YONKERS RISING / YONKERS TIMES: Yonkers Figure Skaters Compete in World Championships

Congratulations to all the skaters from the Yonkers Figure Skating Club who just returned from competing at the ISI Worlds Recreational Championship in Boston.

The Yonkers Club based at E.J. Murrays was represented by 14 skaters who made the trip along their with 4 coaches.

The event drew nearly 3000 skaters from 76 teams located throughout the United States and six international teams from as far away as China.

The kids competed at various levels and included competitions in ice dancing, Freestyle, footwork, pairs and many others.

The kids have been working with their coaches and practicing for months on their programs, choreography, music, dress and makeup.

Just like the Olympics the kids skate in front of a panel of judges……

Yonkers Figure Skaters Compete in World Championships