U.S. FIGURE SKATING PRESS RELEASE: Madison Chock & Greg Zuerlein, the 2009 World Junior ice dancing champions, introduced at this time they’ve ended their five-year on-ice partnership.
Zuerlein has determined to retire from aggressive determine skating, whereas Chock is in search of a brand new companion.
“Thanks to our coaches, households and followers for his or her assist over time,” Chock and Zuerlein stated. “We now have loved a profitable profession collectively that might not have been attainable with out the assist we’ve acquired from so many individuals.”
The crew fashioned in 2007 and educated beneath coaches Igor Shpilband, Marina Zoueva, Johnny Johns and Adrienne Lenda in Canton, Mich. That they had a breakthrough season in 2008-09, successful all 5 occasions they entered, together with the Worldwide Skating Union (ISU) Junior Grand Prix of Determine Skating Ultimate, AT&T U.S. Determine Skating Championships (junior) and World Junior Determine Skating Championships.
Final season, their second on the senior degree, Chock and Zuerlein collected bronze medals at their two occasions within the ISU Grand Prix of Determine Skating Collection-Skate Canada and Trophee Eric Bompard-before additionally incomes the bronze on the 2011 AT&T U.S. Determine Skating Championships. They completed the season by inserting ninth of their first look on the ISU World Determine Skating Championships.
Along with persevering with to provide non-public classes within the Detroit space, Zuerlein plans to complete his faculty diploma.
“Getting my diploma is one thing that is essential to me,” stated Zuerlein, who has taken lessons at Schoolcraft School in Livonia, Mich., and is hoping to switch to Jap Michigan College in January. “Skating has given me a lot, and I’m excited to remain energetic within the sport whereas pursuing different targets. “I additionally need to want Madi the perfect. She and her dad and mom have develop into my household, and have stood by me by so much. I shall be there to assist her all through the remainder of her profession.”
Chock will proceed coaching in Canton together with her coaches.
“I need to be actually positive I proceed skating with the proper companion,” Chock stated. “Greg and I had an important partnership, and whereas I’m unhappy to see him retire, I’m wanting ahead to the following problem.”
