Christina Chitwood
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Christina Chitwood is an American
ice dancer who represents Great Britain
. She teamed up with Scottish ice dancer Mark Hanretty
on 31 December 2005. They are the 2008 & 2010 British bronze medalists
. They placed 18th at the 2009 European Figure Skating Championships
in Helsinki.
Together with Hanretty, Chitwood was ranked 3rd overall in the NISA National Rankings 2009/2010 which had been based upon the personal best scores achieved by the skaters during the 2009/2010 season.
Before competing in the Ice Dance discipline, Chitwood skated in pair skating
with her brother, Will Chitwood.
, Great Britain
, in January 2007, finishing in 7th place. Prior to this event, the couple's training had been disrupted by Chitwood's contraction of glandular fever (also known as mononucleosis
).
Chitwood and Hanretty placed 3rd at the 2008 British Figure Skating Championships
at IceSheffield
in Sheffield
in January 2008.
In the summer of 2008, Chitwood and Hanretty were selected by the National Ice Skating Association
(NISA) to join the Great Britain Squad (also known as Team Skate G.B.). This enabled them to represent Great Britain
in elite international competitions.
In September 2008, Chitwood and Hanretty made their international debut at the 2008 Nebelhorn Trophy
in Oberstdorf
, Germany
, where they placed 10th. In November of that same year, they won the bronze medal in their second international competition, the Pavel Roman Memorial
in Olomouc
, Czech Republic
.
Chitwood and Hanretty placed 4th at the 2009 British Figure Skating Championships
at the National Ice Centre in Nottingham
, in January 2009. However, their international success earlier in the season enabled them to qualify for the 2009 European Figure Skating Championships
in Helsinki
, Finland
, where they competed alongside British Number 1 couple Sinead Kerr
and John Kerr
. They placed 18th.
In September 2009, Chitwood and Hanretty placed 8th at the 2009 Nebelhorn Trophy
in Oberstdorf
, Germany
. They went on to place 4th at Ice Challenge
in Graz
, Austria
and 3rd at the 2009 NRW Trophy
in Dortmund
, Germany
. They later went on to place 4th at the Mont Blanc Trophy
in Courmayeur
, Italy
.
In November 2009, Chitwood and Hanretty placed 3rd at the 2010 British Figure Skating Championships
at IceSheffield
in Sheffield.
The couple receive funding from the Lloyds TSB
Local Heroes initiative.
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
ice dancer who represents Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
. She teamed up with Scottish ice dancer Mark Hanretty
Mark Hanretty
Mark Hanretty is a Scottish ice dancer who represents Great Britain. He teamed up with American ice dancer Christina Chitwood on 31 December 2005. They are the 2008 & 2010 British bronze medalists...
on 31 December 2005. They are the 2008 & 2010 British bronze medalists
British Figure Skating Championships
The British Figure Skating Championships are a figure skating competition held annually to crown the national champions of the United Kingdom...
. They placed 18th at the 2009 European Figure Skating Championships
2009 European Figure Skating Championships
The 2009 European Figure Skating Championships were the European Championships of the 2008–2009 season. Skaters competed in the categories of men's singles, ladies singles, pairs, and ice dancing. The competition was open to skaters from a European Member nation of the International Skating Union...
in Helsinki.
Together with Hanretty, Chitwood was ranked 3rd overall in the NISA National Rankings 2009/2010 which had been based upon the personal best scores achieved by the skaters during the 2009/2010 season.
Before competing in the Ice Dance discipline, Chitwood skated in pair skating
Pair skating
Pair skating is a figure skating discipline. International Skating Union regulations describe pair teams as consisting of "one lady and one man." The sport is distinguished from ice dancing and single skating by elements unique to pair skating, including overhead lifts, twist lifts, death spirals,...
with her brother, Will Chitwood.
Competitive career
Chitwood and Hanretty made their debut at the 2007 British Figure Skating Championships at the National Ice Centre in NottinghamNottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
, Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
, in January 2007, finishing in 7th place. Prior to this event, the couple's training had been disrupted by Chitwood's contraction of glandular fever (also known as mononucleosis
Infectious mononucleosis
Infectious mononucleosis is an infectious, widespread viral...
