The 2009 Skate Canada NB StarSkate Run-Off was recently held in Petitcodiac, a successful event with all local skaters posting personal best scores.
In the pre-preliminary skills event, Shaelyn Carroll placed fourth, Sarah Jarvis placed fourth, Drew Estabrooks placed seventh, Bailey Fleming placed eighth and Emma Hofland-Burry placed 12th.
In the preliminary dance event, Drew Estabrooks placed second, earning her a silver medal, and Shaelyn Carroll placed sixth. In the preliminary skating skills event, Emily Jarvis placed first, earning a gold medal.
In the pre-preliminary women's B category Bailey Fleming placed fifth, Sarah Jarvis placed sixth, and Emma Hofland-Burry placed 10th. In the preliminary women's B category, Maggie Estabrooks placed first, earning a gold medal, and Emily Jarvis placed seventh. In the pre-preliminary women's A category, Drew Estabrooks placed second, earning a silver medal, and Shaelyn Carroll placed sixth.
Skaters placing in the top six in each event automatically qualify to compete at provincials. Jonathan Bradet-Legris will also be competing at provincials in the preliminary men's event. The 2009 Skate Canada NB Provincial Starskate will be held in Sussex, N.B, the weekend of Feb 27.
