2023 World Skate Oceania Championships & Pacific Cup
Last month, the Mount Warren Sports Stadium in Queensland became the epicenter of artistic roller skating, hosting the World Skate Oceania Artistic Skating Championships and the Pacific Cup Open Invitational Competition. Over five days, from August 18 to August 22, approximately 70 elite skaters from Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan, India, Japan, Brazil, and the USA converged to showcase their talents.
South Australia’s Strong Representation
South Australia once again demonstrated its prowess in the sport, with eight skaters selected to represent Australia at the Oceania Championships. Our athletes delivered outstanding performances, with many securing podium finishes across various categories.
Cadet Ladies Freeskating
- Gold: Alexia Aristidis
- Silver: Emma Vonthethoff
- Bronze: Antonia Aristidis
In addition to placing third in the World Skate Oceania Artistic Skating Championships, we want to congratulate Alexia for taking out silver in the Cadet Ladies Freeskating for the Pacific Cup Open Invitational Competition.
Advanced Masters Figures
- Silver: Kris Chiesa
Senior International Freeskating
- Silver: Shakira McCoy-Travers
Media Coverage
The event garnered significant media attention, with Skate Australia highlighting the achievements of our skaters:
“Australia’s Artistic Skaters have dominated the medal tally at the World Skate Oceania Championships and Pacific Cup in New Plymouth, NZ, over the weekend.”
Read the full article here
The success at the 2023 World Skate Oceania Championships and Pacific Cup marks a significant milestone for Team SkateFX Artistic skaters. Their performances not only brought home medals but also continued to set benchmarks for excellence in the sport. As they continue to train and compete, we look forward to supporting them in their future endeavours and celebrating their continued success.