MVP Winner
Shelaina Anderson
Figure Skater

Thank you Nike and CAAWS for picking me for your MVP Grant!!! My name
is Shelaina Anderson , I am 11 years old and live in Edmonton Alberta. I am
a competitive figure skater at the Ice Palace Figure Skating Club at West
Edmonton Mall. I am coached by two talented people , Terri Gallant and Ravi
Walia. I would like you to know how much I love to skate. I am very dedicated to my skating. Unfortunately because I come from a single parent family my Mom finds it difficult to keep up with the costs. Figure Skating competitively is very expensive because of coaching fees, ice time, competition fees, travelling equipment etc. This is why I applied for the Nike/CAAWS MVP Grant so that I can continue to train this summer and put the money towards coaching fees.

I figure skate 8 hours per week and train in dancing 11 hours per week, keeping a 96 average in school. I encourage my classmates and friends to be active in sports. I tell them it is fun and keeps you healthy and fit. I try to lead by example. I am a very motivated person. My dream is to become a National, International and Olympic Champion for Canada by the age of 18. In my Dancing I have received numerous high mark awards for my solos in Jazz, Tap and Lyrical performances. I have four Dancer of the Year titles from the American Dance Awards Competition. I have been offered to perform in Las Vegas, Orlando, Boston and most recently New York, but due to my family's situation I have not been able to go.

Figure Skating is a wonderful sport!!! It has taught me so much and because of my situation , I am very determined and disciplined to strive for excellence. I know I have the ability and the right attitude to succeed in this sport!!!

I am honored that Nike and CAAWS have chosen me fortheir Girls@Play MVP Grant. I will continue to set goals and stay active in the sport that I
love. Thank you Nike for helping me with my dreams!!!

Shelaina Anderson