Skater per orms special tribute upon mothers passing Turley was trying to tell her she wanted to do
Sarah Turley never misses a skating lesson. She’s skated with her coach Katie Moose (Mur- ray Silver Blades Skating Club) in Murray City, Utah, every week for nine years straight. They start their lesson exactly the same way each time: holding hands and stroking while Moose learns about Turley’s day.
Turley, 21, is developmentally disabled and speaks in two-to-three word utterances. Their small communication at the beginning of each skate helps them connect with one another.
“It’s my favorite part of the week,” Moose said.
On July 20, Turley’s lesson was diff erent. Earlier that day Moose learned that Turley’s mother, Rebecca, had passed away after battling pan- creatic cancer. Wanting to keep Turley’s life as routine as possible, her caretaker decided to take Turley skating that afternoon.
“We went out on the ice and she was skating around and she said, ‘Mom’s watching,’” Moose said.
The University of Delaware family bids a fond farewell to retiring coach Barbara Roles Williams.
er performs special tribute upon mother’s passing Halfway through the lesson, Moose knew
something specifi c for her mother. After so many years together, Moose realized Turley was asking to skate her program. With a huge smile on her face, Turley said, “Mom” and per- formed her competition routine.
“It was probably the hardest 30 minutes I’ve ever been on the ice, but it was great for Sarah to be able to express herself through skating and feel like her mom was still there,” Moose said.
Skating continues to remain a consistent part of Turley’s week and she lets Moose know in her own way that her mother is in her heart.
“Her mom always made sure that Sarah was involved in every normal aspect of skating,” Moose said. “She’s a member of the skating club, she attends the skating club socials, and she always participates in the Halloween and spring ice shows.”
— Colette House
Stockton FSC Skat- ing Director Shan- non Mullins works with club members Albina Jacobs and Sofi a Karsh Franco.
Sarah Turley
Retiring Roles Williams feted by fellow coaches
Barbara Roles Williams, the 1960 Olympic bronze medalist and 1962 U.S. champion, arrived as a coach at the University of Dela- ware in the summer of 2002. Once there, she immediately changed the dynamic of the University of Delaware Training Center.
“There was excitement in the rink when she arrived,” fellow coach Gary Irving said. “Barbara was a wonderful addition to our staff and quickly fi lled her lesson times. She continued to be an import- ant part of our facility, providing her expertise and knowledge and helping to create a better experi-
ence for skaters and coaches.
This summer, Roles Williams left her hallowed training home and moved back to Las Vegas to enjoy retirement. To honor the popular coach, the University of Delaware Training Center coaching staff threw her a big party.
“We will miss seeing Barbara in the hockey box, correcting spin posi- tions, increasing diffi culty of skat- ing and making jumps fl y,” Irving said. “Barbara will be missed by everyone, especially her laugh, her smile and her presence every day.
“It has been inspiring to have Bar- bara here all these years. She has made many friends and improved many, many skaters’ careers. We wish her the best in her retire- ment.”
Stockton FSC on the rise
The Stockton Figure Skating Club in California is experiencing a resurgence, according to a story that appeared in the Stockton’s The Record in early July.
Once down to seven members without any competition skat- ers, the club now sports 25 skaters, including several who are making their mark in competitions. Also, a new synchronized skating team is being formed.
An experienced group of coaches, led by Skating Director Shan- non Mullins, is leading this revival of sorts.
“This is very good to see,” Mullins said in the story. “This club has built back up, and we have a group of very strong skaters. There’s something special happening in our rink now.”
One of the staff ’s coaches is 1980 Olympic bronze medalist Charlie Tickner.
“I don’t know why we had the lull,” Tickner said. “Sometimes things are popular, then wind down, and fi gure skating isn’t a cheap sport. But we’re making a nice comeback, and we have a really good group now.”
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