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Latest news in Yorkshire: September 19, 2018 12:22:27 PM
Barnsley College Public Services student Yasmin Demircekic is setting her
sights on competing in the National Ice Skating Association’s Oxford Open
this October.
The 18-year-old took up figure skating after her mum took her to public
sessions, where she recognised her love for the sport. After completing her
level one to ten grades she developed a skater’s control and balance which
demands lots of practice, patience and time.
Yasmin will compete against some of the best figure skaters on the national
circuit at the prestigious competition. Currently part of the Ice Sheffield
Club, to prepare for the competition she has a gruelling training routine,
with eight hours of sessions on the ice each week and strength training at
the gym.
Yasmin is part of the Barnsley Sports Academy within College and has been
able to access an Elite Sports Performance Bursary to fund aspects of her
competition such as equipment and travel.
Yasmin, of Royston, said: “My main focus is on improving my score and place
in each competition. I regularly watch videos of figure skaters such as
Ashley Wagner in order to improve my own skating. I’m glad I found something
I enjoy and would definitely recommend others to give it a go.
“The College understands the demands of ice skating and is always
encouraging me to develop further. Barnsley Sports Academy has made me
become more confident and helped fund aspects of an expensive sport through
the College’s Elite Sport Bursary.”
Barnsley Sports Academy offers fantastic facilities and a team of expert and
specialist coaches supporting talented sports performers in any discipline.
Academies include Football (male and female), Rugby, Netball, Basketball,
Refereeing and Individual Athlete Academy.
To find out more about Barnsley College and the Barnsley Sports Academy call
01226 216 123 or visit www.barnsley.ac.uk/sport
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