Information

Were you adopted?
"Yes I was adopted."

How old were you when you were adopted?
"I think I was 6 months old

Your mom does a wonderful job with your costumes. How long has she been designing them for you? Does she design them for any other skaters as well?
"My mom has designed and made my costumes and practice outfits since i began skating. My moms job is making skating dresses /outfits for skaters. she has made Ryan Bradleys outfits also."

If you had to pick one soundtrack from a movie that came out in the past year to skate to, which one would you pick and why?
"I don't know. I dont really pay attention to movie soundtrack very much because they get over used and old quickly."

Who is your favourite skater?
Kristi Yamaguchi

What is the most memorable competition you have been in?
1996 Junior Olympics in Illinois

What does it feel like to be a World Junior Champion?
I feel like I have reached one of my goals in skating.

Do you have any advice for the kids at my school, and kids in lots of places that hope to reach the level of skating that you have reached?
Dream big dreams and if you want them bad enough you can do it.

Where does the name Patrice come from?
I was named after a relative of mine. Her name was Sister Ann Patrice

How tall are you?
5'1

What can we expect to see from you this season?
new long program, and a triple triple combo

How many years have you been training?
well since i was young. i dont exactly remember

Are you working on any new jump combinations?
a variety of 3/3's

Are you considering adding 3/3 combinations in the future.
yes

Will you keep your current spiral sequence for the new season sp?
yes

How do you keep going year by year at such a hectic pace without burning out?
i love what i do

Who or what motivates you?
my mom,coach and friends

Do you have a boyfriend?
hmmmm no

What is the name of the song of the first part of your LP for the 2001-2002 season and who is the musical artist?
romeo and juliet and Prokofiev

What is your most cherished memory?
1996 junior olympics in Illinois when I won intermediate ladies

What are your 3 most prized possessions?
1996 j.o's trophy, 2000 junior nationals trophy and???

Do you like to go on the net? What are your favorite sites?
i don't go to many sites besides usfsa and isu.org to hear the latest news.

What is your favorite thing about having your own site?
just to say that I have one:)

What are your goals this year?
podium at nationals

If you had to live on one food for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
salad

What triple triples are you training?
loop-loop

How do you feel about your recent success at Campbells and Skate America?
I feel very surprised and happy that I placed so well.

What is your goal for Nationals?
podium

What is college like for you this year?
fun -only 2 days a wk for an hour and a half.:)

Which recording of the Chopin etude was it that you chose for the national championships? It's a really great version.
I truly have no idea what it is, just that it's Chopin.

Hi AP! Thanks for having a website. It is really great. I was wondering what your daily schedule is like. Thanks!
Well, I have college on Tues and Thurs then I go skating all day (4 sessions) work out, eat , homework sometimes, internet,and go to bed.

If you could trade places with someone for a day, who would you be?
My friend at home.

AP, you were awesome at Nationals! What was your favorite memory from that competition?
Having good practices.

Have you ever tried any other types of skating, like pairs or anything?
no

Who has had the greatest impact/influence on your life?
My Mom.

What's your favorite type of snack?
dried fruit, or cheerios:)

What type of skates do you wear?
KLINGBEIL!

What is your favorite program to skate?
Neither

Do you have any good luck charms or good luck rituals?
No not really

What is your favorite country to visit or skate in?
China was cool, and Italy was beautiful

Do you speak any other languages besides English? Do you speak Korean?
no

Have you ever tried any other sports? which ones did you like best?
no i haven't

Are you concerned about the fact that one of your competitors has the same lp music as you?
Actually there are three senior ladies that have the same Swan Lake music as me. It doesn't bother me at all,...it is a very good piece of music

Everyone at the Apex center noticed your absence from the Senior Ladies competition this past Colorado Championships...why did you not attend?
I had just gotten my new programs and I arrived in Colorado Springs the day of the short program.

