Sasha @ Finlandia Trophy practice session : http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhem_chug/15388119740/in/set-72157648327829838/
IMO, the person he needs to beat is really Pitkeev. Eteri might still send Pitkeev to Junior Nationals and Junior Worlds, so there's a possibility of 3 showdowns between the two.
new ISU rule,
once you competed in senior GP, you cannot compete back in Junior Worlds
so Pitkeev is definitely out of juniors
On his social media accounts, he uses "Alex" often in his ID.
Sasha @ Finlandia Trophy practice session : http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhem_chug/15388119740/in/set-72157648327829838/
I don't want to say this because he's still a teen. But he will be a hot man. Mishin boys are my weakness. I wonder what Mishin thought when he brought up these boys.He doesn't look 15 in that photo, does he? He does remind me of Ilia Kulik, with the rosy cheeks and all.
More artistic marks/PCS from the female judges?Mishin boys are my weakness. I wonder what Mishin thought when he brought up these boys.
I think how held-up Kovtun will be depends on how he does throughout the season. If he wins his GPs and podiums at GPF, I think he'll need to skate pretty badly to lose nationals. But if he underperforms on both GPs and doesn't make GPF, I can see Voronov, Menshov, Gachinski... heck, maybe even Pitkeev and Petrov overtaking him at nationals if he's messy. Voronov and Menshov got a big boost from their European medals, and surely Tarasova will do some decent politicking for Gachinski?As for Nationals, IF there is a quad, I think quad+ clean skate will guarantee him a podium position. Sadly, I don't think anyone will beat Kovtun unless he falls more than once. That's how held-up I think Kovtun is.
new ISU rule,
once you competed in senior GP, you cannot compete back in Junior Worlds
so Pitkeev is definitely out of juniors
Thanks for the infoIt's common in Russia for mens named Alexander to use reduction "Alex" for nicknames or login. I believe friends call him Sasha
He doesn't look 15 in that photo, does he? He does remind me of Ilia Kulik, with the rosy cheeks and all.
Hmm... well, there are also some erm, very average looking ones among Mishin students. Although strangely, his best students are all very presentable.I don't want to say this because he's still a teen. But he will be a hot man. Mishin boys are my weakness. I wonder what Mishin thought when he brought up these boys.
new ISU rule,
once you competed in senior GP, you cannot compete back in Junior Worlds
so Pitkeev is definitely out of juniors
didnt radionova compete at senior GP (she was in GPF as well), then won Jr Worlds the same year??
Hmm, I've found nothing in ISU communications or Regulations concerning this matter. Could you provide more details and the link to the appropriate document?new ISU rule,
once you competed in senior GP, you cannot compete back in Junior Worlds
so Pitkeev is definitely out of juniors
Thanks for the info
Hmm... well, there are also some erm, very average looking ones among Mishin students. Although strangely, his best students are all very presentable.
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So far, no video of the Nice gala. Disappointing. Might have to wait until next year to see his exhibition.
Hmm, I've found nothing in ISU communications or Regulations concerning this matter. Could you provide more details and the link to the appropriate document?
No, there is no such rule as far as I know, that's why I'm curious and asked you for the link :think:wasnt there a new introduced rule
that skaters competing in seniors Worlds can no longer back competing in juniors/compete in junior worlds
I think so too.I think people are confusing the senior GP with Junior GP.
edit - I was looking at the Challenger Series standings, and he's scheduled for both the Volvo Cup and the Warsaw Cup...hope he doesn't get burned out.