Asher Hill facts for kids
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Ralph and Hill in 2010.
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| Country represented | Canada |
| Born | March 19, 1991 Scarborough, Ontario |
| Residence | Pickering, Ontario |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Partner | Nicole Orford |
| Former partner | Kharis Ralph |
| Coach | Carol Lane, Jon Lane, Juris Razgulajevs |
| Choreographer | Carol Lane, Juris Razgulajevs |
| Skating club | Scarborough FSC |
| Training locations | Toronto |
| Began skating | 1995 |
| Retired | June 16, 2016 |
| ISU personal best scores | |
| Combined total | 137.03 2014 Four Continents |
| Short dance: | 53.97 2014 Four Continents |
| Free dance | 83.06 2014 Four Continents |
Asher Hill (born March 19, 1991) is a Canadian ice dancer who has retired from competitive skating. He is well-known for his partnerships with Kharis Ralph and later Nicole Orford. With Kharis Ralph, he became the Canadian national junior champion in 2008. They also won a bronze medal at the 2011 Nebelhorn Trophy.
After retiring from competitive skating, Asher Hill has worked with Dylan Moscovitch on a show called That Figure Skating Show. In this show, they interview other figure skaters and talk about different skating competitions.
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About Asher Hill
Asher Hill went to Toronto Metropolitan University. He studied occupational health and safety there. He has a twin sister named Acacia. Asher lives in Pickering, Ontario, and has worked as a coach and choreographer for other skaters.
Asher Hill's Skating Career
Asher Hill started skating when he was four years old. He began ice dancing when he was ten. Before finding a partner, he skated as a solo dancer. He also competed as a single skater at national events until 2009.
Partnership with Kharis Ralph
Asher Hill teamed up with Kharis Ralph in 2002. They quickly became a successful ice dance team. They won the Canadian pre-novice title in 2006. The next year, they won the Canadian novice title in 2007.
In the 2007–08 season, they started competing in the ISU Junior Grand Prix series. They also became the 2008 Canadian junior champions. Ralph and Hill finished 8th at the 2008 World Junior Championships.
The next season, they earned two silver medals on the Junior Grand Prix circuit. They improved their ranking to 5th at the 2009 World Junior Championships. In the 2009–10 season, they won two more silver medals on the Junior Grand Prix. They placed 4th at the 2010 Canadian Championships as senior skaters. They also competed at their first senior ISU Championships, the 2010 Four Continents, where they finished 6th.
In the 2011–12 season, Ralph and Hill won a bronze medal at the 2011 Nebelhorn Trophy. They placed 4th at the 2012 Canadian Championships. They then competed at the 2012 World Championships, finishing 13th. Their partnership ended after the 2013–14 season when Kharis Ralph retired from competing.
Partnership with Nicole Orford
Asher Hill started skating with Nicole Orford after a tryout in April 2015. They competed together for one season. At the end of the 2015–2016 season, they announced their retirement from competitive skating.
Competitive Achievements
Asher Hill competed in many important events throughout his career.
With Nicole Orford
- 2015–16 Season:
- Autumn Classic: 1st place
- Canadian Championships: 5th place
With Kharis Ralph
- International Competitions:
- World Championships: 13th (2012)
- Four Continents Championships: 6th (2010), 4th (2014)
- Grand Prix events (senior): Placed 5th to 8th in various events like Trophée Éric Bompard, Cup of China, Skate America, and Skate Canada.
- Nebelhorn Trophy: 3rd (2011), 7th (2012)
- International Junior Competitions:
- World Junior Championships: 8th (2008), 5th (2009)
- Junior Grand Prix Final: 6th (2008–09), 4th (2009–10)
- Junior Grand Prix events: Won several silver medals in Croatia, France, and Mexico.
- National Competitions (Canadian Championships):
- Junior Level: 1st (2008)
- Senior Level: Placed 4th, 5th, or 6th from 2009 to 2014.
