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JENNA ALTOBELLI

Teammates: Christina Schwartz, Kali Gardner

Coach: Jesse Gates

Position Lead
Delivers Right-handed
Born February 8, 1989, in Virginia, Minn.
Hometown Virginia, Minn.
Occupation Student at Virginia High School
Family Single
Year started curling 1999
Height 5 feet, 6 inches
Weight

CURLING HIGHLIGHTS

Curling start: "My mom and dad curl, and they got me started in 1999. I played for about two years, and then took a few years off to play hockey. "

Other sports: Tennis and softball

Hobbies: Rollerblading, snowmobiling, watching hockey, camping, fishing, boating, four-wheeling, traveling, and hanging out at the cabin on Lake Vermilion.

What she enjoys most about curling: "My team! We all like to have fun and we get along really well. I also like the fact that you can go say 'hi' to anybody in curling and they will talk to you like they have known you for years."'

Curling goals: "I would love to participate in the World Championships, and some day, represent the U.S. at the Olympics."

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