Sadie Heinze Shines on the National Stage: A Breakout Season in Figure Skating

Southern California figure skater Sadie Heinze has capped off a remarkable season with standout performances at two of the sport’s biggest events — the Excel National Festival in Colorado Springs and the National Showcase in Rochester, Michigan — solidifying her place as one of the region’s most exciting young talents.

At the Excel Nationals, hosted at the world-class Broadmoor World Arena, Sadie entered as the 2nd place finisher in the Pacific Division after an undefeated regular season in her freeskate. Against 109 of the best skaters from across the country, she earned an impressive 13th place finish overall, placing her among the top quarter of competitors nationwide.

Her summer also brought her to the National Showcase (Preliminary Emotional Performance), the largest in its history, with more than 105 skaters from the U.S. and Canada. Earning her spot by medaling at a CJS-judged event before the May 31 cut-off, Sadie captured 1st place at the Spring Jubilee in San Jose and ultimately placed 21st in her group at the national level.

Throughout the 2024–2025 season, Sadie dominated in Southern California and beyond:

• Ranked #1 in Southern California( In Her Group)

• 1st place – Spring Jubilee (Juvenile Excel & Emotional Performance)

• 1st place – La Jolla Championships (Season’s Best Score)

• 1st & 2nd place – SoCal Interclub Championships

• Double Gold – Paradise Open ISI (Goleta, CA)

• 1st & 2nd place – Red, White & Blue Open (Las Vegas, NV)

Sadie’s path to the national stage has been fueled by dedication, resilience, and the support of her coaches, family, and community. From her undefeated regular season to podium finishes at high-profile competitions, she’s proven she can deliver under pressure while continuing to grow artistically and athletically.

“This season was about pushing myself, skating with heart, and learning from every experience,” said Heinze. “I’m proud of how far I’ve come and excited to keep chasing my goals.”

With her record-breaking season behind her, Sadie now turns her attention to the next competitive year, determined to climb even higher in national rankings and bring home more gold for Southern California.