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Madison: 2nd Place, Beginner Freeskate, State Games of America, Colorado Springs, CO.

Madison: Bunny Hop, Beginner Freeskate, State Games of America, Colorado Springs, CO.

Madison Minchin, a "Creativeskater", for November/December 2008
By: Elizabeth Hollett Shackett
Madison Minchin started figure skating when she was only a year old, and took her first skating lesson with me at age 2. Figure Skating is a family affair for her since she was practically born into the sport: her grandmother, 2 older cousins, and great aunt have been or are still actively involved in figure skating.

At age 6, this first-grader comes to each skating lesson with a passion to learn and is always eager to perform. Madison is an animated and expressive figure skater who often creates her own programs by improvising to whatever music is playing in the rink. It’s obvious that figure skating gives her freedom of expression and boosts her self-esteem.

Madison’s grandmother plays a central role in her life on and off the ice. Joan Giblin, a.k.a. Gram, brings her to the rink, secures coaching and ice time, and is Madison’s biggest figure skating fan. 

I have choreographed a variety of programs for her ranging from “The Little Mermaid,” “Jump & Move,” to “Supercalafragislisticexpialodocious,” and “Curtain Time.”

Madison is my youngest competitor to date that has competed in the State Games of America, a national grassroots figure skating competition. She was only 5 years old!

Madison’s Upcoming Events:
November 2008: Diamond State Autumn Skate Competition,                             Wilmington, DE
January 2009:    Keystone State Games, York, PA

"My Coach" A Skater's Perspective
By: Madison Minchin, age 6
I love Elizabeth. She is fun and teaches me lots of cool stuff. My favorite part of figure skating is
competition. My favorite skater is Rebecca Henke, she’s my cousin and she’s really good!

"Madison's Coach" A Grandmother's Perspective
By: Joan Giblin
Elizabeth is wonderful with Madison and brings out the best in her.  Everyday I see her influence
on my granddaughter as she becomes more graceful on the ice. Madison loves the improv part of
skating and I think Elizabeth’s influence on her is making her more creative. 

I have enjoyed every program she has choreographed not only for Madison, Rebecca and myself,
but also for all the figure skaters. There are few people in this world that my family would consider
a coach, a friend and part of our family. She is all of those to us.  I thank the skating Goddess
everyday that Madison has Elizabeth to lead her through her skating years.

Madison & Rebecca, Pre-competition Make-up, South Atlantic Regionals, Ice Works, Aston, PA.Madison: Lunge
Competitive Season 2008-2009
Competition Location Event
Placement
Autumn Skate Wilmington, DE Beginner Freeskate Test Track
3rd
Autumn Skate Wilmington, DE No Test/Pre-Prelim Entertainment
4th
Chesapeake Open Laurel, MD Limited Beginner
1st
Chesapeake Open Laurel, MD Limited Beginner Moves
3rd
Philadelphia Areas Ardmore, PA Beginner Freeskate
4th
Sun, Sand & Skate Atlantic City, NJ Beginner Freeskate
4th
South Atlantic Regional Championship Aston, PA Tots Freeskate
3rd
South Atlantic Regional Championship Aston, PA Tot Compulsory Moves
2nd
Keystone State Games 2009 York, PA Tots Freeskate Grp A
2nd
Keystone State Games 2009 York, PA No Test Showcase
3rd
Keystone State Games 2009 York, PA Tots Compulsory Moves
4th
 
Competitive Season 2007-2008
Competition Location Event
Placement
Autumn Skate Wilmington, DE Basic 6 Freeskate
2nd
State Games of America Colorado Springs, CO Beginner Freeskate
2nd

Tests Passed
Pre-Preliminary Moves in the Field

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