Q+A with Jason Wong

 Last week, the first guest skater of the season performed at the July 3^rd Saturday Night Ice Show. Jason Wong, Collegiate skater for the United States, sat down to discuss his past season, his current goals, and how he enjoyed skating in Lake Placid.

Q: Did you compete this past year? How did your season play out?

A: I competed at the National Collegiate Championships, which I won. Then I placed second at the Sectional Championships and 10^th at the National Championships.

Q: Obviously you are also a college student-how is your school experience?

A: Actually I already graduated from Emmanuel College with a degree in Graphic Design and Technology.

Q: What are your plans for next season?

A: I will be competing at the Liberty Competition first (note: one of the non-qualifying competitions frequented by National and International level skaters, a proving ground for the coming season), not this coming week but the week after. I am excited to try out my new long program; hopefully I will receive International assignments, but I’m just taking everything one step at a time.

Q: Fun question; what is your favorite figure skating move and why?

A: My favorite skating move….that’s a tough question. I would have to say anything that doesn’t involve a toe-pick. If there were no toe pick moves I would be all set!! I don’t like elements with toe picks because I feel they hinder the feeling of total freedom, which is what I like most about skating.

Q: How are you enjoying your trip to Lake Placid?

A: I love Lake Placid – it is absolutely one of my favorite places to visit. I was hoping to stay longer for the Fourth of July festivities but have to leave on Sunday.  I like it so much here that I plan to bring my skating students to skate and train for a few weeks next year.

We wish him the best of luck for the coming season; for more about Jason, visit his website at http://www.figureskatersonline.com/jasonwong/.

This week’s Saturday Night Ice Show will feature National Pairs competitors Chloe Bautista and Tyler Harris.