Artistic Team announced for World Cup

Georgia Hammond competing. Photo: Raniero Corbelletti.

Skate Australia has announced its team set to represent the nation at the Artistic World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany from 8–17 May 2026.

A strong contingent will compete in the Senior Ladies Solo Dance division, with Jessalyn Brown, Sophia Garufo and Georgia Hammond selected to take on an international field. The trio will look to showcase Australia’s continued strength and depth in artistic skating on the world stage.

In the Junior ranks, Kya Michal Bax has earned selection in the Junior Solo Dance event, while rising talents Kalani Mackenzie and Elina Stretton will represent Australia in the Youth Solo Dance category.

The Artistic World Cup provides a key international benchmark for Australian skaters, offering valuable competition experience against some of the world’s best as they continue their development and preparation for future global events.

ARTISTIC WORLD CUP  GARMISCH – PARTENKIRCHEN 

GERMANY 8/05/26- 17/05/26 

SENIOR LADIES SOLO DANCE 

Jessalyn Brown   

Sophia Garufo  

Georgia Hammond  

JUNIOR SOLO DANCE 

Kya Michal Bax  

YOUTH SOLO DANCE 

Kalani Mackenzie  

Elina Stretton