Fuller Lake Skating Club honours skaters at annual awards banquet

The Fuller Lake Skating Club capped off a successful season on April 27 with its annual awards banquet, celebrating the achievements of skaters across all levels of the club’s programs.

Held at St. Mary’s Parish in Ladysmith, the event brought together more than 80 skating families for a potluck dinner and awards ceremony recognizing 36 young skaters for their talent, dedication and growth on the ice.

The CanSkate program — designed for beginner skaters — recognized outstanding participants in several categories:

PreCan of the Year: Bradley Nicholl

Most Improved PreCan Skaters: Finn Gingersty and Athena Harris

Most Enthusiastic PreCan Skater: Flora Vanderwerff

CanSkater of the Year: Levi Hillier

Most Improved CanSkaters: Daniel Pilgrim and Klara Falk

CanSkate Sportsperson of the Year: Camryn Sacht

In the club’s figure skating stream, awards were presented to skaters who demonstrated excellence, progress and club spirit.

Junior Skater of the Year: Mila Mueller

Most Improved Junior Figure Skater: Brooke Thomsen

Junior Figure Sportsperson of the Year: Emma Burt

Intermediate Figure Skater of the Year: Caitlin Varcoe

Most Improved Intermediate Figure Skater: Isla Fink

Intermediate Figure Sportsperson of the Year: Ella Stuart

Senior Figure Skater of the Year: Michäelle Torres Hernandez

Most Improved Senior Figure Skater: Alex Jensen

Senior Figure Sportsperson of the Year: Brooklyn Puska

Dancer of the Year: Tea Searle

PowerSkating participants — who focus on skills for hockey and power skating — were also recognized:

Pre-PowerSkater of the Year: Charles Anderson

Most Improved Pre-PowerSkater: Gracie Burt

Pre-Power Sportsperson of the Year: Addison Barnhouse

Junior PowerSkaters of the Year: Colton Pearson and Aawan Wilson

Most Improved Junior PowerSkaters: Baylee Craig and Iain Cromwell

Junior Power Sportspeople of the Year: Hana McGiffin and Avey Medeiros

Senior PowerSkaters of the Year: Cooper Smith and Noah Timmins

Most Improved Senior PowerSkaters: Mason Hamre and Nolan Finlay

Senior Power Sportsperson of the Year: Henry Symes

The club also recognized exceptional contributions and commitment to the Fuller Lake Skating Club community:

Program Assistants of the Year: Caitlin Varcoe and Connor Deane

Commitment to Excellence Award (in memory of Barb Knott): Quinn Montgomery and Tea Searle

Volunteer of the Year: Jennifer Torres Hernandez

The Fuller Lake Skating Club thanked all skaters, families, volunteers and coaches for another memorable season.