2023 Seniors
Troy Zimmerman
What sparked your interest in figure skating and how many years have you been skating?
  • I attempted skating because my brother played hockey and I love it. I have been skating for 9 years.
What do you like the most about figure skating?
  • I most enjoy the bonds and friendships that I've made throughout the years.
What life skill did skating help you to develop?
  • Skating helped me to develop discipline and attention to detail.
Your advice to young generation of club skaters?
  • I hope that everyone who is skating now will continue to improve and give it all of their effort.
Anya Ramrakhiani
What sparked your interest in figure skating and how many years have you been skating?
  • I got into skating when I started the learn to skate program at the new Canlan rink in Fort Wayne and I loved the feeling of gliding across the ice! I have been skating for about 10 years.
What do you like the most about figure skating?
  • I love the feeling when I land a jump for the first time after spending countless hours working on it.
What life skill did skating help you to develop?
  • Skating helped me develop persistence, as I have learned the importance of getting back up after you fall down. I have applied this lesson to both cross country and academics.
Your advice to young generation of club skaters?
  • Continue to work hard, but remember to also have fun!
2022 Seniors
Miranda Cash
Arisa Hocharoen
Madeline Morrison
Andy Deng
2021 Seniors
Ava Odden
How many years have you been skating?
  • 5 years when I was younger and I have been back for about a year!
What do you like the most about figure skating?
  • I like spinning and how pretty skating is.
What life skill did skating help you to develop?
  • If you fail, get up and try again.
Your suggestion to young generation of club skaters?
  • Don't quit!
Chase Naylor
How many years have you been skating?
  • 14 years.
What do you like the most about figure skating?
  • I like all the different moves and how everyone can have a different style whole skating.
What life skill did skating help you to develop?
  • Skating helped me have more confidence doing things I wasn't comfortable with before.
Your suggestion to young generation of club skaters?
  • Just keep going even if it's hard - because you'll just keep improving.
Thomas Cardenas
How many years have you been skating?
  • 3 years.
What do you like the most about figure skating?
  • Jumping & Spinning.
What life skill did skating help you to develop?
  • Working Hard & Dedication.
Your suggestion to young generation of club skaters?
  • Make sure to work on the package such as: jumps, spins, artistry and skating skills - EQUALLY!
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