Patinajul in SUA

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Team USA:
Team A:
Ladies
Emily Hughes (http://www.usfigureskating.org/AthleteBio.asp?id=30116)
Kimmie Meissner (http://www.usfigureskating.org/AthleteBio.asp?id=2308)


Men
Evan Lysacek (http://www.usfigureskating.org/AthleteBio.asp?id=2273)
Johnny Weir (http://www.usfigureskating.org/AthleteBio.asp?id=2282)



Pairs
Rena Inoue & John Baldwin (http://www.usfigureskating.org/AthletePairBio.asp?id=18340)
Brooke Castile & Ben Okolski (http://www.usfigureskating.org/AthletePairBio.asp?id=35329)


Dance
Melissa Gregory & Denis Petukhov (http://www.usfigureskating.org/AthletePairBio.asp?id=18220)
Tanith Belbin & Ben Agosto (http://www.usfigureskating.org/AthletePairBio.asp?id=18447)
Meryl Davis & Charlie White (http://www.usfigureskating.org/AthletePairBio.asp?id=20884)


Synchronized
Haydenettes (http://www.usfigureskating.org/AthleteBio.asp?id=18665)
Miami University (http://www.usfigureskating.org/AthleteBio.asp?id=18760)

Team B
Ladies
Megan Oster
Ashley Wagner
Caroline Zhang
Mirai Nagasu
Alissa Czisny
Bebe Liang


Men
Stephen Carriere
Jeremy Abbott
Eliot Halverson
Brandon Mroz
Ryan Bradley


Pairs
Amanda Evora & Mark Ladwig
Naomi Nari Nam & Themistocles Leftheris
Jessica Rose Paetsch & Jon Nuss
Keauna McLaughlin & Rockne Brubaker


Dance
Emily Samuelson & Evan Bates
Madison Hubbell & Keiffer Hubbell
Kimberly Navarro & Brent Bommentre


Synchronized
Crystallettes
Colonials Chicago Jazz
Hockettes

Team C
Ladies
Rachael Flatt
Megan Hyatt
Juliana Cannarozzo
Melissa Bulanhagui
Blake Rosenthal
Megan Williams-Stewart
Danielle Kahle
Carolyn-Ann Alba
Alexe Gilles
Chrissy Hughes
Angela Maxwell
Kristine Musademba
Michelle Boulos


Men
Austin Kanallakan
Tommy Steenberg
Curran Oi
Jordan Miller
Parker Pennington
Derrick Delmore
Doug Razzano
Richard Dornbush
Keegan Messing
Alexander Johnson
Armin Mahbanoozadeh
Adam Rippon
Shaun Rogers
Nicholas LaRoche
Scott Smith


Pairs
Julia Vlassov & Drew Meekins
Bianca Butler & Joseph Jacobsen
Tiffany Vise & Derek Trent
Andrea Best & Trevor Young
Kaela Pflumm & Christopher Pottenger
Tracy Tanovich & Michael Chau
Jaylyn Kelly & Gabe Woodruff


Dance
Pilar Bosley & John Corona
Madison Chock & Greg Zuerlein
Jennifer Wester & Daniil Barantsev
Shannon Wingle & Ryan Devereaux
Piper Gilles & Timothy McKernan
Sara Bailey & Kyle Herring
Anastasia Cannuscio & Dean Copely
Lynn Kriengkrairut & Logan Giulietti-Schmitt
Maia Shibutani & Alex Shibutani


Synchronized
Team Elan Team Braemar
California Gold

Reserve Team
Ladies
Christine Zukowski Taylor Firth


Men
Geoffry Varner


Pairs
Chelsi Guillen & Danny Curzon
Meg Byrne & Nate Bartholomay
Marissa Castelli & Simon Shnapir
Claire Davis and Nathan Miller
MeeRan Trombley & Laureano Ibarra


Dance
Rachel Tibbetts & Collin Brubaker
Isabella Cannuscio & Ian Lorello
Charlotte Maxwell & Nick Traxler
Jane Summersett & Todd Gilles


Synchronized
University of Michigan
Chicago Jazz - Novice Western Michigan University
Ice Mates Starlights
Skyliners Miami University Junior





BIRTHDAYS in OCTOBER
John Baldwin - 10/18/1973 Rena Inoue - 10/17/1976 Denis Petukhov - 10/6/1978
C.G. Lee - 10/26/1980 Scott Smith - 10/19/1981 Gabe Woodruff - 10/10/1983
Sasha Cohen - 10/26/1984 Nicholas Sinchak - 10/2/1987 Trevor Young - 10/20/1987
Steven Elefante - 10/23/1987 Charlie White - 10/24/1987 Brittany Vise - 10/27/1987
Lynn Kriengkrairut - 10/4/1988 Doug Razzano - 10/22/1988 Greg Zuerlein - 10/26/1988
Kimmie Meissner - 10/4/1989 Katy Taylor - 10/22/1989 Curran Oi - 10/19/1990


News
(9/6/07) - Senior pairs skaters Shantel Jordan and Steven Elefante have announced the end of their partnership.

(8/15/07) - Junior pairs skaters Amanda Luchau and Andrew Speroff have announced the end of their partnership.

7/3/07) - Senior pairs skaters Bridget Namiotka and John Coughlin have announced the end of their partnership



Skating Magazine http://www.usfigureskating.org/Magazine.asp?id=132


U.S. Figure Skating History
Although skating was born in Europe, Americans can be proud of the fact that figure skating, as we know it today, traces its origins directly back to an American – Jackson Haines – who was born in New York in 1840 and died in 1875 in Finland (po****r folklore holds that he caught pneumonia during a raging blizzard he encountered while traveling by sled from St. Petersburg to Stockholm; in reality his death was attributed to tuberculosis).

Just before the Civil War, a skating craze, accompanied by a dancing craze, swept America, and during this time, Haines leapt into the limelight with his daring combination of both skating and dance. He was a true revolutionary, for in a country where figure skating had laboriously developed a stiff and rigid style, the free and expressive movements of his virtuoso performances were frowned on, if not actually condemned.

Haines claimed to be the champion of America in 1863; however, at that time many self-proclaimed "championships" were held without any legitimate or official claim to the title, so Haines' title cannot be substantiated. At any rate, the continued cool reception given to him in his own country prompted him to go to Europe, where he was warmly and enthusiastically received. When he arrived in Vienna, he received the warmest reception of all; he was an immediate success. Little wonder, in the home of the graceful Viennese Waltz! It was here, as a direct result of his pioneering performances, that the so-called "International Style of Figure Skating" was born. It wasn't until many years later – in the first decade of this century – that this style finally came home to America.


Although local skating clubs had been formed and competitions held since the middle of the 19th century, the sport functioned informally, and some years were to pass before the formation of the United States Figure Skating Association in 1921 (now known as U.S. Figure Skating). Only then was the machinery established that has guaranteed the growth in this country of the modern, highly-developed sport of figure skating. U.S. Figure Skating is comprised of member clubs, individual members and associate members.

When the association was first formed and became a member of the International Skating Union (ISU), there were seven charter member clubs of U.S. Figure Skating. Now the organization has more than 600 member clubs across the country. Membership in U.S. Figure Skating carries certain privileges and entitles figure skaters to participate in the tests, competitions and exhibitions sponsored by the association.

Until the early '20s, there were no set standards of proficiency; if a skater felt qualified to compete, he/she did so. Today, tests – figure, free skating, moves in the field, pair, dance and synchronized team skating – are the measurement of progress in the various branches of the sport. Official test sessions sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating are conducted by member clubs for their members and members of collegiate clubs, as well as for individual members. Under certain conditions, ineligible persons and members of other skating associations may also take U.S. Figure Skating official tests.

Competitions on every level are a principal incentive for figure skaters to train, develop and improve their proficiency. By ascending the competition "ladder," competitors registered with U.S. Figure Skating gain entry into international figure skating events – among them the Olympic Winter Games and World Championships. All figure skating competitions in the United States, especially the regional, sectional and U.S. Championships, which are the steps that are ascended to qualify for international competitions, are sanctioned directly or indirectly by U.S. Figure Skating and are conducted by member clubs.

Exhibitions provide exposure for the talents of figure skaters. U.S. Figure Skating member clubs are eligible to hold figure skating exhibitions in the United States with the sanction of U.S. Figure Skating. Most people are aware nowadays of the professional ice shows that tour the world, but how many people know the genesis of this extremely po****r form of show business? In the 1920s and '30s, commercial ice shows did not exist. At that time, a few U.S. Figure Skating member clubs regularly mounted ice carnivals – showcases for the top national and international skating talents. Only later, after champions such as Sonja Henie had gained their reputations through these carnivals, did they turn professional and inaugurate the professional shows that have developed into the multimillion-dollar businesses they are today.

A very important function of U.S. Figure Skating has been the financial assistance provided to skaters by the Memorial Fund, which was founded in the wake of the tragic plane crash that took the lives of the entire 1961 U.S. World Figure Skating Team.

The Memorial Fund was conceived as a means to not only honor the memory of the team, but also to give continuing support and assistance to up-and-coming skaters to help them reach the World Championships.

In addition, U.S. Figure Skating publishes SKATING magazine (est. 1923), which provides factual in-depth coverage of the world of skating for sports enthusiasts.

U.S. Figure Skating made its home on the Internet when U.S. Figure Skating Online debuted in 1995 (www.usfigureskating.org). The web site features news, results, ticket information and athlete biographies, and has become a regular stop for an average of 300,000 skating enthusiasts each month.

Figure skating has come a long way since the time Jackson Haines took to the ice, and its continued growth will be assured the support of the American people through U.S. Figure Skating.

World Figure Skating Museum - Official Site http://www.worldskatingmuseum.org/Museum_Visit.htm

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Nancy Kerrigan raspunde unor intrebari din partea fanilor:)
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071029&content_id=36045&vkey=ice_news
Meisner ia medalia de aur la SA:
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071028&content_id=35985&vkey=ice_news
Belbin/Agosto pe prima treapta a podiumului:http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071028&content_id=35863&vkey=ice_news

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Stiri:
Smuckers Stars on Ice kick off free rink
Figure skating champ Micheal Weiss and members of Smuckers Stars on Ice kicked off Manhattan's only free skating rink with performances at The Pond at Bryant Park Monday in New York City. Also on hand for the celebration were stars from the Broadway show Altar Boyz and the synchronized skating ensemble, The Haydenettes
http://www.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071030&content_id=36078&vkey=ice_news
Canadian says she's on goal
Mira Leung of Canada said she achieved everything she wanted to at 2007 Skate America. "I'm very happy with the performance in particular because it was a clean performance,'' said Leung, 18, a member of the 2006 Olympic team and 2007 world championship squad. "I achieved my goals for this competition and now I hope to improve upon it, in particular my spins and my footwork.'' More
http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/sports/story.html?id=b817cbf1-5e6b-40e5-ab45-4c4fc469d7f9
Fleming wants you to have a healthy heart
Peggy Fleming teams up with HealthSaver: Heart Healthy Living. Fleming will serve as the spokesperson for the watch group that promotes healthy diet and exercise to combat cardiovascular disease
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/10-25-2007/0004689839&EDATE=
Kerrigan in costume
Don't miss Nancy Kerrigan's Halloween on Ice airing Oct. 30 at 5:00 pm EST on the Style Network. The show features a cast of Olympic, World and National Champions headlined by two-time Olympic medalist and US National Champion Nancy Kerrigan, who was also the artistic director of the show. More http://www.stargamesinc.com/
Kwan says Meissner new face of figure skating
Michelle Kwan, the nine-time U.S. and five-time world champion, calls Meissner "the new face of figure skating" and says the important thing for her right now is to find ways to stay motivated. "I know Kimmie; we've been staying in touch via e-mail." Kwan said. "The main thing for her is to keep working hard. She's constantly trying new things, new programs and she's staying fresh."

Buttle, Rochette thinking big
The reigning king and queen of Canadian figure skating, are less than a week away from beginning their competitive seasons at Skate Canada International in Quebec City but they are already looking ahead to the 2010 Olympics.
http://www.canada.com/topics/sports/story.html?id=d70dce96-8581-4ae0-ac24-e0fe5fe3ba04&k=43846

[Iulya]

Emily Hughes Withdraws from 2008 U.S. Figure Skating Championships :(

(1/14/08) - 2007 U.S. silver medalist Emily Hughes has withdrawn from the 2008 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Saint Paul, Minn., Jan. 20-27.

Hughes is suffering from a hip injury, which will prevent her not only from competing but also training.

“I'm extremely disappointed to have to miss the U.S. Championships,” Hughes said. “This is a competition I've been looking forward to all season.”

“This injury is just really bad timing,” Hughes continued. “I hope to be able to begin serious training again in four to six weeks.”

Hughes placed seventh at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games and has finished in the top 10 at each of the last two World Championships. In her two Grand Prix assignments this season, Hughes took fourth at both Skate America and Skate Canada.

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NewsGregory, Petukhov withdraw from U.S. Championships
Team still recovering from fall at Skate Canada


By U.S. Figure Skating
(01/11/2008) - U.S. ice dancing team Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov have withdrawn from the 2008 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Saint Paul, Minn., Jan. 20-27.
The team suffered a fall during the free dance warm-up at Skate Canada and subsequently withdrew from the event. Gregory and Petukhov were performing a rotational lift when he lost his grip, causing them both to fall. Gregory suffered bruises and cuts on her hip, while Petukhov injured his hip and neck. The injuries forced the team to withdraw from the Cup of Russia as well.

"It is with great regret that we have to withdraw from this year's nationals," Gregory said. "When we had our accident at Skate Canada, everyone focused on my injuries, but Denis also suffered injuries when he hit the boards."

"The loss of practice time at this crucial juncture, combined with my unsuccessful efforts to rehabilitate my injured knee, have left us unable to compete at the highest level," Petukhov said. "Our doctor has strongly recommended that we take the time to heal so that we may be back at 100 percent for next season."

The 2008 U.S. Championships will feature reigning U.S. champions Kimmie Meissner, Evan Lysacek, pairs team Brooke Castile and Ben Okolski, and ice dancers Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto.

"We wish every skater at this year's U.S. Championships the best of luck," Petukhov said. "We will continue our physical rehabilitation and look forward to returning for the 2008-09 competitive season."

