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CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

*2013 U.S. champions
*2013 Four Continents bronze medalists
*2009 U.S. junior bronze medalists and
*2009 World Junior bronze medalists

2013 SEASON NOTES

SP Music: "Stray Cat Strut" by Brian Setzer Orchestra, "The Pink Panther" by Henry Mancini
FS Music: "Payadora" by Julian Plaza

Costumes designed by Yumi Nakamura, Julie Marcotte and Paul Ginandes

SKATING NOTES

Began skating together in April 2006.

Castelli started skating at age 4 because her mother, Lori, and is a figure skating coach ... Participated in the Basic Skills Program from 1996-99 ... Formerly skated with Brad Vigorito ... Had a collision in 2009-10 with an Italian skater and received 15 stitches to her inner thigh, an injury that kept her off the ice for a month.

Shnapir started to skate at age 6 after watching Scott Hamilton on TV

PERSONAL NOTES

Castelli has an older brother, Anthony, who played football at Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I. ... Father, Tony, is a contractor ... Has a Chihuahua/Dotson mix named Chico ... Attends Community College of Rhode Island in Lincoln, R.I. ... Graduated Cranston H.S. West in 2008 ... Skates in various shows for charity ... Supports The Jimmy Fund.

Shnapir is studying marketing ... Speaks fluent Russian.

CONNECT WITH US

Twitter: @MarissaCastelli and @simonsezjump
Facebook fan page
Official site

IN OUR WORDS

If I wasn't a figure skater ... (Castelli) I would defiantly be a gymnast. I love doing flips and crazy tricks.
... (Shnapir) I would be a cyclist because I ride my bike almost every day.

I look up to ... (Castelli) Joannie Rochette for her courage, Ross Miner for his determination ,Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir for their grace and Jamie Sale and David Pelletier for their power.

My favorite thing about being a figure skater is ... (Castelli) the feeling of skating and the power I have one the ice. I love the feeling of my edges.

My figure skating hero is ... (Castelli) the 1961 U.S. World Team.
... (Shnapir) Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo. They are absolutely incredible and I think the greatest pair of all time. We did a show with them and I still get the chills thinking about it. They are such an inspiration.

My favorite thing about performing is ... (Castelli) the rush and feel of everyone in an arena watching me and knowing I am there to perform for them.

My hobbies are ... (Castelli) shopping, running, yoga/Pilates, sightseeing, watching TV, drawing, painting, organizing, dancing/choreographing and reading

I am ... (Shnapir) a huge fan of the British show "Top Gear." I think I have watched an episode before every competition. I also like watching Lord of the Rings before I compete. It definitely gets me pumped up.

OUR FAVORITES

Castelli

Off-ice conditioning: Pilates, yoga, workouts
Jump: Salchow
Skating manuever: Spiral
Things to do on a day off: Sleep, visit friends
Way to relax: Go for walks around Boston
Olympic sport: Gymnastics, figure skating
Beverage: Iced tea
Snack: Chocolate
Meal: Pasta and meatballs
Books: Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling - I could read them again and again

Shnapir

Off-ice conditioning: Cycling
Warm up music: Hard rock
Olympic sport: Downhill skiing
Meal: Steak
Teams: Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics
TV genre: Sports

WE PREFER

Castelli

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

Shnapir

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

 

PAST SEASON NOTES

• 2012 Season Notes
  SP Music: Music from Phantom Of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber
  FS Music: "Piano Concerto No. 2" by Sergei Rachmaninoff
  
  Costumes designed by Paul Ginandes and Yumi Barenett-Nakamuri
• 2011 Season Notes
  SP Music: "Money" by Pink Floyd and "For the Love of Money" by the O'Jays
  FS Music: Music from the Avatar soundtrack by James Horner
  
  Costumes designed by Freida B
• 2010 Season Notes
  SP Music: "Prelude" and "Quadukka-l-Mayyas" by Jesse Cook
  FS Music: "Freedom Battle" by Michael W. Smith and music from the Elizabeth: The Golden Age soundtrack by A.R. Rahman and Craig Armstrong
  
  Costumes by Freida B
• 2009 Season Notes
  SP Music: Theme from Survivor by Russ Landau
  FS Music: Selections from Gladiator soundtrack by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard
  
  Costumes designed by Frieda B
  
  Placed fourth at both of their Junior Grand Prix assignments, qualifying them for the Junior Grand Prix Final, where they placed sixth ... Earned the junior bronze medal at the U.S. Championships ... Capped their season by capturing the bronze medal in their debut appearance at the World Junior Championships.
• 2008 Season Notes
  SP Music: "Battle without Honour and Humanity" from the Kill Bill soundtrack by Tomoyasu Hotei
  FS Music: Music from the Gladiator soundtrack by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard
  
  Won the novice bronze medal at the U.S. Championships
• 2007 Season Notes
  SP Music: "Mon Enfant" by George Winston
  FS Music: "Salome" by Richard Strauss

2013 - World Team Trophy - 1st (team)
2013 - World Championships - 13th
2013 - Four Continents Championships - 3rd
2013 - U.S. Championships - 1st
2012 - NHK Trophy - 3rd
2012 - Ice Challenge - 1st
2012 - Skate America - 5th
2012 - U.S. Championships - 5th
2011 - NHK Trophy - 7th
2011 - Ondrej Nepela Memorial - 4th
2011 - U.S. Championships - 5th
2010 - Skate America - 6th
2010 - Skate Canada - 4th
2010 - Four Continents Championships - 10th
2010 - U.S. Championships - 10th
2010 - Eastern Sectional - 1st
2009 - Trophee Eric Bompard - 7th
2009 - World Junior Championships - 3rd
2009 - U.S. Championships, Junior - 3rd
2008 - Junior Grand Prix Final - 6th
2008 - Junior Grand Prix (Great Britain) - 4th
2008 - Junior Grand Prix (Czech Republic) - 4th
2008 - U.S. Championships, Novice - 3rd
2008 - Eastern Sectional, Novice - 1st
2007 - Junior Grand Prix (Estonia) - 10th
2007 - U.S. Championships, Novice - 9th
2007 - Eastern Sectional, Novice - 4th

IJS Personal Bests

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
SP - 61.85 (2012 NHK Trophy)
FS - 117.04 (2013 Four Continents Championships)
Final Score - 174.51 (2012 NHK Trophy)

U.S. QUALIFYING COMPETITION
SP - 62.27 (2013 U.S. Championships)
FS - 118.34 (2013 U.S. Championships)
Final Score - 180.61 (2013 U.S. Championships)