Season comes to successful end for Schomberg skaters

The following article was submitted by the Schomberg Skating Club.

The Schomberg Skating Club held its annual Club Fun Competition March 25.

Participants competed in groups according to their skill development over this past skating season.

Following the CanSkate skills competition, all skaters participated in a fun and exciting relay race, in which each skater was required to go the length of the ice rink and back, performing a skating technique appropriate for their skill level. The junior, intermediate and senior skaters also competed in their level events.

Guest skaters were invited to entertain the crowd. The opening exhibition skate was performed by April Shaw. Shaena Somerton performed her Fiesta Tango and Krystal Siebert performed Starlight. Garth Miller, a former skater with the club, performed with his dance partner Meaghan Jones. The closing number was a precision dance routine performed by all of the junior and senior skaters. The number was choreographed by two of the coaches, Amanda Maggitti and Corrina Carlson.

The show was followed by a medal presentation ceremony. Complete medal results are as follows:

These Schomberg skaters have come to an end of a successful season.

Canskate Elements + Group 1 - Gold, Noah Pulo; Silver, Justin Baird; Bronze, Emily Teather. + Group 2 - Gold, Laura Vescio; Silver, Amy McCloskey; Bronze, Sarah Hanlan; Participants, Vince Marra, Lui Vescio and Matthew Pulo. + Group 3 - Gold, Sydney McCloskey; Silver, Elizabeth Teather; Bronze, Julia Marra, Participants, Jessica Somerville, Nicholas Vitale and Taylor Matthewson. + Group 4- Gold, Matthew Harbridge; Silver, Grace Godfrey; Bronze, Jake Streef; Participants, Hailey Fitzgerald and Christopher Burak. + Group 5 - Gold, Hailey Clapp; Silver, Matthew Musavi; Bronze, Casey Boyd; Participants, Nicholas Burak, Riley Richards and Jonathan Brunato. + Group 6- Gold, Jasmine Musavi; Silver, Hollie Dobson; Bronze, Matthew Velha; Participants, Kenny Boyle, Apolline Coatrieux, Cameron Boyd and Selena Bellissimo. + Group 7- Gold, Rebecca Streef; Silver, Eileen O'Byrne; Bronze, Rosemary Harte; Participants, Madelyn Harte and Cedric Knapp. + Group 8 - Gold, Lauren Fraser; Silver, Benjamin Harbridge; Bronze, Aaron Fraser; Participant, Andrew Smith.

Junior Elements + Group 1 - Gold, Mackenzie Cameron; Silver, Victoria Colton; Bronze, Diane Coatrieux. + Group 2 - Gold, Kailey Persons; Silver, Mercedes Lato; Bronze, Veronica Knapp. + Group 3 - Gold, Mairin Keillor; Silver, Evan Cook; Bronze, Lasha Dodds. + Group 4 - Gold, Caitlyn Dodds; Silver, Daniela Meli; Bronze, Brittany Lato.

Pre-Preliminary I

Elements + Gold, Shaena Somerton; Silver, Natalee Johnston; Bronze, Brittany Price.

Pre-Preliminary Dance + Group 1 - Gold, Mackenzie Cameron; Silver, Diane Coatrieux; Bronze, Mercedes Lato. + Group 2 - Gold, Lasha Dodds; Silver, Brittany Penstone; Bronze, Kailey Persons. + Group 3 - Gold, Daniela Meli; Silver, Mairin Keillor; Bronze, Megan Price.

Pre-Preliminary Freeskate + Group 1 - Gold, Megan Price; Silver, Mairin Keillor; Bronze, Caitlyn Dodds. + Group 2 - Gold, Brittany Price; Silver, Shaena Somerton.

Interpretive (Create-askate)

+ Group 1 - Gold, Carly Clapp; Silver, Caylin Frankland; Bronze, Mercedes Lato. + Group 2 - Gold, Brittany Penstone; Silver, Mairin Keillor; Bronze, Alexis Lato. + Group 3 - Gold, Brittany Price; Silver, Shaena Somerton; Bronze, Megan Price.

Although the competition marks the end of another successful skating season, the club is looking forward to a couple of key events.

The Schomberg Skating Club will be holding its second annual Yuk Yuk's Comedy Night May 5. The doors will open at 8 p.m. The two-hour show begins at 9 p.m., followed by a light meal of assorted finger foods. This event is open to all, 19 years of age or older. In conjunction with this event, the club will be hosting a silent auction. Anyone interested in making a donation, in the form of a gift basket, gift certificates or merchandise is asked to let us know. For more information on this event and other club news, visit www.schombergskatingclub. com or call Mary Janssen- Dodds at (905) 939-7318.

The annual general meeting will be held May 8 at 7 p.m. at the Schomberg Public Library. At the meeting, we will review the events of the past season, take a look at what strategies worked for us and what areas need improvement. We will begin planning for our opportunity for you to bring your ideas to the table, have your questions answered and concerns addressed. Mark it on your calendar and we will see you there.

The Schomberg Skating Club wishes to thank its sponsors. As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of many people and organizations within the community to help us thrive. Please support them with your business. If you would like to become a corporate sponsor, please contact Paul Somerton at (905)939-2819.

Sponsors + Gold - Brownsville Guardian Drugs, Regional Fence and Schomberg IGA. + Silver - Schomberg Lions Club, Sherwood Plumbing Supplies Inc., Smith and Sons and Vision Facilities Management Ltd. + Bronze - B.C. Instruments, Black and Associates, DeVille Electric, Dr. P. H. Matthews, Harvest House Furniture, Jessop's Auto Repairs Ltd., Moore Park Plantscapes and Pete's Donuts. + Donors - YardSource and The Skaters Edge.

The club executive would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of this skating season. We had a wonderful year. We look forward to seeing you all back next season.