Over 105 figure skaters from 11 skating clubs took to the ice over the weekend, as Beaver Valley Skating Club joined forces with Rossland and Castlegar Clubs to host the West Kootenay Invitational (WKI)
The event coincided with Beaver Valley Skating Club’s celebrating 50 years, with a focus on collaboration, community spirit and sportsmanship.
The Beaver Valley Skating Club skaters shone at the event with one gold, five silver, and five bronze medals during the weekend.
Castlegar’s Payton Fowler earned her Gold Feet in Artistic. She also brought home Bronze in STAR 10, while Anaya Molitwenik brought home Bronze in STAR 6 and 7 Freeskates, and Emmie Nicol earned Silver in STAR 4 13 and over Freeskate.
Rossland’s Ellie Kermode secured gold in star 9 dance, while teammate Eva Manaigre took home first place in gold artistic.
And Nelson Skating Club won 6 gold medals with skaters Oceane Cheon, Vienna Ferguson, Kailee Stewart and Jen McNutt with a double, as well as 5 silver and 2 Bronze.
A message from Beaver Valley Skating Club President Anelda van Staden
“A big thank you to all of the coaches, skaters, parents, spectators, judges, officials, operations, productions, arena staff and to everyone of you who helped in supporting this year’s WKI,” said Anelda.
“This would not have been possible without the tremendous support of our sponsors. First and foremost, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Director Ali Grieve of RDKB Electoral Area A for their gold sponsorship. Your support is invaluable to us.”
“We also want to acknowledge our silver sponsors: Teck, Mercer Celgar, Trail District Chamber of Commerce, Ferraro Foods, and Safeway. Your contributions have significantly enhanced our event.”
“Our bronze sponsors deserve a special mention as well: Beaver Valley Dental, Alpine Pharmacy IDA, Robert Verhelst, Greg Shaw from Cozy Comfort HVAC, Best Western Plus, and Glenwood Inn and Suites. Additionally, we are grateful to Taco Debacle, Gabriella’s Restaurant, Liberty Foods, the Alpine Grind and B&T Hard Knock Cafe in Rossland and Hooper’s Bakery. A huge shout-out to all these wonderful organizations for their support.”
“Lastly, we extend our sincere gratitude to the following organizations for their generous donations: The Doorway, Beaver Valley Nitehaws and The Bombshack.”
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