Cassandra Marie Bertrand

left, spring 2000

Vital Statistics:

Nickname:  Cass, Cassie, Mama Cass
Birthdate:  February 20, 1978
Birthplace:  Burrighan, NSW, Australia
Hair: Dark brown and curly
Eyes:  Blue
Height:  5'5"
Weight/Build:  Somewhat thin
Parents:  Deborah & Stephen Bertrand
Siblings:  Kylie (age 10)
Roommate: Charlotte Avell
Relatives at KMAS: None

Skating Statistics:

Discipline: Ice Dance
Partner: Kevin Daly
Coach: Julieta Bianchetti
Competitive History:  Australian National Champs 1996- present, Australian Junior Champs 1995, 1999 4CC- 3rd, Worlds 1999- 5th, Worlds 1998- 6th, 1998 Olympics- 7th, Worlds 1997- 10th
Competitions/Assignments this Season: Skate America- 2nd, Trophee Lalique- 2nd

Short Program/OD: Mambo #5, Cup of Life, Need to Know
Long Program/FD: Variations 1-4, Andrew Lloyd Webber
Exhibition: Blue (Da Ba Dee) - Eiffel 65

Biography/Personality:

Cassie has a definite Asian influence in her life. She is in to meditation, tai-chi, and also holds a black belt in tae kwon do.  She is very athletic, but also likes to play.  She likes to surf, climb trees, and ride horses.  She’s always been “one of the guys.”  However, there is a very feminine side to Cassie as well.  She is very focused on ice dancing as a sport, and she and Kevin want to push it more in that direction, however their basic dancing needs a lot of work.  Cassie has been teased for as long as she has been ice dancing, because she wasn't in to dating and social gatherings.  She is very sensitive and doesn't open up easily to anyone.

Other Noteworthy News/Facts:

Cassie and Kevin have been partners for 7 years, and are pretty good friends.  They see each other as equals and “buddies,” nothing more.