I just watched group 2 (missed group 1, 3:30 am was just too early) and have to mention the beautiful skating of Stefania Berton of Italy. Jumps weren't all...
Leonova was much better in her LP than her SP as far as getting herself "together", but she's still very juniorish. I didn't get Helgesson's high marks. She...
... herself "together", but she's still very juniorish. I didn't get Helgesson's high marks. She was OK but not great and had too many cliche moves in her...
Final standings: Wow, Mirai left the door open with two muffled jumps and a fallout on her Biellmann. Next to skate were Mishina, Glebova and Vahamaa. Nishina...
I find myself utterly charmed by Rachel Flatt. I was very, very impressed at 2007 Nationals, but this year she seems to me to show a unique artistic voice,...
I have to say that for a competition between 14-yr old girls, "junior worlds is war and the US ladies were dropping bombs" is probably the most inappropriate...
I had been meaning to ask if anyone knows the status of Ms Namiokta (I think that's the spelling) who used to skate pairs and had pancreatitis? I was thinking...
... worlds is war and the US ladies were dropping bombs" is probably the most inappropriate description I can imagine.>>> OK, the analogy/imagery is a bit...
I saw the last 2 groups live on the ice network. It turned out to be a great competition between Rachael Flatt and Caroline Zhang. Both skated lights out and...
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Mar 2, 2008 1:18 am
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... girls, "junior worlds is war and the US ladies were dropping bombs" is probably the most inappropriate description I can imagine.>>> Oh puh-leaze. You...
... nice skater but technically she really needs to improve. She has no lutz and missed both attempts at the flip. If I'm remembering correctly she singled the...
It'snot just my peacenik tendencies, just she sheer incongruity of describing a competion that involves 80 lb 14-yr old sprites twirling on one foot with war...
... road" ... hit "Blue ... to ... Anna I am pleased to see you bringing up this subject about all 3 top Canadian ice dance teams, even not in a favourable...
... I cannot say that I was impressed with Weaver/Poje at TEB, but I liked Virture/Moir (but not their choreography or music choices with exception of last...
I am in te process of changing out my current laptop with a new one and have debated switching to a Mac. I know that some people on this list commented on...
The US Junior Ladies really did themselves proud this week, and the rest of the time was highly successful as well, but to suggest that these girls are ready...
Liz writes: "The "kiddie corps" among the women at US Nationals was just an incredible, talented young group but not one of them is soup yet. Certainly the...
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There is an ad and coupon in Sunday papers for discounts on SOI tickets, a contest to win tickets and a meet and greet for a Free DVD from Sasha (postage and...
... If it doesn't, there is always Boot Camp (Or VMWare Fusion or Parallel's something-or-other). If you can't run icenetwork on your Mac, you can run Windows...
... incredible, ... future ... girls would ... equal none the US girls could beat Mao Asada or Yu Na Kim but I do think they have the technical arsenals to...
There was a sign in the crowd at the Today Show this morning that said "My 80 year old mother wears figure skates". Anyone know the story on that? Cindy...
Maybe her 80 year old mother skates. j In a message dated 3/3/2008 9:25:08 A.M. Central Standard Time, ImaHarper@... writes: said "My 80 year old mother...
http://www.usfigureskating.org/content/S&P_Deductions_2007-06-05.pdf A fall is defined as: “loss of control by a skater with the result that the majority of ...
... This seems to be taking a leaf from the gymnastics book in defining a fall, and could have the same problems with classifying some borderline cases (e.g.,...
... 05.pdf ... of ... I was wondering about this after watching 4C's. Both Joannie and Miki had jumps where they lost control and had to fall backward and then...
Newsweek has a squib entitled "When Tonya Met Nancy," featuring an update on ... Jeff Stone, ne Gillooly. He's currently dating a Portland exotic dancer,...