Fifty-four Canadians to compete at the 2019 ISU Adult International Competition in Germany
OTTAWA, ON: Canadian adult figure skaters are headed to Oberstdorf, Germany for the International Adult Figure Skating Competition from May 19-25, 2019.
This year marks the 15th edition of the prominent adult figure skating competition, which attracts skaters from across the world, including a large group of Canadians each year. This year, 600 competitors from 34 International Skating Union (ISU) member countries are registered to compete. Nine synchronized skating teams have registered, including two teams from Ontario’s EnergICE. Canada will have a 54 member team.
“We are thrilled to see such a dedicated and skillful group of adult skaters heading to Oberstdorf for the 2019 International Adult Figure Skating Competition,” said Debra Armstrong, CEO, Skate Canada. “These skaters are the perfect example of what it means to live a healthy and active lifestyle which Skate Canada values deeply. Best of luck to the Canadian Team.”
Over the seven-day competition, skaters will compete in the following categories:
- Free Skating
- Artistic Free Skating
- Pairs Free Skating
- Pairs Artistic Free skating
- Ice Dance- Pattern Dance
- Ice Dance- Rhythm Dance
- Ice Dance- Free Dance
- Synchronized Skating
The Canadian delegation includes skaters from British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta.
British Columbia
| Gary Beacom | Maureen Bennie | Donna Bergvinson | Isabella Ciocoiu |
| Joanne Johnson | Linda Maundrell | Wendy Morris | Henrietta Penny |
| Jacqueline Parser | Linda Reynolds | Lesley Ricci | Alanna Rittich |
| Karen Smith |
Alberta
| Cathy McLean | Krista Wright | Natasha Sopel | Elina Viola |
Ontario
| Karen Ciprietti | Patricia Clarke | Laura Goode | Fred Gutz |
| Ken Langlois | Carol Ann Lehovich | Cathy Lynd | Jennifer Powell |
| Barbara Tkach | Angie Zurita |
Synchro Teams (Ontario)
EnergICE – Adult 2 and 3
| Melissa Becker | Laura Blake | Melanie Chapman | Deanna Collins |
| Melissa Collver | Dodi DeLeye | Michelle Docker | Jennifer Elsdon |
| Carly Ens | Katrina Ferguson | Jennifer Fink | Elizabeth Gough |
| Carmina Halstead | Tracy Knack | Katie Knight | Tammy Lama |
| Jade Mercier | Laurie Milne | Anne Marie Moss | Debbie Murray |
| Adrianna Otten | Victoria Phillips | Stacey Robinson | Jessica Sinnesael |
| Erin Slager | Kendra Walker | Breanne Wilson |
For further information, please visit www.isu.org. This event will be live streamed.
Media Inquiries:
Diana Barkley
ISU Adult Figure Skating Group
[email protected]
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