By Stephanie Holliday
MADISON Williams is an artistic roller skater, a sport very similar to ice skating. Currently she trains up to 15 hours a week, encompassing a mixture of skating, gym and Latin American dance.
While there are many facets to artistic roller skating, Madison does dance skating and figures, and hopes to move onto free skating.
While she hasn’t competed in the sport yet, she hopes to make her debut in April this year, rendering her the only person from North East Victoria to compete there.
“I will start off in the elementary division. Once I have completed my dance tests and I feel ready I will move to the league division where I can compete at state, national and international level. Once I am league, I will be competing in the master’s category which is for people aged 21 and over. The highest competition I can do is the Oceania Championships,” Madison explained.
To get there, Madison needs somewhere local she can train effectively.
“I currently train outdoors at netball courts however it is hard to spin on their surface. I am seeking anywhere inside, even if it’s just so I can practise the dance elements, like spins,” Madison said.
“I would however prefer an indoor stadium as all the competitions are at a indoor netball stadium and I would like I practise my routines. I have a little bit of a disadvantage as I can only go down to Melbourne twice a month due to costs so I would like replicate competitions e.g being able to skate on polished wooded floors confidently.”
If you’re able to help Madison with a local venue she can hire to train at, please get in touch with by sending an email through to madison.williams@live.com.au.
