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Etienne Dreyer on a milestone in Oberstdorf and a life given to figure skating
The ice first hooked Etienne Dreyer across the road from his school in Johannesburg. Wednesdays meant half-price sessions and the pull was immediate. “From the moment I was on the ice, the feeling of gliding freely, the cool air on my face and the sound of the music made me want to go back again and again. So, my parents signed me up for the academy classes.” He went on to skate and compete around the world under Colleen Millard, “who also coached Barbara Anne Hawkes and Dino
SAFSA
Oct 27


SAFSA welcomes visiting ISU coach Eeva Sunnari to support synchronised skating growth
Synchronised skating in South Africa is set for a timely boost with the upcoming visit of Eeva Sunnari, who will be in the country in her capacity as a Visiting ISU Coach. With development work in 14 countries, she says her goal is to help South African skaters, coaches and stakeholders build practical momentum. “Having worked around the world within the development of Synchronised Skating, I am very much looking forward to contributing to the future of this intriguing sport
SAFSA
Oct 16


SASCOC celebrates organisational stability and sporting success
The South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) hosted its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, where...
Team SA
Sep 27


Team Illusion celebrates national victory built on unity and diversity
Team Illusion, the all-female mixed-age synchronised skating team from Gauteng North and 2025 South African champions, are coached by...
SAFSA
Sep 16


Johann and Julia: Building a pair worth watching
In a sport that demands trust, resilience, and near-perfect synchronicity, Johann Wilkinson and Julia Mauder are proving what is possible...
SAFSA
Aug 11


SAFSA urges rethink on sports funding cuts
SAFSA President Christo Viljoen. The South African Figure Skating Association (SAFSA) has added its voice to growing concern across the...
SAFSA
Aug 4


Alexia Easom: Double gold, big dreams and the joy of skating
Balancing school, skating and a packed training schedule is no small feat. But for 9-year-old Alexia Easom, it’s all part of the journey....
SAFSA
Jul 22


Mikhail Ajam on skating, self-discovery and the space between seasons
For most competitive figure skaters, a year without competition might seem like a setback. But for Cape Town student Mikhail Ajam, the...
SAFSA
Jul 15


Mathilda du Plessis: A journey of passion, persistence and purpose in figure skating
For most competitive skaters, the journey begins not long after they can walk. But for Mathilda du Plessis, it started with a promise. “I...
SAFSA
Jul 7


Felicity is determined to chase her dreams
Her exceptional performances at the South African Figure Skating Association’s (SAFSA) recent National Championships in Johannesburg, not...
SAFSA
Jun 26


Tristané Schmulian: Grit, grace and a national title
The 2025 Advanced Novice High-Performance National title was never a certainty for 15-year-old Tristané Schmulian. In fact, Nationals...
SAFSA
Jun 11


SAFSA honours Neil Garrard’s outstanding international judging career
Neil Garrard. After more than two decades representing South Africa at the highest levels of international figure skating, Neil Garrard...
SAFSA
Jun 5


Rising star of South African figure skating eyes world stage
Jasmine Coetzee. Following her standout performance at the recent 2025 SAFSA National Championships, Junior Ladies Champion Jasmine...
SAFSA
May 30


Lisa Stigant: The backbone of South Africa’s figure skating technical excellence
The South African Figure Skating Association (SAFSA) is proud to spotlight the outstanding contributions of Lisa Stigant, South Africa’s...
SAFSA
May 19


South Africa’s top figure skaters set to shine at SAFSA National Championships 2025
The South African Figure Skating Association (SAFSA), in partnership with the Central Gauteng Figure Skating Association, is proud to...
SAFSA
Apr 10


Gian-Quen Isaacs: Flying the flag for South Africa on ice
Gian-Quen Isaacs is not only one of South Africa’s brightest figure skating talents but she is also a powerful symbol of what it means to...
SAFSA
Mar 25


South African Olympians honoured for past achievements
Erin Gallagher. New doors have opened for South African Olympians following official recognition of their achievements and status at a...
Team SA
Mar 14


SAFSA welcomes Italian Figure Skating coach Luca Demattè for exclusive training camps
The South African Figure Skating Association (SAFSA) is excited to announce that highly-regarded international coach, Luca Demattè, will...
SAFSA
Mar 3


Breaking barriers on ice
Francois Hartzenberg (right) and Konrad Giering, head coach at Evolution on Ice. The Gauteng North Figure Skating Association and...
SAFSA
Feb 26


One Year to Go: IOC invites world’s best winter sports athletes to the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026
To mark one year until the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, the International Olympic Committee (IOC)...
IOC Media
Feb 6
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