Christopher Mabee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Christopher Mabee
Mabee competes in 2006.
Personal information
Full name	Christopher Mabee
Country represented	Canada
Born	(1985-08-26) August 26, 1985 (age 39) Tillsonburg, Ontario
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Skating club	Tillsonburg SC
Retired	December 10, 2008
Medal record Men's Figure skating Representing  Canada Four Continents Championships Silver 2002 Jeonju Men's singles Junior Grand Prix Final Bronze 2003–04 Malmö Men's singles

Christopher Mabee (born August 26, 1985) is a Canadian former competitive figure skater. He was a top skater who won a silver medal at the Canadian National Championships in 2007. Christopher stopped competing in December 2008.

Christopher Mabee: A Canadian Skater

Christopher Mabee was born in Tillsonburg, Ontario. He started skating when he was seven years old. He trained with different coaches, including Paul Wirtz, Lee Barkell, and Doug Leigh. He trained at the Mariposa School of Skating in Barrie, Ontario, for a long time.

Starting on the Ice

Christopher began his skating journey at a young age. He quickly showed talent on the ice. In 1998, he won a silver medal at the national championships. This was in the "novice" level, which is for younger, less experienced skaters. After that, he competed internationally at the Triglav Trophy event.

Rising Through the Ranks

The next season, Christopher moved up to the "junior" level. He continued to improve his skills. He started competing in the Junior Grand Prix series, which is a big international competition for junior skaters. He won his first international junior event in the 2003-2004 season. He also became the second Canadian man to win a medal at the Junior Grand Prix Final. This is a special competition for the best junior skaters. He also placed 5th at the World Junior Figure Skating Championships. This was a great achievement for him.

Competing as a Senior Skater

In the 2005-2006 season, Christopher moved up to the "senior" level. This is the highest level in figure skating. He hoped to make the Canadian Olympic team. His journey was even shown on a TV show called the fifth estate. He competed in major events like Skate America and the NHK Trophy. At the Canadian National Championships, he placed fourth. He just missed making the Olympic team. However, he was chosen for the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships. There, he won a silver medal, which was his first senior international medal!

A Strong Season

The 2006-2007 season was very important for Christopher. He worked hard to improve his skating. At the Canadian National Championships, he skated two of his best programs ever. He finished in second place overall, earning a silver medal. This amazing performance helped him get a spot on the World team. He then competed at the World Figure Skating Championships, where he placed 13th.

Later Career and Retirement

Christopher continued to compete in the Grand Prix series in the 2007-2008 season. He placed 5th at the 2008 Canadian Figure Skating Championships. This meant he did not qualify for the Four Continents or World teams that year.

In October 2008, Christopher decided not to compete in the 2008-2009 season. He felt he had lost some of his motivation. On December 10, 2008, he officially announced his retirement from competitive skating. After retiring, he joined professional ice shows. He skated in Disney on Ice's High School Musical: The Ice Tour and later performed on Royal Caribbean cruise ships.

Programs

Skaters perform special routines set to music. These routines are called "programs." Christopher Mabee used different music for his short programs and free skates throughout his career. Here are some of the pieces he used:

Results

Christopher Mabee competed in many national and international events. Here is a summary of his results:

GP: Grand Prix; JGP: Junior Grand Prix