Skaters

Ross Miner
Born:
January 24, 1991
Birthplace:
Williston, Vt.
Height:
5' 9"
Level:
Senior
Hometown:
Boston, Mass.
School:
Laurel Springs School
College:
University of Missouri
Training Town:
Boston, Mass.
Club:
The Skating Club of Boston
Coach:
Peter Johansson, Mark Mitchell
Choreographer:
Catarina Lindgren, Tom Dickson

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

*2013 U.S. silver medalist
*2011, '12 U.S. bronze medalist,
*2009 U.S. junior champion, '06 U.S. intermediate champion
*2009 Junior Grand Prix Final bronze medalist
*2008 U.S. novice silver medalist


2013 SEASON NOTES

SP Music: "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini" by Sergei Rachmaninoff
FS Music: "Captain Blood" by Erich Korngold

Costumes designed by Chase Tyler, The Work Room Productions


SKATING NOTES

Started skating at age 5 because he wanted to jump and spin ... Participated in the Basic Skills Program for two years ... Played hockey before he figure skated, and continued in the sport until he was 13 ... Formerly coached by Edmund Nesti (1995-2002).


PERSONAL NOTES

Earned the John Hopkins Vermont Science Scholar award in 2003 and was awarded the Mary Louise Wright Memorial Scholarship in 2006 ... Parents are Ray and Gloria, who both work in the travel industry ... Supports the Jimmy Fund and the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund.


CONNECT WITH ME

Twitter: @rossminer
Official site


IN MY WORDS

If I wasn't a figure skater ... I would want to be either a tennis player or a golfer.

I look up to ... my friend Harrison Choate, one of my training mates, because I've never seen anyone work harder in my life. I also respect Rafael Nadal for his tenacity and work ethic.

My favorite things about being a figure skater are ... traveling and the feeling of doing a clean free skate.

The best moment of my figure skating career thus far was ... just after I finished my free skate at the 2011 U.S. Championships in Greensboro, N.C. I was so happy with the way that I skated that I didn't really even care about the results, and was just able to enjoy the moment.


MY FAVORITES

Way to condition: Play tennis
Jump: Triple Lutz
Skating maneuver: Cantilever
Things to do on a day off: Golf, hang out with my family and friends
Way to relax: Watch sports
Olympic sport: All of them!
Beverage: Ginger ale and limeade
Snack: Mott's cinnamon applesauce
Meal: My mom's chicken pesto pasta
Team: Boston Red Sox
Book: For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway


I PREFER

Gloves or No Gloves
E-Reader or Book
Jump or Spin
Theater or Rental
Homecooking or Restaurant
Treadmill or Trail
Short Program or Free Skate
Pre-competition nap: Yes


PAST SEASON NOTES

  • 2012 Season Notes
    SP Music: "Para Ti" by Jorge Sanchez
    FS Music: Music from The Untouchables soundtrack by Enrique Morricone

    Costumes designed by Tania Bass
  • 2011 Season Notes
    SP Music: Salsa medley
    FS Music: Music from Casablanca
  • 2010 Season Notes
    SP Music: "Carmen Fantasy for Trumpet and Orchestra" by Bizet performed by Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
    FS Music: "Adios Noninos" and "Libertango" by Astor Piazzolla performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra

    Costumes designed by Paul Ginandes

    Withdrew from the U.S. Championships and the World Junior Championships because of an ankle injury.
  • 2009 Season Notes
    SP Music: Medley of "Bonanza" by David Rose and "Cotton-Eyed Joe" by Rednex
    FS Music: Medley of "I've Got Rhythm," "Someone To Watch Over Me" and "Nice Work If You Can Get It" by George Gershwin

    Costumes designed by Paul Ginandes
  • 2008 Season Notes
    SP Music: "Hawaii 5-0" by The Ventures and "Wipeout" by the Surfaris
    FS Music: George Gershwin medley
  • 2006 Season Notes
    Won the intermediate title at the U.S. Junior Championships
    2013 - World Championships - 14th
    2013 - Four Continents Championships - 9th
    2013 - U.S. Championships - 2nd
    2012 - NHK Trophy - 3rd
    2012 - Skate Canada - 5th
    2012 - U.S. International Figure Skating Classic - 3rd
    2012 - Four Continents Championships - 3rd
    2012 - U.S. Championships - 3rd
    2011 - NHK Trophy - 3rd
    2011 - Skate Canada - 6th
    2011 - World Championships - 11th
    2011 - U.S. Championships - 3rd
    2010 - Cup of China - 7th
    2010 - NHK Trophy - 9th
    2009 - Junior Grand Prix Final - 3rd
    2009 - Junior Grand Prix (Croatia) - 2nd
    2009 - Junior Grand Prix (United States) - 1st
    2009 - World Junior Championships - 10th
    2009 - U.S. Championships, Junior - 1st
    2008 - Eastern Sectional, Junior - 1st
    2008 - Gardena Spring Trophy, Junior - 2nd
    2008 - U.S. Championships, Novice - 2nd
    2008 - Eastern Sectional, Novice - 1st
    2007 - Eastern Sectional, Novice - 5th
    2007 - New England Regional, Novice - 1st
    2006 - North American Challenge Skate (Pittsburgh), Novice - 3rd
    2006 - U.S. Junior Championships, Intermediate - 1st
    2006 - New England Regional, Intermediate - 2nd
    2005 - U.S. Junior Championships, Intermediate - 8th
    2005 - New England Regional, Intermediate - 3rd
    2004 - New England Regional, Intermediate - 2nd
    2003 - New England Regional, Juvenile - 3rd
    2002 - New England Regional, Juvenile - 7th
    2001 - New England Regional, Juvenile - 4th
    2000 - North Atlantic Regional, Juvenile - 7th

    IJS Personal Bests

    INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
    SP - 76.89(2012 Four Continents Championships)
    FS - 161.96 (2012 NHK Trophy)
    Final Score - 235.37(2012 NHK Trophy)

    U.S. QUALIFYING COMPETITION
    SP - 80.99 (2013 U.S. Championships)
    FS - 170.30 (2013 U.S. Championships)
    Final Score - 251.29 (2013 U.S. Championships)