If Gold drops out, perhaps Wessenberg will get this spot?
She’s not on the substitution list, so no. The good thing for her is that she will be getting another CS. If she can do well there’s, she’ll be put on the sub list for next year.
If Gold drops out, perhaps Wessenberg will get this spot?
There are random ones such as Asian Open throughout the year but not a "series" per say.Curious -is there an equivalent to the Challenger Series but for Junior skaters? I don't think so but wanted to check.
Curious -is there an equivalent to the Challenger Series but for Junior skaters? I don't think so but wanted to check.
So I have been reading the last few pages of posts, and one thing I don’t get is why isn’t figure skating a college sport like gymnastic. Because if you have that, then kids that are talented but couldn’t compete due to injury can then compete for NCAA and most can get a college scholarship. And I mean it would help our adult figure skaters like Karen or Ashley or even Gracie to have a way to continue their training than to skip a year or hold of college. Not to mentioned, wouldn’t it help Nathan too if Yale has a ice rink?
No. There aren’t plenty of junior competitions, but only the JGP is recognized by the ISU. I wish they would start a junior CS. But since nearly everyone can participate in a JGP, ISU probably feels there is no need.
No. There aren’t plenty of junior competitions, but only the JGP is recognized by the ISU. I wish they would start a junior CS. But since nearly everyone can participate in a JGP, ISU probably feels there is no need.
To me, there is a need, even if it's only to help with WR. Seniors and senior-eligible JGP skaters who can do senior comps have it a lot easier. Their WR can be increased with challenger series and Euros/4CC, which gives them an inherent advantage over newly-eligible seniors who don't have those opportunities due to the system.
To me, there is a need, even if it's only to help with WR. Seniors and senior-eligible JGP skaters who can do senior comps have it a lot easier. Their WR can be increased with challenger series and Euros/4CC, which gives them an inherent advantage over newly-eligible seniors who don't have those opportunities due to the system.
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I agree. Is there a US skater who has beaten Starr that only has 1 event? It's not like she booted someone off the GP is it?
She’s not on the substitution list, so no. The good thing for her is that she will be getting another CS. If she can do well there’s, she’ll be put on the sub list for next year.
Megan Wessenberg
I agree that spreading the higher level skaters is better for competition, but it adds an advantage for those who are seeded. I get the feds are paying the expenses, but that doesn’t mean they should pad their events with weaker skaters to help their own skates. Sorry, but I just don’t like the Grand Prix. Too much manipulation and not enough intergrity.
Megan Wessenberg
Has Megan beater her at an ISU event? I haven't been able to find it.
Skate America
I meant prior to this fall. I'm trying figure why Megan has 1 spot and Starr has 2.