).
Chitwood and Hanretty placed 3rd at the 2008 British Figure Skating Championships
2008 British Figure Skating Championships
The 2008 British Figure Skating Championships were the British Figure Skating Championships of the 2007–2008 season. Skaters from the United Kingdom competed for the title of British Champion across the levels of senior , junior, and novice, and across the disciplines of men's singles, ladies...
at IceSheffield
IceSheffield
IceSheffield is an ice arena in the Lower Don Valley, Sheffield, England. It was completed in May 2003 at a cost of £15 million. It consists of two Olympic-size ice rinks with seating for 1,500 people...
in Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
in January 2008.
In the summer of 2008, Chitwood and Hanretty were selected by the National Ice Skating Association
National Ice Skating Association
The National Ice Skating Association is a British organisation that is responsible for the development of ice skating careers. It is known as the biggest ice-skating company in the UK...
(NISA) to join the Great Britain Squad (also known as Team Skate G.B.). This enabled them to represent Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
in elite international competitions.
In September 2008, Chitwood and Hanretty made their international debut at the 2008 Nebelhorn Trophy
2008 Nebelhorn Trophy
The 2008 Nebelhorn Trophy is the Nebelhorn Trophy for the 2008–2009 figure skating season. The competition held annually in Oberstdorf, Germany and is named after the Nebelhorn, a nearby mountain....
in Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf is a municipality and skiing and hiking town in southwest Germany, located in the Allgäu region of the Bavarian Alps.At the center of Oberstdorf is a church whose tall spire serves as a landmark for navigating around town. The summits of the Nebelhorn and Fellhorn provide...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, where they placed 10th. In November of that same year, they won the bronze medal in their second international competition, the Pavel Roman Memorial
Pavel Roman Memorial
The Pavel Roman Memorial is an international ice dancing competition organized by the Czech Skating Association. Named after Pavel Roman, the competition is held annually in Olomouc, Czech Republic.-Senior dance:- Junior dance :...
in Olomouc
Olomouc
Olomouc is a city in Moravia, in the east of the Czech Republic. The city is located on the Morava river and is the ecclesiastical metropolis and historical capital city of Moravia. Nowadays, it is an administrative centre of the Olomouc Region and sixth largest city in the Czech Republic...
, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
.
Chitwood and Hanretty placed 4th at the 2009 British Figure Skating Championships
2009 British Figure Skating Championships
The 2009 British Figure Skating Championships were the British Figure Skating Championships of the 2008-2009 figure skating season. They were a national championship to determine the national champions of the United Kingdom...
at the National Ice Centre in Nottingham
Nottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
, in January 2009. However, their international success earlier in the season enabled them to qualify for the 2009 European Figure Skating Championships
2009 European Figure Skating Championships
The 2009 European Figure Skating Championships were the European Championships of the 2008–2009 season. Skaters competed in the categories of men's singles, ladies singles, pairs, and ice dancing. The competition was open to skaters from a European Member nation of the International Skating Union...
in Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
, where they competed alongside British Number 1 couple Sinead Kerr
Sinead Kerr
Sinead Houston Kerr is a Scottish ice dancer who represents Great Britain. She teamed up with her brother John Kerr in 2000. They are two-time European bronze medalists and the 2004–2010 British national champions...
and John Kerr
John Kerr (figure skater)
John Alastair Kerr is a Scottish ice dancer who represents Great Britain. He competes with his sister Sinead Kerr...
. They placed 18th.
In September 2009, Chitwood and Hanretty placed 8th at the 2009 Nebelhorn Trophy
2009 Nebelhorn Trophy
The 2009 Nebelhorn Trophy was the Nebelhorn Trophy figure skating competition of the 2009-2010 figure skating season. It served as the final Olympic qualifier to the 2010 Winter Olympics. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.The event...
in Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf is a municipality and skiing and hiking town in southwest Germany, located in the Allgäu region of the Bavarian Alps.At the center of Oberstdorf is a church whose tall spire serves as a landmark for navigating around town. The summits of the Nebelhorn and Fellhorn provide...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. They went on to place 4th at Ice Challenge
Ice Challenge
The Ice Challenge is an annual international figure skating competition organized by the Austrian Figure Skating Association and sanctioned by the International Skating Union. It began in 1971 as the Leo-Scheu-Gedächtnislaufen and was retitled the Ice Challenge in 2008. It is held every autumn in...
