DAZZLING ice skater Daniel Harries has been rewarded for his decision to continue in the sport, earning selection in the Australian senior team to compete in next month's Four Continents competition in Canada.

Nundah-based Harries was selected after he claimed the silver medal in the senior men's division of the Australian Figure Skating Championships at Boondall Iceworld last Saturday.

The 20-year-old demonstrated his ability with a faultless display in his short program on Friday but a lack of quality preparation was evident when he faltered in the long program the following day to finish second overall behind Brad Santer from New South Wales.

Queensland Ice Skating Association publicity officer Chris Michie said Harries had the potential to become Australia's best skater.

"Everybody knows Daniel is easily the most naturally talented skater competing in Australia," she said.

"Daniel has more natural talent than anyone; he has the potential to be top 10 in the world."

Following his appearance at the Four Continents event, Harries will head to Germany with the Australian team as first reserve for the world championships next March.

Australia has qualified to send one skater per event to the world championships and Harries' performances at last weekend's nationals qualified him in second place behind Santer.

Harries' spectacular return to the national spotlight is a fitting result for his decision to persevere with the sport he has virtually given his whole life to.

His performance last weekend and subsequent selection in the national team also adds considerable weight to the "time heals all wounds" theory.

This time 12 months ago, Harries was contemplating retiring from the sport that had taken him to dual junior world championships and countless competitions throughout the globe. After winning his second consecutive national junior crown, he placed third against older skaters in the senior men's division but the effects of a huge training load combined with work commitments had taken their toll.