Having a N’ice Day
The new Billingham Forum is opening its doors to the public this week and two young talented figure skaters have already been testing the new ice pad in the Billingham Forum TFM Radio Ice Arena.
Michael Kerr and Charlotte Watson who are both members of Tees Active Sports Academy and Billingham Ice Skating Club gave the ice their seal of approval as they both practiced their spins and jumps as a party of VIP’s including the very first Forum manager Geoff Bott were given a sneak preview before the doors were officially opened to the public on Friday.
Alison Laws one of the resident ice skating professionals at the Forum said “The forum is looking fantastic and the rink is going to be a huge attraction for youngsters in the area. I am sure that the popularity of figure skating is going to boom and hopefully we will be producing the next generation of champions.”
Sixteen year old Charlotte said “I cannot wait to train full time on the ice, the whole of the Forum is looking great and it is going to be an absolute pleasure to skate on such a quality ice pad.”
Michael Kerr from Billingham added “After travelling to Whitley Bay four times per week to train it is going to be so convenient to skate at the Forum it is fantastic to return to my home rink.”
For more information on Billingham Forum and the opening weekend programme or any other enquiries Telephone (01642)551381 or visit www.teesactive.co.uk