Herne Bay skater set to sparkle at European Championships

Talented artistic roller skater Paige Long (20) from Greenhill, is on a roll as she makes her way to Roana, Italy to compete for Team GB at this year’s European Artistic Roller Skating Championships.

Paige, who started skating aged 7, won bronze at this year’s British Championships and is hoping to continue her success on the international stage in the competition which runs from 31^st July to 5^th August.

Paige Long (in red top) training with coach Allesandra Sain

Paige Long competing

Paige Long competing

As one of the premier roller dance competitions in Europe, the event attracts the sport’s top talent, a challenge which Paige is looking forward to, saying “I have trained hard this year and this year and getting to the European Championships is the reward, it’s a great opportunity and an honour to skate for Team GB”.

Paige trains with Invicta; one of Kent’s leading artistic roller skating clubs and has been guided to international-level skating by world-class coach Alessandra Sain. The Faversham-based club, which now boasts 150 members, is now a regular on the international competition circuit and currently boasts 2 British Champions. Head Coach Keith Marsh said “We wish Paige all the best for the Championships, she’s worked very hard to qualify for Team GB and the whole club is behind her.”