2024 Challenge Cup | Feb 22-25

[CaroLiza_fan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NC_KsGln5o

The music and dance seems to have been smoothed out more and the theme more organized. For me it had a bit less punch than the earlier versions, but was better skated. Scoring wise it matches their personal best this year for all three segments.

Three segments? Have they brought back the Compulsory Dance? *excited*

Don't worry, I know what you're getting at. Close to their PB's in both segments, and in the overall score.

Sorry about that. I just couldn't resist.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[labgoat]

Three segments? Have they brought back the Compulsory Dance? *excited*

Don't worry, I know what you're getting at. Close to their PB's in both segments, and in the overall score.

Sorry about that. I just couldn't resist.

CaroLiza_fan

I am not offended - my mind is kinda mush right now. Details in the off topic area.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

I am not offended - my mind is kinda mush right now. Details in the off topic area.

I am so sorry. I was just trying to add a bit of humour, and didn't realise that you were under so much pressure at the moment.

With the opening round of the World Superbikes being in Australia overnight, I have been catching up on it, and only popping into the forum to do reminder posts for the 3 skating events that I'm not watching because they're behind the paywall. So I hadn't been elsewhere in the forum today until you prompted me.

I hope things calm down for you soon.



CaroLiza_fan

 

[fia_nrt]

Yuna Aoki was very lovely earlier. She has her best SP score to date too at 72.01. Super happy for her!

Kaori popped the Lutz to a double. Fingers crossed for better day tomorrow in the FS!

 

[Sabsi]

Wow Yuna is leading after the short

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

The rest of the day is spent in the company of the Pairs skaters. It was supposed to be a group of 2 Junior partnerships; followed by 8 Senior partnerships. However, the first Junior partnership, Nora Marleen ROTHENBUEHLER / Mozes Jozsef BEREI (HUN), have withdrawn. So, my kids (or should that be "grandkids", given that I adopted Zarah's Mum a few years ago) are the only participants.

Livestream for the Junior Pairs SP is now on air.

Here is the link for the livestream (€7.50):
https://www.schaatsen.nl/livestream/challenge-cup-livestream/

Here is the Time Schedule:
https://www.knsbfigureskatingresult...JUNIOR----QUAL000100--_StartListwithTimes.pdf

And here is the live scoring:
https://www.knsbfigureskatingresults.nl/2023-2024/20240222/SEG013.htm

Hope this helps

ALL THE BEST ZARAH AND ALEX!!!

CaroLiza_fan

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

And to finish the day, we stay with the Pairs, but move to the Seniors. 8 partnerships, arranged into two groups of 4.

Livestream for the Senior Pairs SP is now on air.

Here is the link for the livestream (€7.50):
https://www.schaatsen.nl/livestream/challenge-cup-livestream/

Here is the Time Schedule:
https://www.knsbfigureskatingresult...----------QUAL000100--_StartListwithTimes.pdf

And here is the live scoring:
https://www.knsbfigureskatingresults.nl/2023-2024/20240222/SEG005.htm

Hope this helps

ALL THE BEST EVERYBODY!!!

CaroLiza_fan

 

[tsuyoboogie]

Congrats to Kazuki and Tacchan!
Two clean(ish) programs by Tacchan! Great job!

YUN!!!!!
Clean FS too, please!
Not worried about Kaori, she should save her best for WC

Best of Luck to YunaSumi!
Go get that SP tech minimum for Worlds!
Ganba!!!

 

[tsuyoboogie]

YUNASUMI GANBAAAAAaaaaaaaaa!!!!!

 

[tsuyoboogie]

Gorgeous sbs 3Lo but then 1STh
Not sure what happened but it almost looked like Yuna got caught on Sumi's costume
Unfortunately, that invalid element cost them their WC SP tech minimum
Oh well, keep practicing and improving for next season

 

[fia_nrt]

YunaSumi was very enjoyable. Putting smiles on my face, and I believe many others too. Cheering for them with all my hearts throughout the SP

SP minimum didnt get reached?

I am cheering for them from now on for sure!!!!

