Mindy Shoppe

Long-term Skating Objective:

To represent the USA in the Ladies Figure Skating events at the 2010 Olympics.

Short-term Objective:

During 2005 to place in the top four at the South Atlantic Regional and compete in the Junior Olympics.

Career Highlights

1996 – Started private skating lessons at age 6

1997 – First Competition – 1^st place

1998 – 2000 Eleven 1^st or 2^nd place finishes.

2001 – South Atlantic Regional Competition – 2^nd place Prejuvenille Ladies. 1^st place initial round.

2002 – South Atlantic Regional Competition – 13^th overall out of 120 Juvenile Ladies. 1^st place initial round, 6^th place middle round, and 12^th place final round.

2003 – Magnolia – 2^nd place Intermediate Ladies Short Program and 2^nd place Intermediate Ladies Long Program.

Atlanta Open – 2^nd long, 4^th short.

Peach Classic – 1^st long, 1^st short.

South Atlantic Regional – 2^nd long, 4^th short, 10^th overall out of 130 skaters.

2004 – Magnolia – 1^st place Intermediate Ladies Long Program and 2^nd place Intermediate Ladies Short Program.

Atlanta Open – 2^nd long and 3^rd long final, 3^rd short and 4^th short final.

Charleston Open – 1^st long and 2^nd long final, 1^st short and 1^st short final.

Rocket City Classic, Huntsville –  1^st long, 2 short.

Peach Classic – 1^st long, 2 short – 1^st overall.

South Atlantic Regional – 2^nd long, 8^th short, 14^th overall out of 84 skaters.

2005 – Magnolia – 2^nd place Intermediate Ladies Long Program.

Gwinnett Gladiator Exhibition – Performed during intermission for over 2,000 people at the Gwinnett Arena.

Champions on Ice Atlanta Press Conference – One of six skaters selected to skate with Sacha Cohen and Timothy Gabel to promote the Atlanta Champions on Ice event.

Atlanta Open – 4^th long and 6^th long final, 3^rd short.

Education:

8^th grade - Home schooled – Alpha Omega Academy.

Personal Information:

I am 14 years old and I LOVE TO SKATE. I get up at 6 am almost everyday so that I can train. My training includes on-ice training, on-ice choreography, ballet, fitness and strength workouts, and running. It is a seven-day-a week routine. It is a lot of work, but I really enjoy it. I have learned so much about dedication, hard work, commitment, and goal setting. My favorite part of skating is the competitions. I really enjoy the thrill of skating before judges, family, and friends. I am now home schooling. It has provided much more flexibility in scheduling additional travel, practice, and other activities, such as church. I am enjoying the home school program very much and continue to keep my A average.

My family is very important to me. I have one younger brother and two older sisters. Both of my sisters are in college. My brother is 10 years old and very active in sports. I really enjoy watching him compete and cheering for him. We all try to travel together to my competitions. My parents, my sisters, and my brother are my BIGGEST fans. I really appreciate their support.