Last weekend we took the family to Winter Glitters in Ajax. It was a long but fun day full of what else but skating. The big difference was that this time both girls competed.
Katrine has been really eager to get back into training since getting the all clear from the neurologist at the end of December. That said, three weeks back on the ice is not alot of time to truly prepare for a competition. She did a really good job on her solo given her circumstances thus far this season and we are really proud of how hard she has been working. Unfortunately she finished 7th in her flight and was a bit dissapointed in herself. Her disappointment was tempered by a fifth in team elements and a day spent with friends at the arena (which is why there are no photos of her from the competition because all of the ones from my camera have her and her friends in them so you will just have to wait for Glenn to post photos).
During the lull between Katrine’s two rounds of skating, Elspeth had her turn to compete. She provided the comic relief. In the end she went home with a “pink ribbon” for her efforts “just like Katrine”. I think that having a ribbon and getting a chance to be out on the ice were banner events for her.
This skating is hard work. Just look at how sweety I am. (Probably due to the knitted hat Grandma made you so that your helmet fits.)
Loving her coach after getting off the ice.