Published: Friday, July 30, 2010
Ice skaters descend on downtown Everett
EVERETT -- Figure skating fans have a chance this week to take a break from the sun for a free exhibition by some of the best young skaters in the region.
Who knows, you might be watching a future Olympic gold medalist in action. At least you'll know what the hubbub is all about in downtown Everett.
The Pacific Northwest Interclub Skating Championships are returning to Hewitt Avenue for a weekend of figure skating.
In 2008, the Everett Figure Skating Club hosted the competition at the events center's smaller community ice rink.
This weekend, the competition moves to the Comcast Arena rink and also includes the Washington State Games Figure Skating, which runs concurrently with the championships. Sanctioned by the U.S. Figure Skating Association, the Everett club is hosting the championships again.
Nearly 300 skaters from throughout the Northwest and their families are set to descend on Everett's events center for the competitions. Of those competing, about 50 are from the Everett club, said Arlene McSorley, Everett figure skating teacher.
“We're in the big rink this year, and that should be nice for our fans,” McSorley said. “We have local folks and people from all over who just love to watch this sport.”
The action begins at 10 a.m. Friday and concludes at 1 p.m. Sunday at Comcast Arena.
The figure skaters are of various abilities and ages, all looking to showcase their talents against the best competition available, said Comcast marketing director Ryan Hart.
A large panel of judges is scheduled to view events that include freeskate, showcase, compulsory moves, jumps and spins.
All competitions will be judged with the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook. Awards will be distributed for the championships and the games right after the official posting for each event, Hart said. Admission is free to all spectators.
The Pacific Northwest Interclub includes 12 figure skating clubs from several states and British Columbia, and all are competing in this year's championship, Hart said.
In 2008, the Everett Figure Skating Club earned the respect of other clubs and was happy to host the event again, McSorley said.
Gale Fiege: 425-339-3427; gfiege@heraldnet.com.
Who knows, you might be watching a future Olympic gold medalist in action. At least you'll know what the hubbub is all about in downtown Everett.
The Pacific Northwest Interclub Skating Championships are returning to Hewitt Avenue for a weekend of figure skating.
In 2008, the Everett Figure Skating Club hosted the competition at the events center's smaller community ice rink.
This weekend, the competition moves to the Comcast Arena rink and also includes the Washington State Games Figure Skating, which runs concurrently with the championships. Sanctioned by the U.S. Figure Skating Association, the Everett club is hosting the championships again.
Nearly 300 skaters from throughout the Northwest and their families are set to descend on Everett's events center for the competitions. Of those competing, about 50 are from the Everett club, said Arlene McSorley, Everett figure skating teacher.
“We're in the big rink this year, and that should be nice for our fans,” McSorley said. “We have local folks and people from all over who just love to watch this sport.”
The action begins at 10 a.m. Friday and concludes at 1 p.m. Sunday at Comcast Arena.
The figure skaters are of various abilities and ages, all looking to showcase their talents against the best competition available, said Comcast marketing director Ryan Hart.
A large panel of judges is scheduled to view events that include freeskate, showcase, compulsory moves, jumps and spins.
All competitions will be judged with the current U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook. Awards will be distributed for the championships and the games right after the official posting for each event, Hart said. Admission is free to all spectators.
The Pacific Northwest Interclub includes 12 figure skating clubs from several states and British Columbia, and all are competing in this year's championship, Hart said.
In 2008, the Everett Figure Skating Club earned the respect of other clubs and was happy to host the event again, McSorley said.
Gale Fiege: 425-339-3427; gfiege@heraldnet.com.
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