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CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

*2013 U.S. silver medalists

*2013 Four Continents bronze medalists

2013 SEASON NOTES

SD Music: Selections from Quidam by Cirque du Soleil
FD Music: Selections from Doctor Zhivago composed by Maurice Jarre

Costumes designed by Madison Chock

SKATING NOTES

Announced partnership in July 2011.

Chock started skating at the age of 5 ... Participated in the Basic Skills Program (1996-97) ... Chock skated with Greg Zuerlein from 2006-11 ... Together they won the 2009 World Junior, U.S. junior and Junior Grand Prix Final titles ... Also were two-time U.S. bronze medalists (as juniors in 2008, as seniors in '11) and two-time bronze medalists in the Grand Prix Series ... Skated with Kurt Lingenfelter from 2005-06 ... Previously coached by Darlene and Jordan Bell and Marina Zoueva.

Bates began skating at the age of 4 because his mom "lost him" every time she brought him to watch his sister skate, so she put him out on the ice where she could see him ... Participated in the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program ... Competed with Emily Samuelson from 2000-10 ... Together, they were the 2009 U.S. silver medalists, 2010 U.S. bronze medalists and 2008 world junior champions ... Also were two-time JGP Final silver medalists (2007, '08) and U.S. champions at the intermediate (2002), novice (2005) and junior (2007) levels ... Placed 11th at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games ... Also skated with Arielle Chudnofsky ... Coached by Yaroslava Nechaeva and Yuri Chesnichenko from 2000-10 and by Marina Zoueva from 2010-12.

PERSONAL NOTES

Chock attended Novi H.S. and was a member of the National Honor Society ... Supports breast cancer research ... Is of Hawaiian-Chinese descent.

Bates is the youngest of three children; brother is Andrew (30) and sister is Alexis (27) ... Parents are Eric, a cardiologist, and Nancy, an artist, teacher, golf coach and jack of all trades ... Has two dogs ... Is studying organizational studies and psychology ... Achieved a 3.85 GPA in high school ... Supports the Alzheimer's Foundation of America because his grandfather suffers from the disease ... Father was the captain of Princeton's cross country team ... Grandfather played basketball for Michigan State and won two gold medals at the Senior Olympics.

CONNECT WITH US

Twitter: @Evan_Bates

IN OUR WORDS

If I wasn't a figure skater ... (Bates) I would be done with college by now.

My favorite thing about being a figure skater is ... (Chock) meeting new people and traveling the world.
... (Bates) the network of people I have met through figure skating.

I started skating because ... (Chock) it looked beautiful with such a free feeling to it.

I manage my pre-skate jitters by ... (Chock) listening to music!
... (Bates) going through my warm-up routine.

My favorite thing about performing is ... (Bates) the satisfaction and thrill of having a great skate.

After I'm done skating, I want to ... (Bates) apply to graduate school, or find a job and work.

My hobbies are ... (Bates) golf and basketball. I also like to play the guitar.

Something most people don't know about me is ... (Bates) well, people are always amazed at how many movies I have not seen. I guess I hardly watch any movies.

The best moment of my skating career thus far was ... (Bates) making the 2010 Olympic Team.

OUR FAVORITES

Chock

Warm up music: Anything! I have very eclectic taste.
Things to do on a day off: Relax with friends
Way to relax: Read a book
Olympic sports: Beach volleyball, swimming, track and field
Snack: Popcorn
Meal: Anything my mom cooks
TV genres: Sitcom, drama

Bates

Off-ice conditioning: Running, stretching, plyometrics
Things to do on a day off: Golf, relax, sleep in
Olympic sports: Track and field, short track speed skating
Beverage: Chocolate milk
Snack: My mom's chocolate chip cookies
Teams: Detroit teams (Red Wings, Lions, Tigers, Pistons), University of Michigan teams
Book: The Game of Thrones series by George R. R. Martin

WE PREFER

Chock

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

Bates

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

PAST SEASON NOTES

• 2012 Season Notes
  SD Music: "Chick Chick Boom"
  FD Music: "Prelude in E minor" by Frederic Chopin
  
  Costume designed by Madison Chock

2013 - World Team Trophy - 1st (team)
2013 - World Championships - 7th
2013 - Four Continents Championships - 3rd
2013 - U.S. Championships - 2nd
2012 - Cup of China - 4th
2012 - Nebelhorn Trophy - 1st
2012 - U.S. International Figure Skating Classic - 4th
2012 - U.S. Championships - 5th
2011 - Trophee Eric Bompard - 5th
2011 - Skate Canada - 4th
2011 - Finlandia Trophy - 3rd

IJS Personal Bests

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
SD - 66.74 (2013 World Championships)
FD - 98.37 (2013 World Team Trophy)
Final Score - 164.91 (2013 World Team Trophy)

U.S. QUALIFYING COMPETITION
SD - 70.80 (2013 U.S. Championships)
FD - 105.11 (2013 U.S. Championships)
Final Score - 175.91 (2013 U.S. Championships)