Silver Blades Champions

The Silver Blades Figure Skating Club would like to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our athletes who have proudly represented our club in competition over the years. We are proud to recognize the dedication, perseverance, and success of these skaters who have reached remarkable milestones at the sectional, national and international levels.

This page serves as a lasting tribute to the skaters whose competitive achievements have helped shape the legacy of Silver Blades Figure Skating Club. Whether they've stood on podiums or inspired through their commitment to excellence, these champions embody the spirit of our club and continue to motivate the next generation of athletes.

International Competitors

Alexis Snyder – Pacific Rim Advanced Novice Open - Novice Ladies 2023
Samantha David - 3rd Place Novice Ladies, Grindelwald Switzerland 2008
John Coughlin – North American Challenge - Novice Men 2003
John Coughlin & Partner
- 4th Place Junior Grand Prix, Japan 2004
- 4th Place Junior Grand Prix, Poland 2004
Kelsey Parker & John Coughlin – North American Challenge - Novice Pair 2000
Aren Nielsen
- Olympic Sports Festival - Senior Men 1988, 1989, 1990 & 1991
- 1st Place Golden Spin of Zagreb, Yugoslavia - 1990
- 1st Place Obersdorf, Germany - 1988
- 3rd Place St. Gervies, France - 1988

National Medalists

Kelsey Parker & Partner – 3rd Place Juvenile Pair 1998
Robyn Brilliantine & Sean Tilley – 3rd Place Intermediate Pair 1994
Sean Tilley - 4th Place Intermediate Men 1994
Aren Nielsen
- 2nd Place Junior Men 1988
- 2nd Place Novice Men 1985

Sectional Medalists

Riley Herr & Partner – 2nd Place Novice Pair 2013
John Coughlin & Partner – 3rd Place Junior Pair 2004
John Coughlin
- 3rd Place Junior Men 2005
- 2nd Place Novice Men 2003
Kelsey Parker & John Coughlin – 4th Place Novice Pair 2001
Lauren Lubow & Sean Tilley – 4th Place Novice Pair 1999
Sean Tilley – 2nd Place Intermediate Men 1994
Robyn Brilliantine & Sean Tilley – 2nd Place Intermediate Pair 1994
Jennifer Darst & Floyd Johnson
- 4th Place Senior Pair 1993
- 4th Place Junior Pair 1992
Tommy Jasper – 1st Place Junior Men 1990
Aren Nielsen
- 1st Place Senior Men 1991
- 1st Place Senior Men 1990
- 3rd Place Senior Men 1989
- 1st Place Junior Men 1987 & 1988
- 1st Place Novice Men 1985
Kathy (Brennan) Lang
- 3rd Place Senior Ladies 1968

National Competitors

Riley Herr & Partner – Novice Pairs 2013
John Coughlin & Partner – Junior Pair 2004
John Coughlin
- Junior Men 2005
- Novice Men 2003
- Intermediate Men 2000
Kelsey Parker & John Coughlin – Intermediate Pair 2001
Krista Smith & John Coughlin – Juvenile Pair 1997 & 1998
Kelsey Parker & Partner – Juvenile Pair 1998
Jennifer Darst & Floyd Johnson
- Senior Pair 1993
- Junior Pair 1992
Aren Nielsen
- Senior Men 1989, 1990
- Junior Men 1987
Kathy (Brennan) Lang - Senior Ladies

Sectional Competitors

Alexis Snyder –
- Junior Ladies 2024
- Novice Ladies 2023
Samantha David -
- Senior Ladies 2010
- Junior Ladies 2009
- Novice Ladies 2008
John Coughlin & Partner – Junior Pair 2003
John Coughlin
- Intermediate Men 1999
- Junior Men 2004
Lauren Lubow & Sean Tilley – Novice Pair 1998
Donita Roal – Junior Ladies 1995
Susan Purdy & Floyd Johnson – Senior Pair 1994
Lindsay Hall & Robert Baker - Novice Pair 1994
Jennifer Tilley – Novice Ladies 1994
Robyn Brilliantine & Sean Tilley
- Novice Pair 1995 & 1996
- Intermediate Pair 1993
Robyn Brilliantine - Intermediate Ladies 1993
Jill Adhers & Mike D’Agostiino – Intermediate Pair – 1992
Kris Berkland - Intermediate Men 1990
Debbie Pilant & Floyd Johnson - Junior Pair 1989 & 1990
Floyd Johnson – Novice Men 1989
Florance Sagliatia & Floyd Johnson – Novice Pair 1988
Wendy Boyland & Rick Roth - Junior Pair 1982 & 1983
Aren Nielsen
- Junior Men 1986
- Novice Men 1984
- Intermediate Men 1982
Jane Bucher - Novice Ladies 1945
Howard Deardorff - Novice Men 1941
Len Fogesie - Ice Dance 1933
Virginia Bucher - Ice Dance 1933