Natalie Trudel, our Human Resources Employment Advisor, recently took in the 2009 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships Gala. So we asked Natalie what she thought about the test event:

Why did you attend the event?
I used to be a huge figure skating fan and it’s been a long time since I’ve gone to any events so this was definitely something of interest.  Attending the event has reignited my interest in the sport and I can’t wait for the Olympics!

What did you find most interesting about the competition?
What I found most interesting was that only two of the four continents were represented at the Four Continents gala exhibition – North America and Asia.

Which skater wore the best costume?
I was expecting it to be one of the ladies or ice dancers, but it was definitely Evan Lysacek, the U.S. men’s skater who won the silver medal at the event.  I think he got his inspiration when he came through YVR…

Left: Evan Lysacek. Right: Totem Pole at YVR’s Link Building