Courtney Donovan
TEAM USA YEARS: 2004-2009
Birthplace: Fountain Valley, CA
Home town: Fountain Valley, CA
Education: Senior at UC Irvine
High School Attended: Fountain Valley High School
Year of Graduation:2006
High School Honors: California Scholarship Federation Seal bearer, Principal's Honor Role all four years, Scholar with Distinction upon graduation.
College Attended: University of California, Irvine
Year of Graduation: 2010
Degree/Major: Biological Sciences
College Honors: Dean's Honor Role
Occupation: Student
Career Goals: Go to Graduate School to get a masters degree in Biological Sciences
Current Skating Club: Holiday Artistic Skating Club of Orange, CA
Coaches Name: Rene Johnson
Began Skating: ice skating at 3yrs and roller at 5 yrs.
Number of years you have been competing: 13 years
Number of years involved in skating: 17, including ice skating
How did you become interested in skating? Through parks and recreation programs that got me started in Saturday morning classes.
What is your favorite competition? I like all competitions because it is fun to see skaters grow throughout the year, but my absolute favorite competition has to be Worlds.
Who is your favorite skater and why? Todd Eldredge because he has a good spirit and never gives up. Also the Glendale precision team members because they have taught me what it means to have fun and to be a true team player.
Recent skating highlights: 2007 World Bronze Medalist in Inline Singles, 2007 Junior Ladies National Champion, 2007 WC Inline womens national champion, 2008 World Class Ladies National Bronze Medalist, 5 time precision team national champion, 2009 World Class Ladies Southwest pacific regional champion, 2009 World Class Ladies national bronze medalist, 2009 WC inline national silver medalist, Gold Medalist in Freeskating
Favorite web links: www.ratemyprofessor.com
Favorite quote or term: "Sometimes you have to realize your limitations"
Favorite Food: Ice Cream!
Favorite Movie: Blazing Saddles
Favorite place to shop: Aeropostale, JC Penny
Most prized possession: My World Bronze Medal
Pets: 2 Black Cats, Mama Kitty and Little Guy
Most thrilling experience: Getting the Bronze Medal in Australia, that was the most amazing experience ever!
Most embarrassing experience: Falling during creative solo practice and getting laughed at. Not funny at the time, but now it is kind of hilarious!
Are you sponsored and if so, by whom: Snow White Plates
Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: I hope to keep making the world team and improving each year.
Team USA Sport Accomplishments: 2004-2009 World Team member and 2007 World Bronze medalist in inline singles for the USA
Awards, honors and statistics received in roller sports: Placements at Regionals, Nationals, and Worlds and Gold Medalist in RSA Freeskating test. Also received Judge certification and was chosen to give the skater's oath at the Southwest Pacific Regional Championships opening ceremonies.
Other awards and/or honors received outside of roller sports: I competed in my first international ice competition in 2008 in Vienna Austria. I also participate in the US Collegiate Ice National Championships and regional championships at the Junior level. I have my Gold Medal in Moves in the Field.
Other sports you participate in: Ice Skating
Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: My whole family, including my coaching staff, is the biggest influence for me. They always support me and cheer for me no matter if I do well or not so well. Without them I would not be where I am today.
List your hobbies: Reading, working jigsaw puzzles, Shopping with Liz, Hanging out with friends, and studying, a lot!
What music do you listen to during training or competition?: I like upbeat current hits and 80's pop music, or whatever Jackie or Libby turns on at the rink
What makes you a unique and special person: I like to show that I am having fun when I skate. I want the crowd to see that I really love what I do.
Anything else you would like us to know about you: I was diagnosed with a bipartite patella before worlds in Australia. Basically my right knee is in two pieces, like a fractured kneecap. It hurts everytime I land a jump and has been that way all my life, but that isn't going to stop me from skating! I love to skate!
Family Information:
Father's Name: Joe Donovan
Father's Occupation: Raingutters
Mother's Name: Cindy Donovan
Mother's Occupation: High School math teacher
