2012 JULY FIGURE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
KAYLA RODRIGUEZ
Kayla Rodriguez of Voorhees, NJ and 2011 World Figure Team member is preparing for the 2012 National Figure Championships where she will be competing in the Junior World Class Women’s Figure event and the Junior World Class Women’s Solo Dance event. Last year Kayla won the Junior World Class Figure event at the national championships and went on to compete in the 2011 World Championships. Later in the month of July, she hopes to qualify for a berth on Team USA 2012 in both the Junior World Class Women Figure and the Junior World Class Women Solo Dance events to represent the United States of America in Auckland, New Zealand October 1-7, 2012. USA Roller Sports wishes all the best to this determined young athlete!
Team USA Years: 2011
Hometown: Voorhees, New Jersey
Current residence: Voorhees, New Jersey
Education: 11th Grade
High school attended: Eastern Regional High School
Year of graduation: 2014
Location of high school: Voorhees, New Jersey
Career goals: Graphic Designer
Current skating club: Holiday Skating Center
Coaches name: Sue Renfrey, Bill Graf
When did you begin skating: I began skating at the age of 4
Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: Someday I hope to become a World Champion
Team USA Sport Accomplishments: Brasilia, Brazil 2011 World Championships – 7th Place
Awards, honors and statistics received in roller sports:
National – 2006
2nd Place Juvenile A Girls Figures
National – 2007
1st Place - Elementary A Girls Figures
4th Place – Elementary A Loops
National – 2008
1st Place -Elementary Girls Figures
1st Place – Elementary Girls Loops
3rd Place – Elementary Solo Dance
Nationals - 2009
1st Place Freshman A Girls Figures , 4th Place Junior World Women’s Figures
Nationals - 2010
1st Place International Youth Solo Dance/ Solo FreeDance - Combined
2nd Place International Youth Solo Dance, 4th Place (Tied) Junior World Figures - Awarded
Nationals - 2011
1st Place International Youth Solo Dance, 1st Place International Youth Solo FreeDance
1st Place International Youth Solo Dance/ Solo FreeDance Combined
1st Place Junior World Women’s Figures
Nationals – 2012
1st Place Junior World Women’s Figures
1st Place Senior World Women’s Figures
2nd Place Junior World Solo /Free Dance
World Championships – 2011 Roller Figure Skating Championships = 7th Place- Junior World Figures
Gold Medal Tests
2010- Completed Gold Medal Figure Test
2011- Completed Gold Medal Loop Test
Skater of the Year Award
2007- Eastern Region Female Youth Skater of the Year
2008- Eastern Region Female Youth Skater of the Year
2009- Eastern Region Female Youth Skater of the Year
2011 -Eastern Region Female Elite Skater of the Year
Other awards and/or honors received outside of roller sports:
Eastern Regional High School – 2011-Outstanding Student in Art Award
Who is your favorite sports figure: Meryl Davis and Charlie White
Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: The person I
I admire the most in my life is my mom. She motivates me to go after my dreams and inspires me to think big!
List your hobbies: Sketching, Painting, Baking, and Listening to music
What music do you listen to during training or competition? Anything up beat
What makes you a unique and special person:
Favorite food before a competition: Bagel, Smore’s Granola Bar
Favorite movie: Madea’s Family Reunion,
Favorite place to shop: Delia’s, Forever 21
Most prized possession: My skates
If you could pick one word to describe you, what would it be: Determined!
Family Information:
Father’s name: Victor Rodriguez
Father’s occupation: Divisional Director of Strategic Accounts
Mother’s name: Laura Rodriguez
Mother’s occupation: Administrative Secretary
Sister: Breonna Rodriguez