Alena Kostornaia

[SkateSkates]

I’ve also been rewatching old Aliona performances to hold me over until she debuts. Technically less than 10 days to go!

Hopefully we can get some practice clips as well so maybe only 9 days to go! Wishful thinking...

 

[figurefan0726]

excited for alena’s senior debut in a little more than one week! hope she does great she needs to show isu that she deserves great pcs

 

[flanker]

And here's another cute compilation of Aliona & Eteri clips:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3CVEH5Bhup/?igshid=8f319nvvyjz2 :luv17:

Whatever people think about Eteri, she really cares about her children.:thumbsup:

 

[Azikin]

Oh my... I've been looking at some old pages here and I found this amazing 3A on the floor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qZ7gfhvKsg
More than 2 years ago... can't stop watching this...

 

[SkateSkates]

Oh my... I've been looking at some old pages here and I found this amazing 3A on the floor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qZ7gfhvKsg
More than 2 years ago... can't stop watching this...

She gets incredible height but is off axis in the air - which is what I’ve posted about as her main issue (probably, at least in my opinion) before. She’s able to save it off ice or when she’s doing a double, but on ice that would’ve been a nasty fall

This is probably why she said she kept getting little injuries when training the 3A last season.

I hope now that she’s stronger and has added more muscle vs 2017 she is able to control the axis better and can land the jump again on ice. I really want to see her 3A in competition!

 

[SkateSkates]

One week until Finlandia! The entry list keeps changing and I keep checking back to make sure Aliona is still listed. I am really looking forward to seeing her skate next weekend

 

[Good Vibes Only]

One week until Finlandia! The entry list keeps changing and I keep checking back to make sure Aliona is still listed. I am really looking forward to seeing her skate next weekend

I can't wait for Alena to skate next weekend!! I have missed her skating so much and youtube videos can only hold me over for so long!! Hopefully she will skate two clean programs!!

 

[Edwin]

I've been trying to pass the time by re-watching some of Aliona's old performances.

Like the one I've been looking for! The CBC version of her 2018 GPF gala performance:
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/isu-grand-prix-final-gala-1.4938900
She comes on around 1:27 (1hr 27 min) into the program, and if you're not in Canada, you need a VPN to watch.
It's so nice to hear Kurt and Carol *rave* about her! :agree:

That EX was a very special performance by Alyona. There were no visual distractions, just her skating in the spotlights.

And she was already on the sore ankle, but showing no sign of discomfort or pain, kept herself perfectly together. Dos Cadenzias will never fade from figure skating memory, it is Alyona's iconic program till now for me.

We must hope for a free live stream or good quality YT afterwards.

 

[SkateSkates]

That EX was a very special performance by Alyona. There were no visual distractions, just her skating in the spotlights.

And she was already on the sore ankle, but showing no sign of discomfort or pain, kept herself perfectly together. Dos Cadenzias will never fade from figure skating memory, it is Alyona's iconic program till now for me.

We must hope for a free live stream or good quality YT afterwards.

Yes I’m hoping Finlandia publishes streaming info soon...there’s gotta be something

Edited: https://www.finlandiatrophy.com/en/2019/10/03/kisat-nakyvat-suoratoisto-palveluissa-seka-ylen-kanavilla/

 

[Batsuchan]

I can't wait for Alena to skate next weekend!! I have missed her skating so much and youtube videos can only hold me over for so long!! Hopefully she will skate two clean programs!!

Yes, I hope she skates two clean programs and that the judges reward her with the big GOEs and PCS that she deserves!! :yes:

I want to see this kind of Aliona expression when the competition is over:
https://tenor.com/view/alena-kostornaia-figure-skating-smile-laughing-happy-gif-15123889

Finally, this just made me
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3H7aXPoxsb/?igshid=11nyrd1u82ox0

 

[Imagine]

Yes, I hope she skates two clean programs and that the judges reward her with the big GOEs and PCS that she deserves!! :yes:

You have too much faith in the judges. They did Scherbakova dirty in her senior debut, and I can definitely see them doing that again...

I hope I am wrong though.

 

[skatergurl7]

You have too much faith in the judges. They did Scherbakova dirty in her senior debut, and I can definitely see them doing that again...

I hope I am wrong though.

Same, and Anna has a quad. They better not do that to Alena or the claws are coming out [emoji49]

 

[SkateSkates]

I’m also worried about the scores, since Aliona doesn’t have a quad and hasn’t competed internationally since JGPF (can you believe that was 10 months ago?!)

But I will try to focus on her beautiful performances no matter the scores. I hope she can be satisfied with her skates at Finlandia.

 

[Azikin]

I just hope she will get more points for transitions than Tuktamysheva..

 

[macy]

4 days and we finally see Aliona :luv17:

 

[Edwin]

4 days and we finally see Aliona :luv17:

If you've payed for the live stream that is ...

Will be really interesting to see in what shape and mindset Kostornaya is. She looked good in Open Test Skates, but that stress fracture really set her back in training, not even able to learn a new program.
Will the judges be really impartial to reputation and totally partial to pure and honest skating skills? We'll have to wait and see, and no doubt the whole FS world is monitoring every specialist and judges' decision very closely.

 

[SkateSkates]

If you've payed for the live stream that is ...

Will be really interesting to see in what shape and mindset Kostornaya is. She looked good in Open Test Skates, but that stress fracture really set her back in training, not even able to learn a new program.
Will the judges be really impartial to reputation and totally partial to pure and honest skating skills? We'll have to wait and see, and no doubt the whole FS world is monitoring every specialist and judges' decision very closely.

I really hope the judges follow the guidelines this weekend, but have fears that Aliona’s scores will be held back due to lesser hype and tech content compared to her peers.

Mainly I hope for a solid debut and strong performances she can be proud of to get her back in the groove of competing. Seems like practices start on Thursday!

 

[Good Vibes Only]

I really hope the judges follow the guidelines this weekend, but have fears that Aliona’s scores will be held back due to lesser hype and tech content compared to her peers.

Mainly I hope for a solid debut and strong performances she can be proud of to get her back in the groove of competing. Seems like practices start on Thursday!

The judges better beware...Aliona may look like a little angel, but deep down she is fierce. If she doesn't get the scores she wants she might go full vampire on them:dev3:

All joking aside, I hope that Aliona skates two programs that she is proud of no matter the scores. The only thing that she can control is how she skates. Alena can't worry about how the judges will score her. Although, the judges have always like Alena so maybe she will be scored better.

 

[macy]

If you've payed for the live stream that is ...

Will be really interesting to see in what shape and mindset Kostornaya is. She looked good in Open Test Skates, but that stress fracture really set her back in training, not even able to learn a new program.
Will the judges be really impartial to reputation and totally partial to pure and honest skating skills? We'll have to wait and see, and no doubt the whole FS world is monitoring every specialist and judges' decision very closely.

oh no i didn't know you had to pay for it!! if someone finds another one please share.

judging aside, i too hope she just puts out 2 solid performances and has a great senior debut, no matter the scores or placements. although i do hope it's fair judging, unlike with poor Anna.

 

[Batsuchan]

I'm equal parts nervous and excited about Aliona's upcoming senior debut!!

All I want is for her to skate two performances that she is happy with! :yes: (But I can't help but *wish* that those performances generate huge scores! )

Apparently there is an app for the competition (search for "Skatingfinland") which I downloaded. It has profiles for the skaters, but for some reason there's no photo of Aliona! But I also discovered that you can send virtual flowers to the skaters during the competition. :agree: I will send Aliona TONS of flowers! :cool2: