U.S. Figure Skating Competitions

2009 Dallas
Southwestern Regional's Championship - (Preliminary)
Wow, what can I say but hey Regional’s come on! I am very proud of Linzi.

Linzi has been working on her doubles for some months now and has learned the elements of control and balance. At first something wasn’t right. She was falling a lot and then her coach discovered what she was doing wrong. Since then Linzi has been nailing it. So her arrival to Regional’s was just to put it all together.

Surprisingly, her doubles at the competition were a little discouraging for her. She started falling again. I spoke to Linzi the morning of her competition and told her to just do you best but mostly have fun. I was a little worried that she might fall. As Linzi took the ice I guess she took off the face because she was something beautiful to see. She landed all jumps performing a very clean program. Of course I had tears down my face but that’s what Dads do, right?.

"Linzi, I am very proud of you and I LOVE you with all my heart and soul."

2009 Dallas
Skate Dallas - (Preliminary)
It was a tough competition for Linzi not competing at a much higher level. I spoke with her before her first event and she said that she was only nervous because this was her first event since last year. She missed her first competition held in Houston due to her Ballet performance the same weekend.

After her first event things started looking pretty good for her. Yet the Freeskate competition was tough but we can only say, "We are very proud of Linzi and her accomplishments."

2008 Houston
Skate Houston - (Pre-Preliminary - Free Skate)
This was Linzi's first competition of the 2008 season and like most things she admitted to me later after her first compeition that she was a little nervious because she didn't know what to expect. We all said that she performed a beautiful program however her usual speed was not there. Linzi placed 6th place.

In Linzi's second competition (Pre-Preliminary Spins), her fear was gone and once again we all saw her usual speed and graceful skating. Linzi placed 3rd and we were very proud of her performance. Overall, Linzi was very sick and weak and didn't practice much the week before so we know her next competition will produce better results. But we are still very happy and proud parents.

2008 Dallas
Skate Dallas - (Pre-Preliminary)
Again, we were all very proud of Linzi's performances. Linzi competed in four events making strong marks and newly learned moves. If my memory servers me correct Linzi had learned a new freeskate program during this time. Great job Linzi!

2008 Colorado Springs, CO
Broadmoor Open - (Pre-Preliminary)
Linzi competed at the 2008 Broadmoor Open and skate her heart out, at least I was told. I was unable to attend due to work related issues however Linzi’s performance resulted in three 1st place finishes and one 2nd place. That’s pretty good for us in Louisiana.

I was told Linzi’s coach cried in joy as resulting in such great performances and placement. I was sorry not being able to attend however special thanks to modern day video from Local Motion Productions, Inc.

I would like to personally give special thanks for all the hard training and support of Linzi’s skate coach, Mrs. Crystal David. I would also like to thank Linzi's Mom for making all of Linzi's dresses.

2008 Houston
Houston Fall Invitational - (Preliminary/Pre-Preliminary)
Linzi competed under very sick conditions. With a high fever and bad cough we did not expect much from her performances. Proud to say Linzi placed 3rd in Spins and 6th in the Freeskate competitions. Linzi is pure heart!

2007 Houston
Houston Fall Invitational - (Basic Skills - Free Skate 5)
After a long journey of practices we realized Linzi has learned and perfected many elements. We saw days where she nailed her elements and yet times when she was just having a bad day. We were really concern of her upcoming performance in that just a few weeks because at the time she was having several bad days due to a common cold. However, we knew she was ready but still everything would have to fall in place in order to place.

Linzi performed gracefully however didn’t have the usual speed in her spins. Her elements were very strong and jumps high but just a little weak on her spins. With that she placed 2nd and of course we still are very proud parents.

2007 Austin
Skate Austin Bluebonnet Open - (Basic Skills - Free Skate 4)
Again Linzi moving up in from Free Skate 2 to Free Skate 4, we were a little worried about the other competitors. I have been attending many of her skate practices and been noticing her new elements. Linzi works hard in practice as well as her class work maintaining a principal’s list status.

Linzi completed and I was really impressed with her performance. She still would skate very graceful performance and delivering a smile expressing her passion.

I remember wiping tearing from my eyes after her performance. I didn’t concern myself with her performance as much as we were proud and amazed of her skate ability. We can honestly say our admiration comes from seeing her skate. She performed a perfect program. Linzi placed 1st place with perfect scoring from all judges.

2007 Dallas
Skate Dallas - (Basic Skills - Free Skate 2)
Dallas performance was very interesting for the simple fact that Linzi recently completed in Free Skate 1 and now has moved up to Free Skate 2. We weren’t sure how well she would perform in her elements but to our surprise nailed them all.

I remember recording her performance with my digital camera and shaking the entire time. I personally thought her skating performance was very graceful. Linzi placed 1st place in this freeskate competition with perfect scoring from all judges. Again, we were very proud parents.

2006 Houston
Houston Fall Invitational - (Basic Skills - 3)
Linzi started figure skating at the age of 6. Here Linzi is performing at the Houston Fall Invitational in 2006. This was her first figure skating competition after only skating for less than a year. She placed 3rd in her category and of course we were very proud parents. However, I (Dad) was not able to attend due to work related issues but watching the video was just as inspiring.

We remember Linzi’s first time on skates. Not a pretty site but she has come a very long way in just a short period of time. We are very proud of her accomplishments.