[Iulya]

U.S. announces 2008-09 team envelopes
121 athletes named to four different levels

By U.S. Figure Skating
(04/16/2008) - U.S. Figure Skating announced Tuesday the individuals and teams that will compose the A, B, C and Reserve Team envelopes for the 2008-09 season.

The envelope level is primarily determined by the athlete's performance in international and U.S. Figure Skating competitions during the previous season, and it is used to determine funding levels. It is not used as a strict guideline for selections to international competitions.


Team A

Ladies
• Bebe Liang
• Kimberly Meissner
• Mirai Nagasu

Men
• Stephen Carriere
• Evan Lysacek
• Johnny Weir

Pairs
• Rena Inoue and John Baldwin
• Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker

Ice Dancing
• Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto
• Meryl Davis and Charlie White

Team B

Ladies
• Alexe Gilles
• Rachael Flatt
• Ashley Wagner
• Caroline Zhang

Men
• Jeremy Abbott
• Armin Mahbanoozadeh
• Brandon Mroz
• Adam Rippon

Pairs
• Brooke Castile and Ben Okolski
• Jessica Rose Paetsch and Jon Nuss
• Tiffany Vise and Derek Trent

Ice Dancing
• Kimberly Navarro and Brent Bommentre
• Madison Hubbell and Keiffer Hubbell
• Emily Samuelson and Evan Bates

Team C

Ladies
• Becky Bereswill
• Amanda Dobbs
• Katrina Hacker
• Chrissy Hughes
• Emily Hughes
• Sophia Lamay
• Angela Maxwell
• Kristine Musademba
• Victoria Rackohn
• Brittney Rizo
• Blake Rosenthal
• Marissa Secundy
• Megan Williams-Stewart
• Felicia Zhang
• Karen Zhou

Men
• Ryan Bradley
• Wesley Campbell
• Richard Dornbush
• Andrew Gonzales
• Grant Hochstein
• Austin Kanallakan
• Nicholas LaRoche
• Keegan Messing
• Ross Miner
• Daniel O'Shea
• Parker Pennington
• Douglas Razzano
• Shaun Rogers
• Scott Smith
• David Wang

Pairs
• Andrea Best and Trevor Young
• Bianca Butler and Joseph Jacobson
• Brynn Carman and Christopher Knierim
• Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir
• Brittany Chase and Andrew Speroff
• Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig
• Chelsi Guillen and Danny Curzon
• Naomi Nari Nam and Themistocles Leftheris
• Tracy Tanovich and Michael Chau
• Caitlin Yankowskas and John Coughlin
Ice Dancing
• Madison Chock and Greg Zuerlein
• Una Donegan and Andrew Korda
• Piper Gilles and Timothy McKernan
• Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov
• Charlotte Maxwell and Nick Traxler
• Kaylyn Patitucci and Karl Edelmann
• Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani
• Jane Summersett and Todd Gilles
• Jennifer Wester and Daniil Barantsev
• Shannon Wingle and Ryan Devereaux*
• Chloe Wolf and Rhys Ainsworth

Reserve Team

Ladies
• Carolyn-Ann Alba
• Melissa Bulanhagui
• Juliana Cannarozzo
• Alissa Czisny
• Megan Hyatt
• Danielle Kahle
• Megan Oster

Men
• Eliot Halverson
• Alexander Johnson
• Curran Oi
• Tommy Steenberg

Ice Dancing
• Sara Bailey and Kyle Herring
• Lynn Kriengkrairut and Logan Giulietti-Schmitt

* - Wingle and Devereaux ended their partnership after the teams were announced.

[Tracoromana]

Americanii au baza de selectie serioasa. De altfel am observat ca in World Skater Rankings (Mar. 24 2008), chiar daca nu domina categoric, totusi sunt din SUA:
7 patinatoare din primele 20, (Meissner pe locul 5)
6 patinatori din primii 20,(Lysacek pe locul 4)
5 perechi din primele 20, (Inoue/Baldwin pe locul 6)
si chiar 6 ice dancers din primii 20, (Belbin/Agosto pe locul 2)

[florik2000]

Ma surprinde team A la fete:confused:

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Michelle Kwan hits the Big Apple
Among the athletes at the 29th Annual Salute to Women in Sports


She's doing some skating, but her number one priority is finishing school.

"College has been exactly how I imagined it," Kwan said. "I have a great group of friends. I love Denver and I've had a really good experience. You always say you want to drop everything and focus on school. I really did that. I made it my priority."
More: http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081015&content_id=53270&vkey=ice_news

[Iulya]

Rippon announces coaching change

(01/02/2009) - Adam Rippon, 2008 World Junior champion and 2008 U.S. junior champion, announced today he has ended his nearly two-year professional relationship with coach Nikoli Morozov. Rippon began training with Morozov in February, 2007.

"At this time I feel a change is necessary," Rippon said. "I appreciate everything Nikoli has done for me. I credit him with much of my success."

Rippon will train in Toronto, Canada with two-time Olympic silver medalist (1984, 1988) and eight-time Canadian champion (1981-88) Brian Orser, who also coaches two-time World bronze medalist Yu-Na Kim from Korea.

Under Morozov, Rippon trained alongside reigning Japanese champion Daisuke Takahashi, 2007 World champion Miki Ado and 2007 Japanese silver medalist Nobunari Oda.

Rippon dominated last year's ISU Junior Grand Prix season, winning gold in Romania, silver in Bulgaria and gold at the Grand Prix Final in Gdansk, Poland. Rippon was the first junior to break the 200-point mark in the Final, scoring 203.30 points. He finished the season by winning gold at the U.S. Championships and the World Junior Championships.

Rippon made his debut on the senior Grand Prix circuit this season, finishing eighth at Skate America in Everett, Wash., and setting a season-best score at the Cup of Russia, where he finished fifth.

[Iulya]

Kimmie Meissner s-a retras de la campionatele nationale datorita unei accidentari

[Iulya]

U.S. Figure Skating also named its international selections for ladies, men's, pairs and ice dancing for the 2009 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships and 2009 World Junior Figure Skating Championships.

LADIES

2009 World Championships; Los Angeles, Calif.

• Alissa Czisny
• Rachael Flatt

Alternate 1 – Caroline Zhang
Alternate 2 – Ashley Wagner
Alternate 3 – Mirai Nagasu

2009 Four Continents Championships; Vancouver, Canada

• Alissa Czisny
• Rachael Flatt
• Caroline Zhang

Alternate 1 – Ashley Wagner
Alternate 2 - Mirai Nagasu
Alternate 3 – Katrina Hacker

2009 World Junior Championships; Sofia, Bulgaria

• Mirai Nagasu
• Ashley Wagner
• Caroline Zhang

Alternate 1 – Katrina Hacker
Alternate 2 – Alexe Gilles
Alternate 3 – Brittney Rizo
Alternate 4 – Angela Maxwell

MEN’S

2009 World Championships; Los Angeles, Calif.

• Jeremy Abbott
• Evan Lysacek
• Brandon Mroz

Alternate 1 – Johnny Weir
Alternate 2 – Ryan Bradley
Alternate 3 – Stephen Carriere

2009 Four Continents Championships; Vancouver, Canada

• Jeremy Abbott
• Brandon Mroz
• Evan Lysacek

Alternate 1 – Ryan Bradley
Alternate 2 – Johnny Weir
Alternate 3 – Curran Oi

2009 World Junior Championships; Sofia, Bulgaria

• Curran Oi
• Adam Rippon
• Ross Miner

Alternate 1 – Armin Mahbanoozadeh
Alternate 2 – Alex Johnson
Alternate 3 – Richard Dornbush

PAIRS

2009 World Championships; Los Angeles, Calif.

• Caydee Denney/Jeremy Barrett
• Keauna McLaughlin/Rockne Brubaker

Alternate 1 – Rena Inoue/John Baldwin
Alternate 2 – Amanda Evora/Mark Ladwig
Alternate 3 – Brooke Castile/Ben Okolski

2009 Four Continents Championships; Vancouver, Canada

• Caydee Denney/Jeremy Barrett
• Rena Inoue/John Baldwin
• Keauna McLaughlin/Rockne Brubaker

Alternate 1 – Amanda Evora/Mark Ladwig
Alternate 2 – Brooke Castile/Ben Okolski
Alternate 3 – Chloe Katz/Joseph Lynch

2009 World Junior Championships; Sofia, Bulgaria

• Brynn Carman/Chris Knierim
• Marissa Castelli/Simon Shnapir

Alternate 1 – Molly Aaron/Daniyel Cohen
Alternate 2 – Brittany Chase/Andrew Speroff
Alternate 3 – Kloe Bautista/Galvani Hopson

ICE DANCING

2009 World Championships; Los Angeles, Calif.

• Meryl Davis/Charlie White
• Emily Samuelson/Evan Bates
• Tanith Belbin/Ben Agosto

Alternate 1 – Kimberly Navarro/Brent Bommentre
Alternate 2 – Madison Hubbell/Keiffer Hubbell
Alternate 3 – Jane Summersett/Todd Gilles

Alternate 4 – Trina Pratt/Chris Obzansky

2009 Four Continents Championships; Vancouver, Canada

• Meryl Davis/Charlie White
• Kimberly Navarro/Brent Bommentre
• Emily Samuelson/Evan Bates

Alternate 1 - Jane Summersett/Todd Gilles
Alternate 2 - Trina Pratt/Chris Obzansky
Alternate 3 – Lynn Kriengkrairut/Logan Giulietti-Schmitt

2009 World Junior Championships; Sofia, Bulgaria

• Madison Chock/Greg Zuerlein
• Madison Hubbell/Keiffer Hubbell
• Maia Shibutani/Alex Shibutani

Alternate 1 - Piper Gilles/Zachary Donohue
Alternate 2 – Shannon Wingle/Timothy McKernan
Alternate 3 – Isabella Cannuscio/Ian Lorello

[emiii03]

whatttttt nu vine Johnny la LA??????????????
DE CE?????????????

[Iulya]

Pt ca la Nationale nu s-a clasat decat pe 5

[emiii03]

ohhhhhh atunci nici nu ma mai uit la CM.......voiam sa-l vad pe Johnny
:huhu::huhu:

[madalina18]

si eu imi doream sa il vad!:(
bine ca s-a calificat nesuferitul de evan!:headbang:

[Iulya]

stai sa vdm daca vor surveni modificari in echipa dupa 4cc

[irinaidu]

worlds fara johnny o sa fie naspa. sper macar ca brian sa fie in forma !!!

[emiii03]

saracul de el, sigur e suparat, de aceea nici nu mai scrie pe siteul lui....
probabil e emo

[irinaidu]

pai cred si eu ca e suparat. anul trecut a luat singura medalia a americanilor la worlds si datorita lui sunt 3 locuri pt baieti anul asta. si ce primeste in loc de multumesc? un fuck off din partea federatiei. brandon are 18 ani daca nu ma insel si nu a excelat anul asta prin gpuri. asa ca puteau frumusel sa-l trimita la 4 cc si pe el si pe ryan bradley. si pe johnny, evan si jeremy la mondiale.

[Cristinush]

probabil e emo

:cry:

[Iulya]

Fifteen U.S. skaters head to L.A. for world champs
Abbott, Belbin and Agosto lead talented Americans in California

The 2009 ISU World Figure Skating Championships will take place next week in Los Angeles, where the world's best figure skaters will vie for four world titles: ladies, men's, pairs and ice dancing. Fifteen top U.S. skaters will be among them, including the reigning ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final champion Jeremy Abbott, as well as three-time world ice dancing medalists Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto.

The event, which will be broadcast on NBC and Oxygen, takes place March 22-29 at the STAPLES Center in downtown L.A. More than 200 athletes from at least 50 countries will compete for podium spots. For the full list of skaters, please visit www.isu.org.

LADIES

Reigning U.S. champion Alissa Czisny (No. 16 in the icenetwork.com World Figure Skater Rankings) leads the U.S. ladies contingent. Czisny won gold at the 2008 U.S. Collegiate Championships and the 2008 Nebelhorn Trophy and finished third at Skate Canada and fourth at the Cup of Russia.

Czisny will be joined by 2009 U.S. silver medalist Rachael Flatt (No. 10), who will make her first appearance at the senior world championships. She is the 2008 world junior champion and a two-time U.S. silver medalist. She won silver this season at the Cup of Russia and finished fourth at Skate America.

MEN

The U.S. men are a talented trio, headlined by Abbott (No. 3), who became the first American man to bring home the gold from the Grand Prix Final. On top of winning the Cup of China and finishing fourth at the Cup of Russia, he was crowned the 2009 U.S. champion in January.

Abbott will be joined by two-time world bronze medalist Evan Lysacek (No. 7) and 2009 U.S. silver medalist Brandon Mroz (No. 16). Lysacek earned bronze at the 2009 AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships and followed that with a silver medal at the 2009 Four Continents Championships. Mroz came in fifth at the Trophée Eric Bompard and seventh at Skate Canada.

PAIRS

The U.S. pairs teams of Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker (No. 8) and Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett (unranked) will each be making their debuts at the senior world championships. McLaughlin and Brubaker, the 2007 world junior champions, captured their second consecutive U.S. pairs title at the 2009 U.S. Championships. They won silver at Skate America and bronze at Skate Canada. The newly formed team of Denney and Barrett were the surprise silver medalists at the 2009 U.S. Championships.

ICE DANCING

2006 Olympic silver medalists Belbin and Agosto (No. 5) will return to the competitive circuit for the first time since their withdrawal from the 2008 Grand Prix Final and the 2009 U.S. Championships due to Agosto's back injury. The five-time U.S. champions collected silver medals this season at Skate America and the Cup of China. The veterans are competing in their ninth consecutive world championships; they won silver in 2005 and bronze in 2006 and 2007.

Newly crowned U.S. champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White (No. 3) return to the world championships looking to improve upon last year's sixth-place finish. They brought home bronze from this year's Grand Prix Final and won the gold last month at the Four Continents Championships.

This will be the first world championships appearance for 2008 world junior champions, 2009 U.S. silver medalists and 2009 Four Continents bronze medalists Emily Samuelson and Evan Bates (No. 9). In their first season in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, the duo won bronze at the NHK Trophy and came in fourth at Skate America.

