Update: Taylor LeClaire competes at National Figure Skating Championships this week

Taylor LeClaire, 15, of Tofield competes in the Novice Singles at the National Figure Skating Championships this week in Mississauga, Ont., and in the Novice Pairs with partner Christopher Mostert, 17, of St. Albert. Both belong to the Ice Palace Figure Skating Club at West Edmonton Mall.

After Day One of competing in the Novice Pairs – they are currently in third place after their short program, reports Taylor’s mother, Carrie. The pair chivied a personal best score of 30.33.

In the Novice Women category, Taylor achieved another personal best score of 34.69. She is currently sitting in 6th after the short program.

For more see the Jan. 15/13 issue of the Tofield Mercury