Members of the Ely Roller Skating Club competed in the Solo Spring Dance Competition in Great Yarmouth in March.

16-year-old Maddison Bourn, who joined the Imperial Artistic Roller Skating Club in December 2023, competed in the comp.

She was trained from a very young age by a Ely Roller Skating Club coach, Brian Paddington, who has now retired.

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Maddison also wore a dress which was handmade by the former Ely Roller Skating Club Chair, Alice Figgins.

Ely Standard: Maddison Bourn placed 6th in the Inter-Silver/Silver category.Maddison Bourn placed 6th in the Inter-Silver/Silver category. (Image: Lyn Gibb de Swarte)

The College of West Anglia student placed sixth in the Inter-Silver/Silver category while her mother, a practice nurse in Ely, supported her.

The Ely Roller Skating Club was well represented at the competition, while Belle Ross achieved 1st place in the Inter Bronze category.

The Ely Roller Skating Club Team achieved a bronze medal in the Inter Silver category.

Ely Standard: The Ely Roller Skating Club placed third in the Inter Silver category.The Ely Roller Skating Club placed third in the Inter Silver category. (Image: Lyn Gibb de Swarte)