A RISING star is skating her way to the top, scooping third place in her first international competition.

Amy Morris, who trains at Silverblades Ice Rink, represented Great Britain at a competition in Miskolc, Hungary, earlier this month.

The 12-year-old took was selected to represent GB after taking first place at the British championship back in December.

During the 11th AVAS Cup International Figure Skating Competition (March 31 – April 3), Amy went up against 30 of her peers in the Basic Novice A Girls category.

The Knutsford Academy student said: “I was so excited to compete at my first international representing Great Britain, especially because this is the first time I have been on a plane and I went on four planes altogether to get there in back.

“The day before the competition I was fifth to skate out of 31. I skated well and I was in first place up until the 21st skater.

“There were some really good skaters and I was lucky and very happy to come third in my first international. It has been good experience for me to see what is out there and I know what I need to do to get better.”

Amy trains a minimum of 16 hours a week at the Oakfield Road rink and is coached by Gillian Edwards and Mike Fish.

Amy praticising at Silverblades Ice Rink, Altrincham

After passing her level 8 tests, Amy is now on track to qualify for Advance Novice at the British Championships at the end of this year.

Amy is currently looking for a sponsor. Anyone who can help should contact mum Debbie on 07882 759193.