Michael Pasfield

Michael Pasfield (born c. 1961)[1] is an Australian former competitive figure skater. He won the Australian national title in the 1980–81 and 1981–82 seasons, representing New South Wales.[2] He competed at three World Junior Championships, finishing twice in the top ten, and at two World Championships.

Michael Pasfield
Personal information
Country representedAustralia
Born1961 (age 58–59)
CoachJack Lee
Nita Solomon
Gretchen Black (Doolan)
John Nicks
Gary Visconti
Terri Rudolf
Arthur Bourque
Ron Ludington
Ron Frank
Began skatingMay 1970
Retired1982

Pasfield began learning to skate in May 1970 in group lessons.[1] His coaches included Jack Lee, Nita Solomon, Gretchen Black (Doolan), John Nicks, Gary Visconti, Terri Rudolf, Arthur Bourque, Ron Ludington and Ron Frank.[1] He was a member of the Sydney Figure Skating Club.[3]

He is the father and coach of 2012 Australian ladies champion Zara Pasfield (born 28 June 1995 in Sydney),[4] and Katie Pasfield (born 25 August 1998 in Sydney), a two-time Australian national bronze medallist.[5][6][7]

Competitive highlights
International
Event 75–76 76–77 77–78 78–79 79–80 80–81 81–82
Worlds18th26th
Ennia Challenge Cup–
Golden Spin4th–
Prague Skate–
International: Junior
Junior Worlds14th4th7th
National[2]
Australian Champ.1st N1st J1st1st
Levels: N = Novice; J = Junior
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References
  1. "Michael Pasfield: Footloose and Fancy Free" (PDF). Aussie Skates. Summer 2008. pp. 3–9. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 December 2016.
  2. "Ice Skating Australia Incorporated National Champions 1931–2004" (PDF). Ice Skating Australia. 9 August 2005. Archived from the original on 29 August 2007.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  3. "About us". Sydney Figure Skating Club. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016.
  4. "Zara PASFIELD". International Skating Union.
  5. "Katie PASFIELD". International Skating Union.
  6. Herbertson, Lisa (24 February 2014). "Katie Pasfield to skate for Australia". North Shore Times. Daily Telegraph.
  7. "Preeya LAUD". International Skating Union.
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