Earlier this year, Cass and I had a serious discussion about her participation in the Skate Malaysia 2025 competition, which falls at the end of June. Since her SPM Trials are scheduled around the same time, we mutually agreed that she would sit this one out to focus on her studies. After all, SPM is the most important exam of high school, and she understands how crucial it is.
However, as competition season approached, Cass felt a pang of disappointment. She realized that she was the only skater from her team who wasn’t taking part, and while she knew it was the right decision academically, she couldn’t help but feel left out. As a mother, I felt sad for her, too. Seeing her teammates train hard for the event while she stood on the sidelines wasn’t easy.
A Change of Plans: Cass Joins Skate Malaysia 2025
After much thought (and a turn of events), Cass has decided to compete after all! This will be her only competition for the year, and after Skate Malaysia, she will fully focus on preparing for her SPM in November.
Last night, I received confirmation when her coach added me to the Skate Malaysia 2025 WhatsApp group. This meant her coach had officially accepted her into the competition. Initially, her coach planned to take only 20 students due to the intense workload involved in choreographing and training. Since Cass was the 21st skater interested in competing, her coach needed time to consider. After a week of deliberation, she finally gave Cass the green light!
Intensive Training Begins
Now that Cass is officially competing, she will begin intensive training soon. The road to competition will be tough, demanding countless hours of practice, but Cass is ready to give it her all. And of course, let’s not forget the financial aspect—figure skating competitions come with a hefty price tag, from participation fees and coaching fees to costumes, registration fees, lots of additional classes and ice time. But as long as Cass is passionate about it, we will continue supporting her.
Will She Win Gold Again?
Cass won gold in her category at Skate Malaysia 2024 in her maiden figure-skating competition. Will she defend her title and bring home another gold medal this year? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain—she has always given 200% effort since the day she started skating.
No matter the outcome, I only want Cass to enjoy the sport she loves and, hopefully, turn it into a freelance coaching opportunity in the future. Watching her push herself and follow her passion is already a win in my eyes. 💙⛸️
Korean lunch with Sherilyn last Sunday. Everyone else wasn't around. Cass, as usual, was at the skating rink from 8am to 8pm. I had my favorite marinated pork with salad and Sherilyn ordered her favorite kimchi stew with beef.
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