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Morawski Skates Past Competition
Grosse Pointe North skater adds double axel-double toe combination jump to the team's repertoire.
Kimberly Morawski is skating circles around her competition.
The junior captain of the Grosse Pointe North and South figure skating team has added a double axel-double toe combination jump to the team’s improved cache this year. This combination has pushed the Grosse Pointe skating team to the highest level of jump difficulty of all of the district teams.
Morawski skates on the Level A/Varsity Team, which has placed first and second in their competitions so far this season, currently placing them second in the district.
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“I’m confident that our team will qualify for the state championship in March and be able to improve on their fourth place finish from last year,” varsity coach Shelly Rosinski said.
Morawski trains six days a week at the St. Clair Shores Figure Skating Club and represents the club individually at local, state and regional competitions.
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“Kimberly is extremely dedicated and works hard to perfect her elements,” team manager Angelika Morawski said. “She immerses herself in all aspects of the sport in order to achieve her goals and makes sure she's always there for her team to rely on. Kimberly continues to push herself, both mentally and physically, in her daily training, and her love and perseverance towards the sport is something that all athletes, no matter what sport, can look up to and learn from.”
Take Five with Kimberly Morawski
- What's the newest song on your iPod?
"Jar of Hearts" by Christina Perri - What did you do on Super Bowl Sunday?
I watched the game with my dad. - If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be and why?
Hawaii. Just being in a natural environment with the beautiful scenery, crisp air and the sound of the waves crashing on the beach would be refreshing. - What is your favorite moment of the varsity season so far?
My favorite moment was winning jumps at the second district competition with 1s all across the board from every judge. - Please list three words that best describe you.
Perfectionist, impassioned, easygoing.
