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CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

*2013 U.S. junior silver medalists

2013 SEASON NOTES

SD Music: "Minnie the Moocher" by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, "Give Me Some Rhythm Daddy" by Brian Setzer Orchestra
FD Music: "Singing in the Rain" composed by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed, performed by the National Symphony Orchestra

Costumes designed by Nina of Seattle

SKATING NOTES

Formed their partnership in June 2012.

Hawayek began skating when she was 4 -- "My older older brother played hockey, and I was always at the rink watching him." ... Participated in the basic Skills Program from 2000-02 ... Skated with Michael Bramante for two seasons ... Together they were the 2011 U.S. novice bronze medalists ... Also skated with Tyler Popiela ... Training town is 350 miles from her home, so she travels between Buffalo to Detroit every week with one of her parents.

Baker started skating at age 2 and was on and off the ice until he was 10, when he started taking the sport seriously ... Participated in the Basic Skills Program from 1997-98 ... Skated with Joylyn Yang for six years ... Theywon U.S. titles at the juvenile (2007) and intermediate (2008) levels and are the 2010 U.S. novice bronze medalists ... Previously coached by his parents, Sharon and Steve ... Mother competed in ice dancing at the 1988 Olympic Winter Games in Calgary and father competed in pairs at the World Junior Championships ... Skated with Nicole McClellan for one year.

PERSONAL NOTES

Hawayek's father, Jonathan, works in pharmaceuticals and mother, Kirstin, is a consultant ... Has an older brother (Bradley, 18) and a younger brother (Nathan, 12) ... Has two Springer Spaniels, Lexie and Zoey ... Is an honor roll student ... Received her school district's Superintendent's Art Award ... Member of the National Junior Honor Society ... Works as a learn-to-skate coach ... Has participated in the Run4Leah, which raises awareness and funding for NF2 (Neurofibromatosis 2).

Baker has a dog named Bobby and a cat named Be Nice ("long story") ... Volunteers at events at his club ... Graduated Kamiak H.S. in Mukilteo, Wash.

CONNECT WITH US

Twitter: @KaitlinHawayekand @jeanlucbaker

Official site

IN OUR WORDS

If I wasn't a figure skater ... (Baker) I would be a hockey player.

I look up to ... (Hawayek) my parents and family for their dedication and support of my dreams and to my coaches for their hard work and dedication to our team. They have created a training environment that is so motivating and has allowed us to excel. And last, my training mates at the Detroit Skating Club for their camaraderie and their support. They encourage me to be the best that I can be and to have fun while working hard.

My figure skating hero is ... (Baker) Kurt Browning.

I manage my pre-skate jitters by ... (Hawayek ) doing a mediatation and visualization routine before every competition. I also have this great playlist of motivational music. I love watching the locker room speech that Herb Brooks gives in the movie Miracle. It has this great line in it - "You were born to be here. This is your time, not theirs, go out there and take it!"
... (Baker) remembering why I skate and to have as much fun as I can.

My favorite thing about performing is ... (Hawayek) having the opportunity to express so many different types of music. My programs have been very different from year to year and I love being able to feel the music and express it and to find a way to tell a story through it.

My hobbies are ... (Hawayek) drawing, dancing, singing, playing the piano and skiing.
... (Baker) working out, hanging out with friends, sleeping and playing volleyball.

Something most people don't know about me is ... (Baker) I put ketchup on almost everything I eat. I was born with a club foot.

The best moment of my figure skating career thus far was ... (Hawayek) representing Team USA at my first JGP in Romania.

My good luck charm is ... (Hawayek) a little stuffed sock monkey that my Uncle Mark gave me before my first JGP. I keep it in my skating bag and it has been to Romania and Estonia and all over the United States!

OUR FAVORITES

Hawayek

Off-ice conditioning: Strength, core/abs, cardio
Warm up music: Pop and techno
Thing to do on a day off: Spend time with my family and friends
Way to relax: Lay in the hammock and read a book or listen to music
Olympic sport: Gymnastics
Beverage: Chocolate milk
Book: The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
Program of my career: This season's short dance! The music is really fun and has lots of opportunities to express and play to the crowd. It is high energy but is also kind of soft and sultry in parts.

Baker

Off-ice conditioning: Cardio, weights
Warm up music: Anything upbeat and high energy
Things to do on a day off: Rest and relax
Ways to relax: Sleep and listen to Jack Johnson
Olympic sport: Hockey
Beverage: Vanilla Coke
Snacks: Dino nuggets
Meal: Pasta
Teams: Seattle Sonics AKA Oklahoma City Thunder
Book: The Laws of the Ring by Urijah Faber

WE PREFER

Hawayek

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

Baker

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

 

2013 - World Junior Championships - 7th
2013 - U.S. Championships, Junior - 2nd
2013 - Midwestern Sectional, Junior - 1st
2012 - Junior Grand Prix (Germany) - 2nd
2012 - Junior Grand Prix (Turkey) - 5th

IJS Personal Bests

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
SP - 58.66 (2012 Junior Grand Prix, Germany)
FS - 79.95 (2012 Junior Grand Prix, Germany)
Final Score - 138.61 (2012 Junior Grand Prix, Germany)

U.S. QUALIFYING COMPETITION
SP - 60.72 (2013 U.S. Championships, Junior)
FS - 89.02 (2013 U.S. Championships, Junior)
Final Score - 149.74 (2013 U.S. Championships, Junior)