in Graz
Graz
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, Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
and 3rd at the 2009 NRW Trophy
2009 NRW Trophy
The 2009 NRW Trophy was the NRW Trophy of the 2009-2010 figure skating season. The NRW Trophy is an annual figure skating competition organized by the Skating Union of North Rhine-Westphalia...
in Dortmund
Dortmund
Dortmund is a city in Germany. It is located in the Bundesland of North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Ruhr area. Its population of 585,045 makes it the 7th largest city in Germany and the 34th largest in the European Union....
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. They later went on to place 4th at the Mont Blanc Trophy
Mont Blanc Trophy
The Mont Blanc Trophy is an annual international figure skating competition. It is held in February in Courmayeur, Italy. It may include men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing on the senior, junior and novice levels.- Men :- Ladies :...
in Courmayeur
Courmayeur
Courmayeur is an Italian town and comune in the autonomous region of Aosta Valley, in northern Italy. It is located at the foot of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in western Europe, in the Graian Alps range, and is crossed by the Dora Baltea...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
.
In November 2009, Chitwood and Hanretty placed 3rd at the 2010 British Figure Skating Championships
2010 British Figure Skating Championships
The 2010 British Figure Skating Championships were the British Figure Skating Championships of the 2009-2010 figure skating season. They were a national championship to determine the national champions of the United Kingdom...
at IceSheffield
IceSheffield
IceSheffield is an ice arena in the Lower Don Valley, Sheffield, England. It was completed in May 2003 at a cost of £15 million. It consists of two Olympic-size ice rinks with seating for 1,500 people...
in Sheffield.
The couple receive funding from the Lloyds TSB
Lloyds TSB
Lloyds TSB Bank Plc is a retail bank in the United Kingdom. It was established in 1995 by the merger of Lloyds Bank, established in Birmingham, England in 1765 and traditionally considered one of the Big Four clearing banks, with the TSB Group which traces its origins to 1810...
Local Heroes initiative.
Programs
| Season | Original Dance | Free Dance |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-2010 | Scottish Folk - Highland by Phil Keaggy Phil Keaggy Phil Keaggy is an American acoustic and electric guitarist and vocalist who has released more than 50 albums and contributed to many more recordings in both the contemporary Christian music and mainstream markets... Amazing Grace Amazing Grace (2006 film) Amazing Grace is a 2006 U.S.–UK co-production film, directed by Michael Apted, about the campaign against slave trade in the British Empire, led by William Wilberforce, who was responsible for steering anti-slave trade legislation through the British parliament. The title is a reference to the hymn... Soundtrack by David Arnold David Arnold David Arnold is an English film composer best known for scoring five James Bond films, the 1994 film Stargate, the 1996 film Independence Day, and the television series Little Britain.-Film and television career:... "Clueless" by Various Artists |
El Tango De Roxanne Roxanne (song) "Roxanne" is a hit song by the rock band The Police, first released in 1978 as a single and on their album Outlandos d'Amour. It was written from the point-of-view of a man who falls in love with a prostitute.- History :... from Moulin Rouge! Moulin Rouge! Moulin Rouge! is a 2001 romantic jukebox musical film directed, produced, and co-written by Baz Luhrmann. Following the Red Curtain Cinema principles, the film is based on the Orphean myth, La Traviata, and La Bohème... |
| 2008-2009 | Bei Mir Bist Du Schön composed by James Horner James Horner James Roy Horner is an American composer, orchestrator and conductor of orchestral and film music. He is noted for the integration of choral and electronic elements in many of his film scores, and for frequent use of Celtic musical elements... |
Elizabeth: The Golden Age (soundtrack) composed by Craig Armstrong |
| 2007-2008 | Scottish Folk - Highland by Phil Keaggy Phil Keaggy Phil Keaggy is an American acoustic and electric guitarist and vocalist who has released more than 50 albums and contributed to many more recordings in both the contemporary Christian music and mainstream markets... Amazing Grace Amazing Grace "Amazing Grace" is a Christian hymn with words written by the English poet and clergyman John Newton , published in 1779. With a message that forgiveness and redemption are possible regardless of the sins people commit and that the soul can be delivered from despair through the mercy of God,... 2007 Soundtrack by David Arnold David Arnold David Arnold is an English film composer best known for scoring five James Bond films, the 1994 film Stargate, the 1996 film Independence Day, and the television series Little Britain.-Film and television career:... "Clueless" by Various Artists |
