Summary of Holy Cross Figure Skating's Inaugural Season
In the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts, the Holy Cross Figure Skating Club is making waves in the world of collegiate sports. The club, which is relatively new to the Holy Cross community, recently competed in its first competition at MIT last weekend, marking a significant milestone in its journey.
The team, led by Coach Annabelle Rie, has grown exponentially since its inception. What started as a small group of two sophomores has now blossomed into a team of seven freshmen, one junior, and a coach who is a current junior. This expansion has been accompanied by a series of firsts for the club, including the acquisition of a coach, a budget, structured practices, and competitions.
Molly Landis '27, the news editor for the article about Admitted Students Day, and Owen Garvey '27, the news editor for the article about the Trap N' Skate Event, have been documenting the club's progress. Annamaria DeCamp '27, the copy editor for the article about the Holy Cross Figure Skating Club, has also been instrumental in sharing the team's story.
The Holy Cross Figure Skating Club is not just about competition, however. Skating, according to Coach Rie, is a sport that allows athletes to express themselves and be present in the moment. She reminds her skaters that they are on the ice because they love to skate.
The club's members have certainly demonstrated their passion and dedication. Every skater has worked tirelessly since September in their pursuits on and off the ice. This hard work paid off last month when the team competed in the Providence Open. Every skater walked away with a medal, a testament to their determination and skill.
Looking ahead, the Holy Cross Figure Skating Club has an exciting calendar of events planned. They are set to compete in three collegiate competitions next year: at New York University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Sacred Heart University. The team also plans to host a Christmas show on campus and an end-of-the-year show next May.
The club's growth and success have not gone unnoticed. The Black Student Union (BSU), Men of Color Athletes (MOCA), and Women of Color Athletes (WOCA) recently hosted the Trap N' Skate event, which was well-attended by the Holy Cross community.
As the club continues to grow and thrive, it is clear that figure skating at Holy Cross is here to stay. For more information about the Holy Cross Figure Skating Club, keep an eye on their Instagram handle @hcfigureskatingteam for updates and insights into their journey.
- The Holy Cross Figure Skating Club, a rapidly growing team in the Holy Cross community, has captured the attention of various university groups like the Black Student Union (BSU), Men of Color Athletes (MOCA), and Women of Color Athletes (WOCA).
- The club's extensive calendar of events for the upcoming year includes three collegiate competitions at New York University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Sacred Heart University, as well as a Christmas show and an end-of-the-year show on campus.
- Not limited to competition, the club under Coach Annabelle Rie emphasizes figure skating as a means for self-expression and mindfulness, fostering a deep love for the sport among its members.
- Having recently competed in the Providence Open, club members posted impressive results, with every skater taking home a medal—a testament to their unwavering determination and skills.
- As news editors Molly Landis '27 and Owen Garvey '27, and copy editor Annamaria DeCamp '27, continue to document the club's progress, it is evident that the Holy Cross Figure Skating Club has become an integral part of campus news.
