2019-20 U.S. Ladies Figure Skating

[macy]

Ting stated via her Instagram that she is keeping her LP but is getting a new SP. Additionally, she said her injury has gotten much better and has just started to jump and spin again. Best of luck to her.

As for Alysa, I hope she gets new programs that challenge her artistically and move her forward.

i'm really happy she's keeping her long, it was so beautiful. i was so sad she wasn't able to skate it all season.

 

[natsulian]

Ting stated via her Instagram that she is keeping her LP but is getting a new SP. Additionally, she said her injury has gotten much better and has just started to jump and spin again. Best of luck to her.

As for Alysa, I hope she gets new programs that challenge her artistically and move her forward.

Hanna Harrell stated via her Instagram that she is keeping her two programs from last season for the upcoming season. Harrell is still recovering from an injury but she says she is doing much better.

 

[Greengemmonster]

Is Bradie moving on from skating???

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9-tT-JFnY5/?igshid=1arh7km8o5qip

Please look at her Instagram post and tell me what you think. I'm kinda freaking out because it sounds like she's thanking and farewelling everyone???????

 

[brightphoton]

Is Bradie moving on from skating???

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9-tT-JFnY5/?igshid=1arh7km8o5qip

Please look at her Instagram post and tell me what you think. I'm kinda freaking out because it sounds like she's thanking and farewelling everyone???????

To be fair, the world is shutting down ...

but not to worry, it looks like Bradie is planning to compete next season, assuming we haven't devolved into a Mad Max world by then

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9nV3hPFhUA/

 

[Greengemmonster]

Oooh good. I was taken back by the new opportunities in the wording of her latest post I totally forgot the other post.

But yes let's hope it's not armageddon by next season. I'd rather be on here defending Alysa than dig for tree roots to feed my family. Or you know.....dead.

 

[MarinHondas]

To be fair, the world is shutting down ...

but not to worry, it looks like Bradie is planning to compete next season, assuming we haven't devolved into a Mad Max world by then

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9nV3hPFhUA/

Yeah. I think it’s more of a post acknowledging how different things are right now. Many, many rinks are closed and for who knows how long. It’s a difficult time for everyone.

 

[Skater Boy]

I hope it wasn't a way to get attention. But I dont think it was a retirement statement. I think she is in it for the long haul - Beijing! She is not afraid of Alysa, Ting or Mariah or Mirai, Hannah, Courtney, Starr et al. She is a real competitor.

 

[natsulian]

Next season will be a HUGE rebuilding phase for most of the skaters and we could potentially see a lot of them keep their old programs. The European and North American skaters will be at a disadvantage because of how much training time they’ll lose while the Japanese, Koreans, and Russians will be at an advantage because they have not closed rinks (and hopefully will not have to). According to doctors and scientists, the virus will take about 8 weeks to peak and then begin to drastically decrease. That gives our juniors about 2 and a half months to prepare while our seniors have about 4 to 5 months depending on how early they want to start their season. Best of luck to everyone and please stay safe.

 

[Good Vibes Only]

Next season will be a HUGE rebuilding phase for most of the skaters and we could potentially see a lot of them keep their old programs. The European and North American skaters will be at a disadvantage because of how much training time they’ll lose while the Japanese, Koreans, and Russians will be at an advantage because they have not closed rinks (and hopefully will not have to). According to doctors and scientists, the virus will take about 8 weeks to peak and then begin to drastically decrease. That gives our juniors about 2 and a half months to prepare while our seniors have about 4 to 5 months depending on how early they want to start their season. Best of luck to everyone and please stay safe.

Not necessarily, I think that all skaters will be behind. I know that for Russia Eteri’s team announced that they aren’t practicing and I know that TCC is closed so Zhenya can’t practice either. I don’t know if team Mishin is still training, but a good chunk of the main Russian team is not practicing. I think that the main Korean skaters, besides Eunsoo and some of the juniors, train abroad too. So if they train abroad in the US, then they can’t practice. I don’t know what the situation in Japan is, but I would think that some rinks there are closed.

 

[frida80]

To be fair, the world is shutting down ...

but not to worry, it looks like Bradie is planning to compete next season, assuming we haven't devolved into a Mad Max world by then

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9nV3hPFhUA/

No. When she posted the pics, they were they days she was supposed to do her SP and FS for Worlds. She’s saying goodbye to her programs, costumes, etc.

 

[moonvine]

Next season will be a HUGE rebuilding phase for most of the skaters and we could potentially see a lot of them keep their old programs. The European and North American skaters will be at a disadvantage because of how much training time they’ll lose while the Japanese, Koreans, and Russians will be at an advantage because they have not closed rinks (and hopefully will not have to). According to doctors and scientists, the virus will take about 8 weeks to peak and then begin to drastically decrease. That gives our juniors about 2 and a half months to prepare while our seniors have about 4 to 5 months depending on how early they want to start their season. Best of luck to everyone and please stay safe.

I hope those doctors and scientists are more correct than the ones I’ve been listening to, which say months. In fact while flattening the curve helps the hospitals not be overwhelmed, it also lengthens the time the virus will be around. I can’t draw here, but just envision a sharp curve versus a flatter curve. 8 weeks is very, very optimistic. Even the President is (or was last week the last conference I heard) is saying it may be months (assuming you’re American).

 

[Amei]

Not necessarily, I think that all skaters will be behind. I know that for Russia Eteri’s team announced that they aren’t practicing and I know that TCC is closed so Zhenya can’t practice either. I don’t know if team Mishin is still training, but a good chunk of the main Russian team is not practicing. I think that the main Korean skaters, besides Eunsoo and some of the juniors, train abroad too. So if they train abroad in the US, then they can’t practice. I don’t know what the situation in Japan is, but I would think that some rinks there are closed.