The Mission The Mission - Film and theater :* The Mission , 1986 film by Roland Joffé* The Mission , a.k.a. Cheung fo, by Johnnie To* The Mission , 1980 German play by former East German playwright Heiner Müller, also known as The Task- Music :* The Mission , the original score album of the 1986 film by Ennio Morricone*... / Nella Fantasia Nella Fantasia "Nella Fantasia" is an Italian song based on the theme "Gabriel's Oboe" from the film The Mission . With music by famed composer Ennio Morricone and lyrics by Chiara Ferraù, "Nella Fantasia" is popular among classical crossover singers, and was originally sung by Sarah Brightman... |
| 2006-2007 | Assassin's Tango from Mr. & Mrs Smith Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005 film) Mr. & Mrs. Smith is a 2005 American romantic comedy action film directed by Doug Liman and written by Simon Kinberg. The original music score was composed by John Powell... Una Música Brutal by Gotan Project Gotan Project Gotan Project is a musical group based in Paris, consisting of musicians Philippe Cohen Solal , Eduardo Makaroff , and Christoph H. Müller .-History:... |
Handel's Sarabande Sarabande In music, the sarabande is a dance in triple metre. The second and third beats of each measure are often tied, giving the dance a distinctive rhythm of quarter notes and eighth notes in alternation... by Amici Amici Amici may refer to:*Amicus curiae*"Amici Principis", another term for cohors amicorum*The original group who awarded the Strega Prize was known as "Amici della Domenica", meaning "Sunday Friends"*Giovanni Amici, an astronomer*Amici prism*Amici roof prism... |
For Great Britain
(with Mark HanrettyMark Hanretty
Mark Hanretty is a Scottish ice dancer who represents Great Britain. He teamed up with American ice dancer Christina Chitwood on 31 December 2005. They are the 2008 & 2010 British bronze medalists...
)
| Event | 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 | 2009-2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships World Figure Skating Championships The World Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion... |
23rd | |||
| European Championships European Figure Skating Championships The European Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition in which figure skaters compete for the title of European Champion... |
18th | |||
| British Championships British Figure Skating Championships The British Figure Skating Championships are a figure skating competition held annually to crown the national champions of the United Kingdom... |
7th | 3rd | 4th | 3rd |
| Mont Blanc Trophy Mont Blanc Trophy The Mont Blanc Trophy is an annual international figure skating competition. It is held in February in Courmayeur, Italy. It may include men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing on the senior, junior and novice levels.- Men :- Ladies :... |
4th | |||
| NRW Trophy NRW Trophy The NRW Trophy is an annual international figure skating competition organized by the Skating Union of North Rhine-Westphalia and since 2007, it has been sanctioned by the Deutsche Eislauf Union and the International Skating Union.... |
3rd | |||
| Ice Challenge Ice Challenge The Ice Challenge is an annual international figure skating competition organized by the Austrian Figure Skating Association and sanctioned by the International Skating Union. It began in 1971 as the Leo-Scheu-Gedächtnislaufen and was retitled the Ice Challenge in 2008. It is held every autumn in... |
4th | |||
| Pavel Roman Memorial Pavel Roman Memorial The Pavel Roman Memorial is an international ice dancing competition organized by the Czech Skating Association. Named after Pavel Roman, the competition is held annually in Olomouc, Czech Republic.-Senior dance:- Junior dance :... |
3rd | |||
| Nebelhorn Trophy Nebelhorn Trophy The Nebelhorn Trophy is an international senior-level figure skating competition organized by the Deutsche Eislauf-Union and held annually in Oberstdorf, Germany. The competition is named after the Nebelhorn, a nearby mountain.... |
10th | 8th | ||
| Scottish Championships | 5th | |||
For the United States
(with Stephen Chasman)| Event | 2004-2005 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Championships | 7th J. |
| Midwestern Sectional Championships Midwestern Sectional Figure Skating Championships The Midwestern Sectional Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating.Skaters compete in three levels: Senior, Junior, and Novice. Medals are awarded in four disciplines: Ladies singles, Men's singles, Pairs, and Ice dance. Medals are... |
3rd J. |
- J = Junior level
Detailed Competitive Results
(with Mark HanrettyMark Hanretty
Mark Hanretty is a Scottish ice dancer who represents Great Britain. He teamed up with American ice dancer Christina Chitwood on 31 December 2005. They are the 2008 & 2010 British bronze medalists...
