2019 Canadian Nationals Senior Women Free Skate

[rain]

Well, nobody knows better than Alaine what Gabby's going through. So thrilled for Alaine. Nobody was even close for her today And what an amazing result for Aurora Cotop. A little surprised Gabby finished behind even Larkyn, but looking at it, Larkyn did have some jumps where she would have gotten positive GOE, and I don't think Gabby had any.

This was not what I expected in a million years. Exciting, though.

I really hope this doesn't set Gabby back in her recovery, both physically and mentally. Like I said in another post. Obviously Skate Canada should still send her to worlds. I'd send her to 4CC, too, to get another competition under her belt, as long as she feels ready. This felt too soon — not necessarily getting out to compete, but getting out to compete at such a big competition, where there were so many expectations.

 

[DonnaR]

I'm so happy for Alaine but heartbroken for Gabby. I hope Skate Canada still sends Gabby to 4 Continents and Worlds. Considering she's only been back on the ice for 6 weeks, I think she just needed more training time.

 

[kresslia]

WHAT? Kevin Reynolds and Alaine are together?!

 

[theharleyquinn]

I really don't see how Gabby going to 4CC is the best idea for her long term. She needs more time. I'm on the fence if Worlds should even be on her radar this year.

 

[SnowWhite]

I’m so torn— over the moon for Alaine but devastated for Gabby. World team should be Alaine, Veronik and Gabby imo.

Yup. Unless they send Aurora to get her minimums. Then she could replace Veronik.

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WHAT? Kevin Reynolds and Alaine are together?!

Yup

 

[clairexmarie]

Heartbroken listening to Gabby’s interview wow

 

[SnowWhite]

I really don't see how Gabby going to 4CC is the best idea for her long term. She needs more time. I'm on the fence if Worlds should even be on her radar this year.

I think they'll give her the choice. And she and her team can figure out what's best for her.

 

[Ziotic]

Yup. Unless they send Aurora to get her minimums. Then she could replace Veronik.

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Yup

Larkyn has the TES for 4CC also, just not worlds

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I think they'll give her the choice. And she and her team can figure out what's best for her.

I think they will to. Mike just said as much.

 

[cheerknithanson]

WHAT? Kevin Reynolds and Alaine are together?!

My heart was melting seeing that shot him hugging her.

 

[SnowWhite]

That must have been hard for Tracy, since she works with Gabby

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I think they will to. Mike just said as much.

Yeah, Mike is basically saying they'll give her team the choice of what to do.

 

[rain]

Yup. Unless they send Aurora to get her minimums. Then she could replace Veronik.

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I think they should send Aurora somewhere to get her minimums, either 4CC or a senior B, stat. I think they should do the same for Alison Schumaker.

 

[jillredhand]

WHAT? Kevin Reynolds and Alaine are together?!

I long ago resigned myself to just never understanding one single thing about Kevin Reynolds. But I'm happy for Alaine's comeback, it was a great skate.

Sorry guys, I'm going to go stare into a box that I've labeled Worlds 2017 Ladies FS. I've taped my phone to the bottom of it and I'll come back out when I need air and/or have stopped crying.

 

[BillNeal]

I long ago resigned myself to just never understanding one single thing about Kevin Reynolds. But I'm happy for Alaine's comeback, it was a great skate.

Sorry guys, I'm going to go stare into a box that I've labeled Worlds 2017 Ladies FS. I've taped my phone to the bottom of it and I'll come back out when I need air and/or have stopped crying.

Don't be too sad Jill. Gabby did skate a lovely SP at this event

 

[SnowWhite]

I think they should send Aurora somewhere to get her minimums, either 4CC or a senior B, stat. I think they should do the same for Alison Schumaker.

They can't send her to 4CCs because she doesn't have any senior minimums right now. She was entered in a CS event to get them, but WD (probably related to those injuries we heard about). But they can send her to a B. I think they will, although I'm not sure if they'll put her in for Worlds or have her as first alternate, and let her focus on JW. We'll see.

 

[lauravvv]

WHAT? Kevin Reynolds and Alaine are together?!

Why not? Did you/people here think he was gay? I haven't read anything like that.

 

[kresslia]

Why not? Did you/people here think he was gay? I haven't read anything like that.

You're the only one here suggesting the possibility of him being gay fam.

 

[Ziotic]

You know upon reflection part of me is happy that Judges didn’t spare anyone or prop them up for bad skates the way other national competitions have.

 

[Noxchild]

Unfortunately only got to watch the last 4 skaters, but congrats to Alaine! Awful to see Gabby struggle, but she fought for it. Am lukewarm/not a fan of sending her to 4CC/Worlds at the moment unless there really are no others with the minimums. Worlds, maybe. Tbh Canada does not have a lot of depth in women's skating for such a heavyweight nation, but idk. (Not that they necessarily need it, but with Kaetlyn out for the season it feels kinda empty, esp on the GP circuit...)

 

[SubRosa]

So happy for Alaine, crushed for Gabby, but absolutely over the moon that Veronik might finally get to go to worlds!

Gabby’s program has so much potential. Clearly she is undertrained. I hope she can find her way over the next few months.

Also, really glad Alaine kept her long for another season, and got to realize its potential.

I wish Michelle Long could somehow have made it onto next year’s national team, she skates with so much heart. I admire her and her love for the sport.

 

[lauravvv]

You're the only one here suggesting the possibility of him being gay fam.

I did not suggest anything. I was merely wondering as to why you were surprised. I personally have never thought that he was gay. Actually I have not thought about his personal life or possible orientation at all.