Gala Competition "Russian Challenge" 2023 | Golden Skate

Gala Competition "Russian Challenge" 2023

AlexBreeze

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Gala Competition "Russian Challenge" 2023

Date:
18 March 2023
Time: 17.00 - 21.00
Venue: Megasport arena, Moscow, Russia

Current local time in Moscow, Russia (UTC+3)
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/russia/moscow
1. Organisers
The Figure Skating Federation of Russia and JSC Channel One (hereinafter - organisers)
2. Schedule
Date of arrival: 16 March 2023.
Drawing of starting order: 16 March 2023 at 18.00 (Megasport Sports Palace)
Rehearsals: 17 March 2023 (as scheduled)
Dress rehearsal: 18 March 2023, 10.00-13.00
3. Eligibility rules
Any current or former figure skaters born in 2007 (any month) or older, competing in any of the figure skating disciplines (singles, pairs skating, ice dance), who have submitted a written application to participate in the competition, are invited to participate in the competition.
Olympic champions (individual / team event) and world champions are allowed participate in the competition without pre-selection.
Pre-selection was done by The Figure Skating Federation of Russia and Channel One on the basis of a participant's written application based on the originality of the proposed idea of the perfomance.
Based on the results of the pre-selection of applications, 24 participants (singles / teams, hereinafter - participants) were invited to take part. The list of participants was published on 01.03.2023.
4. The list of participants
Following the submission and consideration of a large number of applications, the organisers decided to allow 24 participants to participate in the competition according to the following list:
Olympic and/or World champions (in alphabetical order):
1. Kamila Valieva
2. Ekaterina Bobrova/Dmitri Soloviov
3. Tatiana Volosozhar/Maksim Trankov
4. Alina Zagitova
5. Mark Kondratiuk
6. Evgenia Medvedeva
7. Anastasia Mishina/Alexander Galliamov
8. Viktoria Sinitsina/Nikita Katsalapov
9. Tatiana Totmianina/Maksim Marinin
10. Elizaveta Tuktamysheva
11. Anna Shcherbakova
12. Alexei Yagudin
Athletes selected by application (in alphabetical order):
13. Sofia Akatieva
14. Dmitri Aliev
15. Matvei Vetluign
16. Petr Gumennik
17. Makar Ignatov
18. Vasilisa Kaganovskaya/Valeri Angelopol
19. Mikhail Kolyada
20. Andrei Mozalev
21. Elena Radionova
22. Evgeni Semenenko
23. Evgenia Tarasova/Vladimir Morozov
24. Elizaveta Khudaiberdieva/Egor Bazin
The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the list, including replacing a participant or reducing the number of participants, in the following cases:
1. Discrepancy of a participant's actual program with the submitted application;
2. Failure to comply with the rules for participation, including violations of requirements for confidentiality;
3. Breach of the contract that is concluded with each participant;
4. For medical reasons.
The replacement of a participant can be made from any figure skating discipline (women's singles, men's singles, pairs / ice dance couples).
5. Requirements for participants' programs
Each of the participants will have to perform an original exhibiton created especially for this competition and not performed/announced in any way earlier:
1. Duration of the exhibition: from 2,5 to 3 minutes (additional time is to be agreed with the organisers)
2. Obligatory technical elements: none
3. Restrictions for the use of props/costumes: none (must be provided by the competitor)
4. Artistic light will be provided by the organiser
5. Special effects / projections etc.: in agreement with the organisers
6. Draw
Participants perform in the following order: men's singles, a pair or an ice dance couple, women's singles.
First part
1. Men
2. Pair / ice dance couple
3. Women
4. Men
5. Pair / ice dance couple
6. Women
7. Men
8. Pair / ice dance couple
9. Women
10. Men
11. Pair / ice dance couple
12. Women
Second part
13. Men
14. Pair / ice dance couple
15. Women
16. Men
17. Pair / ice dance couple
18. Women
19. Men
20. Pair / ice dance couple
21. Women
22. Men
23. Pair / ice dance couple
24. Women
Drawing of the starting number of each participant's performance is done inside each discipline (men's singles, a pair or an ice dance couple, women's singles). At the same time, Olympic champions and world champions have priority of drawing lots in later numbers.
In case of a change in the number of participants, the starting numbers are updated accordingly using a similar algorithm.
7. Summing up
Prizes for participants of the competition (1st-3rd place) will be awarded on the basis of scores given by professional jury members, based on their own impressions of participants' performances.
Each jury member gives points for two figure skating components* according to the ISU judging system rules for the current season on a ten-point scale using 0.25 steps according to the following scale:
10Outstanding
9.00-9.75Excellent
8.00-8.75Very good
7.00-7.75Good
6.00-6.75Above average
5.00-5.75Average
4.00-4.75Fair
3.00-3.75Weak
2.00-2.75Poor
1.00-1.75Very poor
0.00-0.75Extremely poor

