While finishing Grade 12 and training across two countries, Cody Kock is carefully building momentum toward his biggest target yet, a place at the Junior World Championships in 2026.
Cape Town, South Africa (24 November 2025) – For South African figure skater Cody Kock, growth this past season has not only been about new jumps, but learning how to balance life on and off the ice. The biggest shift, came when he realised that Grade 12 demands and international ambitions could only work if he mastered one skill above all, time management.
“Managing my stress and organising my time properly has helped me prepare for exams while still being ready for competitions.”
The results followed. At the 2025 Cape Inter-Provincials, Cody reached a major milestone by qualifying to compete in Senior Men at the 2026 South African Nationals. Now, he sets his sights even higher, a ticket to Junior Worlds in Estonia in 2026. His chance arrives in January when he competes in Copenhagen, hoping to secure the qualifying score.
Off the ice, his routine has sharpened. Cody spends hours working on fitness and stamina, alongside mental preparation for high-pressure competitions. He is also focused on growing the consistency of his triple jumps. This a critical step toward earning his international score.
A defining moment came in 2024 when Cody headed abroad for training in the United States with head coach Douglas Haw, while still keeping close ties with home coach Vage Evetts in Cape Town. The experience has helped him become more independent and confident in his decisions, both as an athlete and a young adult.
Coach Haw immediately recognised his spark during a workshop at The Ice Station. He remembers Cody’s eagerness to learn ( calling it “exceptional” ) and believes his mindset mirrors that of world-class skaters. Coach Haw is optimistic about his future, predicting that Cody could one day represent South Africa at the 2030 Winter Olympic Games.
Cody’s journey began at just six years old, when he joined the Black Panthers Figure Skating Club. Since then, he has steadily progressed through every level, collecting medals at club, provincial and national competitions.
But beneath all the goals, jumps and scores lies something simple.
“I love being on the ice.”
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