Skaters

James Schetelich
Born:
July 30, 1996
Birthplace:
Summit, NJ
Height:
5' 6"
Level:
Junior
Hometown:
Scotch Plains, NJ
School:
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (2014)
Training Town:
Monsey, NY
Club:
SC of New York
Coach:
Debbie Davis, Gail Livingston
Choreographer:
Kristine Bingham Nielsen

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

*2012 U.S. novice silver medalist, 2009 U.S. juvenile pewter medalist

SKATING NOTES

Began skating at the age of 5 after watching the 2002 Olympics ... Participated in the Basic Skills Program ... Began competing in 2007 as a juvenile.

 

PERSONAL NOTES

Parents are John, a teacher, and Amy, a dietician ... Siblings are Sam (12) and Will (9) ... Has a Wheaton terrier named Millie ... Received a certificate of academic achievement for being on high honor roll ... Recognized by the Board of Education and the Mayor of Scotch Plains, N.J., for winning the novice silver medal at the 2012 U.S. Championships.

 

IN MY WORDS

If I wasn't a figure skater ... I'd be in my high school chemistry league; chemistry is my favorite subject!

I manage my pre-skate jitters by ... putting in my earphones. People always find me listening to music before competitions.

My favorite thing about performing is ... connecting with the audience and allowing myself to enjoy everything that I have worked for.

After I'm done skating, I want to ... go to college and study to become a pharmacist.

Something most people don't know about me is ... I knew all the states and capitals of the United States when I was 3...not anymore though!

 

MY FAVORITES

Jump: Triple Lutz

Skating maneuver: Spread eagle

Thing to do on a day off: Sleep

Olympic sport: Gymnastics

Book: The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare

TV genres: Drama, reality

Beverage: Starbucks Frappuccino

Food: Mashed potatoes

Meal: Steak

 

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: No

 

PAST SEASON NOTES


  • 2013 Season Notes
    SP Music: "Rich Man's Frug" by Cy Coleman
    FS Music: Selections from The Mission by Ennio Morricone

    SP costume designed by Tania Bass, FS costume designed by Del Arbour
  • 2012 Season Notes
    SP Music: "Samba Pa Ti" and "Smooth" by Carlos Santana
    FS Music: Selections from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein performed by the New York Philharmonic
    2013 - U.S. Championships, Junior - 12th
    2013 - Eastern Sectional, Junior - 3rd
    2012 - Junior Grand Prix (United States) - 12th
    2012 - U.S. Championships, Novice - 2nd
    2012 - Eastern Sectional, Novice - 3rd
    2012 - North Atlantic Regional, Novice - 1st
    2011 - Eastern Sectional, Novice - 5th
    2011 - North Atlantic Regional, Novice - 3rd
    2010 - U.S. Championships, Intermediate - 19th
    2010 - North Atlantic Regional, Intermediate - 3rd
    2009 - U.S. Championships, Juvenile - 4th
    2009 - North Atlantic Regional, Juvenile - 2th
    2008 - North Atlantic Regional, Juvenile - 2nd
    2007 - North Atlantic Regional, Juvenile - 6th

    ISJ Personal Bests

    INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
    SP - 37.87 (2012 Junior Grand Prix, United States)
    FS - 86.35 (2012 Junior Grand Prix, United States)
    Final Score - 124.22 (2012 Junior Grand Prix, United States)

    U.S. QUALIFYING COMPETITION
    SP - 45.05 (2013 Eastern Sectional, Junior)
    FS - 96.69 (2013 Eastern Sectional, Junior)
    Final Score - 141.74 (2013 Eastern Sectional, Junior)
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