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Spectrum athletes compete nationally

Spectrum Roller Skating Club’s athletes with their awards at the GB Skate Artistic Roller Cup Figure and Free Skating national event.

Eight athletes from Spectrum Roller Skating Club based in Shildon took part in the GB Skate Artistic Roller Cup Figure and Free Skating national event last weekend and returned home with fantastic personal achievements and two medals.

On Friday evening, the team attended training in Breydon Arena in preparation for the weekend of competition.

The event attracted 150 competitors from 17 clubs who specialise in figure and free disciplines of artistic roller skating.

Competing in National Roller Cup for the first time in Level 1 Figures (13 & under) were Millie Seaton-Lawes, who placed 8th, Iga Wilczynska (9th), Myla Chapman (17th) and Pearl White-Hunt (19th).

In Level 2 Figures, Ella Hutchinson placed 10th; in Level 3, Nicola Stevens was 12th and in Level 4, Lucy Owen came 2nd.

Competing in National Roller Cup all the athletes achieved a new PB Rollart score of 6.61 with sevearl gaining a Free Skating Achievement Award for their level.

The achievements added to the celebrations which will continue as the club are soon to mark their 10 year anniversary.

“The skating was fantastic,” said club founder and head coach, Tracy Stevens, “with the whole team gaining personal bests and lots of amazing memories made.

“We even managed to squeeze in a visit to Great Yarmouth beach, amusements, and enjoy a meal together.

“We have an amazing team of athletes,” added Tracy. “Roller skating is a fantastic sport for young people to gain skills from. Our skaters show so much resilience, dedication and determination and I am so proud of their achievements.

“Whilst visiting Great Yarmouth we even popped in to visit Senior Ladies British Champion, Emily Woods for some additional advice and expertise in advance of the forthcoming roller-skating dance competition in The Netherlands.

“Thank you to everyone who supports our club. We are currently fundraising to help three athletes attend The Crystal Tulip Competition in The Netherlands in May 2024.

“We have a JustGiving Page active, and we are hoping to find 500 people who could donate £2 to help us reach our target of £1,000.

“We are looking for sponsors to help us create an international fund for future events. If anyone can help, please get in touch.”

You can follow @Spectrum Roller Skating Club on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates on the club’s progress or contact Tracy on 07891 461958 if you have any questions or would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities.”

To help Spectrum Roller Skating Club raise competition funds, contact Tracy Stevens on 07891 461958.
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