting audience adults know
it’s never too late,” Tammy said. Fourteen of 44 skaters performing were adult skaters. 2015 U.S. pairs champions Alexa Scimeca Knierim and Chris Knierim performed as guests three of the last four years.
Karen Blomberg, 45, and her 12-year-old
daughter Meghan, of Illinois, enjoy perform- ing together at the Niles Iceland and Glen- view ice rink holiday exhibitions. “Exhibitions offer a chance to perform
for moms at her club. She and two others per- formed a holiday ensemble number with the St. Joseph FSC near Kansas City, as well as a larger club routine. “I skated as a preteen and returned with
my children,” Davis said. “The other moms are new to skating and I’m so proud of them for sticking with it!”
The Ozark Figure Skating Club in Spring-
dale, Arkansas, presented a holiday produc- tion titled “Christmas at the North Pole,” which featured Erin Spandorf in a solo. “This year was great,” Spandorf said. “We
had enough adult skaters for an adult group number, too!”
EAST
Huntsville Skating Club’s Cynthia Davies joined another adult skater and coach in a
Adult bronze competitor Jennifer Strato-
ti, 42, has skated for 32 years. “I do rink and club shows at least twice
annually,” Stratoti said. “In show performing I can be the ham I am.” Five to 12 adult skaters participate in
Stratoti’s Ohio club shows. Lifelong skater Noel Christy was original-
ly inspired by the Olympics. “I got back into it because of my passion
for it,” Christy, 30, said. “I stick with it because I love challenges, goals and life lessons I learn on ice.”
Christy, an adult gold level skater, per-
forms through the North Jersey FSC at Sky- lands Ice World. Despite a fear of audiences, Christy has learned to focus on enjoying per- formances. “I’m the only adult skater this year,” Chris- ty said. “I have so much support!”
Patsy Jamieson, Anya Bazhanova-Cadmus, Donna Zarro, Russ Bowen (coach), Melody Benson (coach), Trish Siplon, Mary Hyde work on their Blues Brothers program.
skate two shows each season,” Zarro, 53, said. “We have quite a few adults with solo num- bers at the Champlain Valley Skating Club.” Adults practicing their Blues Brothers
routine cited rehearsals as more fun than work. Group members also included Patsy Ja- mieson, Anya Bazhanova-Cadmus, Russ Bow- en and Melody Benson.
SKATING 45
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60