... I have no idea why they decided Skate Canada was the right moment - would have though the first GP at Skate America or the GPF itself would be more logical ...
… The whole public voting thing is not going to work either. Just open the voting to former worlds competitors or to the skaters at the synchro world championships(this may seem like a weird suggestion, but it'd be a large sample for those interested in skating). ....
If the ISU wanted to broaden the scope of the gala to include, say, a special non-skating artistic performance from something like Cirque de Soleil (based in Montreal, I believe), In an effort to broaden the appeal of the sport, I would be all for it. But replacing the gala with a sort of reality show, including awards and celebrities and whatnot, does not really appeal to me. I want to see the skaters skate!
Did the ISU learn nothing from the card tricks at Skate America? That sounded like a good idea at the time too, right?
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Not every venue has this podium in place or even enough floor space when the competition is held in a dedicated ice hockey stadium, though recent 2019 gymnastics world championships took great efforts on presenting the athletes on a large podium, a huge video wall behind it, and fireworks and other extravaganza.
So we'll just have to wait and see how this 'feature' rolls out.
They also had a new take on the Kiss and Cry, but rather than the athlete awaiting scores with the coach, they sat next to the gymnast they were hoping to knock from the top of the podium.
In a way, I liked it, once I got used to it. The athletes hugged each other and chatted while waiting for the scores, and then the "loser" walked off and the "winner" stayed.
The whole setup made it seem "not the end of the world either way this plays out." It was nice.
Quick, Quick..while there is still time we need to get on twitter and suggest other categories:
Most music cuts in a single program
Most literal costume
Best "I don't think your choreographer told you to do that" movement in a program.
Least favourite Voice Over (correct answer here is: All by the way or we are fighting)
Most dramatic K&C hissy-fit.
Best use of gazing-softly-and-longingly-into-the-horizon opening pose.
Dance/Pair Breakup of the Year!
Best "I didn't DO that, did I?"
I mean 2 of yours really bring the drama! It could turn into an old episode of dynasty out there complete with hair pulling and earring tossing. I approve.
Dynasty! You kill me!
I told another Canadian (I think it was a Canadian) this weekend who was slinging the sass that she thought like a soap opera villain, and I wanted to be her friend.