Masterclass on Eden Ice

Leading champion skater Ben Penhaligon has joined the Eden Project’s Ice Stewards to give a special and exclusive masterclass on the ice. Winning the UK Junior Pairs, Ben learned to skate on the Eden ice rink and returned to put on a special performance with steward Holly Brookes.

Ben commented on being back to his home territory, ‘It was great to be back on my home rink where my passion for skating began and to team up with Holly who I haven’t skated with before.’ Holly added, ‘I’m nowhere near figure skating standard yet so it was really helpful to spend some time learning tips from Ben and improve my skills and balance.’

Securing first place and the title in the UK Junior Pairs category at the British Figure Skating Championships. Ben recently had an enforced break from skating due to a back injury and parted with Gabrielle as he progressed to senior level, but he is set to return to competing now that he is recovered.He has set his sights on finding a new skating partner and entering next year’s British Figure Skating Championships.

 “I have three weeks of training as well as a trial to pair with a girl in Sheffield coming up and if we pair it would mean we can enter for next year’s British Figure Skating Championships.

“If I can get to the nationals I’ll have a great chance of earning a Team GB jacket which will then mean we could represent Great Britain in international competitions and even potentially compete at the 2022 Winter Olympics.  That’s my ultimate goal.”

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