THE COMPETITION

Medal contenders in the ladies division include Grand Prix Final champion and reigning world champion Mao Asada (No. 2) of Japan, Grand Prix Final runner-up and Four Continents champion Yu-Na Kim (No. 1) of Korea, and 2008 world silver medalist and 2009 Grand Prix Final bronze medalist Carolina Kostner (No. 3) of Italy.

The men's title is up for grabs with the retirement of 2008 world champion Jeffrey Buttle of Canada. 2008 runner-up and 2007 world champion Brian Joubert (No. 1) of France will look to claim his second world title. He goes up against Four Continents champion Patrick Chan (No. 2) of Canada, as well as Grand Prix Final silver medalist Takahiko Kozuka (No. 5) of Japan.

In pairs, last year's world champions, Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy (No. 1) of Germany, will take on China's Qing Pang and Jian Tong (No. 2), champions at this season's Grand Prix Final and Four Continents Championships.

The Grand Prix Final ice dancing champions and reigning world titlists, Isabelle Delobel and Olivier Schoenfelder (No. 1) of France, withdrew from the competition due to injury. Russians Oksana Domnina and Maxim Shabalin (No. 2) return to the world championships after a one-year hiatus from the event. The Grand Prix Final silver medalists hope to improve upon their fifth-place finish from worlds in 2007.

U.S. Team at the 2009 World Championships
Name (Hometown) / Training Town

Ladies
• Czisny (Bowling Green, Ohio) / Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
• Flatt (Del Mar, Calif.) / Colorado Springs, Colo.

Men
• Abbott (Aspen, Colo.) / Colorado Springs, Colo.
• Lysacek (Los Angeles) / El Segundo, Calif.
• Mroz (St. Louis) / Colorado Springs, Colo.

Pairs
• Denney (Wesley Chapel, Fla.) and Barrett (Venice, Fla.) / Ellenton, Fla.
• McLaughlin (Los Angeles) and Brubaker (Algonquin, Ill.) / Colorado Springs, Colo.

Ice Dancing
• Belbin (Kingston, Ontario) and Agosto (Chicago) / Aston, Pa.
• Davis (West Bloomfield, Mich.) and White (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.) / Canton, Mich.
• Samuelson (Ann Arbor, Mich.) and Bates (Ann Arbor, Mich.) / Ann Arbor, Mich.

2009 World Championships Broadcast Schedule

March 26
12:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. ET -- Oxygen (Live)
11:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. ET -- Oxygen (Live)

March 27
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ET -- Oxygen
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ET -- Oxygen (Live)

March 28
12:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. ET -- Oxygen (Live)
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET -- NBC (Live)

U.S. Figure Skating

U.S. Figure Skating is the national governing body for the sport of figure skating in the United States, as recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and the International Skating Union. U.S. Figure Skating is comprised of more than 763 member clubs and Basic Skills Programs representing approximately 179,000 members. U.S. Figure Skating is charged with the development of the sport on all levels within the United States, including athletes, officials, sanctioning of events and exhibitions, and establishing the rules and guidelines by which the sport is governed.

http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090318&content_id=62620&vkey=ice_pressrelease

[Iulya]

Team envelopes for 2009-10 announced for U.S.

(04/28/2009) - U.S. Figure Skating announced today the individuals and teams that will compose the A, B and C team envelopes for the 2009-10 season. Those athletes assigned to the Reserve team envelope will be announced at a later date.

The envelope level is primarily determined by the athlete's performance in international and U.S. Figure Skating competitions during the previous season, and is used to determine funding levels. It is not used as a strict guideline for selections to international competitions.

Team A
Ladies: Alissa Czisny, Rachael Flatt
Men: Jeremy Abbott, Evan Lysacek, Brandon Mroz, Johnny Weir
Pairs: Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett, Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker
Dance: Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto, Meryl Davis and Charlie White

Team B
Ladies: Becky Bereswill, Alexe Gilles, DeeDee Leng, Mirai Nagasu, Ashley Wagner, Caroline Zhang
Men: Ryan Bradley, Stephen Carriere, Richard Dornbush, Armin Mahbanoozadeh, Ross Miner, Adam Rippon
Pairs: Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir, Brooke Castile and Ben Okolski, Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig, Rena Inoue and John Baldwin, Tracy Tanovich and Michael Chau
Dance: Madison Chock and Greg Zuerlein, Madison Hubbell and Keiffer Hubbell, Kim Navarro and Brent Bommentre, Emily Samuelson and Evan Bates, Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani

Team C
Ladies: Kiri Baga, Melissa Bulanhagui, Amanda Dobbs, Christina Gao, Kristiene Gong, Katrina Hacker, Ellie Kawamura, Bebe Liang, Mary Beth Marley, Angela Maxwell, Kimmie Meissner, Kristine Musademba, Brittney Rizo, Angela Wang, Kendall Wyckoff
Men: Jason Brown, Steven Evans, Joshua Farris, Grant Hochstein, Alexander Johnson, Austin Kanallakan, Keegan Messing, Curran Oi, Shaun Rogers
Pairs: Molly Aaron and Daniyel Cohen, Cassie Andrews and Nicholas Anderson, Haven Denney and Daniel Raad, Olivia Gibbons and Tyler Harris, Chloe Katz and Joseph Lynch, Brittney Simpson and Nathan Miller, Caitlin Yankowskas and John Coughlin
Dance: Lauri Bonacorsi and Travis Mager, Isabella Cannuscio and Ian Lorello, Piper Gilles and Zach Donohue, Lynn Kriengkrairut and Logan Giulietti-Schmitt, Anastasia Olson and Jordan Cowan, Trina Pratt and Chris Obzansky, Jane Summersett and Todd Gilles, Moriah Tabon and Matt Kleffman, Shannon Wingle and Tim McKernan.

[andreeas]

stie cineva mai multe despre cariera Simonei Grigorescu? A reprezentat Romania sau a inceput patinajul in SUA dupa ce a emigrat cu parintii etc.? Este o coregrafa cunoscuta in SUA, a realizat coregrafiile mai multor patinatori americani ca surorile Czisny, Katrina Hacker etc., in perioada junioratului.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u0eb0NYJkg

[Iulya]

Nu prea stiu multe despre cariera ei de amatoare ..stiu ca s-a retras in 1982 din competitiile pentru amatori dar ce tara a reprezentat nu stiu.
In prezent coregrafieaza diverse spectacole pe gheata ... dar si programe pentru diversi patinatori

Uite aici mai multe detalii
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090415&content_id=63910&vkey=ice_news[

[andreeas]

multumesc iulya.
pacat ca ai nostri nu ne prezinta si alti sportivi in afara de fotbalisti care s-au realizat in alte tari.

[Tracoromana]

Ce mai face Michele Kwan
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/Michelle-Kwan-passes-up-Olympics-for-graduate-sc?urn=oly,180159

[whisper]

tot despre Michelle: Nu va reveni sezonul acesta!
http://www.usfsa.org/Story.asp?id=43317


Kerrigan Honored at Sports Museum's 'Tradition'
http://www.usfigureskating.org/Story.asp?id=43199&type=news

[emiii03]

The american Olympic team

http://www.afpbb.com/article/sports/winter/figure-skating/2601672/4140983

niste poze f dragute

[irinaidu]

sunt mortale pozele em !!! in special johnny desigur !!!

[whisper]

U.S. figure skaters turn attention to world championships

VANCOUVER — Thirteen will be the magic number for U.S. figure skaters Mirai Nagasu and Rachael Flatt when they compete next month at the world championships in Torino, Italy.
Nagasu, 16, was fourth in the Olympic women's competition that ended Thursday. Flatt, 17, was seventh. The USA had just two women's berths at this Olympics instead of the maximum three because of its placements at the 2009 worlds.

In Torino March 22-28, the USA will again have two women's spots. It can get back up to its accustomed level of three if Nagasu and Flatt at least duplicate their finishes at the Olympics.

Under the international format, a nation gets three spots at the next worlds if the combined finishes of its top two skaters at the previous worlds add up to 13 or less.

At 2009 worlds, Flatt was fifth and Ashley Wagner was 11. The total of their finishes was 16, limiting the USA to two spots at this Olympics and the 2010 worlds.

Getting that third spot back is another step for the USA in development for the next Olympics.

Nagasu, who is from Arcadia, Calif., was sixth after the women's short program. With her fifth in the free skate, she moved up to fourth overall in the total standings.

"After the short program, I was really disappointed," she says. "But after the long and fourth place in my first Olympics and I haven't got to the worlds yet … I think my best years are yet to come."

Nagasu won the U.S. title in 2008, but at age 14 she was too young to compete at worlds.

Flatt, who lives and trains in Colorado Springs, was fifth after the short program. Her seventh in the free skate dropped her to seventh overall. Flatt was marked down on two of her triple flip jumps in the long program. The markdowns surprised her.

"I thought the flips were fine when I watched the playback," she says. "I guess it's just something to work on for worlds. … I'm a little disappointed with my score having both my flips downgraded."

Now it's on to Torino, site of the 2006 Olympics.

"I achieved my goal of giving two solid (Olympic) performances, not only technically but emotionally, I guess," says Flatt.

Says Nagasu, "I'm just savoring every moment, and that's what Kristi Yamaguchi (1992 Olympic champion for the USA) told me to do. Next time, I hope to go for gold."

Back for more:

The favorite for the gold in Torino will be South Korea's Kim Yu-Na, who dominated the field as expected at the Olympics and piled up record scoring totals.

"I'm very happy that I was able to do everything I was doing during my practice," said Kim. "And I'm especially happy about the scores I received. … Everything I wanted to do, I was able to do."

Kim won the 2009 world title. In December, she won her third international Grand Prix title in four years. She illustrates that competing in world championships leading up to an Olympics is beneficial. She was third at the worlds in 2007 and 2008 before winning the gold last year.

Now, she is an Olympic champion, first medalist ever for her nation in Olympic figure skating.

"Actually, I still can't believe that I did what I wanted to do at the Olympics," says Kim. "I've been dreaming about this moment, and I can't believe that this is not a dream anymore."

Recap:

The U.S. won medals in two of the four disciplines, taking gold (Evan Lysacek) in the men's and silver (Meryl Davis and Charlie White) in ice dancing. Canada, Russia, China and Japan also each won two medals.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/vancouver/figureskating/2010-02-26-usa-follow_N.htm

[IleK]

La Mondiale anul acesta Evan Lysacek va fi inlocuit de Ryan Bradley. Daca Jeremy isi revine si face programele de la nationale ar putea sa castige aurul.
Fetlee ar face bine sa se claseze macar ca la olimpiada ca sa recastige cele 3 locuri. Mi-ar fi placut sa o vad si pe Ashley Wagner aici. In schimb au trimis-o la Mondialele de Juniori desi a despasit deja nivelul. Sper sa faca o figura frumoasa acolo si poate castiga aurul.

[andreeas]

Navarro, Bommentre si-au anuntat retragerea:(
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100511&content_id=9963404&vkey=ice_pressrelease

[Tracoromana]

Zhang schimba antrenorul.
http://www.universalsports.com/news/article/newsid=483950.html#zhang+announces+coaching+change

[Tracoromana]

Crema patinajului american (39 de patinatori si antrenorii lor) au participat la "Champs Camp" in Colorado Springs, Aug. 26-29. Include sedinte de antrenament, seminarii, video-uri promotionale si sedinte foto.
Men (6): Abbott, Rippon, Mroz, Miner, Carriere, Hochstein
Ladies (9): Flatt, Nagasu, Wagner, Czisny, Zhang, Zawadzki, Dobbs, Gilles, Musademba
Pairs (5 teams): Denney/Barrett, Evora/Ladwig, Yankowskas/Coughlin, Castelli/Shnapir, Simpson/Miller
Dance (7 teams): Davis/White, Samuelson/Bates, Chock/Zuerlein, Hubbell/Hubbell, Shibutani/Shibutani, Tibbetts/Brubaker, Cannuscio/Lorello.

Poze:
http://web.icenetwork.com/gen/photogallery/year_2010/month_08/day_26/cf13950578.html
http://web.icenetwork.com/gen/photogallery/year_2010/month_08/day_27/cf13984326.html
http://web.icenetwork.com/gen/photogallery/year_2010/month_08/day_28/cf14028762.html
http://web.icenetwork.com/gen/photogallery/year_2010/month_08/day_27/cf13990314.html

[Tracoromana]

revista Skating pe august/septembrie are vreo 80 de pagini.
http://digital.publicationprinters.com/publication/?i=43691

[ice_girl]

Ryan Bradley s-a retras din activitatea competitionala:(
http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=ro&ie=UTF-8&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http://www.sports.ru/others/figure-skating/96455862.html&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhiEBoJHTPQ4hRybfTnjs5CJNQYAzw
Chiar daca nu a fost niciodata un patinator de top mie imi pare rau k s-a retras, imi placea tare mult la el pasiunea si placerea cu care patina,capacitatea de a face spectacol ( din pacate o data cu el a cam disparut orice pata de culoare din patinajul american)

[Tracoromana]

Dupa despartirea de Caitlin Yankowskas de acum 2 saptamani, John Coughlin a declarat ca va patina cu Caydee Denney, care, la randul ei, s-a despartit in februarie de Jeremy Barrett. Ce increngaturi!
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2015075709_apfiguspairsdenneycoughlin.html

de asemena "Hubbell & Hubbell split up."
http://www.universalsports.com/news-blogs/article/newsid=533153.html

[Cromatic]

Dupa despartirea de Caitlin Yankowskas de acum 2 saptamani, John Coughlin a declarat ca va patina cu Caydee Denney, care, la randul ei, s-a despartit in februarie de Jeremy Barrett. Ce increngaturi!
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2015075709_apfiguspairsdenneycoughlin.html

Nici una din perechile care au castigat ultimele patru titluri nationale nu mai exista ca atare. Asta da performanta, dar din pacate nu pe gheata.

Nu stiu cum a putut John s-o paraseasca pe Caitlin pentru Caydee. Poate ca tot raul ar fi spre bine fiindca Yankowskas merita un partener mai bun decat Coughlin, dar partenerii valorosi sunt foarte greu de gasit.

