After my adventure with Jeanne d'Arc of Rouen, Anne-Sophie wanted to recruit me to be part of his Junior D1 team during the 2007-2008 season. First of all, my mother and I talked about it with Valérie because she was my coach and by respect for her. But I was tempted and I wanted to… Lire la suite Alliance of two Clubs
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My Years at Louviers – Part 4
My first year Junior"Pink Panther - Hip-hop"Season 2007-2008 After our title of French Champions in Novice D2, and because the skaters in the Senior D2 team have almost all decided to stop skating, Valerie has decided to take up a new challenge: create a Junior D2 named the Mozaïk. To be part of the team,… Lire la suite My Years at Louviers – Part 4
My Years at Louviers – Part 3 (continued)
Season 2006-2007 In addition to this year of Synchro rather intense, rich in emotions and discoveries, my year as an individual skater also began in strength. My two summer-camp were beneficial for my progress and my goal was achieved: Friday, October 13, I managed for the first time the Axel!After congratulations from Valerie, a demonstration… Lire la suite My Years at Louviers – Part 3 (continued)
My Years at Louviers – Part 3
My Unique Novice Year: "Les Marquises" Season 2006-2007 In September 2006, Valérie created a Novice Team Division 2 (D2), named Magic'Moz, bringing together a good part of her Juvenile team from the previous season, including myself. Magic'Moz 2006-2007 Valerie asked me if I could also stay in Juvenile, being a "joker". (See Article Clarifications)Of course,… Lire la suite My Years at Louviers – Part 3
My Years at Louviers – Part 2
« Charlie and the Chocolate Factory » Season 2005-2006 This second season was a success: our program on the theme of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and our Umpa-Lumpas outfits made us popular thanks to their originality! Many skaters couldn't wait to see us and found us "too cute!" 🙂 Mini'Moz 2005-2006 After a first… Lire la suite My Years at Louviers – Part 2
My Years at Louviers – Part 1
« Les Gendarmettes de Saint-Tropez »2004-2005 In 2003, the club of Louviers had a new start with the return of Valérie Arsa-Ballester as a coach. She had just returned from Canada, one of the greatest nations in our sport, after many years there.Her return was synonymous with renewal: she reformed synchronized skating teams, starting with… Lire la suite My Years at Louviers – Part 1
Childhood
As far back as I can remember, the sport has always been part of my life. Geographical landmark of Louviers I grew up in a small town called Pont de l'Arche, which is between Louviers and Rouen in France with my parents and my older brother, Arthur. It's among these three cities that I spent… Lire la suite Childhood
Clarifications
• Synchronized Skating as part of my History Before starting, I think it's important to clarify a few simple points of regulations that will help you better understand my background and that will be specific to my story. Synchronized skating is a constantly evolving discipline that is always looking for the best possible system, so… Lire la suite Clarifications
Introduction to Synchronized Skating
The Origins of Synchronized Skating It's a new discipline from the perspective of the establishment of solid structures and of real development worldwide. (Support of the International Skating Union (ISU) and the National Federations.)The ISU, founded in 1892 in Scheveningen (The Netherlands), admitted that events could oppose teams of four skaters. But for a long… Lire la suite Introduction to Synchronized Skating