Your dresses are beautiful. I have heard over the years that your mom designs them. Is this true?
yes, thank you

Hey AP! Congrats on such an awesome season so far, I can't wait to see you at Nationals! Well anyways, I was wondering if you designed your Sparctus dress. It's GORGEOUS! I love the sleves, and the skirt line, and the sequins (as usual!). I know this will be one awesome program and I give props to you and your mom for such a fantastic dress!!
Thank you, my mom designs all my dresses.

What kind of skates do you have?
Klingbeil

Hey AP! I was just wondering what you think of your programs and how did you decide to skate to "Swan Lake" and "Sparctus". I love these two pieces of music and I think they would make a lovely program.
My Mom wanted me to skate to Swan Lake and my Choreographer decided that he like Spartacus for my sp.

I really like your practice outfits. I would like to know who make them--i heard your mother made them. Will she make for other people?
` thank you, my mom does make all my dresses, yes she does make dresses for many people, including ryan bradley, evan lysacek, and many others.

I am also named after a Sister Ann Patrice. She taught my mother and other relatives in St. Louis, Missouri, where she grew up. Her education took place, I think, at Sparkstown, in New York. Do we share the same namesake?
I don't know but my grandmother and a lot of cousins live in St. Louis , Missouri.

love the way you skate - you're so elegant. i have a question for ya, tho. im 15 and i never skated before. i wanna start to learn is it too late??
No, it is never too late. You should really try to learn if you really want to.

What stretches do you reccomend for the donut spin, especially for the arms. Also, what advice can you give on centering, your spins could be centered perfectly around a dime!
Mostly, back and shoulder stretches, at first your shoulder may hurt a little, but you'll get it, and centering spins mostly requires balance on the right part of your blade.

I heard that your exhibition programme at the 2002 world junior championships was absolutely amazing. I was just wondering what song you skated to???
All I ask of you by Barbara Streisand.

What is your daily training schedule like?
It is usually four, 45 minute sessions, 5 times a week, sat. 2 sessions, and sunday off, I also work out 3-6 times a week.

Hey Ann Patrice! What are you studying in college this year? Do you like your school?
I am only taking prerequisite classes this semester , economics and public speaking(AHHH! I hate public speaking, that's my biggest phobia:)

Was getting injured at Cup of china frustrating for you this year? I think you are the best skater. gOOd LUCK!
Getting injured was frustrating, although I know that things happen for a reason. Thank you.

Do you like your short or long program better? I loved the Sparticus program and dress. They were beautiful.
I like my Spartacus program better(short), Thank you.

Do you ever wish you did something else besides skating?
Sometimes, I just took a skiing trip this weekend and I loved going off the high jumps.

Do you have any tips for skaters who are feeling burned out? How do you keep going year after year?
I totally understand the feeling, you just have to keep thinking about why you skate and if you really want to and what is going to make you happy.

Are you really good friends with any of the other senior level skaters? Who are you closest to?
well, i train with Erica Archambault. she's really nice and i like to hang out with her.

What is the best thing about skating? The worst thing?
falling is annoying but not skating to my capabilities is the worst thing, and skating the best you can in practice or competition is the best thing about skating.

ap you are my favorite skater and i was just wondering how you keep pushing through all the injuries and stuff. Does it ever get hard to keep going?
thank you!!! yes this past season has been really tough to get through and i am still trying to get the hang of things again but i think in the end it will all be worth it.

have you ever come last in a competition? if so, did you feel that you would never be good enough?
no havent ever come last in a competition but i felt like i should have. dont ever think that you aren't going to be good enough, keep pushing

Is there any piece of music you would like to skate to some day, or a favorite piece of music you have in mind for using someday
not particulary but there are very good pieces of music that i would

What's your favorite class you are taking this semester? What areas do you want to study?
pre-pharmacy but im just taking required courses right now

Hey AP! I was just wondering what your favorite part about skating was--performing, competing, training, or just the whole aspect of it all. You are a gorgeous skater!
competing is definetly the best part of skating. thank you

Do you have any specific goals for this new season? I hope you do awesome!
thank you! right now im just focusing on getting things back to what they were.