Christine Legacy - February 28, 2002
The Tournament Capital of Ontario "Athlete of the Week" is Christine Legacy a 17 year-old, grade 12 student from North Park Collegiate who has competed for the past nine years in synchronized skating. Christine was a member of the Brant Figure Skating Club for several years where she participated in the Flashing Blades Show and is currently skating with the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club.
During the 1999 season her novice team placed 1st at an International competition in Mississauga, in 2000 they placed 3rd at a National competition in Kitchener, and in 2001 her junior team placed 6th at a National competition in Kitchener. Recently her team traveled to Milan, Italy where they placed 6th and will again compete at the Nationals in Kitchener on March 1.
Christine continues to maintain a place on the school honor role, still finds time to volunteer at the Gretzky Centre helping with swimming lessons and was also a coach with the Brant Figure Skating Club. She was recognized as volunteer of the month at North Park in March 2000. Christine is a dedicated athlete who practices 4 times a week with her team and then trains with off-ice and fitness sessions.
Congratulations Christine. |