[ice_girl]

http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=ro&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http://www.sports.ru/others/figure-skating/103984338.html&usg=ALkJrhh-IiXa8SHP5FmlDPrMLPZGwKaH9g

[ice_girl]

http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=ro&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http://www.sports.ru/others/figure-skating/104197403.html&usg=ALkJrhh7oGzsAddE4Mk3_E6QvA3LkUXzuw

[ice_girl]

Si perechea Emily Samuelson si Evan Bates s-a despartit ( parca e o adevarata epidemie la cuplurile de peste ocean sa se desparta) :(
http://www.freep.com/article/20110622/SPORTS17/106220389/Victory-party-honors-elite-Canton-skaters?odyssey=nav|head

[Cromatic]

Se pare ca Evan Bates a trecut la Zueva/Shpilband care il testeaza cu Madison Chock. Macar se incearca recuperarea a doi din patru dansatori.:)

[Miruna1990]

Mie mi-a placut mereu de Madison Chock, mi se parea mult mai buna decat partenerul ei. Acum ce sa zic, nici Emily Samuelson nu imi displacea. M-as bucura sa se formeze cuplul Madison Chock/Evan Bates din simplul motiv ca as vrea sa o vad patinand pe Madison :D Insa mi-e mila de Emily care a ratat intreg sezonul si a fost alaturi de partenerul ei accidentat, care acum cand poate patina o lasa pentru alta!(parca e telenovela). Cine stie, poate se cupleaza cu Paul Poirier :) Nu pot sa nu ma gandesc ca toate despartirile astea se datoreaza in parte si faptului ca mai tinerii frati Shibutani au spart gura targului la mondiale. Vanessa/Paul, Madison/Greg, fratii Hubbell, acum Samuelson/Bates au dominat multa vreme competitiile de juniori. Singurul cuplu "contemporan" cu acestia care a rezistat a fost Bobrova/Soloviev.(pana acum, mai e timp pana in octombrie)

[Cromatic]

Miruna, in privinta lui Chock/Zuerlein ne potrivim perfect.:)

Despre Emily si Evan, din cate am inteles, Emily nu a mai vrut sa continue in dans, dar poate ca se razgandeste, si Vanessa a declarat initial ca are alte proiecte, ca dupa aceea sa anunte ca doreste sa ramana in dansul pe gheata, iar acum isi cauta partener.:rolleyes: Pai da, nu e asa usor sa arunci pe fereastra zece ani si mai bine de munca.

http://www.yorkregion.com/sports/article/1033846--ice-dancer-crone-seeks-new-partner

Neintelegerile personale au declansat ruptura, ceea ce se intampla intre cei doi nu mai era sanatos, spune Vanessa.:confused:

It’s sad to see everything stop at this point, but it wasn’t healthy what was going on between us. We’re still friends and passionate about skating. Maybe, one day, Paul and I will get back together.”


Despartirile dintre parteneri sau retragerile premature sunt o boala veche a patinajului nord-american, dar parca n-am mai asistat niciodata la atat de multe ca anul asta.:o:

[andreeas]

Emily Samuelson nu a declarat niciodata ca nu mai doreste sa continue la dans si despartirea lor nu este inca anuntata oficial. Stirea a fost publicata de un ziar din Detroit, dar nu a fost confirmata. Daca este adevarat ca s-au despartit, va apare confirmarea in zilele urmatoare.

[Cromatic]

Zvonurile despre ruptura dintre Emily si Evan circulau inainte de aparitia articolului din Detroit. E drept ca se speculeaza foarte mult pe forumuri, iar unii fac afirmatii care sunt de fapt inchipuiri de-ale lor si nu realitatea, dar mi-e foarte greu sa cred ca ziaristul din Detroit inventeaza cand spune ca a vorbit cu antrenorul celor doi care i-a spus ca s-au despartit. Plus ca pe FSU de exemplu, posteaza si patinatori, si parinti sau prieteni ai diversilor patinatori, antrenori, arbitri internationali, oficiali din federatii - sigur, sub nume false - asa ca cineva din anturajul lor apropiat putea sa intervina pentru a dezminti intr-un fel sau altul, cum ar fi o fotografie foarte recenta a celor doi. Si este si vorba aceea, pana nu faci foc nu iese fum.

[andreeas]

Pe FSU se scriu de multe ori rautati gratuite cu privire la anumiti patinatori.:no: Nu stiam cauza.

[SimonaB]

Pe FSU se scriu de multe ori rautati gratuite cu privire la anumiti patinatori.:no: Nu stiam cauza.

Acum este inca mai curat dar pe vremuri era cica jale, tone de rude, arbitri, chiar si patinatori in persoana, dupa anumite surse. Sa urmaresti mai ales in preajma unei competitii mari, Olimpiada spre exemplu, cum apar anumite persoane care arunca cu noroi in draci in anumiti patinatori, antrenori etc, si pe urma dispar ca prin minune. :sneaky: Cineva care a urmarit fenomenul de-a lungul anilor mi-a spus ca ar fi si posteri platiti care posteaza la comanda.

[Cromatic]

Cineva care a urmarit fenomenul de-a lungul anilor mi-a spus ca ar fi si posteri platiti care posteaza la comanda.

:))

De-a lungul timpului, mi-am vazut si eu favoritii criticati pe forumuri, si uneori in termeni foarte duri - este de fapt valabil si pentru youtube - dar nu mi-a trecut nici o clipa prin minte ca persoanele respective ar fi platite sa o faca pentru ca nu ma astept ca ceea ce imi place mie sa placa si altora si consider ca este normal ca altii sa aiba puncte de vedere si gusturi diferite. Dar probabil ca unora le este imposibil sa accepte ca cei pe care ii iubesc nu sunt iubiti de toata lumea si atunci se mangaie cu gandul ca cei care posteaza negativ sunt in realitate platiti.


Pe FSU se scriu de multe ori rautati gratuite cu privire la anumiti patinatori.:no: Nu stiam cauza.

Intr-adevar, se scriu destule rautati, dar se scriu si foarte multe laude, iar daca rautatile vin doar de la rivali, trebuie sa cred ca autorii laudelor sunt doar parinti, rude si prieteni?

Mie FSU mi se pare un forum in general serios de la care am avut si am multe de aflat si de invatat in materie de patinaj. Uneori lucrurile mai derapeaza, dar este un megaforum cu mii de membri, asa ca lucruile nu pot fi intodeauna tinute sub control. Si arata-mi si mie macar un forum de discutii pe care NU se posteaza rautati. Eu nu am cunostinta de asa ceva.

Pana una alta:

As first reported in the Free Press last week, ice dancers Emily Samuelson and Evan Bates have ended their ice dance partnership, U.S. Figure Skating announced Tuesday.


Samuelson and Bates, two-time U.S. medalists and 2010 Olympians, didn’t compete last season because Bates was recovering from surgery on a severed Achilles tendon. The team moved to the Arctic Figure Skating Club in April 2010 after spending the previous 10 years at the Ann Arbor FSC.


Samuelson and Bates are continuing in ice dance. Bates’ search for a new partner is over: He’ll be teaming up with Madison Chock, a U.S. bronze medalist with former partner Greg Zuerlein (who has retired from competitive skating).

http://www.freep.com/article/20110629/SPORTS17/106290385/1048/sports

[SimonaB]

:))

De-a lungul timpului, mi-am vazut si eu favoritii criticati pe forumuri, si uneori in termeni foarte duri - este de fapt valabil si pentru youtube - dar nu mi-a trecut nici o clipa prin minte ca persoanele respective ar fi platite sa o faca pentru ca nu ma astept ca ceea ce imi place mie sa placa si altora si consider ca este normal ca altii sa aiba puncte de vedere si gusturi diferite. Dar probabil ca unora le este imposibil sa accepte ca cei pe care ii iubesc nu sunt iubiti de toata lumea si atunci se mangaie cu gandul ca cei care posteaza negativ sunt in realitate platiti.


Nu, cineva care lucra la o agentie de stiri a vazut cum o colega avea niste task-uri mai ciudate, sa posteze anumite lucruri despre anumiti patinatori pe forumuri locale si internationale, lucru de altfel recunoscut in cele din urma de colega in cauza. Cand spun ca a "urmarit fenomenul" ma refer la investigatie jurnalistica serioasa si nu la smiorcaieli ale fanilor.

[Tracoromana]

''Evan Bates’ search for a new partner is over: He’ll be teaming up with Madison Chock, a U.S. bronze medalist with former partner Greg Zuerlein (who has retired from competitive skating).''
[detroit free press]

[Tracoromana]

acelsi subiect; Madison Chock/Evan Bates se vor antrena cu Zoueva /Shpilband;

http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110701&content_id=21248206&vkey=ice_new

[ice_girl]

http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=ro&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=ru&tl=en&twu=1&u=http://www.sports.ru/others/figure-skating/117524714.html&usg=ALkJrhgI8d8KQjEbrGZWP9PcX8kcjYHX0A

[ice_girl]

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.universalsports.com%2Fnew s-blogs%2Fblogs%2Fblog%3Dgofigure%2Fpostid%3D551219. html&h=YAQAnpiGtAQA0bosymDgRnfBsEBah8VdjQgAjeOREC9DWfg

[nevruta]

Whoohoo! Eu ii tin pumnii lui Adam! :D

[ice_girl]

Brandon Mroz exersand Quad Lutz: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3 DCMQ8qNTG-jY%26feature%3Dshare&h=4AQAxsQ8jAQC7rg1OkrRy-WYM0JPlS7rQqKohcofKcqOX1A
Interviu cu Alissa Czisny:http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110907&content_id=24350688&vkey=ice_news
Si inca unul cu Jeremy Abbott: http://ontd-skating.livejournal.com/1186692.html

[Cromatic]

ISU i-a omologat lui Brandon Mroz saritura 4Lz pe care a executat-o intro competitie din SUA.

http://www.isu.org/vsite/vnavsite/page/directory/0,10853,4844-205151-222374-nav-list,00.html?id=929

Prin urmare, Brandon este primul patinator din istorie care aterizeaza 4Lz intr-un concurs. Oana a postat mai sus videoclipul respectiv. Ca sa vezi de unde sare iepurele. Bravo Mroz./hello

Primul patinator pe care l-am vazut eu incercand aceasta saritura a fost Michael Weisz la Campionatul Mondial din 2002 la programul liber, dar a aterizat cu picioarele imbarligate si a cazut.

Vor urma probabil realizari de genul: primul patinator care a aterizat 4Lz intr-o finala de GP, primul la nationale, primul la europene, primul la mondiale s.a.m.d.

[Tracoromana]

bravo pentru Mroz! face istorie si e chiar frumoasa saritura!

Apropo de sarituri, triplu axel aruncat pe care il incearca S/S a fost sarit de Rena Inoue/John Baldwin la nationalele SUA 2006. Asta o fi fost omologata?? Au avut o incercare si la CM 2006, dar Rena parca a pus mana jos; vad ca au scos cu totul filmuletul de la CM 2006.

nationalele US; min 3.17.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX6kQMpOGzY&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLB9831AB77F5D78CF

P.S. cred ca la J.O. 2006 au incercat, nu la CM

[ice_girl]

Michelle Kwan s-a casatorit: http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2013/01/olympian-michelle-kwan-marries-clay-pell.html?fb_action_ids=10151276542387739&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_ref=.UPsU7NhTXD0.like&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210151276542387739%22%3A328 036570642578%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210151276542387739%22%3A%22og .likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%7B%2210151276542387739%22%3A%22.UP sU7NhTXD0.like%22%7D
Ii doresc casa de piatra si sa aiba copii frumosi si talentati la fel ca ea:):ok:

[ice_girl]

Ce pacat ca nu participa la Mondiale :( http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130217&content_id=41741714&vkey=ice_pressrelease
Dar la fel ca pt lumea obiectivul lor ramane Sochi:ok: http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130214&content_id=41632804&vkey=ice_news

[ice_girl]

http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130425&content_id=45755208&vkey=ice_news

[ice_girl]

Un rezumat al echipei feminine a SUA: http://fskating.com/2013/05/twelve-ladies-three-spots-the-top-us-olympic-team-contenders-of-2013-2014.html
Si Jason Brown vrea la JO: http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130610&content_id=50198436&vkey=ice_news

[Tracoromana]

Combinatii sarituri - Gracie Gold:
http://instagram.com/p/bB-u-4rAvW/

[ice_girl]

Abia astept sa o vad pe Michelle in postura de comentator: http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130805&content_id=55953836&vkey=ice_news

[ice_girl]

http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130812&content_id=56742812&vkey=ice_news

[ice_girl]

Interviuri cu Jason Brown: http://www.artonice.it/?q=en%2Fnode%2F14371
http://www.absoluteskating.com/interviews/2013jasonbrown.html

[ice_girl]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/sochi-olympics-mens-figure-skating-debates-the-quadruple-jump-and-its-value/2014/01/06/29e8ebb4-770f-11e3-8963-b4b654bcc9b2_story.html

http://www.absoluteskating.com/interviews/2013ashleycain.html

[ice_girl]

Si patinatorii au fost la ceremonia de decernare a premiilor Oscar :ok:

https://scontent-a-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1/10003499_672117659496808_792099371_n.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bhw2G7hCcAAC1vp.jpg:large

[ice_girl]

http://www.justjaredjr.com/2014/04/08/mirai-nagasu-wears-skates-on-red-carpet-at-skating-with-the-stars-gala-2014/
Se pare ca Jeremy Abbott se mai gandeste in privinta retragerii: http://olympictalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/08/jeremy-abbott-figure-skating-retirement/

[ice_girl]

Mie imi place tare mult de ei si le doresc mult succes in noul sezon :) http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014/06/02/77860280
http://www.examiner.com/article/jeremy-abbott-sets-the-record-straight

[ice_girl]

Interviu cu Courtney Hicks:http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014/08/14/89582112?tcid=fb_share

[Tracoromana]

In Aug. 23 - 27 2014, la Colorado Springs, se va tine Champ Camp la care vor participa toti patinatorii care iau parte la Grand Prix 2014 - 40 la numar(Team USA Grand Prix skaters).

