INNISFAIL – The '70s will come alive at the Innisfail Skating Club’s annual ice show.
The disco-themed event, entitled Disco Fever, takes place at the Innisfail Arena from 1 to 3 p.m. on March 8.
“We have all levels (of skaters) from our Pre-Can skate which is a preschool age, all the way up to our competitive skaters,” said Nicole Sabasch, head coach. “They’ll be doing a lot of disco group numbers and duets and some of our kids will be doing their competitive solos as well.
“We also have some awesome guest skaters this year,” she added. “You will be blown away by the talent we have coming in to entertain our audience and inspire our young skaters.”
They include William Oddson, who placed second in the Novice Men’s category (free program) at the 2020 provincial championships, earning him a spot at the Canadian Championships in Mississauga, Ont. later this year.
Mia Saunders is also returning to the Innisfail ice show after she finishing in first place with her dance partner William Oddson in the Novice Dance category at this year’s provincial championships.
Four-time provincial champion and winner of the coveted Merit and Sectional Chair Award in 2018 for her sectionals championship performance, Juliette Thievin will also entertain the crowd during this year’s event.
Members of the Innisfail Skating Club have been practising for the annual show since the first week of February, noted Sabasch, adding the club has close to 60 skaters, which include 34 Can skaters, eight to 10 Pre-Can skaters and 14 Star skaters.
The annual Innisfail Ice Show has been a tradition for 56 years and offers an opportunity for skaters to demonstrate what they have learned throughout the season, which runs September to March.
“The season has been great. We have lots of new little skaters coming to the club and they’re flourishing,” said Sabasch. “Everybody has improved nicely.
“All their skills and everything that they’ve been working on so hard this year will be prevailed at the upcoming show,” she added.
The Innisfail club’s season-end production is a show that families and members of the community can enjoy, noted Sabasch.
“I just love watching our kids perform for their families and their community. We get lots of support,” Sabasch concluded.
