In Person / Practice Reports

[tabsy]

Thank you! does she have her knee taped today? She did at Inge Solar a week ago.

Afraid I couldn't tell as she was wearing full leggings

 

[tabsy]

Well, I'm probably quite late, but this fan would welcome any updates whatsoever on Keiji. Thank you in advance. :]

I was walking around the arena to move seats during his run-through, but I think it was okay! No noticeable falls or bad pops.

 

[Lester]

All looked good. I think that will be the podium, whatever the order.

Kaitlyn got a cut on her knee I think, but I think she's alright hopefully.

I think S/K are also in the mix. I mean they won the FD at SC (by a hair but still), although I'd love it if H/B get a medal!!!!!!

 

[Harriet]

Afraid I couldn't tell as she was wearing full leggings

Thanks - fingers crossed for her still then!

 

[NoNameFace]

Some quick thoughts on Ice Dance practice - the battle will be FIERCE. All teams in the final group (maybe except Lauriault/Le Gac) plus Vikita looked ready to go. It could go all about levels call. Hawayek/Baker looked like they were working on that RD since NHK, there's more detail and finishing in the choreo execution. I am biased with Piper and Paul so for me all was fab because of the program, the great balance in Tango aesthetic in it, how great it is musically and expression - wise. But Vikita have their game drama faces on and while my heart wish PSquared would take silver, my head says Vikita. It really could be about levels though...

 

[tabsy]

Pairs practice starting shortly

 

[Tavi...]

Pairs practice starting shortly

Tabsy thanks so much for all your updates and practice clips here and on Twitter - these are the best ones this season - thanks!

 

[EVAMARIA]

Thank you for the reports and the vids specially of Dmitri, yes the Dima status requires more, but sill love him. He is the perfect package.

 

[leoleo]

Stanislava's step sequence is straight fire in real life omg she had a shaky landing on her first jump during run through, the rest was fine! her skating is beautiful in real life! i missed almost all the first group of ladies :sad21: Rika was great in practice, landed everything, several 3As but also practiced all her other jumps.
Sotskova's dress is gorgeous in real life but she doubled a few jumps, she does look better than yesterday for sure!
Mai was solid in practice, clean run through, landed all her jumps too! the little kids that are here watching (the french fed brings kids to watch the GP every year) particularly loved Mai, they were clapping so enthusiastically for her :luv17:
i only saw Bradie attempt her 3lz-3lo once (successful but shaky) she didn't try it in the run through. I feel like she isn't in the best shape, jumped a lot of doubles! she gave a huge smile at the girls behind me who were clapping when she was leaving the ice :luv17:

 

[La Rhumba]

Benoît Richaud is 2m away!

Ask him if his wife has had the baby yet? :agree2:

 

[tabsy]

Ask him if his wife has had the baby yet? :agree2:

Based on his Insta stories, I'm fairly sure she has

 

[La Rhumba]

Everybody! Haha I thought the whole warm up group has to choose one or the other?

Skaters can choose to have their Short/Rhythm or Free music played in the Practice session, so practice either.

 

[Lester]

But Vikita have their game drama faces on and while my heart wish PSquared would take silver, my head says Vikita. It really could be about levels though...

If P2 don't beat both S/K and H/B they are out of the final, it seems.
Yeah I don't think they would beat them both either. They don't have a history of being preferred by the judges and the new GOE rules practically make levels inconsequential. Also they don't have a history of always going perfectly clean when it matters.

 

[tabsy]

Vanessa and Morgan
https://twitter.com/tabsyskating/status/1065951395751358465?s=19

 

[kevinVchicago]

I certainly will cheer loudly and wave my flags. And to be honest, I am excited for myself - despite having to sleep at the airport, having not so perfect French skills I enjoy the challenge way more than I expected

Sounds wonderful to me. <3

 

[tabsy]

Alright, men's group 1 are on now! It's 7.30am in France and the Pairs FS is ends around 9.30pm. that's a long day

Any requests of videos or reports?

 

[NoNameFace]

In the tram, overslept the alarm...

 

[tabsy]

In the team, overslept the alarm...

See you soon!

 

[NoNameFace]

See you soon!

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[tabsy]

Boyang is not here. He's meant to be in this group right?