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Jason Brown

Born:

December 15, 1994

Birthplace:

Los Angeles, Calif.

Height:

5' 7"

Level:

Senior

Hometown:

Highland Park, Ill.

School:

Highland Park H.S. (2013)

Training Town:

Highland Park/Northbrook, Ill.

Club:

Skokie Valley SC

Coach:

Kori Ade, Rob Peal

Choreographer:

Rohene Ward

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

*2013 World Junior silver medalist
*2012 World junior bronze medalist
*2010 U.S. junior champion, 2007 U.S. juvenile champion
*2009 U.S. novice bronze medalisty, 2008 U.S. intermediate silver medalist

SKATING NOTES

Began skating at age 3 after being inspired by his older sister to get into the sport.

PERSONAL NOTES

Parents are Steven and Marla ... Sister is Jordan (19) and brother is Dylan (14) ... Member of the 2012 U.S. Figure Skating Scholastic Honors Team, the Highland Park Honor Society and the National Spanish Honor Society ... Received the Athlete Alumni Ambassadors Award, the Ralph Potter Memorial award for Exceptional Ability and Achievement and the President's Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence ... Works with Chicago Cares to help renovate underprivileged schools in the Chicago area ... Has participated in a variety of charity shows and has worked with Alzheimer’s patients ... Supports Tsunami Relief, The Susan G. Komen 3-Day, City Skate outreach program and the Beyond Sports Foundation.

IN MY WORDS

If I wasn't a figure skater ... I would probably be either a gymnast, soccer player or a volleyball player. I love sports and truly could not see myself living a life without them. I played soccer until I was in eighth grade and loved it. I was never as serious about it as I was skating, but I loved being part of a team and having teammates who play and compete in tournaments with you. On the other hand, I love volleyball. I've really only played in school during gym, but I really love the sport and truly enjoy playing it! I've always wanted to play, but never really had the time. I probably wouldn't be great considering my height, but you never know. Finally, gymnastics has always intrigued me. I did it when I was little and absolutely loved it! When I was younger, I was told that I had to choose between gymnastics or skating...I sometimes wonder what my life would be like if I picked gymnastics, but I couldn't be happier with my choice.

My favorite thing about performing is ... the audience! I love playing a character while I skate and really getting into the mood of my program. The best feeling is when you are performing and the crowd is supporting you and is really getting into the program, and you feel them cheering you on as the program begins to end. Also, I love performing in front of judges and having the opportunity to act and play a role on the ice that is absolutely nothing like me and the way I would act off the ice!

MY FAVORITES

Ways to condition off-ice: Biking, swimming laps

Warm up music: Any time of pump up music that puts me in a good mood!

Jump: Triple flip

Skating maneuver: Hydroplane

Way to relax: Lying down in my parents’ room watching a movie!

Olympic sport: Gymnastics

Beverage: Ice cold water

Snack: Apples and peanut butter

Food: Japanese

Team: Chicago Bulls

Book: Romeo and Juliet

Prorgam of my career: "Nessun Dorma" because it was my first free skate as a senior at the U.S. Championships and the crowd responded in a way I had only imagined in my dreams. It was truly incredible to have received a standing ovation.

I PREFER

Gloves or No Gloves

Jump or Spin

Theater or Rental

Homecooking or Restaurant

Short Program or Free Skate

Pre-competition nap: Yes

PAST SEASON NOTES

2013 Season Notes
SP Music: "The Question of U" by Prince
FS Music: "Liebestraum" by Franz Liszt

Costumes designed by Patricia Economos
2012 Season Notes
SP Music: "Grand Guignol" by Bajofondo Tango Club
FS Music: "Flow Like Water" from The Last Airbender soundtrack

Costumes designed by Patricia Economos
2011 Season Notes
SP Music: "Baliwood" by King City
FS Music: "Nessun Dorma" from Puccini's Turandot performed by Vanessa-Mae

Costumes designed by Patricia Economos ... Goals are to make it to the Junior Grand Prix Final, place at the World Junior Championships and finish in the top eight at the U.S. Championships

Won the silver at JGP (France) ... Placed seventh in his debut appearance at the World Junior Championships
2010 Season Notes
SP Music: "Hey Pachuco" by Royal Crown Revue
FS Music: "Pas de Deux" from The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky

Costumes designed by Patricia Economos

Won the U.S. junior title
2009 Season Notes
SP Music: "Money" by Pink Floyd
FS Music: Music from Russian cinema performed by the Moscow Symphony Orchestra

Captured the novice bronze medal at the U.S. Championships
2008 Season Notes
FS Music: "Storm" by Vivaldi

Took the intermediate silver medal at the U.S. Junior Championships
2007 Season Notes
Won the juvenile title at the U.S. Junior Championships

IJS Personal Bests

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

U.S. QUALIFYING COMPETITION

Social Scene - Jason Brown Watch
Interview - Jason Brown Watch
U.S. Champs senior men's FS (skaters 11-20) Watch
Interview - Jason Brown Watch
U.S. Champs senior men's SP Watch
Brown on "Ice Desk Live" Watch
World Juniors Men's FS (Groups 3 & 4) Watch
U.S. Champs - Senior Men's FS (Skaters 10-20) Watch
U.S. Champs - Senior Men's SP Watch
JGP Final men's free Watch