Eric was born on January 27, 1985 and began skating at the age of 8 after watching Nancy Kerrigan skate at the Olympics in Albertville. Skating reminded Eric of flying and he also loved the fact that you got to "fly" and perform to music. Eric grew up in a little Ontario town called Balmertown on Red Lake which is the furthest north you can go by road in Ontario. His love of skating produced many national medals in Novice and Junior Pairs and he was also the National Novice and Junior Men's Champion. Eric is currently training with his partner Rachel Kirkland. To follow Eric and Rachel's progress and events, please visit http://www.kirklandandradford.com/index.php