MEN (9): Abbott, Aaron, Brown, Farris, Dornbush, Rippon, Razzano, Miner, Carriere

LADIES (9): Gold, Edmunds, Nagasu, Wagner, Cesario, Hicks, Gao, Cain, Wang

PAIRS (5 perechi): Scimeca/Knierim, Denney/Frazier, Kayne/O'Shea, Leng/Shnapir, Aaron/Settlage

DANCE (6 cupluri): Chock/Bates, Shibutanis, Hubbell/Donohue, Aldridge/Eaton, Cannuscio/McManus, Hawayek/Baker

Patinatorii isi vor prezenta programele scurte si lungi intr-o competitie simulata.

http://www.usfsa.org/Athletes.asp?id=428
.




Champs Camp is performance based. Athletes perform their short program and free skate programs (ice dancing teams: short and free dances) in a simulated competition environment. The camp also included Olympic Training Center/World Arena din Colorado Springs


Champs Camp is performance based. Athletes perform their short program and free skate programs (ice dancing teams: short and free dances) in a simulated competition environment. The camp also included

[Tracoromana]

In Aug. 23 - 27 2014, la Colorado Springs, se va tine Champ Camp la care vor participa toti patinatorii care iau parte la Grand Prix 2014, 40 la numar (Team USA Grand Prix skaters), antrenorii lor, arbitri. Patinatorii isi vor prezenta programele scurte si lungi intr-o competitie simulata.

MEN (9): Abbott, Aaron, Brown, Farris, Dornbush, Rippon, Razzano, Miner, Carriere
LADIES (9): Gold, Edmunds, Nagasu, Wagner, Cesario, Hicks, Gao, Cain, Wang
PAIRS (5 perechi): Scimeca/Knierim, Denney/Frazier, Kayne/O'Shea, Leng/Shnapir, Aaron/Settlage
DANCE (6 cupluri): Chock/Bates, Shibutanis, Hubbell/Donohue, Aldridge/Eaton, Cannuscio/McManus, Hawayek/Baker


Sursa: http://www.usfsa.org/Athletes.asp?id=428
.

[Tracoromana]

Presimt ca perechea Marissa Castelli / Mervin Tran o sa-mi placa. Pentru 2 luni de cand ptineaza impreuna arata foarte bine. :ok:

OwZz0JO9gN8
.

[Tracoromana]

In 5 octombrie in USA au inceput competitiile nationale de patinaj artistic, dupa urmatorul sistem:
http://fskating.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/U.S.-Figure-Skating-system-of-national-competitions.jpg

S-au inscris in jur de 1.800 patinatori la 2 discipline (individual masculin si feminin) pe 5 nivele: juvenil, intermediate, novice, juniori, seniori.

Sunt 9 campionate regionale care se desfasoara in octombrie. Primii 4 patinatori de la fiecare se califica la cele 3 campionate sectionale care au loc in 18-22 nov. 2014.

Perechile si dansatorii isi incep calificarea la campionatele sectionale din noiembrie.

Primii 4 de la fiecare disciplina sunt calificati la Campionatul National al SUA din Greensboro 17-25 ianuarie 2015. Aici se stabilesc participantii la JCM, CM si 4CC 2015.

Detalii:
http://www.icenetwork.com/schedule
.

[ice_girl]

Interviu cu Jason Brown:http://t.co/8Oc0EKBpj2

[ice_girl]

Interviu cu Courtney Hicks:http://skateguard1.blogspot.ca/2015/01/interview-with-courtney-hicks.html

[ice_girl]

Interviu cu Madison Hubbel si Zachary Donohue: http://www.olimpiazzurra.com/2015/01/madison-hubbel-and-zachary-donouhe-we-want-to-grab-top-five-at-the-world-championship/

[ice_girl]

Interviu cu Alexa Scimeca si Chris Knierim:http://www.olimpiazzurra.com/2015/03/alexa-scimeca-and-chris-knierim-skaters-americans-we-will-continue-we-will-continue-compeiting-with-the-quad-and-will-try-to-improve-us-again/

[Tracoromana]

Champ Camp

La Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center/World Arena a inceput Champ Camp-ul de fiecare an.(Aug. 22 - 26, 2015). Participa toti patinatorii nominalizati la Grand Prix 2015, inclusiv TBD de la Skate America (Team USA Grand Prix skaters), antrenorii lor si arbitri.
La Champs Camp se prezinta in principal programele scurte si cele libere intr-o competitie simulata. De asemenea sunt incluse sedinte tehnice, examinari fizice, pregatiri psihologice si seminarii de nutritie.
http://www.usfsa.org/Athletes.asp?id=428

Poza de grup: http://41.media.tumblr.com/7bc55ff4d332df7c6c087cd6f3f5febc/tumblr_ntj0r35Hdi1qc5l9co1_1280.jpg

Randul 1: Zach Donohue, Chris Knierim, Evan Bates, Danny O’Shea, Jason Brown, Zack Sidhu, Colin McManus, Mervin Tran, Adam Rippon, Ross Miner, Alex Shibutani, Madison Hubbell

Randul 2: Nate Bartolomay, Max Settlage, Richard Dornbush, Max Aaron, Jean-Luc Baker, Grant Hochstein, Polina Edmunds, Kaitlin Hawayek, Courtney Hicks, Maia Shibutani, Anastasia Cannuscio, Gracie Gold

Randul 3: Alexa Scimeca, Jessica Calalang, Tarah Kayne, Madison Chock, Ashley Wagner, Marissa Castelli, Madeline Aaron, Angela Wang, Mariah Bell, Hannah Miller, Karen Chen, Gretchen Donlan
.

[Cromatic]

La Champs Camp a fost si Paul Wylie (medaliat cu argint la Olimpiada din '92) care a tinut un mic speech foarte emotionant prin sinceritatea cu care a povestit experienta prin care a trecut acum cateva luni cand a facut stop cardiac in timp ce se afla la un patinoar. A fost la un pas de moarte si acum poarta un defibrillator montat in piept.

Schindler's List al lui Wylie este unul dintre programele mele favorite din toate timpurile.

[Cromatic]

Timothy Goebel, medialiat cu bronz la Olimpiada din 2002 si cu argint la CM din acelasi an si din anul 2003, s-a logodit recent cu prietenul sau de-o viata Thomas Luciano. Cei doi si-au cumparat un apartament la New York in valoare de 1,5 milioane de dolari (da' cati bani au, frate?:o:) Ultramodern, cum se vede din fotografii.

http://observer.com/2016/11/olympic-medalist-timothy-goebel-skates-over-to-upper-west-side/

Timothy a fost un excelent cvadruplist la vremea lui. A fost singurul la JO din 2002 care a executat trei cvadruple la liber, din care una in combinatie cu tripla. Si toate i-au reusit. Si a mai executat si doua 3A. Ulterior insa, a dezvoltat o afectiune la sold care l-a dus si pe masa de operatie, si apoi n-a mai fost acelasi. Spunea intr-un interviu de anul trecut ca nu trece o zi fara sa nu-l doara ceva, ba spatele, ba genunchii, ba soldul. Sau toate deodata. In prezent, lucreaza la o organizatie pentru protectia consumatorului.

Chiar m-am intrebat uneori cu ce se ocupa diversi patinatori retrasi care n-au ramas in patinaj, din ce-si castiga existenta, dar n-am gasit informatii.

[Tracoromana]

Professional Skaters Association (PSA) din USA a anuntat in luna mai castigatorii premiilor EDI pentru cele mai bune programe din 2017 la Campionatul National US si la Campionatul National de Patinaj Sincron:

Ladies
Karen Chen - Short Program

Coach - Tammy Gambill
Choreographer - Karen Chen
Music selection - "On Golden Pond" by Dave Grusin
Costume designer - Lisa McKinnon


Men
Nathan Chen - Free Skate

Coach - Rafael Arutyunyan
Choreographer - Nadezda Kanaeva
Music selection - "The Polovtsian Dances" by Aleksandr Borodin
Costume designer - Ladu Designs: Elena Pollack and Jamie Dollhopf



Ice Dance
Madison Chock / Evan Bates - Free Dance

Coach - Igor Shpilband
Choreographers - Christopher Dean, Igor Shpilband
Music Selection - "Under Pressure" by David Bowie and Freddie Mercury
Music Work: Oleg Karpachev, Dmitriy Rubezhov and Igor Shpilband
Costume Designer - Feeling Mathieu Caron



Pairs
Ashley Cain and Timothy LeDuc - Short Program

Coach -Darlene and Peter Cain
Choreographer - Serge Onik
Music Selection "I've Put a Spell on You" by Annie Lennox
Costume Designer - Denyse Frey


Synchronized Skating
Haydenettes, - Free Skate

Coach - Saga Krantz
Choreographer - Saga Krantz and Adam Blake
Music - "My Name is Princeâ" by Prince and The Revolution
Costume Designer - Del Arbour


Professional Figure Skating Poza (http://web.icenetwork.com/assets/images/7/5/2/233282752/cuts/2017_U.S._Open_Winners_mrapaap4_gi7fe6ns.jpg)

The best breakout performance, Ground Breaker Award - Garrett Kling
The most innovative skater, Creative Visionary Award - Cordero Zuckerman
Impeccable technique, Skater's Skater Award - Kristen Nardozzi / Nick Traxler



Alte premii:

Coach of the Year - Tammy Gambill
Choreographer of the Year - Rohene Ward
Developmental Coach of the Year - Alexei Kiliakov, Elena Novak & Dmytri Ilin
Sport Science for use of scientific technology in figure skating - Lee Cabell
Professional skaters who has brought recognition to the sport in a positive manner - Charlie White & Judy Thomas
Coach who has overcome adversity - physical or emotional - and who has continued in dedication and perseverance to serve their profession with dignity and fortitude - Scott Hamilton
Volunteer of the Year - Tim Covington
Photo of the Year - Vicki Luy
Distinguished Official - Gale Tanger
World Arena Ice Hall, Colorado Springs

etc.

[Tracoromana]

Incepand din iunie in USA a fost o serie de concursuri de vara.

BROADMOOR OPEN (Website (http://broadmoorskatingclub.com/events/broadmoor/))
Iunie 20-23, Broadmoor Skating Club, Colorado Springs.

AERIAL JUMP CHALLENGE(Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AerialFigureSkatingChallenge/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/AerialChallenge)) - - concurrs de sarituri cu premii in bani
iunie 23-24, Broadmoor Skating Club, Colorado Springs, Co

LAKE PLACID SUMMER FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS (Website (http://http://www.lakeplacidskating.com/events/figure.php))
28 Iunie - 1 Iulie 1, Skating Club of Lake Placid, Lake Placid

LOS ANGELES OPEN (Website (http://lafsc.org/2017/07/10/2017-la-open-results/))
Iulie 7-9, Los Angeles

SKATE MILWAUKEE (Website (http://sk8mke.wifsc.com/2017/?p=85))
Iulie 12-16, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

SKATE DETROIT (Website (http://dscclub.com/figure-skating/skate-detroit/))
Iulie 18-22, Detroit Skating Club
Videoclipuri (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNldSogO11g8ik5gClD6cKR45UUKtGFaQ)

GLACIER FALLS SUMMER CLASSIC (Website (http://glacierfalls.com/?page_id=2869))
Iulie 27-30, Glacier Falls, Anaheim
Videoclipuri (https://www.youtube.com/user/umbsgoblue/videos) sau inregistrarea pe Icenetwork: http://web.icenetwork.com/schedule/2017/07/2017_glacier_falls_summer_classic

PHILADELPHIA SUMMER INTERNATIONAL (Website (http://iceworkssc.org/psic/))
Aug. 3-7, IceWorks Skating Club, Aston
Videoclipuri (https://www.youtube.com/user/marysy/videos)

Printre participanti: Mirai Nagasu, Courtney Hicks, Vincent Zhou, Grant Hochstein, Keegan Messing, Jessica Calalang/Zack Sidhu, Deanna Stellato/Nathan Bartholomay, Chelsea Liu/Brian Johnson, Miu Suzaki/Ryuichi Kihara, Jessica Pfund/Joshua Santillan, Jason Brown, Grant Hochstein, Ross Miner, Sean Rabbitt, Yaroslav Paniot, Karen Chen, Polina Edmunds, Mae Berenice Meite, Kaitlyn Nguyen, Caroline Zhang, Angela Wang, Amber Glenn, Bradie Tennell, Nicole Rajicova, Timothy Dolensky, Alexei Krasnozhon, Alexander Johnson, Jordan Moeller, Sean Rabbitt, Max Aaron, Andrew Torgashev.

[Tracoromana]

In Aug. 19 - 23 2017, la Colorado Springs se tine Champ Camp la care participa toti patinatorii USA care iau parte la Grand Prix 2017, rezerve, antrenori, arbitri. Patinatorii isi prezinta programele scurte si lungi intr-o competitie simulata. Champ Camp include de asemenea sesiuni de tehnica in patinaj, examene medicale, sesiuni de pregatire mentala si seminarii privind nutritia.

Poza de grup.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DHocCwVVwAAsNWV.jpg:large)
Baieti: Nathan Chen, Grant Hochstein, Jason Brown, Max Aaron, Vincent Zhou, Joshua Farris (este nominalizat la GP dar lipseste din poza (?)), Adam Rippon si rezerva Ross Miner.

Fete: Mariah Bell, Mirai Nagasu, Karen Chen, Ashley Wagner, Gracie Gold, Polina Edmunds si rezerva Bradie Tennell

Perechi: Marissa Castelli/Mervin Tran, Scimeca/Knierim, Haven Denney/Brandon Frazier, Tarah Kayne/Danny O'Shea si rezervele Deanna Stellato/Nate Bartholomay, Ashley Cain/Philip Leduc.

Dansuri: Kaitlin Hawayek/Jean-Luc Baker, Madison Hubbell/Zachary Donohue, Rachel Parsons/Michael Parsons, Maia Shibutani/Alex Shibutani, Lorraine McNamara/Quinn Carpenter, Elliana Pogrebinsky/Alex Benoit

[irinaidu]

Stiti ceva despre Adam Rippon? E in forma dupa accidentarea de anul trecut?

