2026 U.S. Nationals Novice Pairs

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2026 U.S. NATIONALS
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Centene Community Ice Center
750 Casino Center Dr, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
USA
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MAP
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Basis of Entry Selections
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• 2026 Qualifying Season Athlete Bye and Advancement Criteria
• U.S. Novice Pairs Final Results
• ISU Season's Bests
• 2025 U.S. Novice Pairs Nationals Results

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Event Info ​

• Event Page
•  Schedule, Including Practices
• Tickets
• Where Are You Watching?
• Detailed Results and Protocols

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NOVICE PAIRS SHORT PROGRAM
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Monday, January 5, 2026
1:30 CST (UTC -6)
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Time in Other Places
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Start Order & Live Results​

Start#​	Names​	Score​	​
1​	Tiffany Kim, SC of Houston Ian Spencer, SC of Houston	​	​
2​	Amelia Chen, Heart of Texas FSC Tristan Yacktman, FSC Of Park City	​	​
3​	Lauren Ji, South Carolina FSC Luciano Chen, South Carolina FSC	​	​
4​	Olivia Jung, Glacier Falls FSC Laz Lune, SC of San Francisco	​	​

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NOVICE PAIRS FREE SKATE
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
12:10 CST (UTC -6)
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Time in Other Places

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Start Order & Live Results
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Start#​	Names​	Short​	Program
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1​	Tiffany Kim, SC of Houston Ian Spencer, SC of Houston	3​	32.91​
2​	Lauren Ji, South Carolina FSC Luciano Chen, South Carolina FSC	4​	31.70​
3​	Amelia Chen, Heart of Texas FSC Tristan Yacktman, FSC Of Park City	1​	41.33​
4​	Olivia Jung, Glacier Falls FSC Laz Lune, SC of San Francisco	2​	40.77​

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Novice Pairs Entries
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1. Amelia CHEN & Tristan YACKTMAN
SP: “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes
FS: “Arcade” by Duncan Laurence, featuring Fletcher; choreo by Keauna McLaughlin
(U.S. Pairs Final, novice-3rd)

WD. Elizabeth HANSEN & Hudson LEWIS
SP: “Money” by Pink Floyd
FS: “Thousand Times Goodnight” by Abel Korzeniowski; choreo by Drew Meekins, Logan Giulietti-Schmitt
(U.S. Pairs Final, novice-4th)

2. Lauren JI & Luciano CHEN
SP: The Greatest Showman soundtrack: "The Greatest Show;" "This Is Me"
(Added - U.S. Pairs Final, novice-5th)
FS:
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3. Olivia JUNG & Laz LUNE
SP: “Mary Poppins” medley by various artists
FS: “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Maksim Mrvica and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; choreo by Yura Min, Christine Binder, Brandon Frazier
(U.S. Pairs Final, novice-1st)
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4. Tiffany KIM & Ian SPENCER
SP: “I Put a Spell on You” by Nina Simone
FS: “The Secret History,” by Kerry Muzzey, The Chamber Orchestra of London; choreo by Tammy Janoschak
(U.S. Pairs Final, novice-2nd)

 

[dorispulaski]

On YouTube on Monday.

Here!

Novice Pairs SP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ibPeO84bAk

 

[Silevril Ilumire]

Novice pairs is usually my feel good event, and this SP did not disappoint. Such charming, talented young skaters. I liked all the programs, but Lauren & Luciano's Greatest Showman was my favorite.

 

[SmileHappy34]

It is lovely watching the junior pairs. They have so much energy. Great potential

 

[labgoat]

Did the first novice pair team Kim/Spencer skating the free have their music muted?
Update: In the comments is this response:
Kim/Spencer's FS music was muted b/c apparently the artist really is maniacal about holding on to the rights to his music

Probably the team or coaches should've looked into this prior to this event.

 

[moonvine]

Wrong thread

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Olivia has a lot of potential as a pairs skater, such nice jumps and seemingly no fear at all. I'm hoping they find a Junior-eligible partner for her in time.

Jung/Lune will have to split at some point soon, considering their ages, and, nothing against anyone involved here, I'm not sure Laz is well prepared for that, considering how difficult their pairs elements look despite Olivia being significantly younger and shorter than any age-appropriate partner for him. :/

 

[Silevril Ilumire]

So much to like about all of these pairs. I like Lauren & Luciano, especially in the SP, but now that Baylen Taich has graduated to juniors I think Olivia Jung is my new favorite pair skater! I know she has the benefit of a greater height difference than her competitors, but she has so many of her own strengths, like solid jumps and throw jumps, nice positions, and expressive face and body language.