{"id":11952,"date":"2014-01-16T01:23:01","date_gmt":"2014-01-16T01:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ice-dance.com\/site\/?p=11952"},"modified":"2017-04-16T01:25:30","modified_gmt":"2017-04-16T01:25:30","slug":"2014-u-s-national-championships-junior-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ice-dance.com\/site\/2014-u-s-national-championships-junior-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"2014 U.S. National Championships – Junior Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"

Short Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fourteen teams took the ice to contest the junior short dance event at the 2014 U.S. National Championships.\u00a0 When the phase was completed, Kaitlyn Hawayek & Jean-Luc Baker of the Detroit SC were in first with a three point lead over Lorraine McNamara\u00a0 & Quinn Carpenter who train in Wheaton, MD.\u00a0 The two teams finished second and third, respectively, at the Junior Grand Prix Final last month, so it was somewhat expected they would be in the fight for gold here in Boston.\u00a0 With each of the top five teams separated behind one another by 2-3 points, anything can happen in the free dance and we could see some movement. \u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Hawayek & Baker (pictured, right) skated their Quickstep sections to \u201cHappy Feet\u201d and \u201cSing Sing Sing\u201d and a Foxtrot piece to \u201cIt Had to be You\u201d.\u00a0 The second year team showcased good speed and strong elements, receiving level 4 on their twizzles, rotational lift and one section of the Quickstep.\u00a0 Their second Quickstep section and midline not touching step sequence received level three. \u2028<\/p>\n

McNamara & Carpenter skated a charming performance to \u201cBublitchki\u201d and \u201cChiribim \u2028Chiribom\u201d by The Barry Sisters.\u00a0 Their performance was highlighted by great expression and solid elements.\u00a0 Although they shared the same element base value as the leaders, the GOE gave the edge to Hawayek\/Baker. \u00a0
\nRoughly three points behind McNamara & Carpenter are their training mates, Rachel & Michael Parsons.\u00a0 The Parsons also competed at the 2013\/14 Junior Grand Prix Final in December where they finished sixth.\u00a0 The siblings skated to music from Funny Girl and their performance was smooth.\u00a0 They received a lower level (3) on their twizzles which contributed to their lower score and placement. \u00a0<\/p>\n

In fourth are Holly Moore & Daniel Klaber who also train in Detroit.\u00a0 Moore & Klaber skated an energetic and expressive performance to music from Chicago.\u00a0 Their Quickstep sections were graded level 3\/2 versus the 4\/3 received by the top three teams. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Elliana Pogrebinsky & Ross Gudis occupy the fifth place spot.\u00a0 Skating to music from the Pink Panther, their expression matched the theme of the program and they sold it well.\u00a0 They received similar levels on elements to Moore & Klaber, but lower GOEs. \u00a0<\/p>\n

The event concludes on Thursday with the free dance.<\/p>\n

Free Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n

In just their second season together, Kaitlin Hawayek & Jean-Luc Baker have built a solid competitive resume which includes two Junior Grand Prix (JGP) wins and a silver medal at the JGP Final.\u00a0 On Thursday, they added one more accomplishment – the U.S. junior title. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Hawayek & Baker\u2019s elegant performance to music from the Amelie<\/em> soundtrack was marred only by a fall by Hawayek on the twizzles which caused the element to be marked only a level 2 and receive negative GOEs.\u00a0 They received level 4s on their lifts and spin and level 3 on both step sequences.\u00a0 The team won the free dance with a score of 86.96, which combined with their short dance points resulted in a total score of 152.26.<\/p>\n

\"\"Just 1.74 separated the free dance scores of the top three teams, which is a testament to the high competitive level of the junior teams.\u00a0 Finishing in second, Lorraine McNamara & Quinn Carpenter were third in the free dance despite a solid performance.\u00a0 McNamara & Carpenter had lower technical marks, including two lifts being marked level 2 and level 3 as well as two level 2 step sequences.\u00a0 Their PCS was just over a point behind the gold medal winners.\u00a0 Their performance to \u201cDiscombobulate\u201d by Hans Zimmer and \u201cThe Godfather Waltz\u201d by Nino Rota matched the frantic pace of the music and was solid overall.<\/p>\n

Siblings Rachel & Michael Parsons (pictured, right) missed the 2013 U.S. Championships in Omaha due to injury and finished fourth at the junior level in 2012.\u00a0 The Parsons had the highest technical score of the top three teams, with element marks matching the leaders and the score for their twizzles being the difference.\u00a0 Their PCS was lower that both teams ahead of them.\u00a0 Skating last, their clean performance to music from the Twilight<\/em> soundtrack was well-received by the crowd.<\/p>\n

The 2013 pewter medalists, Holly Moore & Daniel Klaber, repeated their placement from the previous year.\u00a0 Skating to a medley of music by Perez Prado, Moore & Klaber had the audience engaged with their fast-paced latin program.\u00a0 They received level 4 marks on all of their lifts, but their step sequences and twizzles were marked level 2.\u2028\u2028In fifth, Elliana Pogrebinsky & Ross Gudis presented a spanish-themed program to \u201cEl Conquistador\u201d by Maxime Rodriguez and \u201cPara Mi Nicole\u201d by Esperanza, which was a sharp contrast to their short program and showcased their expression. They received lower levels (2) on their step sequences and negative GOEs for their first lift which appeared rough.\u00a0 \u2028\u2028<\/p>\n

Finishing in sixth were the 2013 U.S. novice champions, Chloe Lewis & Logan Bye.\u2028<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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