The Takhini Heartbeaters skipping team showed off some northern talent at this year's Canadian Rop Skipping Federation National Championships in Abbotsford, B.C.

The team missed out on winning any ribbons, however coaches Judy Ratcliffe and Christina MacFarlane were still pleased with their overall routine.

Skippers came from all across Canada, including Brampton, Ont; Camrose, Albt.; Monteregie Region, Que.; Lincoln, Ont.; Redwater, Alta.; Sackville, NB.; and Edmonton. There was a total of 278 competitors, 88 of which came came from B.C. and the Yukon.

Ratcliffe said the competition this year was stiff.

"It's ages from six to 29, so that's kind of good too," she said. "They get to see the older people."

Ratcliffe said the team left B.C. on Sunday before the awards were handed out, but she expects to receive a copy of the final standings anyday.

The Heartbeaters highlights included Alex Schultz, who acheived a personal best in four individual events, including doing 294 double unders for two minutes and 45 seconds.

"She (Alex) is a real competitor," Ratcliffe said. "She is one who watches and learns from others. She is really good at putting new things into her routines."

Other members on this year's team were Misty MacFarlane, Alysa Wiens, Ellysse Dunstan and Kimberley Dickson.