* Components that the organisers considered to reflect the objectives of the competition and the requirements for participants as much as possible:
Composition: the intentional, developed and/or original arrangement of the repertoire of all types of movements into a meaningful whole according to the principles of proportion, unity, space, pattern, and musical structure. In evaluating the Composition, the following must be considered:
  • Unity;
  • Connections between and within elements;
  • Pattern and ice coverage;
  • Multidimensional movements and use of space;
  • Choreography reflecting musical phrase and form.
Presentation: the demonstration of engagement, commitment and involvement based on an understanding of the music and composition. In evaluating the Presentation, the following must be considered:
  • Expressiveness and projection;
  • Variety and contrast of energy and of movements;
  • Musical sensitivity and timing;
  • Unison, oneness and awareness of space (Pair Skating, Ice Dance).
For each component, the highest and lowest values are discarded from all scores of all judges. Based on the remaining points, an average value is calculated for each component. After that, scores for both components are summed up which gives the final score of each participant.
The participants with the highest score for the two components wins.
In the case of a tie between first two participants, both participants are declared winners of the competition. The prize money (the sum of the 1st and 2nd place prize money) is split equally between these participants (i.e. 4 million rubles each). Participant with next highest score takes third place and receives prize money for third place. The same principle applies when points are tied between participants for 2nd and/or 3rd place, or when more than two participants have equal points.
Places from 4 to 24 will not be awarded.
In case a participant is unable to finish their performance (e.g. broken equipment or injury) the performance is not scored.
Jury
1. The jury consists of respected and recognisable professionals from various fields of art (choreography/ballet, music, film, theatre, etc.) as well as media and sports representatives with experience of judging profile contests. When selecting jury members, preference will be given to professionalism over popularity. The jury will not include figure skating judges, as well as athletes, coaches, choreographers and/or other professionals associated with figure skating.
2. The names of the jury members will be disclosed at the start of the competition.
3. Discussion of participants' programs by jury members before or after the performance is not planned.
Audience Award
Additionally, the organisers provide Audience Award based on the results of fan voting.
The voting will take place on VK (Vkontakte) on March 18, 2023 from 17.00 (the start of the competition) until the actual time of awarding points to the last participant in the following three categories:
Women's Singles;
Men's Singles;
Pairs / Ice Dance Couples.
The voting results will be announced immediately after summing up the results of the main part of the competition (1-2-3 places).
Special prize from jury
Each of the jury members, justifying their choice, will be able to award a special prize in their name to a participant who has shown on ice the maximum qualities related to the professional activity of the jury member. However, the special prize cannot be awarded to participants who took 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in the competition.
Prize pool
Main competition
1 - 5 000 000 RUB
2 - 3 000 000 RUB
3 - 1 000 000 RUB
Audience Award
1 000 000 rubles for all three categories (women's singles, men's singles, pairs / ice dance couples). The prize pool is distributed equally among the winners.
Special prize from jury
500 000 rubles for each special prize
8. Other
Each invited participant will be paid a fee of 250 000 rubles which can be used for choreographing, costumes and/or props, as well as covering other expenses related to participation in the event.
Travel to the venue of the competition (if necessary) – at the expense of the sending organisation.
Accommodation (if necessary), meals and transportation from the place of residence to the venue of the competition (if necessary) are provided by the organisers.
1. Makar Ignatov
2. Evgenia Tarasova/Vladimir Morozov
3. Matvei Vetlugin
4. Elena Radionova
5. Andrei Mozalev
6. Vasilisa Kaganovskaia/Valeri Angelopol
7. Elizaveta Tuktamysheva
8. Dmitri Aliev
9. Elizaveta Khudaiberdieva/Egor Bazin
10. Sofia Akatieva
11. Petr Gumennik
(Intermission)
12. Tatiana Volosozhar/Maksim Trankov
13. Mikhail Kolyada
14. Ekaterina Bobrova/Dmitri Soloviov
15. Evgenia Medvedeva
16. Evgeni Semenenko
17. Anastasia Mishina/Alexander Galliamov
18. Anna Shcherbakova
19. Alexei Yagudin
20. Tatiana Totmianina/Maksim Marinin
21. Kamila Valieva
22. Mark Kondratiuk
23. Viktoria Sinitsina/Nikita Katsalapov
24. Alina Zagitova

