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| 2007 Belgian Figure Skating Championships | |
|---|---|
| Type: | National Championship |
| Date: | November 25 – 26, 2005 |
| Season: | 2005–06 |
| Location: | Leuven |
| Champions | |
| Ladies' singles: Kirsten Verbist | |
| Previous: 2005 Belgian Championships | |
| Next: 2007 Belgian Championships | |
The 2006 Belgian Figure Skating Championships (Dutch : Belgisch Kampioenschap 2006; French : Championnat de Belgique 2006) took place between 25 and 26 November 2005 in Leuven. Skaters competed in the discipline of ladies' singles.
| Rank | Name | Total points | SP | FS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirsten Verbist | 98.59 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | Barbara Klerk | 93.84 | 2 | 1 |
| WD | Natalie Hoste | 25.06 | 3 | |
| WD | Sara Falotico | |||
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