Junior & Senior StarSkaters
Biography's
2022/2023

Kylie Wodzak ~ Junior StarSkate

Kylie started skating at the age of 4, and passed CanSkate at the age of 7. This year was her first year competing as at StarSkater due to the Covid-19 pandemic. She brought home 2 Bronze for her solo routine, and a Silver and Bronze for Star 2 elements! When she's not on the ice she love gymnastics, crocheting, and playing with her sister!

Sophia MacDonald ~ Junior StarSkate

Sophia is 9 years old. She started skating with the Bancroft Skating Club when she was 5 years old. She is currently working on her Star 1 skills. This is the first year Sophia has entered into Skating competitions. She has competed in 2 competitions this year each one competing in Star 1 elements and received Silver both times. When Sophia isn't skating she loves art, horseback riding, swimming and spending time with family & friends.  

Kaelynn Bierworth ~ Junior StarSkate

Kaelynn is 9 years old and attends Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School. She has been skating with the Bancroft Skating Club since she was 3 years old. Kaelynn is working on completing her star 1 skills. She competed in her first competition this year bring home a silver. When not skating Kaelynn enjoys drawing, crafts and spending time with her friends. 

Hadlyn Cooney ~ Junior StarSkate

Hadlyn is a JR StarSkater. She started in CanSkate when she was 4 and did it for a year. She then just stated in CanSkate this September but quickly moved up to StarSkate when she is LOVING it!

Sierra Hintz~ Junior StarSkate

Sireea is 10 years old and recently joined the Bancroft Skating Club. She moved to the area just over a year ago from Kitchener. She loves animals, the outdoors and skating. 

September Eagles ~ Senior StarSkate

September Evelyn Eagles, AKA 'Temby' is 10 years old. She started skating when she was just 3 years old with the Bancroft Skating Club! She is coached by Jennifer Knopp and Lisa Allore. September is thrilled that the Ice Show is back this year and is so excited to perform for you all! She is now working on her Star 3 FreeSkate, her Axel and her Lutz. Her favorite jump is the Flip she also really loves practicing her loop loop! September will be competing this year at the Woodville Competition in Lindsay later this month. September also loved hanging out with her friends, snowbobiling and swimming in the summer!

Brooklyn Brown ~ Senior StarSkate

Brooklyn is 16 years old and is in grade 11 at North Hastings High School. When she isn't skating she likes spending time with her dog, listening to music and spending time outdoors. 

Gracelyn Lawrence~ Senior StarSkate

Gracelyn has been skating since she was 2 years old. She is currently working on her double jumps, star 6 dances and skills. Gracelyn has competed in 3 competitions this year bring home 3 bonze medals. When Gracelyn is not skating she loves swimming, playing baseball and hanging out with her friends. 

Emmalee Simpson~ Senior StarSkate

Emmalee is 13 years old. She has been skating since she was only 3 years old. Emmalee enjoys football, hanging out with friends, marvel movies and figure skating. 

Lakota Switzer~ Senior StarSkate

Lakota has been skating with the Bancroft Skating Club since she was 9 years old, she took a year off at age 11 and returned the following year. She is 15 years old and currently attends NHHS. She is currently working on completing her Star 2 dances. She was happy to return to competing this year after Covid lockdowns and competed at the Huntsville Skokie Skate Competition, and brought home a Bronze for her Star 2 solo and a bronze in Creative Improve. When not skating Lakota enjoys watching Netflix, listening to music and art. She is coached by Jennifer Knopp and Lisa Allore. 

Taylor Dynes~ Senior StarSkate

Taylor is 13 years old and has been figure skating for 5 years now. She competed in the Huntsville Skokie Skate and received a Bronze and in the Glen Cairn Love to Skate competetion and placed 7th. She loves to skate and also enjoys playing volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball and golf. When she is not playing sports she likes to spend time with her friends and family. 

Gracie Beaulne~ Senior StarSkate

Gracie has been skating with the Bancroft Skating Club since she was 3 years old. She is a 14 year old student at NHHS. She shares her love of skating with younger children, while helping out as a PA in the club, which she has been doing since she was 10 years old. She is currently working on her Star 4 dances. After 2 years of stop and go skating, due to Covid lockdowns, she was finally able to return to competition this year and competed at the Huntsville Skokie Skate Competition, where she brought home a bronze for Creative Improve and a bronze for Star 2 solo. 

Leah Storey~ Senior StarSkate

Leah Storey is 13 years old and has been skating for 9 years with the Bancroft Skating Club. Leah enjoys hanging out with friends, reading, playing volleyball and basketball. 

Addie McEnery~ Senior StarSkate

Adalaide Gardliner McEnery, AKA 'addie' is 11 years old. She began skating just days after she turned two. She is coached by Jennifer Knopp and Lisa Allore. She is very excited that the Ice Show is back this year and that she gets to be part of it. She is now working on Star 4 Freeskate and Star 5 Dance. Lately she has been working on improving her lutz jump and pancake spin. Addie loves skating as well as other activities such as gymnastics, swimming, playing piano, and hanging out with her friends.