Live Streams: youtube.com (geoblocked in Russia), 1tv, okko (geoblocked outside of Russia)
 
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AlexBreeze

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Initially, 18 skaters (teams) were supposed to participate. But due to more than 100 applications, the list of competitors was expanded to 24.

1. Kamila Valieva
2. Ekaterina Bobrova/Dmitri Soloviov
3. Tatiana Volosozhar/Maksim Trankov
4. Alina Zagitova
5. Mark Kondratiuk
6. Evgenia Medvedeva
7. Anastasia Mishina/Alexander Galliamov
8. Viktoria Sinitsina/Nikita Katsalapov
9. Tatiana Totmianina/Maksim Marinin
10. Elizaveta Tuktamysheva
11. Anna Shcherbakova
12. Alexei Yagudin

13. Sofia Akatieva
14. Matvei Vetluign
15. Petr Gumennik
16. Makar Ignatov
17. Vasilisa Kaganovskaya/Valeri Angelopol
18. Mikhail Kolyada
19. Andrei Mozalev
20. Anna Pogorilaya
21. Elena Radionova
22. Evgeni Semenenko
23. Evgenia Tarasova/Vladimir Morozov
24. Elizaveta Khudaiberdieva/Egor Bazin
 
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icewhite

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Initially, 18 skaters (teams) were supposed to participate. But due to more than 100 applications, the list of competitors was expanded to 24.

1. Kamila Valieva
2. Ekaterina Bobrova/Dmitri Soloviov
3. Tatiana Volosozhar/Maksim Trankov
4. Alina Zagitova
5. Mark Kondratiuk
6. Evgenia Medvedeva
7. Anastasia Mishina/Alexander Galliamov
8. Viktoria Sinitsina/Nikita Katsalapov
9. Tatiana Totmianina/Maksim Marinin
10. Elizaveta Tuktamysheva
11. Anna Shcherbakova
12. Alexei Yagudin

13. Sofia Akatieva
14. Matvei Vetluign
15. Petr Gumennik
16. Makar Ignatov
17. Vasilisa Kaganovskaya/Valeri Angelopol
18. Mikhail Kolyada
19. Andrei Mozalev
20. Anna Pogorilaya
21. Elena Radionova
22. Evgeni Semenenko
23. Evgenia Tarasova/Vladimir Morozov
24. Elizaveta Khudaiberdieva/Egor Bazin

I get the feeling they didn't look at the concepts but the names only... which is alright for me. Not sure though, is Trusova out because she's not fit enough then?
 

