Thank you for the report! It sounds like Jeff Buttle is gearing up. I
can't wait to see his new programs! Sean Sawyer also seems to be well
on his way to becoming a future contender.

Does anyone have news on Emanuel? For those of you who have the
opportunity of popping in on his practices, how is his training
going? What does it sound like he's skating to? Are those blasted
implants gone yet? :-D

Any information much appreciated!

Christy

--- In sandhu@yahoogroups.com, "hjboon" <hazanjo@c...> wrote:
> Emanuel didn't skate here, but I thought you might like a look at
> what the other guys are doing. These events were the highlights of
> the competition for me. Shawn Sawyer skated his LP as a Junior as
> he's getting ready for the JGP competitions, but I've written it up
> here for you....Hazel
>
> Sr. Men SP
> 1 Jeffrey BUTTLE SUDBURY NO
> Music – Take Five (Paul Desmond) Fell on 4T but had landed a beaut
> in the W/U; 3A; Death Drop type spin; 3Z from steps; camel/camel;
> combo
> spin. This program truly suits Jeff and, as usual he does wonderful
> things with every beat of the music. Very inventive spins as well.
>
> 2 Shawn SAWYER CPA D'EDMUNSTON NB
> Flying Sit; 3A3T (jumps may have been slightly 2 footed, but it was
> a toe tap and they were fully rotated); steps to 3F; 2A;
> camel/camel; combo spin
> It's always a joy to see so much improvement in a skater over only
a
> 6 month period. Shawn now has the total package, although I'd
> suggest they rethink the one piece costume. The spins were
> wonderfully inventive and made use of Shawn's phenomenal
> flexibility. He'll be a real challenger this season, I suspect.
>
> 3 Jayson DENOMMEE CPA SHERBROOKE QC
> 4T2T; 3A 2 footed; Sit/Sit (8+4); steps to 3Z; combo spin; Death
> Drop type spin. Jayson looked very good in this program. The
> program had good choreography and he delivered it well. I hope that
> this positive change continues through the LP tonight.
>
> 4 Nicholas YOUNG CPA ST HUBERT QC 4.0
> Music – Duel (Bond) Fell on 4T but landed a gorgeous 4T3T in W/U;
> 3A held on to spin out landing; Sit/Sit; steps to 1Z; Flying Sit
> (6?); combo spin
>
> 5 Marc-Olivier BOSSE CPA LORRAINE QC
> Music – Nyah 4T fell; 2.5 A fell; Death Drop type spin; steps to
> 3Z; Sit/Sit (8+5); combo spin. Some nice touches choreographed to
> the music, but for me this music will likely always be owned by
Kurt.
>
> 6 Christopher MABEE TILLSONBURG WO
> Music – Fantaisia (Pasis) The first skater out; 3A fell; 1 foot
> footwork to 3F; Camel/Camel; 2A fell; Flying Sit; combo spin
>
> 7 Maxim LIPPE CPA L QC 7.0 7
> 8 Tyler COCHRANE KINGS EO 8.0 8
> 9 Matthew WILKINSON NISA GBR 9.0 9
> R Jeff FRANKLIN TCS&C CO
>
> Sr. Men LP
> 1 Jeffrey BUTTLE SUDBURY NO
> Music - Dieu! Dieu D'Israel! Ecoute la priere! (Camille Saint-
> Saens);Mon Coeur S'ouvre a ta Voix (Camille Saint-Saens);
> Mais!....Non! que dis-je? (Camille Saint-Saens); 3F; 4T fall; 2A;
> 3S; 3R; 1A; Death Drop type spin; 3Z; 3Z; Sit spin; Camel into
catch
> pos.; Somewhere in there Jeff did a gorgeous inside spread eagle.
> The edge was so deep that I'm not sure how he recovered from it. In
> addition, I believe that one of his triples directly followed it.
> I'm glad that I'm getting to see this program more than once early
> on in the season as it was mesmerizing to the point that I
apologize
> if I've missed an element or two.
>
> 2 Christopher MABEE TILLSONBURG WO
> Music - Slaughter On 10th Avenue (Roger Rodgers) Rhapsody In Blue
> (George Gershwin) Missed the first element; 3A; 3Z step out; 3F;
> Camel/Camel; 1A; 3Z2T; steps/move? into 3S; spin; 3T; Death Drop
> type spin; Camel spin. Chris' presentation is still excellent, but
I
> suspect that it's been toned down a bit in the LP so that he can
> focus on nailing the jumps. A good move, IMO.
>
>
> 3 Nicholas YOUNG CPA ST HUBERT QC
> Music – Kodo (Hugo Chouirand); Cherry Blossom (Hugo Chouirand); 3A;
> 3's into 3R which was on a great lean- amazing landing; 4S (step
> out);Flying Camel-Sit spin; 3Z; spin; steps into 3S; 3A; 3T; Death
> Drop type spin; 3F; Combo spin. A good program with well developed
> details.
>
> 4 Maxim LIPPE CPA LAVAL QC
> 5 Tyler COCHRANE KINGSTON EO
> 6 Matthew WILKINSON NISA GBR
> 7 William LINDSAY CHATHAM WO
>
> Jr. Men LP
> 1 Shawn SAWYER CPA D'EDMUNSTON NB
> Music – Dvorak Cello Concerto 4S slight cheat & hand down; 3F3T; 2A
> possible slight toe tap; Flying Camel into Josee type position but
> more laid over; 3Z exit into spiral position; 4T fall; spin; 3R
held
> on; 3Z steps to 3S; combo spin. I had a chance to chat with Shawn
> after he skated. His SP was choreographed by Brian Orser and his
LP
> by his new coach, Gordon Forbes. Both programs are outstanding and
> truly show him off in the best possible way.