Let's call it the Grand Prix Semifinals -Khoklova & Novitski have also withdrawn

[dorispulaski]

Jana is ill.

At what point do we call this the Grand Prix Semi-Final?

http://www.isuresults.com/events/gpj...s_IceDance.htm

And if two more teams withdraw, do they cancel it altogether, or just bring in Rubleva & Shefer, given that the substitute list would be exhausted?

[SerpentineSteps]

This is already being discussed in the "Who's in the Grand Prix Final - Dance" thread: http://goldenskate.com/forum/showthr...t=29175&page=2

Moreover, considering that 5 out of 6 of the original lineup are there (Khoklova/Novitski were the 1st substitutes) including the top 2 qualifiers, I don't think it's a big enough deal to call it the "Semifinals".

[Buzzz]

I guess these teams just want to make sure they do not take any unnecessary risks with their health in an olympic year.

[Tinymavy15]

So who is taking K and N's place???

[SerpentineSteps]

So who is taking K and N's place???

Click on the link provided on the first post.

As per protocol, Crone/Poirier (2nd alternates) are replacing Belbin/Agosto because the 1st alternates turned the entry down.