Quartet to Compete in World Comp
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Amy Bigg is an elite artistic roller skater. She started out at Modbury Skateline in South Australia as a six year old, with an ambition to one day represent Australia in a World Artistic Roller Skating Championship. The journey to reach competitive level was a long one. Although she wasn’t as naturally gifted as others in her skate club, Amy was willing to work hard. She dedicated her spare time, gave up social events and sacrificed a lot of her childhood to be the best she could be. It took Amy twelve months to complete the Star Class (beginner) program. At nine years old Amy progressed to competitive skating at an inter club level. She competed in the South Australian State Titles for the first time five years later. It wasn’t until 16 years old that Amy Bigg was able represent South Australia at the Australian National Artistic Roller Skating Championships.
It was at her high school that Amy fell in love with teaching and helping children learn and grow. She had to choose between her two loves and teaching won out. She finished university with a teaching degree. Even though she was distracted from her original dream, she never gave up the goal to one day wear the green and gold for her country.
In 2013 Amy once again started to skate competitively, but life had other plans when she broke her ankle in a freakish training accident. She had to have a plate inserted and was told her skating days might be over. Amy never once thought about giving up, even as she painfully persevered through the rehabilitation period, and back on her skates. It was not long after this time that she married the man who had been supporting her journey.
At the age of 26, In July 2015 Amy Bigg represented South Australia as an individual in the Preliminary Ladies Freeskating event. Never having placed at National level and in an event with sixteen other skaters, AMY WON GOLD.
At the same competition Amy also represented South Australia as a member of a quartet group. She skated with her three close friends who she grew up skating with. There were six teams from other states competing in the event. “FOURPLEXITY” (AMY’S TEAM) WON THE EVENT. Their routine was outstanding and drew high praise from the judges. The team was chosen to represent Australia at the next Artistic World Championships in October 2015 at Cali, Columbia.
The other skaters in ‘Fourplexity’ are Tammy Bryant, Amanda Bryant and Lauren Smith. Tammy, Amanda and Lauren have previously represented Australia at World Championship events. They too have devoted their life to their chosen sport. Tammy is a three time world champion, Amanda has placed as high as fourth at the World Championships and Lauren has represented Australia at the World Inline Championships (she placed 7th).
This is a dream come true for Amy. She can see the top of her mountain that she has been climbing for twenty years. She needs to pay for her trip and needs your help to get her there.
The four members of the quartet have to raise $10 000 for flights accommodation and meals to be the best they can be at the Artistic World Championships.
If you are reading this, thank you for doing so. If you can help Amy and “Fourplexity” reach their dream it would be greatly appreciated. Please give what you can and help share Amy’s story.
It was at her high school that Amy fell in love with teaching and helping children learn and grow. She had to choose between her two loves and teaching won out. She finished university with a teaching degree. Even though she was distracted from her original dream, she never gave up the goal to one day wear the green and gold for her country.
In 2013 Amy once again started to skate competitively, but life had other plans when she broke her ankle in a freakish training accident. She had to have a plate inserted and was told her skating days might be over. Amy never once thought about giving up, even as she painfully persevered through the rehabilitation period, and back on her skates. It was not long after this time that she married the man who had been supporting her journey.
At the age of 26, In July 2015 Amy Bigg represented South Australia as an individual in the Preliminary Ladies Freeskating event. Never having placed at National level and in an event with sixteen other skaters, AMY WON GOLD.
At the same competition Amy also represented South Australia as a member of a quartet group. She skated with her three close friends who she grew up skating with. There were six teams from other states competing in the event. “FOURPLEXITY” (AMY’S TEAM) WON THE EVENT. Their routine was outstanding and drew high praise from the judges. The team was chosen to represent Australia at the next Artistic World Championships in October 2015 at Cali, Columbia.
The other skaters in ‘Fourplexity’ are Tammy Bryant, Amanda Bryant and Lauren Smith. Tammy, Amanda and Lauren have previously represented Australia at World Championship events. They too have devoted their life to their chosen sport. Tammy is a three time world champion, Amanda has placed as high as fourth at the World Championships and Lauren has represented Australia at the World Inline Championships (she placed 7th).
This is a dream come true for Amy. She can see the top of her mountain that she has been climbing for twenty years. She needs to pay for her trip and needs your help to get her there.
The four members of the quartet have to raise $10 000 for flights accommodation and meals to be the best they can be at the Artistic World Championships.
If you are reading this, thank you for doing so. If you can help Amy and “Fourplexity” reach their dream it would be greatly appreciated. Please give what you can and help share Amy’s story.
Organizer
Lee McCoy-Travers
Organizer
Gilles Plains SA
