Aussie Skates: Figure Skating Down Under
Celebrating A Century of Figure Skating In Australia
Article by Susan D. Russell,
December 2002

Bradley Santer has a busy life - while attending University, coaching youngsters and judging AussieSkate competitions, he trains 22 hours a week on the ice. Following an unsuccessful 2001 season, Santer opined "I had two disappointing international events. Then I sustained a serious knee injury which kept me off the ice for 6 months. So I have a lot of catch up to do," he said. Santer placed second at Nationals last December.

"I am working on the 3-axel and the quad and hope to have a triple lutz/triple toe for both programs. I am working on a variation sequence for my new free program," he said. He has chosen "Clubbed to Death" from Matrix for his short. At press time he was still searching for music for the long. Both programs will be choreographed by Galina Pachin.

Coach Andre Pachin encourages international training. "I would love to train in Canada with Jan Ullmark or Doug Lee this summer," Santer said.

Asked about his goals for 2003, he replied "to win a place on the 2003 World Team. That would be amazing." Australia will send two men to this event.

"I've been using a lot of visualization techniques. I have always loved Elvis's style and I think he is the friendliest skater out there. I also love to watch Scott Hamilton and I am a big fan of Alexei Yagudin," he said.