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Maikki Uotila-Kraatz (born 25 February 1977) is a Finnish former ice dancer. With Toni Mattila, she is the 1997 Finnish national champion and competed in the final segment at the 1996 European Championships.

Maikki Uotila
Personal information
Alternative namesKraatz
Country representedFinland
Born (1977-02-25) 25 February 1977 (age 45)
Espoo, Finland
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
PartnerToni Mattila, Michel Bigras
CoachArja Wuorivirta, Martin Skotnicky
ChoreographerShanti Ruchpaul
Skating clubHSK Helsinki
Retiredc. 1998

Personal life


Uotila was born on 25 February 1977 in Espoo, Finland.[1] She received a Bachelor of Arts in dance from Sarah Lawrence College in New York.[2] In 2004, she settled in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.[3] She married Victor Kraatz on June 19, 2004. They have two sons – Oliver (born September 14, 2006) and Henry (born July 10, 2010).[4][5]


Career



Competitive


Uotila competed as a single skater until 1994, winning the junior silver medal at the 1992 Nordic Championships. In 1994, she switched to ice dancing, teaming up Toni Mattila. They competed in the free dance at the 1996 European Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, finishing 23rd. They also appeared at the 1996 World Championships in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, but were eliminated after the compulsory dances.

After two silver medals, Uotila/Mattila won the Finnish national title in the 1996–1997 season. They placed 26th at the 1997 European Championships in Paris, France. They were coached by Arja Wuorivirta and Martin Skotnicky.[1] They ended their partnership in 1997 after three seasons together.

Uotila competed with Michel Bigras in the 1997–1998 season.


Post-competitive


Uotila coaches ice dancing at the BC Centre of Excellence.[6] She has also worked as a dance instructor at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Burnaby.[2][7]


Programs


(with Mattila)

Season Original dance Free dance
1996–1997
[1]
  • West Side Story
    by Leonard Bernstein
    performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra
    choreo. by Shanti Ruchpaul

Competitive highlights



Ice dancing with Bigras


National[8]
Event 1997–98
Finnish Championships1st

Ice dancing with Mattila


International[1]
Event 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97
World Championships31st
European Championships23rd26th
Autumn Trophy 11th
Baltic Cup1st
Basler Cup12th
Czech Skate14th
Finlandia Trophy12th6th
PFSA Trophy12th
National[1]
Finnish Championships2nd2nd1st

Ladies' singles


International[9]
Event 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94
PFSA Trophy15th
Nordic Championships2nd J6th J6th J
J = Junior level

References


  1. "Maikki UOTILA / Toni MATTILA". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 27 April 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  2. "Dance Instructors". City of Burnaby. Archived from the original on 27 April 2017.
  3. Molson, Jon (March 23, 2009). "Former Olympian figure skater teaches Whitehorse clinic". Whitehorse Star. Archived from the original on 27 April 2017.
  4. "Victor and Maikki Kraatz welcome second son". skatetoday.com. 14 July 2010.
  5. Smith, Beverley (19 June 2015). "Kraatz honoured for his impact in Canadian Sport". Skate Canada.
  6. "Centre of Excellence Coaches". British Columbia / Yukon Section, SkateCanada. Archived from the original on 14 May 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. "An Adult Figure Skating and A Synchronized Skating Seminar & Team Monitoring" (PDF). Skate Canada Saskatchewan. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 April 2017.
  8. "Maikki UOTILA / Michel BIGRAS". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 27 April 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  9. "Maikki UOTILA". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 27 April 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2017.






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