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Campionii USA 2018

https://68.media.tumblr.com/7df6a688c4d2bab90c977f08dd57d3cc/tumblr_p2e7i8cBpz1qc5l9co1_1280.jpg

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Echipa Nationala USA 2018-19



Men
Ladies
Pairs
Ice dance








Team A
Team A
Team A
Team A


Nathan Chen
Mirai Nagasu
Alexa Scimeca/Chris Knierim
Madison Hubbell/Zachary Donohue


Adam Rippon
Bradie Tennell
Tarah Kayne/Danny O'Shea
Madison Chock/Evan Bates


Jason Brown


Kaitlin Hawayek/Jean-Luc Baker


Vincent Zhou











Team B
Team B
Team B
Team B


Grant Hochstein
Ashley Wagner
Have Denney/Brandon Frazier
Lorain McNamara Skoptcova/Quinn Carpenter


Ross Miner
Angela Wang
Deanna Stellato/Nathan Bartholomay
Rachel Parsons/Michael Parsons



Mariah Bell
Ashley Cain/Timothy LeDuc




Starr Andrews





Karen Chen










Team C
Team C
Team C
Team C


Alecsei Krasnozhon
Courtney Hicks
Jessica Pfund/Joshua Santilan
Christina Carreira/Anthony Ponomarenko


Tomoki Hiwatashi
Ting Cui
Laiken Lockley/Keenan Prochnow
Alexandra Aldridge/Daniel Eaton


Maxim Naumov
Emmy Ma
Audrey Lu/Misha Mitrofanov
Caroline Green/Gordon Green


Camden Pulkinen
Amber Glenn
Sarah Feng/TJ Nyman
Chloe Lewis/Logan Bye


Andrew Torgashev
Poja Kalyan




Timothy Dolensky
Alysa Liu




Alexander Johnson





Dinh Tran






https://www.ifsmagazine.com/team-usa-2018-19/

[Tracoromana]

Calificarea la Nationalele 2018 (19)
https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/

Exista 9 campionate regionale si 3 campionate sectionale . Perechile si cuplurile de dans intra numai la sectionale. Primii 4 la fiecare disciplina de la regionale se califica pentru sectionale; primii 4 de la sectionale se califica la campionatul national. Exista patinatori cu palmares care dupa anumite criterii se califica direct la nationale.



1. South Atlantic Regionals
Oct. 3-7, Coral Springs, Florida
Rezultate (http://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2019/27724/index.asp)



2. New England Regionals
Oct. 10-14, Boston, Massachusetts
Rezultate (http://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2019/27720/index.asp)
I. Eastern Sectionals
Nov. 13-17, Wake Forest, North Carolina
Rezultate (http://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2019/27739/index.asp)



3. North Atlantic Regionals
Oct. 17-21, Lake Placid, New York
Rezultate (http://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2019/27722/index.asp)









4. Upper Great Lakes Regionals
Oct. 3-7, Peoria, Illinois
Rezultate (http://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2019/27731/index.asp)



5. Southwestern Regionals
Oct. 10-14, Plano, Texas
Rezultate (http://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2019/27726/index.asp)
II. Midwestern Sectionals
Nov. 13-17, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Rezultate (http://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2019/27741/index.asp)
US National Championships
Jan. 19-27, Detroit, Michigan
Rezultate (https://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2019/27958/index.asp)


6. Eastern Great Lakes Regionals
Oct. 17-21, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Rezultate (http://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2019/27728/index.asp)


Rezultate (https://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2019/27958/index.asp)






7. Northwest Pacific Regionals
Oct. 3-7, Sherwood, Oregon
Rezultate (http://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2019/27733/index.asp)



8. Central Pacific Regionals
Oct. 10-14, Vacaville, California
Rezultate (http://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2019/27735/index.asp)

III. Pacific Coast Sectionals
Nov. 13-17, Salt Lake City, Utah
Rezultate (http://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2019/27743/index.asp)


9. Southwest Pacific Regionals
Oct.17-21, Anaheim, California
Rezultate (http://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2019/27737/index.asp)

[Tracoromana]

Mirai Nagasu si Ashley Wagner - s-au retras din seria Grand Prix 2019-2020. Despre alte campionate din sezon ( competitii internationale A sau B, nationale ....) nu se stie inca.

Maia Shibutani/Alex Shibutani - iau o pauza de la toate competitiile 2019-2010.

Si Hannah Miller ia o pauza de la competitii pe termen nedefinit.

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ECHIPA USA PENTRU SEZONUL 2019-2020


TEAM A

Men: Jason Brown, Nathan Chen, Vincent Zhou

Ladies: Mariah Bell, Alysa Liu, Bradie Tennell

Pairs: Ashley Cain/Timothy LeDuc

Ice Dance: Madison Chock/Evan Bates, Kaitlin Hawayek/Jean-Luc Baker, Madison Hubbell/Zachary Donohue



TEAM B

Men: Alex Krasnozhon, Tomoki Hiwatashi

Ladies: Starr Andrews, Karen Chen, Ting Cui, Hanna Harrell, Megan Wessenberg

Pairs: Jessica Calalang/Brian Johnson, Haven Denney/Brandon Frazier, Tarah Kayne/Danny O'Shea, Audrey Lu/Misha Mitrofanov, Alexa Scimeca-Knierim/ Chris Knierim

Ice Dance: Christina Carreira/Anthony Ponomarenko, Lorraine McNamara/Quinn Carpenter



TEAM C

Men: Jimmy Ma, Camden Pulkinen, Sean Rabbitt, Andrew Torgashev, Ryan Dunk, Joonsoo Kim, Dinh Tran

Ladies: Amber Glenn, Gabriella Izzo, Emilia Murdock, Audrey Shin

Pairs: Nica Digerness/Danny Neudecker, Sarah Feng/TJ Nyman, Kate Finster/Balazs Nagy, Laiken Lockley/Keenan Prochnow, Isabelle Martins/Ryan Bedard

Ice Dance: Avonley Nguyen/Vadym Kolesnik


https://www.ifsmagazine.com/team-usa-2019-2020-season/?fbclid=IwAR0xZJitt27PzwjQnb0P4jlJumtiBhJFfZTLAlFa LcUikN4JLztw4MvsKjE

[Tracoromana]

Unele competitii de vara 2019
https://unseenskaters.wordpress.com/competitions/


2109 BROADMOOR OPEN - iunie 23-29, 2019, Colorado Springs, CO
Website (http://broadmoorskatingclub.com/events/broadmoor/), Rezultate (http://broadmoorskatingclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2019-Broadmoor-Open-IJS-Results.pdf)
Videoclipuri: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqfVov1jsaET1WxQ17i1P2A/videos

AERIAL JUMP CHALLENGE- iunie 23-29, 2019, Colorado Springs, CO - concurs de sarituri cu premii in bani
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/411553285713776/posts/1190622171140213/), Rezultate (https://www.facebook.com/AerialFigureSkatingChallenge/photos/pcb.1190622171140213/1190622047806892/?type=3&theater)
Videoclipuri:
https://www.facebook.com/AerialFigureSkatingChallenge/videos/415285769198722/
https://www.facebook.com/AerialFigureSkatingChallenge/videos/714703588959132/

PEGGY FLEMING TROPHY - iunie 23-29, 2019, Colorado Springs, CO
Website (http://broadmoorskatingclub.com/peggy-fleming-artistic-trophy/), Rezultate (https://twitter.com/SylviaUnseen/status/1145106043246206977)
Videoclipuri:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqfVov1jsaET1WxQ17i1P2A/videos

SKATE DETROIT - iulie 23-27, Bloomfield Hills MI
Website (JULY 23 - 27, 2019), rezultate (https://dscclub.com/figure-skating/skate-detroit/)
Videoclipuri: https://www.youtube.com/user/rashershakespeare/videos

GLACIER FALLS SUMMER CLASSIC - iulie 18-21, Irvine CA
Rezultate (http://glacierfalls.com/)
Videoclipuri: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZagyRqPzStALsVx2Uf0RGQ/videos


Printre participanti: Alysa Liu, Young You, Karen Chen, Jason Brown, Andrew Torgashev, Camden Pulkinen, Jimmy Ma, Alexei Krasnozhon, Roman Sadovsky, Lu/Mitrofanov, Calalang/Johnson, Stephen Gogolev

[Cromatic]

Am citit o stire care m-a cutremurat. Cu ocazia unui control medical, Maiei Shibutani i-a fost descoperita o tumora pe rinichi, cu 60% sanse sa fie de natura canceroasa. O fotografie a fetei pe patul de spital se gaseste pe Instagramul ei.

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Competitii de vara in SUA

Numărul competițiilor de vară este relativ redus; rezultatele sunt toate aici - pentru oricine dorește să caute mai multe informații.

Skate Shakopee (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/nonqual_results/2020/29627/index.html) (Minnesota), 31 iulie - 2 august

Hershey Open (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/nonqual_results/2020/29365/index.html) (Pennsylvania), 13-15 august

Cupa Colorado (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/nonqual_results/2020/29370/index.html) , 14-16 august

Colorado Springs Invitational (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/nonqual_results/2020/29382/index.html) , 11-13 septembrie;
live: http://comp.entryeeze.com/Home.aspx?cid=79&fbclid=IwAR2q0VHGyXamPBAzGnIl7hZ_NzYkvxepZM-svqgZFuutW7-T00AubDVZagw

Maplewood Fall Classic (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/nonqual_results/2020/29633/index.html) (Minnesota), 11-13 septembrie

Memorialul John Smith (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/nonqual_results/2020/29429/index.html) (Carolina de Nord), 12-13 septembrie

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USFS Virtual ISP Points Challenge
https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/news/2020/9/9/figure-skating-over-100-athletes-to-debut-programs-during-international-selection-pool-points-challenge.aspx


Peste 100 de sportivi din patinajul artistic din SUA îsi vor prezenta programele de debut pentru sezonul 2020-21 în vederea obtinerii Punctelor de Selectie Internationala (ISP). Este o competitie virtuală organizată de Asociatia de patinaj artistic din SUA. Sportivii participanti vor concura pentru 200.000 de dolari în premii, precum si pentru avansare la Campionatele Nationale de patinaj artistic Toyota SUA din 2021. În plus, competitia va fi un criteriu pentru viitoarele concursuri internationale.

Desfasurarea competitiei:
Participantii vor trimite videoclipuri cu programul scurt/dans ritmic si programul liber/dans liber pentru a fi arbitrate de către un juriu de oficiali nationali, internationali, de la nivelul ISU. Fiecare prezentare va fi procurata asigurandu-se integritatea videoclipului care este supus arbitrarii. Dacă vor, sportivii au două oportunităti de a concura si vor fi clasati după cel mai bun scor total.

Programul complet al lansarilor video
Competitia va fi disponibilă pentru vizionare pe site-ul SUA pentru patinaj artistic, Fan Zone SUA, începând cu 9 septembrie.
Aici se vor gasi toate filmările competitiei precum si link-urile catre rezultate si ordine de start, dupa urmatorul program:
https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/sports/2020/9/8/isp-points-challenge-competition-central.aspx

miercuri 9 septembrie: oportunitatea 1
Junioare
Juniori

marti 15 septembrie: oportunitatea 1
Juniori Perechi
Juniori Dans de gheată

marti 22 septembrie: oportunitatea 1
Senioare
Seniori
Seniori Perechi
Seniori Dans pe gheată

marti 29 septembrie: oportunitatea 2
Junioare
Juniori
Juniori Perechi

marti 6 octombrie: oportunitatea 2
Senioare
Seniori
Seniori Perechi
Seniori Dans pe gheată
Juniori Dans de gheată

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Nu prea inteleg cum se va desfasura aceasta competitie virtuala. Daca e pe baza de videoclipuri puse la dispozitia celor care trebuie sa arbitreze, fiecare participant ar putea sa-si selecteze cel mai reusit antrenament la care a patinat programul integral si sa trimita ACEA inregistrare, nu?
Si pe site-ul dedicat competitiei ce urmarim, inregistrarile trimise de participanti?

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Nu prea inteleg cum se va desfasura aceasta competitie virtuala. Daca e pe baza de videoclipuri puse la dispozitia celor care trebuie sa arbitreze, fiecare participant ar putea sa-si selecteze cel mai reusit antrenament la care a patinat programul integral si sa trimita ACEA inregistrare, nu?
Si pe site-ul dedicat competitiei ce urmarim, inregistrarile trimise de participanti?
Probabil la aceasta se refera "integritatea videoclipului" . Sunt destule greseli care apar in inregistrari, asa ca par autetince. La fete Mariah Bell a intrecut-o pe Bredie Tennel in aceasta prima oportunitate, iar Knierim/Frazer sunt pe locul 2 dupa Calalalng/Johnson. Cred ca conteaza si calitatea videoclipului. Am remarcat videoclipurile elevilor lui Aratunian si a perechii Knierim/Frazer care sunt foarte bine filmate, de aproape, ceea ce mi se pare un avantaj.

Videoclipuri cu tot concursul seniorilor:
https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/watch/?Archive=1733&category=102&type=Archive

Rezultate:
https://www.facebook.com/IFSmagazine/photos/pcb.10160222108602538/10160222093047538/

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N-am putut cu nici un chip sa deschid linkul fanzone, asa ca mi-am incercat norocul pe YouTube unde am gasit doua fete si doi baieti de la aceasta competitie. Am urmarit doar programele scurte. Mi-a placut mai mult SP-ul lui Mariah Bell decat al lui Bradie Tennell, iar scurtul lui Nathan mi s-a parut mai reusit decat al lui Jason. In faza asta, Jason mi-a si dat impresia ca alearga dintr-o parte in alta a patinoarului pe o piesa muzicala care nu i se potriveste. Si prost filmat.

Eu inteleg acum ca acest concurs s-a desfasurat in felul urmator: fiecare participant a evoluat pe patinoarul de antrenament la o ora a zilei care a fost stabilita dinainte si la acea ora a fost inregistrat, iar apoi au trimis inregistrarea specialistilor. Dar e doar o presupunere. Care sper sa aiba logica.

