#JacksonFamily Interviews ft Angela Wang
The #JacksonFamily is a large family of skaters wearing Jackson product. Whether it be Matrix Blades, Ultima Blades, Jackson Skates or GAM Skates, skaters are encouraged to tag #JacksonFamily in their social posts and be a part of the largest skating family, from recreational to elite! Innovation, Development and most importantly FUN are the core fundamentals of #JacksonFamily.
In our interview series, we wanted to go behind the scenes and talk with some of our international competitors to get to know them a little bit better!
Today, get to know Salt Lake City’s very own Angela Wang aka The Wangster! Angela has won three medals on the ISU Challenger Series and three on the ISU Junior Grand Prix series. She finisehd 7th at US Nationals earlier this year and recently placed 1st at the Bavarian Open!
Hi Angela! So tell us a little bit about yourself.
I’m from Salt Lake City, UT and train in Colorado Springs. I started skating when I was 5 because the Olympics were in my hometown, so I’ve been skating for what…15 years?! Holy cow. I’ve dedicated three quarters of my life to a sheet of ice?! Yikes! But I really do love it and wouldn’t trade it for anything else.
I currently train under Christy Krall, Ryan Bradley, and Erik Schulz.
What’s been the biggest obstacle for you this past season?
Coming back from my foot/ankle injury has definitely been the biggest obstacle for me this season. I was so excited to have been assigned to Nebelhorn and Skate America and absolutely devastated when I had to withdraw. That time period was difficult both mentally and physically but luckily, I had an amazing support system who helped me get back on my feet (literally) and better than where I was before the injury.
You fought back and finished the season strong, way to go! Ok, so think way back, long long ago. What’s your earliest skating memory?
It’s a very blurry and vague memory; I recall taking lessons from my first skating coach, Doug Webster, when I was 5 or 6, and my favorite thing to do was follow him around, skating as fast as I could, and copy his movements. I don’t know why this moment in particular stuck with me so well, but one day I was following him doing spiral to shoot-the-ducks (I ended up eventually belly flopping on a spiral), and I can still recall the joy and freedom I felt doing that.
Is there a routine you’ll go through on a competition day?
Oooo this one’s a toughie because every competition is so different. There’s usually a nap involved and watching some funny shows or dog videos to relax and kill time.
What are your hobbies outside of skating?
Does petting dogs count?
Yes! For you, we will let that count.
⚡Lightning Round⚡️
Favorite Restaurant(s): Any good sushi restaurant!
Favorite Animal(s): DOGS.
Favorite Skater(s): Yuzuru! And Meryl and Charlie ahhhhh #perfection
Favorite Place(s) You’ve Competed: Japan
Figure Skating’s Class Clown: Adam Rippon is my fave!
What does #JacksonFamily mean to you?
It’s an honor to be a part of the #JacksonFamily. The amount of love and support from them is incomparable and I’m extremely grateful for everything they’ve done for me.
Angela Wang’s Equipment: Elite 5500 Boots
