Figure skaters in D.C. plane crash had been pursuing dreams at National Development Camp
CBSN
It's an invitation every young American figure skater dreams of receiving. The National Development Camp marks both a career milestone for athletes as well as a hope that even bigger goals are within reach.
For the figure skaters, coaches and parents on American Eagle flight 5342, those dreams are no more.
Every year the National Development Camp brings together nearly 150 up-and-coming athletes at the juvenile through novice levels. Mostly young teens, attendees participate in on- and off-ice training sessions led by some of the sport's biggest names.

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