Sport: Figure Skating
Year of Induction: 2011
Sport: Figure Skating
Year of Induction: 2011
Joelle was born and raised in Chatham. Influenced by her mother, Jo-Ann (Saville) Batten, who was a skater and instructor herself, she began her skating early. In 1978, at the age of 8, she won her first medal (silver) at Windsor Skate. Joelle went on to compete and win at the sectional, divisional, and national levels and represented Canada at international competition.
1985 – 1986 Novice Ladies
1986 – 1987 Junior Ladies
1987 – 1988 Junior Ladies
1988 – 1990 Senior Ladies – Western Ontario Championship – Silver Medal
1990 – 1991 Senior Ladies
1991 – 1992 Senior Ladies
Joelle presently lives in Chatham and is a professional instructor with the Chatham Skating Club.