Angela Derochie

Angela Derochie
Born (1973-11-04) November 4, 1973 (age 51)
Trenton, Ontario
Figure skating career
CountryCanada
Retired1999

Angela Derochie (born November 4, 1973) is a Canadian former competitive figure skater. She is the 1992 Nebelhorn Trophy bronze medalist and 1998 Canadian national champion in ladies' singles.

Personal life

Derochie was born on November 4, 1973, in Trenton, Ontario.[1]

Career

Derochie represented the Gloucester Skating Club in Ottawa, Ontario, and trained at the Canadian Academy of Skating Arts, coached by Peter Dunfield.

In the 1996–97 season, Derochie reached her first senior national podium, winning the silver medal behind Susan Humphreys at the 1997 Canadian Championships. The following season, she debuted on the Champions Series (Grand Prix), placing 9th at the 1997 Skate America and 12th at the 1997 NHK Trophy. She won the gold medal ahead of Keyla Ohs and Jennifer Robinson at the 1998 Canadian Championships in Hamilton, Ontario. She was selected to compete at the 1998 World Championships in Minneapolis and reached the final segment; she ranked 11th in her qualifying group, 19th in the short program, 20th in the free skate and 20th overall.

In the 1998–99 season, Derochie was coached by Marina Zoueva and Eric Loucks at the Minto Skating Club.[1] She was awarded the bronze medal at the 1999 Canadian Championships, behind Robinson and Annie Bellemare, and assigned to the 1999 Four Continents, where she placed tenth.

In September 2006, Derochie joined the coaching staff of Dartmouth Skating Club.[2] She is now the director of the North York Skating Academy in Toronto Ontario.

Programs

Season Short program Free skating
1998–99
[1]

Results

GP: Champions Series / Grand Prix

International[1]
Event 92–93 93–94 94–95 95–96 96–97 97–98 98–99
Worlds 20th
Four Continents 10th
GP Cup of Russia 9th
GP NHK Trophy 12th
GP Skate America 9th
Nations Cup 11th
Nebelhorn Trophy 3rd
Schäfer Memorial 10th
Skate America 8th
Skate Canada 5th
National[1]
Canadian Champ. 5th 4th 6th 2nd 1st 3rd
WD: Withdrew

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Angela DEROCHIE". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on April 27, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
  2. ^ "Club News" (PDF). Dartmouth Skating Club Newsletter. September 1, 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 20, 2012.