Rare skating footage

Today I went to see Akemi's skating class. As seen in these pictures her trainer is lacing her up as she prepares for the main event.

Apparently the photojournalist was interfering with her meditation and she barked some orders for him to retreat.

Getting closer to game time...Doubt is creeping in...Does she have what it takes to deliver the goods?

Confidence is building. Her mind is focused. She knows what she has to do.

The girls are ready to charge the ice.

The enforcer patrols her territory...

And has a lot of fun! 
The reason why this footage is rare is because there is a new city bylaw that prevents pictures in public facilities.  It started at the pools and has now moved to the rinks.  I can understand the issue with the pools, but I don't know what the deal is with the rinks.  I hardly got started taking pictures when I had to stop.  Oh well, much better to watch in person anyway.