2018-19 Figure Skating Roster

Jay Adeff/U.S. Figure Skating

24   Emma Gunter and Caleb Wein

  • Level/Discipline Junior/Ice Dance
  • Training Town Rockville, Md.
  • Club Washington FSC | Washington FSC
  • Birth Date Feb. 15, 2002 | April 19, 2001
  • Coach(es) Elena Novak, Alexei Kiliakov, Dmytri IIin, Greg Zuerlein
  • Birthplace Reston, Va. | Rockville, Md.
  • Choreographer(s) Elena Novak, Alexei Kiliakov, Natalia Skorikova
  • Hometown Darnestown, Md. | Rockville, Md.
  • Connect Emma: Instagram

Biography

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
*2016 U.S. novice silver medalists
*2015 U.S. novice bronze medalists
*2014 U.S. intermediate bronze medalists

2018-19 SEASON NOTES
RD Music: "Argentine Tango: Peligro" by Gotan Project, "Samba: The Beat Goes On" by Sonny Bono
FD Music: "Oh Me Oh My" by Jim Doris performed by Beth Hart, "Something's Got a Hold on Me" performed by Beth Hart, Joe Bonamassa

IJS PERSONAL BESTS
International Competition
RD – 56.12 (2018 Junior Grand Prix, Canada)
FD – 80.56 (2018 Junior Grand Prix, Armenia)
Final Score – 135.78 (2018 Junior Grand Prix, Canada)

Historic Personal Bests (pre 2018-19 season)
International Competition
SD – 46.96 (2017 Junior Grand Prix, Latvia)
FD – 66.34 (2016 Junior Grand Prix, Japan)
Final Score – 113.08 (2017 Junior Grand Prix, Latvia)

U.S. Qualifying Competition
SD – 56.31 (2018 U.S. Championships, Junior)
FD – 76.80 (2017 Eastern Sectional, Junior)
Final Score – 132.89 (2018 U.S. Championships, Junior)

SKATING NOTES
Teamed up in May 2012.

Gunter began skating at age 4 after her mom took her skating.

Wein began skating at age 4 after taking a class with his local parks and recreation program … Previously skated with Katherine Gourianova (2010-12) and Gigi Becker (2009-10).

PERSONAL NOTES
Gunter is an honor roll student at Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland … Parents are Jackie, a sales representative, and Brett, who is in law enforcement … Has a brother named Nick and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Rosie … Cares for neglected, abused, or abandoned farm animals at Popular Spring Animal Sanctuary … Would one day like to pursue a degree in interior design … Love photography.

Wein is a student at Magruder High School in Rockville, Maryland … Won the President’s Award for Educational Excellence in 2015 … Has an older sister named Emily … Enjoys U.S. history, nature photography, painting, sketching, and listening to music … Interested in philosophy, literature, and poetry … plays multiple instruments, including guitar, viola, and bass guitar.

SEASON NOTES
  • 2017-18 Season Notes
    SD Music: “Se Escaparon” by Bombon, “Huele A Peligro” by Myriam Hernandez, “Pasame La Botella” by Banda Auga Caliente
    FD Music: “I Give Up” by Elija Bossenbroek, “Crimson Sky” by Calm Music for Studying
     
  • 2016-17 Season Notes
    SD Music: “Straight Up,” “Rush, Rush,” and “Vibeology” by Paula Abdul
    FD Music: “Palladio” by Escala and “Adagio” by Secret Garden
     
  • 2015-16 Season Notes
    PD Music: “They Didn’t Believe Me” by Lena Home
    FD Music: “Andalucia” by Ricky King, “Gulumcan” by Mehmet Cemal Yesilcay and “Guitarra Festera” and Grupo Festera” by Grupo Alhambra

COMPETITIVE HISTORY
  • 2018 Junior Grand Prix (Armenia) - 7th
  • 2018 Junior Grand Prix (Canada) - 7th
  • 2018 U.S. Championships, Junior – 6th
  • 2018 Eastern Sectional – 3rd
  • 2017 Junior Grand Prix (Poland) -10th
  • 2017 Junior Grand Prix (Latvia) – 7th
  • 2017 Lake Placid Ice Dance International, Junior – 3rd
  • 2017 U.S. Championships, Junior – 9th
  • 2017 Eastern Sectional, Junior – 2nd
  • 2016 NRW Trophy, Junior – 7th
  • 2016 Junior Grand Prix (Japan) – 7th
  • 2016 U.S. Championships, Novice – 2nd
  • 2016 Eastern Sectional, Novice – 2nd
  • 2015 U.S. Championships, Novice – 3rd
  • 2015 Eastern Sectional, Novice – 4th
  • 2014 U.S. Championships, Intermediate – 3rd
  • 2014 Eastern Sectional, Intermediate – 2nd