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Katarina Kulgeyko

Born:

May 24, 1996

Birthplace:

San Diego, Calif.

Height:

5' 5"

Level:

Junior

Hometown:

San Diego,

School:

Adeo Charter School (2014)

Training Town:

San Diego

Club:

Los Angeles FSC

Coach:

Natasha Bobrina

Choreographer:

Natasha Bobrina

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

*2011 U.S. junior bronze medalist
*2010 U.S. novice bronze medalist
*2009 U.S. intermediate champion

2013 SEASON NOTES

SP Music: "Two Guitars" by 101 Strings
FS Music: Theme from Love Story by Movie Sound Unlimited

SKATING NOTES

Began skating at age 4 when her family attended a public session ... Participated in the Basic Skills Program from 2002-04.

PERSONAL NOTES

Half of her family is from Uzbekistan and the other half is from Ukraine ... Has an older brother, Jack ... Parents are Vladimir and Olesya ... Has a parrot named Feelya ... Participates in an intern program at a local hospital.

IN MY WORDS

If I wasn't a figure skater ... I would be a swimmer or a tennis player.

I look up to ... my brother. He is my best example and motivates me to never give up and work toward my goals.

My favorite thing about being a figure skater is ... knowing that not very many people can do what I do, and knowing how lucky I am to have an opportunity to skate!

My figure skating hero is ... Mao Asada (Japan). Especially when she had that very shaky season and problems with her personal life, she still fought through and didn't give up.

My favorite thing about performing is ... being the only one out there on the ice for everyone to see!

Something most people don't know about me is ... I speak fluent Russian.

After I'm done skating, I want to ... attend college and hopefully pursue a career in the medical field.

The best moment of my figure skating career thus far was ... winning the junior ladies bronze medal at the 2011 U.S. championships and taking fifth place at 2011 JGP Austria.

Every day before skating ... I put my skates on the exact same way. First the right skate then the left skate. Then I tie up the right skate halfway, then the left one halfway. Finally, I tie the right one to the top and then the left one to the top. It never changes.

My hobbies are ... reading, drawing, going out with friends and playing tennis.

I manage my pre-skate jitters by ... listening to music.

MY FAVORITES

Ways to condition off-ice: Jog, jump rope, do sit ups

Music to listen to during practice/warm-ups: Pop, dance

Skating maneuver: Spiral

Olympic sports: Gymnastics, hockey

Way to relax: Reading

Sports team: Los Angeles Kings

Things to do on a day off: Go to the movies, mall or beach

Snack: Almonds

Meal: Cereal - Frosted Flakes are the best!

Beverage: Water

Program of my career: In 2010, I skated my novice free skate to the Addams Family soundtrack. I placed third in novice ladies that year the U.S. Championships. The choreography was stunning and everything went perfectly with the music.

Costume of my career: The one that went with the Addams Family program. It stood out because I had a big spiderweb on my side and I had black tights to go with my dress instead of nude ones.

I PREFER

Gloves or No Gloves

Short Program or Free Skate

Homecooking or Restaurant

E-Reader or Book

Theater or Rental

Spin or Jump

Trail or Treadmill

Pre-competition nap? Yes

PAST SEASON NOTES

2012 Season Notes
SP Music: "Love Theme" by Tchaikovsky
FS Music: "Nostradamus" by Maksim Mrvica

Costumes designed by Elena Pollack
2011 Season Notes
SP Music: Gerardo Matos Rodríguez's "La Cumparsita" performed by Tango Project
FS Music: Music from the soundtrack of The Nightmare Before Christmas by Danny Elfman

Costumes designed by Elena Pollack ... Goals are to compete and do well in the Junior Grand Prix Series, and to do well at the U.S. Championships
2010 Season Notes
SP Music: Music from the Love Story soundtrack by Francis Lai
FS Music: Selections from the soundtrack of The Addams Family by Marc Shaiman
2009 Season Notes
Won the intermediate title at the U.S. Junior Championships

IJS Personal Bests

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

U.S. Champs - Junior Ladies FS Watch
U.S. Champs - Junior Ladies SP Watch
2011 U.S. Championships - Junior Ladies - Free Skate Watch