Skaters

Pairs
Felicia Zhang
Born:
September 22, 1993
Birthplace:
Riverdale, N.Y.
Height:
5' 1"
Level:
Senior
Hometown:
Plainsboro, N.J.
School:
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South
Club:
The SC of New York, Inc.
Nate Bartholomay
Born:
May 18, 1989
Birthplace:
Newtown, Pa.
Height:
5' 9"
Level:
Senior
Hometown:
Newtown, Pa.
Club:
University of Delaware FSC
Coach:
Jim Peterson, Lyndon Johnston
Choreographer:
Jim Peterson

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

*2013 U.S. bronze medalists

2013 SEASON NOTES

SD Music: Theme from Cocoon by James Horner
FD Music: Music from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein

Costumes designed by Dawn Imperatore and James Peterson


SKATING NOTES

Began skating together in partnership in May 2011.

Zhang started skating at the age of 7 after attending a skating birthday party ... Took part in the Basic Skills Program ... Previously coached by Gilles Vanasse (2002-04), Hongyun Liu (2004-08) and Jeff DiGregorio (2008-11) ... As a singles skater, is the 2008 U.S. novice bronze medalist ... Previously skated with Taylor Toth (2009-11), with whom she won the 2010 U.S. junior pairs title.

Bartholomay started skating at age 8 - "I really wanted to play hockey, but my mom said it was too dangerous. At the time, my older sister, Jamie, skated, so my mom suggested I give it a try." ... With former partner Erika Smith (2008-11), was the 2010 U.S. junior bronze medalist ... Skated with Meg Byrne for six seasons ... Was coached by Allison Cattani for four years, Vicki, Brian and Donna Helgenburg for six years and Jeff DiGregorio for three years


PERSONAL NOTES

Zhang graduated from WW-P High School South in 2011 ... Younger brother is Derek ... Currently attends classes at the University of South Florida.

Bartholomay has an older sister, Jamie ... Mother, Ann, is a chef ... Has a Golden Retriever named Liberty.


CONNECT WITH US

Twitter: @felicia_zhang and @NateBartholomay


IN OUR WORDS

If I wasn't a figure skater ... (Bartholomay) well, I love all sports!! I played baseball from ages 5-18 so over 13 years of playing I got pretty good! I ended up picking figure skating over baseball in the end ... Which was a good decision but I wonder sometimes where I would be if I choose baseball instead!

My favorite thing about being a figure skater is ... (Zhang) lifts and throws. I love the feeling of "flying" through the air and rush of excitement that happens when landing a throw.

I manage my pre-skate jitters by ... (Bartholomay) sticking to my set play every time. I always keep a portion of my stretching/warm up exactly the same so that once I get to that point at any event it feels like it’s just another day!

Something most people don't know about me is ... (Zhang ) I wear a necklace with a jade stone at the end and I never take it off.

I always ... (Bartholomay) put on my left skate first. I also make sure I always take my skates off between warm up and event unless we skate first of course.


OUR FAVORITES

Zhang

Thing to do on a day off: Be outside
Way to relax: Listening to music
Beverage: Iced tea or caramel coffee
Snack: Chex Mix-Bold
Meal: Sushi
Teams: New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics

Bartholomay

Warm up music: Lots of rock music but really anything with a good beat that I can run to
Jump: Lutz
Skating manuever: I love the lifts!
Things to do on a day off: Relax, sleep in, go to the movies
Way to relax: Deep breathing, massage
Olympic sport: Curling
Beverage: Iced tea


WE PREFER

Zhang

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

Bartholomay

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


PAST SEASON NOTES

  • 2012 Season Notes
    SP Music: "Piano Concerto" by George Gershwin
    FS Music: "Concierto de Aranjuez" by Joaquin Rodrigo
    2013 - Four Continents Championships - 4th
    2013 - U.S. Championships - 3rd
    2013 - Eastern Sectional - 2nd
    2012 - U.S. International Figure Skating Classic - 4th
    2012 - U.S. Championships - 8th
    2012 - Eastern Sectional - 2nd

    IJS Personal Bests

    INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
    SP - 52.98 (2013 Four Continents Championships)
    FS - 114.32 (2013 Four Continents Championships)
    Final Score - 167.30 (2013 Four Continents Championships)

    U.S. QUALIFYING COMPETITION
    SP - 53.19 (2013 U.S. Championships)
    FS - 118.83 (2013 U.S. Championships)
    Final Score - 172.02 (2013 U.S. Championships)
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