GNPD skaters tear up ice in Lake Placid

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The Ice Skating Institute Competition held annually in Lake Placid  took place Friday, Jan. 9 through Sunday, Jan. 11. At this competition, skaters from primarily the tri-state area compete with other teams in and around the northeastern section of the United States. 

The Great Neck Park District’s Synchro Teams, the Icettes (ages 10-12), Icicles (ages 8-9) and Ice Pops (ages 6-7), totaling 33 skaters, were awarded individual medals and team trophy’s. Overall, the Icettes and the Ice Pops came in second place and the Icicles won first place. 

Head Coach Audra Smith; Team Manager/Assistant Coach Carole Liotti, Assistant Coach Claudia Sersanti and Assistant Coach Tracey Dolan couldn’t be prouder of the skaters.

Also present at the event was the Great Neck Ice Theater team led by Shannon Leigh Lenihan. The team earned second place out of six groups. 

Congratulations to Sienna Abecassis, Vanessa Avelar, Jared Betz, Tiffany McDowell, Luna Romero and Phoebe Smith.

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