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Concursul american Virtual ISP Challenge s-a incheiat dupa ce au existat 2 oportunitati de prezentare a programelor pentru patinatori. Unii s-au prezentat numai la a 2-a oportunitate.
(ISP = International Selection Points)

Rezultate finale:

masculin: https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/documents/2020/10/5//ISP_Points_Challenge_Senior_Men_Results_Overall.pd f?id=72
feminin: https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/documents/2020/10/5//ISP_Points_Challenge_Senior_Ladies_Results_Overall .pdf?id=70
perechi: https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/documents/2020/10/5//ISP_Points_Challenge_Senior_Pairs_Results_Overall. pdf?id=74
dansuri: https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/documents/2020/10/5//ISP_Points_Challenge_Senior_Ice_Dance_Results_Over all.pdf?id=68


Videoclipuri cu tot concursul:
https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/watch/?Archive=1746&category=102&type=Archive

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FD-ul lui Hubbell/Donohue a fost coregrafiat de Scott Moir. Ia te uita. Curaj din partea lui H/D sa se dea pe mana unui incepator. Programul nu e rau, are fluiditate, dar nici nu face gaura in cer. Pe alocuri coregrafiat mi s-a parut cam decuplata de la muzica. Oricum, cand FD-ul asta va capata mai mult contur, cred ca arbitrilor le va placea mai mult decat ce a prezentat cuplul anul trecut. Piesa Hallelujah e o alegere safe.

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Sunt si alti dansatori de la acest asa zis concurs care ma intereseaza, dar inca n-au aparut pe YouTube si linkurile de mai sus tot nu pot sa le deschid.

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Sunt si alti dansatori de la acest asa zis concurs care ma intereseaza, dar inca n-au aparut pe YouTube si linkurile de mai sus tot nu pot sa le deschid.
Intra pe website
https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/sports/2020/9/8/isp-points-challenge-competition-central.aspx
si alege-ti Watch la dansurile de seniori.

Poate se vede pe ce am deschis eu.
RD: https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/watch/?Archive=1742&category=102&type=Archive
sau FD: https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/watch/?Archive=1746&category=102&type=Archive
Danseaza toti intro o ordine de start, deci e nevoie de rabdare pana se ajunge la concurentul dorit.

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Problema e ca nu pot sa intru pe site, linkul nu se deschide si pace. Daca as reusi, de acolo m-as descurca eu sa gasesc ce ma intereseaza. Dar intre timp i-am vazut pe YouTube si pe Green/Parsons si am urmarit si un fragmentel din noul FD al lui Hawayek/Baker care mi-a amintit un pic de FD-ul lui Papadakis/Cizeron de anul trecut.

Multe muzici neprietenoase pentru urechile mele din ce am auzit pana acum (includ aici si French Masters).

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Calificarile la Campionatele Nationale SUA 2021 s-au facut prin competitii virtuale care au avut loc în toamna anului 2020. Participantii au trimis un videoclip cu sustinerea programul lor liber si au fost arbitrati de un grup de oficiali nationali. Programele scurte / dansurile ritmice nu au concurat la aceasta competitie de calificare.

La competitiile individuale de seniori s-au calificat pentru Nationale primii 9 in ordinea punctajelor, iar la perechi au avansat spre Nationale primele 6. La juniori, s-au calificat primii 12 la disciplinele de simplu, primii 8 la perechi si primii 10 la dansul pe gheată.
https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/sports/2020/12/18/2021-us-championship-series-presented-by-toyota-competition-central.aspx

Rezultatele seriilor de calificare:
https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2021/29775/index.asp

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US Center for SafeSport l-a suspendat pe John Zimmerman din activitatea sportiva pe o perioada de 2 ani, plus un an de probatiune, in urma scandalului Morgan Cipres. Silvia Fontana (sotia lui John) si inca in antrenor pe nume Dispenza au promit si ei 6 luni de probatiune.

Nu sunt lamurita ce statut are Center for SafeSport. Credeam ca federatia aplica asemenea sanctiuni, dar comunicatul nu pomeneste mimic de USFSA.

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Ross Miner, care a devenit antrenor, a fost suspendat din sport pe o perioada de 6 luni pentru hartuire sexuala.

https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/06/01/figure-skating-coach-ross-miner-suspended-sexual-harassment/7501092002/

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Federatia de patinaj artistic din SUA a publicat numele patinatorilor care sunt eligibili pentru competitii internationale (si pentru finantare) la nivel de juniori si seniori, in sezonul 2021-2022.

ECHIPA A

Femei: Bradie Tennell, Karen Chen
Bărbati: Nathan Chen, Jason Brown
Perechi: Alexa Knierim / Brandon Frazier, Ashley Cain-Gribble / Timothy LeDuc
Dansuri: Madison Hubble / Zachary Donohue, Madison Chock / Evan Bates, Kaitlin Hawayek / Jean-Luc Baker.

ECHIPA B

Femei: Audrey Shin, Lindsay Thorngren, Mariah Bell, Starr Andrews, Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu
Bărbati: Camden Pulkinen, Tomoki Hiwatashi, Maxim Naumov, Jimmy Ma, Vincent Zhou, Yaroslav Paniot
Perechi: Audrey Liu / Misha Mitrofanov, Emily Chan / Spencer Howe
Dansuri: Caroline Green / Michael Parsons, Lorraine McNamara / Anton Spiridonov, Christina Carreira / Anthony Ponomarenko, Molly Cesanek / Yehor Yehorov

ECHIPA C

Femei: Gabrielle Izzo, Isabeau Levito, Kanon Smith, Clare Seo
Bărbati: Andrew Torgashev, Daniel Martynov, Joseph Klein, Samuel Mindra, Eric Prober
Perechi: Katie McBeath / Nathan Bartholomay, Anastasiia Smirnova / Danil Siianytsia, Isabelle Martins / Ryan Bedard, Valentina Plazas / Maximiliano Fernandez
Dansuri: Eva Pate / Logan Bye, Katerina Wolfkostin / Jeffrey Chen, Oona Brown. Gage Brown

ECHIPA D

Femei: Jessica Lin, Kate Wang, Elsa Cheng, Tamnhi Huynh, Ava Ziegler, Nicole Park, Kaylee Dobson, Cayetana Gonzalez, Soho Lee, Katie Krafchik, Rinako Oya
Bărbati: Will Annis, Daniel Borisov, Bryan Lehmann, Allan Fisher, Tao MacRaw , Jacob Sanchez, Joshua Hildebrandt, Beck Stromer, Lucas Broussard
Perechi: Cayla Smith / Andy Deng, Sydney Cooke / Keyton Bearinger. Ellie Korytek / Allan Fisher, Catherine Rvers / Timmy Chapman
Dansuri: Angela Ling / Caleb Wein, Isabella Flores / Dimitry Tsarevski, Anabelle Larson / Lusa Appel, Caroline Mullen / Brenda Mullen, Olivia Ilin / Dylan Cain, Leah Neset / Artem Markelov


Nu s-a făcut niciun anunt despre absenta perechii de patinatori vicecampioni USA, Jessica Calalang / Brian Johnson atât din echipa USA cat si de la Seria Grand Prix. De asemenea nu se regasesc pe aceasta lista dintre echipele mai vechi Olivia Serafini / Mervin Tran , iar dintre perechile noi Aliona Savchenko / TJ Nyman.

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Incepand din iunie 2021 in USA a fost o serie de concursuri de vara.

LA JOLLA OPEN (Website (https://www.lajollafsc.com/program))
16 mai 2021, La Jolla, CA, USA

COLONIAL OPEN (website (https://www.colonialfsc.com/colonialopen))
3-6 iunie 2021, Boxborough, MA, USA

BROADMOOR OPEN / AERIAL JUMP CHALLENGE (website (http://broadmoorskatingclub.com/bo-add-page/))
29 iunie - 02 iulie 2021, Colorado Springs, CO, USA

SKATE MILWAUKEE (Website (https://skatemilwaukee2021.weebly.com/))
7-11 iulie 2021, Milwaukee, WI, USA

LOS ANGELES OPEN (Website (https://www.lafsc.org/2021-la-open-quick-links))
9-11 iulie 2021, Burbank, CA, USA

DALLAS CANNON CLASSIC (website (https://www.dallascannonclassic.org/), rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2021/29929/index.asp))
9-11 iulie 2021, Dallas, TX, USA

SKATE WILMINGTON (rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/nonqual_results/2021/29820/index.html))
13-18 iulie 2021, Wilmington, DE, USA

PEGGY FLEMING TROPHY (website (https://peggyfleming.com/2021-peggy-fleming-trophy/))
13-16 iulie 2021, virtual
Nu se foloseste sistemul ISU obisnuit de notare;.elementele de patinaj sunt evaluate doar din punct de vedere artistic. Accentul se pune pe abilitatea patinatorului de a se exprima artistic si de a prezenta o compozitie completă, demonstrând în acelasi timp abilităti tehnice. Se iau in considerare muzica, creativitatea si calitătile de performantă generale.
Rezultate (https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/documents/2021/7/15/VPFT2021_Artistic_FS_Scores.pdf)
Videoclipuri (https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/watch/?Archive=2530&type=Live)

SKATE DETROIT (website (https://dscclub.com/figure-skating/skate-detroit/))
21-24 iulie 2021, Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA

PHILADELPHIA SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPS (website (https://iceworkssc.org/events/philadelphia-summer-championships-2/psc-results/))
26-31 iulie 2021, Aston, PA, USA

GLACIER FALLS SUMMER CLASIC (website (https://glacierfalls.com/?page_id=3386))
29 iulie - 01 august 2021, Anaheim, CA, USA

CHESAPEAKE OPEN (Website (https://baltimorefigureskatingclub.com/?page_id=44))
Aug 4-7, Laurel, MD, USA

CRANBERRY OPEN (website (https://scboston.org/cranberry/))
Aug 10-14, Norwood, MA, USA
Este o competitie de club ce are loc in paralel cu competitiile ISU Cranberry Cup International si Lake Placid Ice Dance International.
Live: Performance Center (https://vimeo.com/event/1163844), West Rink (https://vimeo.com/event/1163858)


Printre participanti: Alysa Liu, Starr Andrews, Karen Chen, Young You Lindsay Thorngren, Shan Lin, Gabriella Izzo, Hanna Harrell, Audrey Shin, Kailani Craine, Ting Cui, Gracie Gold, Vincent Zhou, Maxim Naumov, Yaroslav Paniot, Andrew Torgashev, Jimmy Ma, Tomoki Hiwatashi, Camden Pulkinen, Ilia Malinin, Chelsea Liu/DannyO'Shea, Jessica Calalang/Brian Johnson, Audrey Lu/Misha Mitrofanov, Katarina Wolfkostin/Jeffrey Chen, Molly Cesanek/Yehor Yehorov, Lorraine McNamara/Anton Spiridonov, Eva Pate/Logan Bye, Oona Brown/Gage Brown.

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Vincent Zhou a aterizat 5 cvadruple la Cranberry Cup, plus de doua ori 3A. La LP, bineinteles. Din pacate, Vincent e un patinator inconstant. Ori patineaza foarte bine, ori foarte prost, atat de prost incat termina competitia pe locul 15.

Am crezut initial ca aceasta Cupa a Afinei s-a desfasurat in Canada, dar de fapt a avut loc in SUA. Au participat si Tarasova/Morozov care au avut evolutii reusite. Dar cu ei nu stii niciodata.

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In acest sezon patinatorii seniori si juniori se pot califica pentru Campionatele Nationale din 2022 pe 2 căi:
- direct prin îndeplinirea unor criterii de performanta;
- concurând în Seria Campionatului SUA;

Criteriile de performanta: https://www.usfigureskating.org/sites/default/files/media-files/2022QualifyingByeAdvancementCriteria_Final.pdf

Seria Campionatului SUA este o serie de 8 competitii în care patinatorii seniori si juniori pot concura pentru sansa de a se califica la Campionatul National SUA din 2022. Patinatorii novice, intermediari si juvenili au de asemenea ocazia de a concura, pentru a se califica la Echipa Natională de Dezvoltare in Inalta Performantă. Patinatorii pot concura la maxim 2 competitii, la alegere. Patinatorii individuali aleg din oricare dintre cele 8 competitii, iar pentru perechi si cuplurile de dans pe gheată exista doar 2 competitii. Avansarea la Campionatele Nationale 2022, sau încadrarea în Echipa Natională de Dezvoltare se bazeaza pe cel mai mare scor obtinut de fiecare patinator. Pot participa si patinatori calificati direct, fara sa perturbe cota pentru calificare.

Competitiile Seriei

Blaine, Minnesota - Oct. 4-10, 2021, Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2021/30101/index.asp)

Henderson, Nevada - Oct. 12-16, 2021, Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2021/30105/index.asp)

Allen, Texas - Oct. 13-17, 2021, Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2021/30106/index.asp)

Leesburg, Virginia - Oct. 27-30, 2021, Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2021/30107/index.asp)

Fort Wayne, Indiana - Nov. 2-5, 2021, Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2021/30108/index.asp)

Norwood, Massachusetts - Nov. 9-13, 2021, Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2021/30109/index.asp)

Alpharetta, Georgia - Nov. 16-20, 2021, Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2021/30111/index.asp)

Spokane, Washington - Nov. 17-20, 2021, Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2021/30110/index.asp)

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Echipa Olimpica, Mondiala, 4CC 2022

FEMEI

OLIMPIADA 2022
Alysa Liu - locul 7
Mariah Bell - locul 10
Karen Chen - locul 16
REZ 1 - Lindsay Thorngren
REZ 2 - Amber Glenn
REZ 3 - Gabriella Izzo

MONDIALE 2022
Alysa Liu - Bronz
Mariah Bell - locul 4
Karen Chen - locul 8
REZ 1 - Amber Glenn
REZ 2 - Lindsay Thorngren
REZ 3 - Gabriella Izzo

4CC 2022
Audrey Shin - locul 4
Gabriella Izzo - locul 8
Starr Andrews - locul 9
REZ 1 - Hanna Harrell
REZ 2 - Sierra Venetta

MONDIALE JR 2022
Isabeau Levito - Aur
Lindsay Thorngren - Bronz
Clare Seo - locul 6

BARBATI

OLIMPIADA 2022
Nathan Chen - Aur
Jason Brown - locul 6
Vincent Zhou - WD
REZ 1 - Ilia Malinin
REZ 1 - Camden Pulkinen
REZ 1 - Jimmy Ma

MONDIALE 2022
Nathan Chen
Vincent Zhou - Bronz
REZ 1 - Camden Pulkinen - locul 5
Ilia Malinin* (daca are TES min necesar) (?) - locul 9
REZ 1 - Jason Brown
REZ 1 - Jimmy Ma

4CC 2022
Tomoki Hiwatashi - locul 8
Jimmy Ma - locul 10
Camden Pulkinen - locul 12
REZ 1 - Ryan Dunk

