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   Grant Schnell/Kayla Hadley

Event: Junior World Class Dance
2004 US Nationals: 1st place
Height: GRANT: 6'1"  /  KAYLA: 5'7"
Weight: GRANT: 160lbs  /  KAYLA: 135lbs
DOB: GRANT: 8/22/87  /  KAYLA: 12/29/89
Hometown:
-GRANT: Melbourne, Florida, USA
-KAYLA: Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, USA
Current Club:
-GRANT: Space Coast Skating Club
-KAYLA: Space Coast Skating Club
Coaches: Tony Berger, Joe and Marie Gaudy
Began Skating:
-GRANT: 1998, 10 years old
-KAYLA: 1994, 4 years old
Awards & Honors:
-GRANT: 2004 National Championship gold in Junior World Class Team Dance, 2004 Al Caprara Memorial Award, 2003 National Championship Gold in Junior Solo Dance, 2003 National Championship Silver in Junior Mens Figures, 2002 National Championship Gold in Freshman Team Dance, 2002 National Championship Silver in Open Free Dance, 2002 National Championship Silver in Freshman Boys Figures, 2002 National Championship Bronze in Freshman Solo Dance, 2002 Southern Region Skater of the Year, 2001 National Championship gold in Freshman Team Dance, 2001 National Championship silver in Freshman Solo Dance, 2001 National Championship silver in Freshman Boys Figures, 2001 National Championship bronze in Open Creative Solo Dance, 2000 National Championship silver in Level 2B Boys Singles, 2000 Southern Region Junior Olympic Skater of the Year, 1999 National Championship silver in Elementary Boys Loops, 1999 National Championship gold in 1B Solo Dance, 1999 National Championship gold in 2A Boys Figures, 1999 National Championship gold in 1A Team, 1999 National Championship silver in 1A Pairs, 1998 National Championship gold in 1A Boys Figures
-KAYLA: 1999 National Championship Silver in JO 1A Pairs; 2000 National Championship Bronze in JO 1B Solo Dance; 2004 National Championship Gold in Jr. World Class Dance
Future Goals:
-GRANT: To become World Champion, and to win the Olympics someday.
-KAYLA: My future goals for skating are to become World Champion in Jr. Dance and move on to represent the USA in World Class Dance.
What do you do in your spare time:
-GRANT: Play the drums
-KAYLA: Hang out with my friends and jam skate during the sessions.
Who's your most influential sports figure:
-GRANT: Michael Phelps
-KAYLA: I idolize Heather Menard
What sets you apart from others:
-GRANT: Focus
-KAYLA: My personality
Pick one word to describe yourself:
-GRANT: Committed
-KAYLA: Sincere