Brianna Perry, 14, began skating at age three in a rink made by her father in the backyard of their house in Marshfield, MA, and later participated in a USFSA Basic Skills program. Perry won the 4th place (pewter) medal in the Novice Ladies event at 2003 U.S. Nationals. She now trains full time with Evy and Mary Scotvold on Cape Cod, MA. She skates for the Colonial FSC and attends Marshfield High School. Marcy Wannamaker is her choreographer.

What are your long-term goals?
My long term goals in skating are to someday go to the Olympics and represent the United States, along with being a person people enjoy watching and look up to. School is very important to me and my family so, after high school, I plan to go to college where I can pursue a major I have been looking into since I was a little girl -- becoming a lawyer.

What are your goals for this coming season? Are you moving up to the Junior level?
This season I would like to progress from my last season's results. I am moving to Junior and hope to place in the top three at Nationals.

What music are you planning to use? What about technical elements?
Right now we are still looking for just the right music for the upcoming season; nonetheless, I am working on all my triples and hope to have them perfected for the 2003-2004 season.

Are you going to compete at any competitions this summer?
This summer I am traveling to Edmonton, Canada, for a North American Challenge [junior event] at the end of July. As far as club competitions, I plan to compete at the Cranberry Open. However, we haven't really talked about any of the others, so I could be doing more.

What was competing at and winning the Novice Girls' event at Copenhagen Trophy like in March 2002?
Traveling to Denmark for a Young International last year was incredible. If I could do it all over, I wouldn't change a thing. Competing against 26 girls from 12 different countries was a wonderful experience. I made new friends, and learned how others train and live. Standing at the top of the podium, listening to our National Anthem was amazing. To know that I had represented my country and did well was a great feeling.

What was your Nationals experience like this past January in Dallas?
Competing at Nationals with the U.S. top Novice ladies was an awesome experience as well. I learned a great deal from the seminars I participated in, the people I met, and the competition itself. For two weeks before nationals, I was ill with strep throat. I had not felt myself and could not train my hardest, yet my coaches and parents helped me through and gave me the confidence I needed to perform well. There is definitely room for improvement, and I plan to train really hard to achieve my goal for next year.

Will you share your most embarrassing or memorable skating moment?
My most memorable skating moment was standing at the top of the podium at the Copenhagen Trophy in Denmark listening to the National Anthem and watching the United States flag lower to the ice.

What do you feel are the strongest and weakest aspects of your skating?
I feel that my presence and jumps are my stronger aspects of my skating and that my spins are what I need most work on. I do feel like I am an all around skater but, as I said earlier, there is always room for improvement.

Do you have a favorite jump, spin and or connecting move?
I don't really have a favorite jump; I enjoy all of them. My favorite spins are laybacks. They may not be my best but I enjoy working on them. My favorite connecting move is the Russian Split Jump that I insist on having in almost all my programs. Being in an air position that lets you look around is an awesome feeling.

Who are your favorite skaters and why?
Michelle Kwan and Scott Hamilton are my all time favorite skaters and have been since I began this sport. Both athletes, I believe, are an inspiration. They fought through all their obstacles no matter whether it was cancer or just a bad skate. They seem like wonderful people outside of skating as well. I hope that someday, if I become one of the world's top skaters, I will be as humble and kind as they are.

Who has had the greatest impact on your skating?
Along with these skaters, my family has the strongest impact on my skating. They are always there to support me no matter what I choose to do and are always willing to sacrifice for my sake. Whether I win or lose, they are always by my side, offering a hug, a pep talk, or a congratulations and a "we love you." They are my greatest fans and biggest supports.

What are some of your off-ice hobbies?
Outside of skating, I enjoy running, playing baseball, spending time with my friends and family, reading a good book, and sleeping.

What do you love about skating?
I have loved skating since the first time I stepped on the ice. I have lots of fun and it just feels like nothing else matters.