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Olympian teaches Bradford kids skating fundamentals (8 photos)

Newmarket's Michelle Long, a member of the Canadian National Team, also helped run workshop focused on creating power, understanding edges, and pushing the basics to the extreme

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BRADFORD AND DISTRICT SKATING CLUB
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On Tuesday, Jan. 29, the Bradford and District Skating Club welcomed Olympian Shae-Lynn Bourne and member of the Canadian National Team, Michelle Long, to the BWG Leisure Centre. The two conducted a seminar for area skaters - Bourne on the Edge.

The workshop focused on creating power, understanding edges, and pushing the basics to the extreme, helping our skaters turn the basics into a fun and creative way to work their creative skills. Michelle shared her passion for the artistic aspect of our sport and answered questions from the skaters.  

Shae-Lynn Bourne is a ten-time Canadian ice dance champion and World Champion. She has competed at three winter Olympic games and is, today, an internationally renowned coach and choreographer.

Michelle Long is a Newmarket native and a member of the Canadian National team. 

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