Rudi Swiegers of Kipling and Paige Lawrence of Kennedy, Canadian pair figure skaters and hometown heroes are pictured here at last year鈥檚 Kennedy skating carnival. Lawrence was recently named the Athlete Ambassador for the 2015 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships to take place on Jan. 19 to 25 in Kingston. Her duties as Athlete Ambassador will include 鈥渟peaking engagements, media interviews, making appearances on behalf of competing athletes, and making time for fans,鈥� Skate Canada explained. Lawrence told : 鈥淜ingston holds a special place in my heart, as this is where I won my first grand prix medal at the 2010 Skate Canada International.聽 I am so thrilled to be coming back to Kingston as the Athlete Ambassador for the 2015 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships and to share in the remarkable memories that are sure to be made. I am honoured to represent the amazing athletes who gather here from across the country, as they compete to achieve their individual goals, and I look forward to cheering everyone on with all the enthusiasm in my heart.鈥�
