16 Indonesian skaters competing in Singapore

16 Indonesian skaters competing in Singapore

JAKARTA (JP): Sixteen local ice skaters are taking part in the
Skate Singapore '96 tournament today and tomorrow, an organizer
said.

Mrs. Dolly Haryanto said yesterday 150 skaters from Indonesia,
Singapore, Hong Kong and Philippines will participate in the
championships.

"We have not set a target for our skaters as the tournament is
only meant as training for them. They are still amateurs and we
hope they will perform well. For us, to be in the second place
among the participating countries will be good enough," Dolly
said.

The tournament features 19 events, including pre-alpha, alpha,
beta, gamma, delta, stroking, freestyle 1-10, footwork 1-10,
couples 1-10, pairs 1-10, dance 1-10, spotlight solo, couples
spotlight, family spotlight, speedracing, surprise events and
hockey classes.

Dolly said the 16 local skaters taking part in the tournament
range in the age from just 4-years to 24 years old. They have all
impressed during training.

"They have undergone a series of training programs under the
guidance of Randy Winship from the United States, who will also
serve as competition director for the Singapore event," Dolly
said.

Indonesia is planning to hold a similar competition in the new
year called Skate Jakarta. Skaters from Hong Kong, Thailand,
Japan, Singapore and the Philippines are expected. (lnt)