National Silver for Kelowna Skater Emma Bulawka

Emma Bulawka won a silver medal at the Canadian Tire National Figure Skating Championships.

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Kelowna Skating Club’s Emma Bulawka made it on to the podium at the Canadian Tire NationalFigure Skating Championships.

Bulawka, 13, turned in a silver medal performance in the novice women’s event at nationals, Jan. 16to 22 in Ottawa.

She opened the event with a sixth-place finish in the short program, then catapulted her way to amedal thanks to a flawless free program that included four triple jumps.

At the Junior level, Kelowna’s Olivia Gran and Mckenna Colthorp finished 10th and 11th, respectively,in the 18-skater field.

Meanwhile, in the senior dance event, long-time Kelowna Skating Club member Haley Sales and herpartner Nik Wamsteeker finished in fifth place. Their top-five result earned a spot on Skate Canada’snational team.

This is the premier figure skating event in Canada, as top skaters from across the country competefor national titles, podium berths and international team spots.

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