Norm Proft

Norm Proft (born c. 1966) is a Canadian former competitive figure skater. He is the 1989 Grand Prix International de Paris bronze medalist and 1990 Skate Electric champion.

Norm Proft
Personal information
Country representedCanada
Bornc. 1966 (age 53–54)
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
CoachCynthia Ullmark
Retired1991

Personal life

Proft was born around 1967 in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.[1] He married choreographer Julie Brault, and has a daughter, Emmanuelle (born c. 2002).[1]

Career

Proft switched from ice hockey to figure skating at age 11.[1] Coached by Cynthia Ullmark, he was called up to compete in the junior event at the 1987 Canadian Championships after two skaters withdrew.[2] He won gold at the event.[1]

Internationally, he was awarded bronze medals at the 1988 Golden Spin of Zagreb and 1989 Grand Prix International de Paris, and gold at the 1990 Skate Electric.

Proft left amateur competition in 1991 and went on to skate in shows.[1] He has worked for Skate Canada as a officials programs manager and member services director.[3][4]

Competitive highlights
International[5]
Event 86–87 87–88 88–89 89–90 90–91
Fujifilm Trophy6th
Internat. de Paris3rd
Golden Spin3rd
Skate Canada3rd A4th
Skate Electric1st
National[6]
Canadian Champ.1st J
J = Junior level; A = Artistic event

References
  1. Slater, Paula (May 28, 2004). "Former Canadian Junior Men's Champ to Compete After 13 Years". Golden Skate.
  2. Cleary, Martin (February 7, 1987). "Vancouver skater answers when opportunity knocks". Ottawa Citizen.
  3. "Skate Canada Update". Bowmanville Figure Skating Club. April 17, 2013. Archived from the original on October 5, 2016.
  4. "Contact us". Skate Canada. Archived from the original on October 5, 2016.
  5. "Results Book, Volume 2: 1974–current" (PDF). Skate Canada. Archived from the original on September 20, 2009.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  6. "Canadian National Championships Medallists" (PDF). Skate Canada.
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