Mariiiiskate

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I get the feeling they didn't look at the concepts but the names only... which is alright for me. Not sure though, is Trusova out because she's not fit enough then?
She is doing shows so its not that she isnt fit for this but most likely due to the beef between her and channel1
 

JimR

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I get the feeling they didn't look at the concepts but the names only... which is alright for me. Not sure though, is Trusova out because she's not fit enough then?

Trusova is too injured to perform in the GP final this weekend, so it will be impossible for her to prepare unless the back magically heals itself on Monday.
 

JimR

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Anna, Liza, Zagitova, and Medvedeva in the same event. Wow.

I can’t wait for this!

This is such a wonderful concept and a great way to end the season.

This has been one of the best skating seasons I can remember.

All events easily accessible on Youtube, highest standard of skating on Earth in women's and pairs, innovations like the jumping and exhibition competition, fun shows like the Channel 1 Cup, enthusiastic crowds, everyone participating in the right spirit none of the nastiness, jealousy, accusations I've seen in previous seasons.

This exhibition is life changing money for these skaters (except Kamila and Anna of course). It's double what they receive for winning a world championship. A world championship you prepare all your life for, this exhibition they prepare 3 weeks.
 

alexocfp

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This is such a wonderful concept and a great way to end the season.

This has been one of the best skating seasons I can remember.

All events easily accessible on Youtube, highest standard of skating on Earth in women's and pairs, innovations like the jumping and exhibition competition, fun shows like the Channel 1 Cup, enthusiastic crowds, everyone participating in the right spirit none of the nastiness, jealousy, accusations I've seen in previous seasons.

This exhibition is life changing money for these skaters (except Kamila and Anna of course). It's double what they receive for winning a world championship. A world championship you prepare all your life for, this exhibition they prepare 3 weeks.
All the above is true, but the bolded part may be outdated in 2 weeks.
Nobody has clarified what the rules are for the event or how it’s going to be scored.

And with the highly competitive people involved in this, there could be fireworks. Not that I’m complaining of course. Haha
 

anonymoose_au

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Max and Titania!
Pogo!
Tatiana T and Max M.

Looks interesting.

I wonder how many teams there'll be.
 

Kittosuni

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I have always loved Pogorilaya and Radionova's exhibitions because they always perform the heck out of it.

How do they even determine the winner? or what is the judging criteria?

I feel like this will turn out to be a more popularity contest more than anything else.
 

JimR

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All the above is true, but the bolded part may be outdated in 2 weeks.
Nobody has clarified what the rules are for the event or how it’s going to be scored.

And with the highly competitive people involved in this, there could be fireworks. Not that I’m complaining of course. Haha
Haha especially with all this money on offer for the top 3. It's like they designed it for maximum drama.
 

AlexBreeze

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Has Pogorilaya been seen on ice since she ended her career? 🤔
About a year ago, she posted this


And in general she appears in various not-so-famous events.
volga.jpg
 

Amei

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About a year ago, she posted this


And in general she appears in various not-so-famous events.
volga.jpg


Unfortunately with the large number of titled skaters that Russia has i would guess skaters like Pogorilaya who didn't get any big titles or make a big splash that getting in some of the bigger/famous shows is probably a bit difficult
 

alexocfp

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I have always loved Pogorilaya and Radionova's exhibitions because they always perform the heck out of it.

How do they even determine the winner? or what is the judging criteria?

I feel like this will turn out to be a more popularity contest more than anything else.
Aside from the fact that the star power for this event is through the roof, nobody knowing how the winner will be chosen only adds to the intrigue.

I am not going to lie, part of me wants to see the passive aggressiveness and catiness between the rivals. That is part of the fun in this case.
 

alexocfp

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Haha especially with all this money on offer for the top 3. It's like they designed it for maximum drama.
Of course they did. And that is part of the reason I am counting down the days.

Besides the all star cast, we know that a lot of these people here might be claiming it will be in fun, but they are super competitive and when the lights get turned on and it’s showtime, they will want to win.
 
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