January 1st , 2004

Miriam Manzano,the 2003 Ladies Champion has temporarily relocated to Barrie, Ontario, Canada to train under Doug and Michelle Leigh in preparation for the 2004 ISU Four Continents international which will take place in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada - January 19-25.

Miriam is the first Australian skater to train at Mariposa under Doug Leigh, a world-renowned coach with solid credentials. His former skaters include Brian Orser, the 1984 and 1988 Silver Olympic Medallist and 1987 World Champion and Elvis Stojko, 1995, 1996 and 1997 World Champion and 1994 and 1998 Olympic Silver Medallist. Manzano is in good company training with some of the world's top skaters including Jeff Buttle, Takeshi Honda and Jennifer Robinson.

Australia will be represented by three women, three men and one dance team at 2004 Four Continents.