BRUNSWICK

Ask any skater about Sophie Calderwood’s performances and they will all say the same thing: she’s like the Energizer Bunny on the ice.

Though this will be her first trip to Regionals, she’s excited to participate in the big event.

“Skating is not just about the glitter and dresses, but how skaters work hard,” said Sophie.

Sophie is no stranger to the glitz of the sport, having participated in several of the Skating Club of Brunswick’s shows over the years.

Sophie, who is coached by Linda Despres, is the only skater from the Skating Club of Brunswick heading to the 2013 New England Regional Skating Championships this weekend.

The other nine skaters from Maine all call the North Atlantic Figure Skating Club their home club. But, no matter — Mainers are Mainers, and she will no doubt have local support from her fellow Maine skaters.

Sophie admits that performing is her thing, but does “hate the nerves”” that go with it. She tries to balance any fear that she has with her off ice activities of playing basketball and participating in theater and dance.

She also spends time on ice taking ice dance lessons.

Regardless of her nerves, though, she has managed to win a gold medal in the 2009 State Games of America, and has shown continuous improvement in her scores over this competition season. Hopefully, she can channel some of energy and focus on continuing on that path this weekend.