MONDIALE JR 2022
Ilia Malinin - Aur
Liam Kapeikis - locul 8
Kai Kovar - locul 18

DANSURI

OLIMPIADA 2022
Madison Hubbell / Zachary Donohue - Bronz
Madison Chock / Evan Bates - locul 4
Kaitlin Hawayek / Jean-Luc Baker - locul 11
REZ 1 - Caroline Green / Michael Parsons
REZ 2 - Emily Bratti / Ian Somerville
REZ 3 - Wolfkostin / Jeffrey Chen

MONDIALE 2022
Madison Hubbell / Zachary Donohue - Argint
Madison Chock / Evan Bates - Bronz
Kaitlin Hawayek / Jean-Luc Baker - locul 8
REZ 1 - Caroline Green / Michael Parsons
REZ 2 - Emily Bratti / Ian Somerville
REZ 3 - Christina Carreira / Anthony Ponomarenko

4CC 2022
Caroline Green / Michael Parsons - Aur
Christina Carreira / Anthony Ponomarenko - Bronz
Emily Bratti / Ian Somerville - locul 5
REZ 1 - Eva Pate / Logan Bye
REZ 2 - Lorraine McNamara / Anton Spiridonov
REZ 3 - Molly Cesanek / Yehor Yehorov

MONDIALE JR 2022
Oona Brown / Gage Brown - Aur
Katarina Wolfkostin / Jeffrey Chen - locul 4
Angela Ling / Caleb Wein - locul 7
REZ 1 - Leah Neset / Artem Markelov
REZ 2 - Helena Carhart / Volodymyr Horovyi

PERECHI

OLIMPIADA 2022
Alexa Knierim / Brandon Frazier - locul 6
Ashley Cain-Gribble / Timothy LeDuc - locul 8
REZ 1 - Jessica Calalang / Brian Johnson
REZ 2 - Audrey Lu / Misha Mitrofanov
REZ 3 - Emily Chan / Spencer Howe

MONDIALE 2022
Alexa Knierim / Brandon Frazier - Aur
Ashley Cain-Gribble / Timothy LeDuc - WD
REZ 1 - Jessica Calalang and Brian Johnson
REZ 1 - Audrey Lu and Misha Mitrofanov
REZ 1 - Emily Chan and Spencer Howe

4CC 2022 Four Continents Championships
Audrey Lu / Misha Mitrofanov - Aur
Emily Chan / Spencer Howe - Argint
Katie McBeath / Nathan Bartholomay - Locul 5
Fara rezerve

MONDIALE JR 2022
Anastasiia Smirnova / Danil Siianytsia - locul 4
Isabelle Martins / Ryan Bedard - WD
REZ 1 - Catherine Rivers / Timothy Chapman*
REZ 2 - Cate Fleming / Chase Finster


E in regula la baieti. Dar marii nedreptatiti la perechi sunt Jessica Calalang / Brian Johnson care nu sunt titulari niciunde. Puteau fi la 4CC macar. Nici Lindsay Thorngren nu apare decat ca rezerva, dar inca nu s-au anuntat fetele pentru Mondialele Jr. . Lindsay est finalista GPF Jr, asa ca ar trebui sa se regaseasca la Mondiale Jr. ea, Isabeau Levito sau Ilia Malinin.

PS. Au aparut si juniorii.

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Ilia Malinin sare 4 A.
In aceste conditii nu cred ca Nathan va aplica una din variantele sale, adica sa se intoarca in competitii peste 2 ani. Sau mai stii? Poate se ambitioneaza.

https://twitter.com/iamkid_A/status/1524839870371352601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1524839870371352601%7Ctwgr% 5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=

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Pentru mine este inexplicabila cresterea nivelului de dificultate de la o generatie la alta in conditiile in care corpul uman a ramas acelasi. Ce au in plus patinatorii care fac 4 sau 5 cvadruple per program fata de cei care executau una sau doua? Si cum de reusesc sa sustina un asemenea efort ani de-a randul, sezon dupa sezon fara consecinte asupra sanatatii? Cica au progresat tehnicile de antrenanent. Care or fi aceste tehnici moderne miraculoase?
Sa vedem daca pe parcursul carierei Malinin va executa si sarituri cu 5 rotatii sau le va lasa in grija generatiei de dupa el.

Am vazut-o pe Tuktamysheva aterizand fara probleme un 4T. Fanii s-au repezit sa comenteze ca o fata poate executa cvadrupla si la varsta de 25 de ani. Ok, dar de ce Liza nu a executat-o pana acum? E mai usor pentru ea sa o faca la 25 de ani decat era la 20?

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Concursuri de vara.

Chesapeake Open (Website (https://baltimorefigureskatingclub.com/?page_id=44), Rezultate (http://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2022/30425/index.asp))
Iunie 22 - 25, Laurel, MD, USA

Broadmoor Open (Website (https://broadmoorskatingclub.com/), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2022/30504/index.asp))
Iunie 27 - Iulie 1, Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Peggy Fleming Trophy (Website (https://broadmoorskatingclub.com/2302-2/), Rezultate (http://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2022/60068/index.asp))
Iunie 29, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Nu se foloseste sistemul ISU obisnuit de notare;.elementele de patinaj sunt evaluate doar din punct de vedere artistic. Accentul se pune pe abilitatea patinatorului de a se exprima artistic si de a prezenta o compozitie completă, demonstrând în acelasi timp abilităti tehnice. Se iau in considerare muzica, creativitatea si calitătile de performantă generale.

Skate Milwaukee (Website (https://wifsc.com/welcome-to-skate-milwaukee-2022/), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2022/30661/index.asp)/Rezultate Junior Cup (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2022/30810/index.asp) )
Iulie 6-10, Milwaukee, WI, USA

Dallas Classic (Website (https://www.dallasclassic.org/), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2022/30513/index.asp))
Iulie 8-10, Allen, TX, USA

Skate Detroit (Website (https://dscclub.com/figure-skating/skate-detroit/), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2022/30389/index.asp))
Iulie 20-23, Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA

Lake Placid Ice Dance Championships (Website (https://lakeplacidlegacysites.com/event/lake-placid-ice-dance-championships/), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2022/30600/index.asp))
Iulie 27-29, Lake Placid, NY, USA
Este o competitie de club ce are loc in paralel cu ISU Lake Placid Ice Dance International.

Glacier Falls Summer Classic (Website (https://glacierfalls.com/?page_id=3386), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2022/30629/index.asp))
Iulie 27-31, Anaheim, CA, USA.

Philadelphia Summer Championships (Website (https://iceworkssc.org/events/philadelphia-summer-championships-2/), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2022/30702/index.asp))
August 3-7, Aston, PA, USA
Este o competitie de club ce are loc in paralel cu ISU Philadelphia Summer International.

Cranberry Open (Website (https://scboston.org/cranberry/), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2022/30718/index.asp))
Aug 10-14, Norwood, MA, USA
Este o competitie de club ce are loc in paralel cu ISU Cranberry Cup International

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STRUCTURA NATIONALĂ DE CALIFICARE 2022-23

Patinatorii individuali din USA concureaza în diferite competitii nationale de calificare din iulie până în septembrie si se califică la competitii sectionale. Acestea au loc în perioada 7-13 noiembrie. Perechile si cuplurile de dans pe gheata concureaza direct in competitiile sectionale. Competitiile sectionale reprezintă un pas spre calificarea la Campionatele Nationale din SUA din 2023.
Pentru Nationalele SUA exista 18 locuri la individual, 12 locuri la perechi si 15 locuri la dans. O buna parte dintre aceste locuri sunt rezervate pentru cei cu rezultate in sezonul anterior. Se califica sigur locurile 1 si 2 de la competitiile sectionale si eventual se mai completeaza cu rezultatele bune, in ordine.

1. Midwestern Sectionals & Pairs Final
Nov. 7-10, East Lansing, Michigan
Website (https://www.usfigureskating.org/event/2023-midwestern-sectional-singles-us-pairs-final)
Participanti, program, rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2022/32047/index.asp)


2. Eastern Sectionals & Ice Dance Final
Nov. 8-12, Norwood, Massachusetts
Website (https://www.usfigureskating.org/event/2023-eastern-sectional-singles-us-ice-dance-final)
Participanti, program, rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2022/30614/index.asp)


3. Pacific Coast Sectionals
Nov. 10-13, San Francisco, California
Website (https://www.usfigureskating.org/event/2023-pacific-coast-sectional-singles-final)
Participanti, program, rezultate
(https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2022/30618/index.asp)

[Cromatic]

US Stars on Ice

Turneul incepe pe 20 mai si dureaza 2 saptamani. Reprezentatii in 8 orase.

Vedete locale:

Nathan Chen
Ilia Malinin
Jason Brown
Isabeau Levito
Alissa Czisny
Chock/Bates
Knierim/Frazier

Din alte tari:

Loena Hendrickx (bun contract a prins Loena, ies ceva banuti)
Satoko Myiahara
Kurt Browning
Gilles/Poirier

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Concursuri de vara 2023

Chesapeake Open (Website (https://baltimorefigureskatingclub.com/?page_id=44), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/32141/index.asp))
Iunie 21 - 24 , Laurel, MD, USA

Broadmoor Open (Website (https://broadmoorskatingclub.com/), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/32303/index.asp))
Iunie 25 - Iulie 1, Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Skate Milwaukee (Website (https://wifsc.com/skate-milwaukee/), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33585/index.asp)/Rezultate Junior Cup (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/nonqual_results/2023/33637/index.html))
Iulie 5-9, Milwaukee, WI, USA

Dallas Classic (Website (https://www.dallasfsc.org/copy-of-learn-to-skate-usa), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/nonqual_results/2023/32288/index.html))
Iulie 15-17, Plano, TX, USA

Skate Detroit (Website (https://figureskatersonline.com/news/events/2023-skate-detroit/), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/32183/index.asp)/Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33629/index.asp))
Iulie 19-22, Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA

Glacier Falls Summer Classic (Website (https://glacierfalls.com/?page_id=3386), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33415/index.asp))
Iulie 26-30, Anaheim, CA, USA

Charleston Open (Website (https://fscofcharleston.com/2023_charleston_open/), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/32066/index.asp))
iulie 27 - 30, North Charleston, NC

Lake Placid Ice Dance Championships (Website (https://lakeplacidolympiccenter.com/todo/lake-placid-ice-dance-championships-international/), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33490/index.asp))
Iulie 31- august 2, Lake Placid, NY, USA
Este o competitie de club ce are loc in paralel cu Lake Placid Ice Dance International.(ISU)

Cranberry Open (Website (https://scboston.org/cranberry/), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33443/index.asp))
August 9-13, Norwood, MA, US
Este o competitie de club ce are loc in paralel cu Cranberry Cup International (ISU)

The 97th Annual Middle Atlantic Figure Skating, (Website (https://www.thescny.org/index.php), Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33420/index.asp))
Septembrie 6-10, New York, NY, US

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Calificari pentru Nationalele SUA, 2023-2024 (NQS)

Competitii:

"Battle of the Blades" Fort Wayne, IN, (August 24-26); Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33465/index.asp)

Skate Houston, Sugar Land, TX (Septembrie 1-4) Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33483/index.asp)

Golden West Championships, Irvine, CA (Septembrie 1-3) Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33428/index.asp)

Middle Atlantics, New York, NY (Septembrie 6-10); Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33420/index.asp)

Skate St. Moritz, Oakland, CA (Septembrie 8-10); Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33494/index.asp)

Broadmoor Fall Classic, Colorado Springs, CO (Septembrie 21-24) Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33437/index.asp)

Challenge Cup 2023, Ardmore, PA (Septembrie 21-24) Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33517/index.asp)

2023 Texas Trophy, Plano, TX (Octombrie 2-6) Rezultate
(https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33413/index.asp)
2023 Boston Open, Norwood, MA (Octombrie 5-8) Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33513/index.asp)

2023 LA Autumn Classic, El Segundo, CA (Octombrie 5-8) Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33480/index.asp)

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STRUCTURA NATIONALĂ DE CALIFICARE 2023-2024

Patinatorii individuali din USA au concurat în competitiile nationale de calificare de mai sus, din august până în octombrie si s-au calificat la competitii sectionale. Acestea au loc în perioada 31 octombrie - 19 noiembrie 2023. Perechile si cuplurile de dans pe gheata concureaza direct in competitiile sectionale.

Competitiile sectionale reprezintă un pas spre calificarea la Campionatele Nationale din SUA din 2024.
Pentru Nationalele SUA exista 18 locuri la individual, 12 locuri la perechi si 15 locuri la dans. O buna parte dintre aceste locuri sunt rezervate pentru cei care au avut rezultate in competitiile internationale din sezonul anterior. De la competitiile sectionale se califica sigur locurile 1 si 2 si se completeaza numarul de calificati in ordine, in functie de rezultate.

Oct 31 - Nov 5, 2023,
U.S. Eastern Sectional Singles Final
Coral Springs, Florida,
Website (https://www.usfigureskating.org/event/2024-eastern-sectional-singles-final)
Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/30615/index.asp)
Participa numai patinatori individuali, barbati si femei.

Nov. 7-10, 2023,
U.S. Pacific Coast Sectional Singles & U.S. Pairs Final
East Lansing, Michigan
Website (https://www.usfigureskating.org/event/2024-pacific-coast-sectional-singles-us-pairs-final)
Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/30619/index.asp)
Participa patinatori individuali si perechi.

Nov 14-19, 2023,
U.S. Midwestern Sectional Singles & U.S. Ice Dance Final
Bloomington, Minnesota,
Website (https://www.usfigureskating.org/event/2024-midwestern-sectional-singles-us-ice-dance-final)
Rezultate (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/30617/index.asp)
Participa patinatori individuali si cupluri de dans pe gheata.

[Cromatic]

Cineva se intreba pe un forum de discutii daca se va mai organiza campionat national in SUA, persoana respectiva fiind intrigata de faptul ca federatia nu a facut nici un anunt cu privire la data si locul competitiei in 2025, fapt neobisnuit fiindca in anii anteriori, cel putin locul urmatorului CN era cunoscut cu un an inainte, adica din ianuarie pentru ianuarie urmator.
USFSA nu a anuntat inca nimic nici cu privire la Skate America.
Eu le propun celor nelinistiti sa aiba rabdare.