Irish Skaters Shine At Stars On Ice Cup 2017

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A team of four skaters represented Ireland at the Stars On Ice Cup 2017 in Zoetermeer, Netherlands this weekend.

First up was Alex James in the Men Maxi’s Free Skating. James attempted four jumps, two spins and a step sequence to score 7.11 points and place second.

Faye Donohoe was the second Irish skater in action in the Ladies Maxi’s Free Skating. Donohoe included four jumping passes, two of which were combinations, two spins and a step sequence to earn a score of 13.15 points and finish eighth.

On the second day of competition, Kevin Hegarty skated in the Men Midi’s Free Skating. Hegarty performed four jump elements, two in combinations, two spins and a step sequence to post a score of 12.56 and win the title.

The final skater to take to the ice was Laura Hegarty in the Ladies Pre Basic Novice A Free Skating. Hegarty put two Axel jumps, one in combination, as well as two other jumps, two spins and a step sequence in her routine. She scored 17.68 points and placed 17th overall.

Sean McAnuff Breaks New Ground For Ireland At World Juniors

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This weekend Sean McAnuff became the first Irish skater to compete at the ISU World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Innsbruck, Austria.

McAnuff raced seven times over the course of three days in 500 metre, 1,000 metre and 1,500 metre distances inside the Olympiaworld rink.

In the 500m, he progressed from the preliminaries through to the heats where he posted his quickest time of 43.347, just fractions off his Irish Junior record, to finish 30th.

In the 1000m, he recorded a time of 1:28.816, just over half a second off his best, and came 49th.

In the 1500m, he ended up with a time of 2:23.204 in 47th position.

In the overall classification for the championships, McAnuff came 36th in the final standings.

“It has been a great championships for me,” McAnuff said. “I’m looking forward to going back home and working hard to build on this experience.”

Irish Speed Skating In First Appearance At World Juniors

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Sean McAnuff (19) becomes the first skater to represent Ireland at the World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships this weekend in Innsbruck, Austria.

McAnuff will compete against 116 athletes from 35 countries across 500 metre, 1,000 metre and 1,500 metre distances in the Tyrolean city that hosted the 1964 and 1974 Winter Olympic Games. The event has been held annually since 1994 and features the best young short track speed skaters in the world.

“I am excited to be making my ISU Championship debut and to be the first skater from Ireland to compete at World Juniors is a huge honour,” McAnuff said.

The ISU World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships begins Friday, 27 January and runs until Sunday, 29 January.

The competition will be streamed live on the ISU YouTube Channel.

Alternatively, keep up with the live results here.

Ryan McAnuff Races To National Record At Europeans

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In the first ever appearance at an ISU Speed Skating Championships by an Irish skater, Ryan McAnuff posted a new Irish record in the 1000m on his way to finishing 33rd at the European Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Turin, Italy.

Over three days of racing, McAnuff appeared in six heats and ranking finals over the 500 metre, 1,000 metre and 1,500 metre distances.

In the 500m, he finished with a best time of 42.709 which left him in 29th overall.

In the 1000m, he set a new Irish record of 1:27.718 and placed 35th in that category.

In the 1500m, a time of 2:22.287 had him in 30th place.

In the overall classification for the championships, McAnuff came 33rd in the final standings.

“I am pleased with how I raced technically and with my times,” McAnuff said following the conclusion of the event.

He will next compete at the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands in March.

Irish Speed Skater Makes European Championship Debut

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For the first time in the history of the ISU European Short Track Speed Skating Championships, Ireland will be represented by an athlete when the 2017 edition kicks off in Turin, Italy later this week.

Ryan McAnuff (22) will be flying the flag for Ireland inside the iconic Palavela arena, 2006 Winter Olympics venue for short track and figure skating events, and will race against competitors from 25 other European countries. Medals will be up for grabs over the 500, 1,000 and 1,500 metre distances.

“I am so honoured to be the first person to represent Ireland at an ISU speed skating championship,” McAnuff said. “This competition will give me valuable experience racing against the best short trackers in Europe.”

The ISU European Short Track Speed Skating Championships begins Friday, 13 January and runs until Sunday, 15 January.

Live streaming on the ISU Skating Channel commences on Friday 13 January at 11:45, here.

Alternatively, keep up with the live results here.

National Test Session 2017

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A National Test Session will be held on 21 January 2017 for all Field Moves and all National Test Levels only. There is still limited space available for applications.

If you intend to apply to test, completed application forms along with payment must be received no later than 7 January 2017. Places will be filled on a first come basis. Contact info@isai.ie for further information.

Useful Downloads

NTS and Championship Test Form 153 kb | pdf