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Fuller Lake Skating Club’s Isabel Anderson

Scenes from Ladysmith Secondary School student’s freeskate routine
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Isabel Anderson is a Grade 10 student at Ladysmith Secondary School. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Fuller Lake Skating Club members are thankful to still be on the ice during the ongoing changes to COVID-19 restrictions.

Skaters are enjoying the chance to remain active and socialize to help get them through these challenging times.

Isabel Anderson, 15, lives in Ladysmith and is a Grade 10 Ladysmith Secondary School student. She had a rare chance to perform her free skate routine for the camera, with actual competitions on hold until the new year and possibly not happening at all for a while.

Anderson is fine with that while continuing to focus on her skating skills.

“I don’t miss the stress of competitions, but I miss seeing other skaters and watching my friends compete,” she confided. “I like that I can work on what is fun and challenging instead of what I need to do for my level in competition.”

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At just 15 years old, Isabel Anderson has already skated for many years with the Fuller Lake Skating Club. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Isabel Anderson hasn’t necessarily missed the stress of competitions. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Isabel Anderson completes her freeskate routine in practice. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Perfect balance and poise is shown on the ice by Isabel Anderson. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Isabel Anderson likes to work on elements that are fun and challenging. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Isabel Anderson comes to the end of her routine. (Photo by Don Bodger)


Don Bodger

About the Author: Don Bodger

I've been a part of the newspaper industry since 1980 when I began on a part-time basis covering sports for the Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle.
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