The father of a seven-year-old ice skating prodigy says his daughter decided she would one day grace the Winter Olympics after watching it on television.
Alexandra Snowdon first pulled on a pair of ice skates aged just three years old, and such is the Clapham youngster’s progress, she was invited to join the development squad of the National Ice Skating Association of Great Britain last year.
Last month, the pupil of Ecole de Battersea preparatory school won silver at the Streatham solo dance skating competition.
Now she has her young eye on the British Solo Ice Dance Championship in Sheffield, starting on Monday (June 30).
Moreover, the National Ice Skating Association (Nisa) have confirmed that Alexandra is the youngest ever skater to reach the competition.
Dad Jason said: “Alexandra is a very committed young skater.
“She is on ice most week days at 6am before setting off for school and again at weekends.
“She also does several hours of off-ice training in the form of specialist ballet for ice skaters, classical ballet at the Royal Academy of Dance, modern jazz/tap and Chinese dance, which specialises in hand movement.”
He added: “After watching the Winter Olympics, she informed my wife Catherine and me that she wants to go to the Olympics one day.
“If she maintains her current success and dedication to the sport, then that is a distinct possibility.
Prodigy: Alexandra on the ice aged six years old
“We are both immensely proud of her wonderful achievements.”
Alexandra is coached by former British, European, world ice dance champion Diane Towler-Green MBE, and her two daughters Candice, a two-time British Junior ice dance champion and National Ice Skating Association (Nisa) technical specialist, and Philippa, a four-time British silver medallist.
It is clear Snowdon has a wealth of experience to draw from as she embarks on her ambition to skate in the Olympics.
She also has the financial backing after Jason secured a four-figure, five-year sponsorship deal with Jackson estate agent’s.
See Alexandra in action, and remember the name
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