Well the top 3 Russian skaters have the quads/triple axels as does Rika and Young You; the US senior ladies are still learning those jumps so I do think it's worse for them losing the training time on those elements. I'm sure all of the skaters regardless of nationality got some kind of home workout program to do while the rinks are closed; it will be a question of dedication for the skaters, but I don't think the at-home programs/training can equally match the training done with coaches and ice-time.

And I don't see this virus situation affecting the rinks for too long because the athletes that train at them are not in the demographic where this virus is problematic. If anything I can see rinks implementing smaller groups of ice time.

 

[frida80]

I hope those doctors and scientists are more correct than the ones I’ve been listening to, which say months. In fact while flattening the curve helps the hospitals not be overwhelmed, it also lengthens the time the virus will be around. I can’t draw here, but just envision a sharp curve versus a flatter curve. 8 weeks is very, very optimistic. Even the President is (or was last week the last conference I heard) is saying it may be months (assuming you’re American).

Actually some are saying 18 months until we get a useable vaccine that can protect the population.

What ever the case, this is a disaster for many athletes. Summer is the time when they go get new programs, tour for money, train new elements, and work on strategies for the next season. No travel, means not only no programs but also athletes not going to specialist for new jumps, skating skills, or artistry. It means potential equipment problems. It means no new costumes. It means no summer competitions to practice programs in the US, therefore a confusing qualification system for the JGP. Will there be Champs Camp? How will the SA spot be selected? Athletes will be woefully unprepared for next season.

 

[moonvine]

Actually some are saying 18 months until we get a useable vaccine that can protect the population.

What ever the case, this is a disaster for many athletes. Summer is the time when they go get new programs, tour for money, train new elements, and work on strategies for the next season. No travel, means not only no programs but also athletes not going to specialist for new jumps, skating skills, or artistry. It means potential equipment problems. It means no new costumes. It means no summer competitions to practice programs in the US, therefore a confusing qualification system for the JGP. Will there be Champs Camp? How will the SA spot be selected? Athletes will be woefully unprepared for next season.

I am not a doctor, but since there have been cases of people who had the coronavirus and recovered contracting it again, it seems it mutates rapidly. I don't know how valuable vaccines are in that situation. If it were to be 18 months before skaters could compete again, I wonder how many would just retire. I mean Alexa doesn't even have a new partner yet.

 

[natsulian]

Some of the experts were saying that in 8 weeks the virus “should” peak followed by months of it decreasing. However, if we do flatten the curve as so many are saying, it’ll take months for it to dissipate but is most sound due to our current supply of ventilators, nurses, doctors, beds, etc. Currently, the US is heading in the same direction as Italy. Italy is at around 53,000 cases and over 4,000 deaths with about two weeks of ramped up testing, isolating, etc. We have yet to see the true effects of a nation-wide shutdown as today’s number of cases and deaths were new records. I’m hopeful that given a few more weeks, the cases and deaths will drop significantly. With the way things are trending in the US, I wouldn’t be surprised if the exponential increase is steeper than that of Italy’s judging by the way our nation is gearing for a reactive rather than proactive response to the pandemic. Alas, I do hope that the most optimistic of estimates become reality. This pandemic is putting life in limbo and I feel for the athletes whose hard work may not pay off in dividends. Whatever the case may be, stay safe and let us hope for the best.

 

[moonvine]

Some of the experts were saying that in 8 weeks the virus “should” peak followed by months of it decreasing. However, if we do flatten the curve as so many are saying, it’ll take months for it to dissipate but is most sound due to our current supply of ventilators, nurses, doctors, beds, etc. Currently, the US is heading in the same direction as Italy. Italy is at around 53,000 cases and over 4,000 deaths with about two weeks of ramped up testing, isolating, etc. We have yet to see the true effects of a nation-wide shutdown as today’s number of cases and deaths were new records. I’m hopeful that given a few more weeks, the cases and deaths will drop significantly. With the way things are trending in the US, I wouldn’t be surprised if the exponential increase is steeper than that of Italy’s judging by the way our nation is gearing for a reactive rather than proactive response to the pandemic. Alas, I do hope that the most optimistic of estimates become reality. This pandemic is putting life in limbo and I feel for the athletes whose hard work may not pay off in dividends. Whatever the case may be, stay safe and let us hope for the best.

Yes. Stay safe and hope for the best, while still preparing for the worst.

 

[Mathman]

As for me, this is not about "like her current programs or not" as about mental development of the athlete, which is especially important at such a young age.

To ne honest, I worry about all child athletes who are home schooled or go to special "sports schools" or to no school at all.

 

[elliana]

Changing the subject a bit....

Regarding training while rinks are closed. If you're trying to learn a 3A can you do a lot of off-ice training to prepare for this? How much of off-ice training is real training? Asking as a non-skater.

 

[Step Sequence4]

At the very beginning of the process of learning a jump starting it off the ice can help a lot (to get the rotation etc) but you really need to be able to put in the attempts on the ice to work out the kinks and eventually land it. Depending on who you are you could start the process, but not finish it without being able to use a rink.

This is a reply to the post above, just forgot to quote, sorry!

 

[elliana]

At the very beginning of the process of learning a jump starting it off the ice can help a lot (to get the rotation etc) but you really need to be able to put in the attempts on the ice to work out the kinks and eventually land it. Depending on who you are you could start the process, but not finish it without being able to use a rink.

This is a reply to the post above, just forgot to quote, sorry!

Thanks! I continue to learn so much about figure skating.