Square One preschoolers learn to skate with former U.S. Olympic figure skater
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A special event was held for the preschoolers of Square One, where a former U.S. Olympic figure skater lent her talents and support to create a memorable experience.
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A former U.S. Olympian joined square one
preschoolers out on the ice at a
local skating rink today.
2010 is reporter Kaylee Thomas
joins us live in Springfield
after catching up with a skater
to learn more about her experience
in teaching these kids how to skate.
Sierra, this was a fun and exciting
time for these preschoolers as they
got to experience the thrill of ice
skating for the very first time.
The children got to me and skate
alongside a real life figure
skating role model, former US
Olympic figure skater Tiffany Scott
Pryor Pryor previously competed in
the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake
City out on the ice at Olympia
Ice Center in West Springfield.
She took the time to teach the young
students some basic skating skills
like marching. She tells 22 news
that she was happy to give back to
the community in such a meaningful way.
It's it's great. I mean,
these kids are little and hopefully
I can make some sort of positive
impact in their lives and maybe
they'll grow up to want to skate
someday. Springfield Thunderbird
staff and Hampden County Sheriff
Office staff were also there to
help teach the kids free skates
and helmets were provided by the
city of Springfield Recreation
Department and Bob the bike guy.
This is the third year of this event and
Square One hopes to continue it for many
more years. Square One currently
provides early early learning
services to 500 kids a day working
for you in Springfield.
Kelly Thomas 22 news.