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CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

*2012 U.S. junior silver medalist, 2010 U.S. novice silver medalist
*2011 U.S. junior pairs champion, 2010 U.S. novice pairs champion

 

2013 SEASON NOTES

SP Music: "Montserrat" by Orquesta del Plata
FS Music: "Ave Maria" by William Joseph

Costumes designed by Denyse Frey and Darlene Cain

SKATING NOTES

Formerly skated pairs with Joshua Reagan ... They ended their partnership in February 2012 ... started skating at age 2 because "my parents teach figure skating, and I would watch and it looked like fun" ... Participated in Basic Skills Program for two years ... Skated with Sergei Sidorov from 2007-08.

PERSONAL NOTES

Older brother, Brendan, competed in pairs at the U.S. Junior Championships ... Mother, Darlene, is the skating programs manager and a coach and father, Peter, is the senior professional at the Dr. Pepper StarCenter in Euless, Texas ... Peter is also an ISU technical specialist ... Peter competed in the 1980 Olympic Winter Games in pairs with his sister, Liz, and was a five-time Australian national pairs champion, four-time World competitor and a World Junior bronze medalist ... Darlene competed at the national level for Canada, winning a bronze medal in junior ice dancing; she later skated for Ice Follies ... Pets are Snowball and Jingles (Siamese cats), Snowflake the hamster, gerbils Sugar and Spice (gerbils), Buns (bunny) and Mr Turtle ... Serves as the president of the Stars FSC Junior Board and as a junior coach for the Rising Stars program ... Volunteers for 6 Stones Mission and local rink and skating events ... Helps plan a benefit show every year to raise money for various causes.

CONNECT WITH ME

Twitter.com: @icegirlash
Official site

IN MY WORDS

If I wasn't a figure skater ... I would be a soccer player or a dancer.

I look up to ... my parents. They were skaters themselves so they know all the challenges I go through and are able to support me and help me through everything.

My favorite thing about being a figure skater is ... expressing myself through music.

I started skating because ... my parents used to take me out on the Rideau Canal in the winter.

My figure skating hero is ... Michelle Kwan. She is the ultimate athlete and role model!

I manage my pre-skate jitters by ... listening to music on my iPod.

After I'm done skating, I want to ... become an animal conservationist or a coach. First I want to perform in ice shows after my competitive career is over.

My hobbies are ... surfing, music, dancing, hanging out with my friends

Something most people don't know about me is ... my brother just won a national title in hockey.

The best moment of my skating career thus far was ... representing Team USA overseas.

I always ... put my left skate on first and have a peanut butter, banana and honey sandwich before I compete.

MY FAVORITES

Ways to condition off-ice: Off-ice jumps, ballet, fast twitch, core and cords, Crull fitness, stretch

Music to listen to during practice/warm-ups: The latest top songs and the alternative genre

Jump: Triple loop

Skating maneuver: Spiral

Things to do on an off day: Nothing

Olympic sport: Gymnastics

Books: Nicholas Sparks and Sarah Dessen novels

Way to relax: Reading books

Program of my career: My free skate at the 2012 U.S. Championships

Costume of my career: My novice ladies free skate costume. It was very intricate and created in Russia.

Beverage: Hot tea

Snack: Peanuts

Sports team: My brother's hockey team

Food: Sushi

I PREFER

Gloves or No Gloves

Short Program or Free Skate

Book or E-reader

Restaurant or Homecooking

Rental or Theater

Spin or Jump

Trail or Treadmill

Pre-competition nap? No

PAST SEASON NOTES

• 2013 Season Notes
  SP Music: "Montserrat" by Orquesta del Plata
  FS Music: "Ave Maria" by William Joseph
  
  
• 2012 Season Notes
  SP Music: "Montserrat" by Orquesta del Plata performed by Bajofondo Tango Club
  FS Music: "Who Wants to Live Forever?" by David Garrett
• 2011 Season Notes
  SP Music: "Love in Venice" by Edvin Marton
  FS Music: "Music of the Night" from The Phantom of the Opera performed by Andre Rieu
  
  Costumes designed by Denise Frey ... Goals are to finish in the top four at the U.S. Championships, at her Junior Grand Prix events, at the Junior Grand Prix Final and at the World Junior Championships
• 2010 Season Notes
  SP Music: "Claire de Lune" by Claude Debussy
  FS Music: Music from the Ratatouille soundtrack by Michael Giacchino, performed by Tim Simonec
  
  

2013 - U.S. Championships - 12th
2013 - Midwestern Sectional - 1st
2012 - Junior Grand Prix (France) - 5th
2012 - U.S. Championships, Junior - 2nd
2011 - Junior Grand Prix (Romania) - 5th
2011 - Junior Grand Prix (Latvia) - 6th
2011 - U.S. Championships, Junior - 6th
2011 - Midwestern Sectional, Junior - 4th
2010 - U.S. Championships, Novice - 2nd
2010 - Midwestern Sectional, Novice - 2nd
2010 - Southwestern Regional, Novice - 1st
2009 - Southwestern Regional, Novice - 5th
2008 - Southwestern Regional, Novice - 14th

IJS Personal Bests

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
SP - 51.31 (2012 Junior Grand Prix, France)
FS - 85.20 (2012 Junior Grand Prix, France)
Final Score - 136.51 (2012 Junior Grand Prix, France)

U.S. QUALIFYING COMPETITION
SP - 55.83 (2013 Midwestern Sectional)
FS - 105.66 (2013 Midwestern Sectional)
Final Score - 161.49 (2013 Midwestern Sectional)