![PROUD COMPETITORS: The Powell River Skating Club adult synchronized skating team won a bronze medal at a recent event. [From left], team members Cherise Roberts, Rachelle Ford, Ailisan Wrotny, Grace Wrotny, Sheila Paquette (coach), Lisa Nelson, Keltie Jeakins, Sarah McClean and Meryl Thorsel](https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/powellriverpeak/images/organizations/3017_adult_skaters_bronze.JPG;w=960;h=640;bgcolor=000000)
Powell River Skating Club has had a busy couple of months competing in skate championships on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.
Spokesperson and former skating club president Barb Klippenstein shared in a message to the Peak that, on the weekend of January 24 to 26, the adult synchronized skating team travelled to Richmond to participate in the Mountain Regional Synchronized Skating Championships.
"They won a bronze medal against a strong group of competitive teams," said Klippenstein. "Also, competing in the adult silver category was Emma Piniewski, who placed first."
From January 31 to February 2, the Vancouver Island Region Championships were held in Cowichan. All of the 10 competitive young skaters placed silver in Star 2 and Star 3 free skate and team elements categories.
"The club is very proud of all our competitors," said Klippenstein. "They have worked very hard but have a lot of fun."
Now the club is preparing for its next ice show, called A Mystery on Ice, on March 1.
"We would like to acknowledge our club coach Shayla Sarton and synchro coach Sheila Paquette, who have both put a lot of effort into getting our club back on the map," said Klippenstein.
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