2019-20 Canadian Figure Skating
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Nothing for Alison?
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Looking at judges scores and Judge Pia Alhonen (no. 1) certainly held back in PCS for Madeline versus other judges, perhaps waiting for the Finnish skater who was in 4th after the sp but ended up with the 13th best fs. Still, Alhonen awarded higher PCS for the Finn than Madeline...
Hope we don't see ya in Montreal, Pia.
Hope we don't see ya in Montreal, Pia.
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There's only two spots available, so one of Madeline, Emily and Alison is getting nothing.
I'm not really clear how Skate Canada is weighing things. Alison wasn't sent here, which could be construed as saying she's out of the running, but I'm not sure if Madeline was really intended to be in the running for senior Worlds or if this was just meant as a bonus/backup (before she trounced Emily).
There wasn't any public indication of when they'd make a decision, that I'm aware of. But obviously with Junior Worlds coming up fast there's not much time.
Also, ten years ago today...
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Thank you Colonel for reminding us of what I’ll always consider to be the most unforgettable of all Olympic moments. Even now, I am just not able to imagine how Joannie managed to be able to set foot on the ice that day, let alone skate well enough to earn an Olympic medal.
Well Madeline's excellent showing certainly threw a wrench in the works. She's really been on an upward trajectory this season, and I'd have no problem with them sending her to senior worlds. Emily tanked the long here, after getting her SP minimums, and did not skate particularly well at 4CC. It sort of looks like nationals was a bit of a fluke for her. And Alison completely tanked the SP at 4CC. I was a little surprised they didn't send her to Challenge Cup to face off against the other two, but maybe after that disastrous short they counted her out for this season. I don't know what they'll do. If it was completely up to me, I'd sent Madeline to senior worlds, and Alison to junior worlds, I think. Give Emily one more year. But I could see a case for all of them to be sent to junior or senior or none.
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Congratulations my Canadian friends. I didn't see Emily today (I came in a little too late), but I did see Madeline, and she skated lights out. Apart from the Japanese ladies who were in a World of their own, she had the best skate ever. Wow! And now she's easily got both minimum TES! And a medal into the bargain. I wish your Skating Federation a lot of luck in making their choices for JW and W.
Not all that surprising that Emily tanked the FS. After all, this was her third competition in the space of 6 weeks: Nationals, 4CC, Challenge Cup. And now no doubt she will be 'given' JW to make 4 competitions in 8 weeks.
Madeline has had an easy time of it: Nationals in Jan and Challenge Cup 6 weeks later. Now she gets a month of rest til Worlds.
Madeline has had an easy time of it: Nationals in Jan and Challenge Cup 6 weeks later. Now she gets a month of rest til Worlds.
Actually Madeline was at BO and won around the same time as 4CC
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Madeline competed at the Junior level at the Bavarian Open the same weekend as 4 Continents - 2 weeks ago. She won Gold there with a score of 164.29. So same schedule as Emily but appears to be going the opposite way to Emily with regards to performance. While as much as I enjoyed Emily's skates at Cdn Nationals, I think it is smart to go with somebody for worlds who appears to be currently improving versus somebody who is currently struggling.
Madeline competed at the Junior level at the Bavarian Open the same weekend as 4 Continents - 2 weeks ago. She won Gold there with a score of 164.29. So same schedule as Emily but appears to be going the opposite way to Emily with regards to performance. While as much as I enjoyed Emily's skates at Cdn Nationals, I think it is smart to go with somebody for worlds who appears to be currently improving versus somebody who is currently struggling.
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So Madeline makes the podium! This makes things interesting as she's just earned a ticket to Montreal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n72wMhloB4
Funny to watch this...I could see myself sitting and watching every so often! But it definitely was a great skate!
Ultimately I don’t think Emily has the same ceiling as any of the other contenders. She just won’t get the same level of PCS as they are capable of.
Alicia has at least some international experience and Madeleine is already out scoring her compatriot with basically no international exposure.
Although she won nationals. She’s since lost to Alicia, Alison and Madeline in international competition . To me that’s not handling the pressure of the title well.
Alicia has at least some international experience and Madeleine is already out scoring her compatriot with basically no international exposure.
Although she won nationals. She’s since lost to Alicia, Alison and Madeline in international competition . To me that’s not handling the pressure of the title well.
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my picks are harsh for emily.. i'd send madeline to senior and alison to junior worlds.
though, i think it's important we remember that our ladies have often been late bloomers and we shall be patient with them... emily has a high scoring potential jump wise... and she's improved heaps in steps and spins... her skating skills need refinement.. i hope that can be addressed quickly as, in my opinion, this is what will set her back internationally ... she reminds me a bit of gabby when gabby was very young... all power... gabby worked a lot to become the skater she is. much love to gabby <3 as well
though, i think it's important we remember that our ladies have often been late bloomers and we shall be patient with them... emily has a high scoring potential jump wise... and she's improved heaps in steps and spins... her skating skills need refinement.. i hope that can be addressed quickly as, in my opinion, this is what will set her back internationally ... she reminds me a bit of gabby when gabby was very young... all power... gabby worked a lot to become the skater she is. much love to gabby <3 as well
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Well Emily didnt get ther TES minimum for the FS so she's automatically out for SR worlds.. Madeline or Alison will go.. I am assuming Gabby is a no go? Although at this point.. I'd still send her TBH. You literally cant get in a worse scenario right now. lol.
