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Re the new TES minimums, per the USFS 2018-19 Combined Report of Action (p. 16):
(I think someone in a GS thread a while back was asking what exactly the minimums would be, but I don't remember which thread.)
Off topic for this thread, but I also was interested to read this new language in the Combined Report of Action (p. 10):
ETA (on Sep 25):
70. APPROVED the following Required Minimum Technical Element Scores (combined short program/rhythm dance and free skate/free dance) to compete in the championship (senior) events at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in the 2019-20 season: 65.0 for ice dance, 68.0 for pairs, 75.0 for ladies and 92.0 for men.
(I think someone in a GS thread a while back was asking what exactly the minimums would be, but I don't remember which thread.)
ETA (on May 24):
The TES minimums now have been published in USFS Technical Notification 229 as well:
https://www.usfigureskating.org/content/TN 229 Minimum TES for Championships.pdf (May 23)
https://www.usfigureskating.org/content/TN 229 Minimum TES for Championships.pdf (May 23)
Off topic for this thread, but I also was interested to read this new language in the Combined Report of Action (p. 10):
ICR 3.01 International Committee
A. … The goals of the International Committee are:
1. To select athletes and teams that win the maximum number of medals at ISU competitions in the current season.
2. For Team USA to earn the maximum number of berths at ISU championship events.
3. To identify the best qualified future prospects for achieving podium results at World Championships and Olympic Winter Games and support them by strategically providing international experience.
A. … The goals of the International Committee are:
1. To select athletes and teams that win the maximum number of medals at ISU competitions in the current season.
2. For Team USA to earn the maximum number of berths at ISU championship events.
3. To identify the best qualified future prospects for achieving podium results at World Championships and Olympic Winter Games and support them by strategically providing international experience.
ETA (on Sep 25):
For posterity, posting a link to the USFS "2020 Qualifying Competition Season General Announcement As of July 15, 2019" (the first nine pages at the link):
https://cdn1.sportngin.com/attachme...096.586657041.1569464950-458946059.1569464950
https://cdn1.sportngin.com/attachme...096.586657041.1569464950-458946059.1569464950