Joesitz said:On another note: Do you (everyone) believe that the Oly Gold proves that the skater is the BEST in the World? The fans want their favorite to win it so badly.
Mafke said:.
But, without having seen her [Mao Asada] skate, I'd say her PCS's look awfully suspicious. More and more, I'm getting the idea that no one (least of all the judges) have any idea how to judge those or how the marks are being established. Another flaw in the brave new judging system.
Kasey said:Nope, I don't believe that. The Oly champion is like any other champion, best at THAT competition on that day. Now Worlds, where more athletes go, perhaps that is more a "best in the world" kind of deal....
My understanding was that only the US National Champions are guaranteed spots. The US can still give byes if they choose.tripleflutz said:...But I don't think there will be any "byes" past US Nats to the Olympics. The USFSA rule that they adopted in1998 removed the invitational aspect from the process. They three spots automaticly go to the three highest finishers that are old enough to go. They changed the rule to make it fair. honest, and transparent. So there isn't going to be a bye for anybody.
Joesitz said:Can anyone tell me why the ISU has this rule? I hope it's for more than safety reasons. Nothing will stop a skater from practicing what he/she believe he/she can do or try to learn.
Joe
I read somewhere $peedy(sorry don't know how to spell his name) was quoted that the decition was made based on medical reasons/research not the technical one.Joesitz said:Your are assuming a lot and I agree with you. I just wanted to know if there was something in the rules that actually spelled this out and the exact reasons for the rule.
Joe
You got it right.mzheng said:$peedy (sorry don't know how to spell his name)
What I meant was his real name Cinquanto?Spirit said:You got it right.
He lost the right to be called by his real name. $peedy suits him.mzheng said:What I meant was his real name Cinquanto?
I'm shocked, just shocked, that the word Speedy and the phrase more than a little disingenuous could be used in the same sentence.chuckm said:When Speedy talks about "medical" reasons for the age rules, he’s being more than a little disingenuous.
Spirit said:He lost the right to be called by his real name. $peedy suits him.
Frau Muller said:Unless the ISU relaxes the age-eligibility rule, the G-P series will remain the only path to determine who, in fact, is the greatest skater in any given year....certainly the only way to determine who is the greatest FEMALE skater in any given season.
Frau Muller said:Unless the ISU relaxes the age-eligibility rule, the G-P series will remain the only path to determine who, in fact, is the greatest skater in any given year....certainly the only way to determine who is the greatest FEMALE skater in any given season.