North Bay Figure Skating Club welcomes Elizabeth Manley
A Canadian Olympic, Skate Canada and Canadian Sports Hall of Famer is in North Bay this weekend.
On Friday and Saturday, Elizabeth Manley is taking part in a seminar and on-ice sessions with about 15-20 North Bay Figure Skating Club members at Memorial Gardens.
Manley is a three-time national champion and won silver at the 1988 Calgary Olympics and World Championships in Budapest.
She’s also a mental health advocate, life coach and a member of the Order of Canada.
Local figure skating officials say their skaters are really looking forward to the sessions.
Overall, the club has nearly 170 skaters this year.
Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.
