Because Alicia's BV is so low, 165-170 might be a reasonable projection for a clean program. 175-180 is pie in the sky---she'd have to get PCS in the high 7s, and as a newbie to Worlds, that isn't going to happen.
How I wish some had the same respect for both Joannie and Kaetlyn, while they competed.
Being a fan after the fact, does not make up for being a cynic and a constant critic throughout an athlete's career in their growth and development years. History has a way of exposing some for having shown a lack grace towards others, ...and will again.
I was recently checking out the Worlds Ladies thread and it was quite amusing how unsuspecting some were. Predictably, they turned their defensive mechanisms on and scrambled to find ways to discount KO's win. Unfortunately for them, they had little to go on. One of the more sodium filled remarks involves them criticizing KO for possibly being happy of her victory. I mean is it that shocking that an athlete is happy that she will cap off a podium filled season by winning one of the biggest prizes of the sport :scratch3:? But I guess there were some that haven't realized that as Kaetlyn improved, there was less and less for them to pick on and the only way they can rebut is to twist things around. You'd think that these people will learn from their past actions by now but apparently not, as they always try to strive to have that last word...
I mean Canada is losing 3 spots in ladies and will likely end up with only one for 2020, which is a shame since it’s in Canada.
I almost think Keatlyn will come back next year and skip GP then do nationals, 4CC and bid adieu to competitive skating on home ice, using the only spot for women (which I’m fine with and feel she deserves).
Good luck to the Canadian ladies who are competing this week at Nationals! I'm glad that we have at least 6 strong contenders for that National podium and those 3 spots for 4CCs/Worlds. An exciting competition to come, I'm sure. And guess who is also at Nationals this week (with a great introduction by Ted) : https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x70r85h?start=230
Hannah Dawson did well coming back from third place to win the junior title, attempting and rotating all 5 triples in the FS, albeit with an edge call on the 3Lz. She was very pleased with her skate. Her FS: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x70ttfc?start=9200
Hannah Dawson did well coming back from third place to win the junior title, attempting and rotating all 5 triples in the FS, albeit with an edge call on the 3Lz. She was very pleased with her skate. Her FS: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x70ttfc?start=9200
I'd rather wait to see what the ladies team looks like before grimly predicting only one spot for next year. If Gabby can make top 10 at Worlds, it's quite possible to hold on to two spots.
Now compared to the Russian juniors or the Japanese or Alysa this would not be so good but but still five triples at juniors is good.