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Ooof, looking at the protocols, this was not a good event for the pairs.
Unfortunately, both of the teams looking for SP minimums here also made serious mistakes that have proven to be too costly for them.

TES minimums are likely to drop with the qualifying rounds making a comeback, so hopefully we'll get to see them at Worlds next season.

 

[Crowdproud]

Danza libre de Olivia Smart & Tim Dieck en la Challenge Cup 2024

Danza libre de Olivia Smart & Tim Dieck en la Challenge Cup 2024. Obtuvieron una nota de 108,20 puntos (total acumulado de 180,64 puntos) logrando la medalla...

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The music and dance seems to have been smoothed out more and the theme more organized. For me it had a bit less punch than the earlier versions, but was better skated. Scoring wise it matches their personal best this year for all three segments.

The loose pink jacket on the male partner is such a distraction! It draws the eyes to his upper body, while I'd rather watch Olivia and the dancers' feet.

 

[jorge2912]

was watching this free dance of Loicia Demougeot and Theo Le Mercier and i liked it a lot, is a mix classical but also modern and are gorgeous . between Georges Bizet and another song i don't recognize that really fits great to them .

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[CaroLiza_fan]

The final day of the Challenge Cup consists of a Ladies FS double-bill, followed by a Pairs FS double-bill. In each case, Juniors followed by Seniors. We start with the girls, where we have 22 Juniors followed by 11 Seniors. The 22 Junior girls are arranged into two groups of 5; presumably followed by a resurfacing; followed by two groups of 6.

Livestream for the Junior Ladies FS is now on air.

Here is the link for the livestream (€7.50):
https://www.schaatsen.nl/livestream/challenge-cup-livestream/

Here is the Time Schedule:
https://www.knsbfigureskatingresult...JUNIOR----FNL-000100--_StartListwithTimes.pdf

And here is the live scoring:
https://www.knsbfigureskatingresults.nl/2023-2024/20240222/SEG012.htm

Hope this helps

ALL THE BEST EVERYBODY!!!

CaroLiza_fan

 

[ladyjane]

No Challenge Cup for me yesterday or today as I had and have other things to do. Looking at results it seems Mikhail Shaidorov did one better, and Tatsuya and Kazuki in ended 2nd and 3rd respectively. Very close in points!

Glad to see Ekaterina did quite well, and I am hoping Kaori will do one better today. Congrats to Yuna!

I am not surprised to see the 2 Italian pairs in front, but not with the best scores (and falls?) and both with deductions. Camille and Pavel aren't having their best year, but thankfully already have their minimums. I had hoped the Japanese had also got them, but not to be.

Have a great day today all!

 

[fia_nrt]

Last day of Challenge Cup today and I am still here in the third front row with the salmon jacket
So excited!

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

We conclude our double-bill of girls by moving from the Juniors to the Seniors. 11 girls, arranged into a group of 5; followed by a group of 6.

Livestream for the Senior Ladies FS is now on air.

Here is the link for the livestream (€7.50):
https://www.schaatsen.nl/livestream/challenge-cup-livestream/

Here is the Time Schedule:
https://www.knsbfigureskatingresult...----------FNL-000100--_StartListwithTimes.pdf

And here is the live scoring:
https://www.knsbfigureskatingresults.nl/2023-2024/20240222/SEG004.htm

Hope this helps

ALL THE BEST EVERYBODY!!!

CaroLiza_fan

 

[fia_nrt]

Yuna Aoki definitely stole my heart today!! Seeing Kaori's 2A in real life hits different! Ekaterina Kurakova's FS was sweet and lovely too.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

From a girls double-bill, we move to a Pairs double bill. And first up is the sole Junior partnership. My kids!!!

Livestream for the Junior Pairs FS is now on air.

Here is the link for the livestream (€7.50):
https://www.schaatsen.nl/livestream/challenge-cup-livestream/

Here is the Time Schedule:
https://www.knsbfigureskatingresult...JUNIOR----FNL-000100--_StartListwithTimes.pdf

And here is the live scoring:
https://www.knsbfigureskatingresults.nl/2023-2024/20240222/SEG014.htm

Hope this helps

ALL THE BEST ZARAH AND ALEX!!!

CaroLiza_fan