)
| Event | Season | Compulsory Dance (CD) | Original Dance (OD) | Free Dance (FD) | Combined Total Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Figure Skating Championships European Figure Skating Championships The European Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition in which figure skaters compete for the title of European Champion... |
2008 - 2009 | 23.75 | 44.56 | 66.67 | 134.98 |
| British Figure Skating Championships British Figure Skating Championships The British Figure Skating Championships are a figure skating competition held annually to crown the national champions of the United Kingdom... |
2009 - 2010 | 27.14 | 48.87 | 76.38 | 152.39 |
| British Figure Skating Championships British Figure Skating Championships The British Figure Skating Championships are a figure skating competition held annually to crown the national champions of the United Kingdom... |
2008 - 2009 | 20.03 | 45.52 | 67.51 | 133.06 |
| British Figure Skating Championships British Figure Skating Championships The British Figure Skating Championships are a figure skating competition held annually to crown the national champions of the United Kingdom... |
2007 - 2008 | 23.83 | 48.25 | 73.05 | 145.13 |
| British Figure Skating Championships British Figure Skating Championships The British Figure Skating Championships are a figure skating competition held annually to crown the national champions of the United Kingdom... |
2006 - 2007 | 15.99 | 34.17 | 57.11 | 107.27 |
| Mont Blanc Trophy Mont Blanc Trophy The Mont Blanc Trophy is an annual international figure skating competition. It is held in February in Courmayeur, Italy. It may include men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing on the senior, junior and novice levels.- Men :- Ladies :... |
2009 - 2010 | 28.12 | 45.16 | 71.36 | 144.64 |
| NRW Trophy NRW Trophy The NRW Trophy is an annual international figure skating competition organized by the Skating Union of North Rhine-Westphalia and since 2007, it has been sanctioned by the Deutsche Eislauf Union and the International Skating Union.... |
2009 - 2010 | 29.46 | 49.25 | 77.34 | 156.05 |
| Ice Challenge Ice Challenge The Ice Challenge is an annual international figure skating competition organized by the Austrian Figure Skating Association and sanctioned by the International Skating Union. It began in 1971 as the Leo-Scheu-Gedächtnislaufen and was retitled the Ice Challenge in 2008. It is held every autumn in... |
2009 - 2010 | 28.30 | 47.20 | 74.65 | 150.15 |
| Pavel Roman Memorial Pavel Roman Memorial The Pavel Roman Memorial is an international ice dancing competition organized by the Czech Skating Association. Named after Pavel Roman, the competition is held annually in Olomouc, Czech Republic.-Senior dance:- Junior dance :... |
2008 - 2009 | 27.32 | 46.77 | 70.08 | 144.17 |
| Nebelhorn Trophy Nebelhorn Trophy The Nebelhorn Trophy is an international senior-level figure skating competition organized by the Deutsche Eislauf-Union and held annually in Oberstdorf, Germany. The competition is named after the Nebelhorn, a nearby mountain.... |
2009 - 2010 | 29.02 | 45.06 | 72.14 | 146.22 |
| Nebelhorn Trophy Nebelhorn Trophy The Nebelhorn Trophy is an international senior-level figure skating competition organized by the Deutsche Eislauf-Union and held annually in Oberstdorf, Germany. The competition is named after the Nebelhorn, a nearby mountain.... |
2008 - 2009 | 25.55 | 41.50 | 64.98 | 132.03 |