{"id":21761,"date":"2025-03-27T10:00:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T08:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/?p=21761"},"modified":"2025-03-11T15:50:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T13:50:09","slug":"fearless-on-ice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/blog\/2025\/03\/27\/fearless-on-ice\/","title":{"rendered":"Fearless on ice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope. It\u2019s Francois Hartzenberg. Gliding across the ice in his favourite superhero costume, beaming the biggest smile at everyone in sight.<\/p>\n<p>Francois Hartzenberg has become a true ambassador for special needs athletes in South African figure skating. A student at Club 21 (a special education school in Centurion), this 18-year-old with Down Syndrome first stepped onto the ice a few years ago when his school organised monthly skating sessions for all the students.<\/p>\n<p>From the very first glide, he was basically hooked. He immediately fell in love with the sport, as something about it just felt so natural. And although he\u2019s naturally quite shy, the moment he steps onto the ice, it\u2019s like something magical happens. Confidence replaces hesitation, and he pushes himself further and further with each skate.<\/p>\n<p>From the very beginning, he stood out with his enthusiasm and deep love for the sport. And so it wasn\u2019t long before he wanted more than just a once-a-month session. Now, he skates every week at The Grove Mall and has been training consistently for the past three years.<\/p>\n<p>Under the guidance of Konrad Giering, head coach at Evolution on Ice, Francois has grown into a passionate and determined skater who absolutely thrives on the ice.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Francois has taken skating to heart,\u2019 says Konrad. \u2018He started with Club 21 sessions but soon took extra classes, eager to improve. He has already competed in three programmes on provincial level and hopes to progress to interprovincial and national competitions. If he qualifies, he will be the first South African skater in his category to compete at nationals. His determination is truly remarkable.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21764\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21764\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21764 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-2-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-2-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-2-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-2-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-2-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21764\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Konrad Giering with Francois Hartzenberg. Image: Alanicka Lotriet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What makes Francois\u2019 journey even more special is the sheer joy he finds in skating. \u2018He loves the feeling of being free on the ice. And when he performs his routines during competitions, he lights up. He absolutely loves skating with me during these moments. That\u2019s when he truly feels free.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s not just his skill that makes Francois stand out. It\u2019s the sheer joy he brings to the rink. Waving at the crowd. Handing out fist bumps. And beaming at the cheers from the stands.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The roar of the audience fuels his excitement, and he revels in the applause. He loves performing, and when the crowd matched his excitement, it amps him up even more. He thrives on people cheering for him and with him. You can see the joy radiate from him.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21763 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-1-267x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-1-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-1-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-1-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-1-1068x1602.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-1-1920x2880.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ask Francois about the tricks he\u2019s mastered, and he\u2019ll tell you &#8211; with great pride &#8211; that he can skate backwards and balance on one leg. \u2018I don\u2019t fall much,\u2019 he brags with a cheeky grin. \u2018I\u2019m just too good!\u2019 And his favourite moment on the ice has to be the day he stepped onto the podium to receive a medal \u2026 something he credits entirely to his coach, who he absolutely adores.<\/p>\n<p>When he\u2019s not skating, Francois is a full-fledged superhero fan. <em>Spiderman<\/em>, <em>Hulk<\/em>, and <em>Thor<\/em> are his top picks, which explains why his go-to skating outfits are often inspired by them, too. In fact, it has become his trademark. And if he could have any superpower, it would definitely be <em>Thor\u2019s<\/em> powers. Honestly, it checks out \u2026 he\u2019s already got the strength, determination, and larger-than-life presence!<\/p>\n<p>Fittingly, one of his favourite movies is <em>Cool Runnings<\/em>. A film about resilience, overcoming obstacles, and chasing dreams. Much like the characters in the film, Francois is carving his own path, proving that limitations are just challenges waiting to be conquered.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21765 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-3-267x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-3-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-3-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-3-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-3-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-3-1068x1602.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-3-1920x2880.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/03\/Francois-SMALL-3-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s also a total sports fanatic? When he\u2019s not on the ice, he\u2019s most probably pushing the limits elsewhere. Earning his Gauteng colours in both athletics (1500m walk) and swimming. His favourite get-up-and-go songs are <em>Amazing Grace<\/em> and <em>Any dream will do<\/em> \u2026 because nothing gets him pumped quite like a bit of music with meaning.<\/p>\n<p>His dream goes beyond personal achievements. He hopes to one day help establish a dedicated disabled skating division at the South African Figure Skating Association Nationals, paving the way for future skaters with special needs to compete and shine on a national stage.<\/p>\n<p>Through his love for figure skating, Francois is not only chasing his dreams but also inspiring a movement. One thing\u2019s for sure \u2026 through his passion, the power of perseverance and the unwavering support of those who believe in him, anything is possible. You just have to believe in yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is it a bird? 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