Costume fun for Uttoxeter ice skating competitors
The duo performed to the 2007 Eurovision song Flying the Flag (For You) by Scooch."The audience was cheering for us; it was brilliant, and we're really excited to perform the routine again in Milton Keynes," she said.Ms Kaur, who restarted skating 18 months ago, added: "I was inspired to learn figure skating after seeing Johnny Weir's appearance on Dancing on Ice. "He's always been my favourite figure skater, and although I'd always been able to skate, I decided to take the leap into learning properly after seeing him perform. I'm so glad I did."
Head judge, actress and comedienne, Karina Essery, said: "Everyone was of an incredible standard, and every skater brought their very best. "It was very hard to choose winners because all the ideas were so creative, and all the skaters should be so proud of themselves."What makes Uttoxeter ice rink special is the support everyone shows for each other; it's fantastic to see and be a part of. It's an ice rink with a big heart."
General manager of the ice rink, Liz Howe, said: "Everyone was fantastic and it's what skating here is all about - having fun, building friendships and enjoying new experiences. "It means a lot to us to watch our skaters' confidence grow - children and adults - and that's also thanks to our brilliant team of coaches."We know the finalists who will be representing the rink at Milton Keynes will make Team Uttoxeter proud."
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