Amanda Billings (born December 14, 1986) is a Canadian figure skater.[1] She had been expected to contend for the 2006 Winter Olympics, but an injury on December 21, 2005, prevented her doing so.

Amanda Billings
Billings competes her long program at the 2005 World Junior Championships in Kitchener, Ontario.
Born (1986-12-14) December 14, 1986 (age 37)
Calgary, Alberta
Height1.58 m (5 ft 2 in)
Figure skating career
Country Canada
CoachSharon Lariviere, Scott Davis
Skating clubCalatta FSC

She trained at the Calalta club in Calgary, with coaches Scott Davis and Sharon Lariviere. She is an alumna of Bishop Carroll High School, which is designed for students needing a flexible schedule, and includes a number of other top Canadian athletes.

In 2007, Billings took on the role of Gabriella in the east coast version of Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour.[2]

Competitive highlights

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Event 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07
World Junior Championships 17th 11th
Canadian Championships 7th J. 2nd J. 9th 4th 24th 7th
Nebelhorn Trophy 7th 4th
Junior Grand Prix, Mexico 10th
Junior Grand Prix, Germany 9th
Junior Grand Prix, Italy 11th
Junior Grand Prix, Sweden 7th
Mladost Trophy 2nd
J. = Junior level

References

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  1. ^ Mittan, Barry (July 21, 2003). "Bucking Bronco Busts Billings". Golden Skate.
  2. ^ Mittan, Barry (September 16, 2007). "High School Musical Comes to the Ice". Skate Today.
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