I am also wondering if Rachael Flatt has a good shot of going to the Grand Prix Final. I personally would like to see her there, but don't know what her chances are at this point.
I think after what happened today, she's safely in. The only thing is if Czisny wins TEB (or places 2nd), then she'll rank above those with 26 points. I don't know if a tie-break would then be necessary or not. Perhaps someone who has kept track of all this can shed some light. I take it that Rachel is all but guaranteed in, though. With her injury, however, who knows if she'll be able to go or not.
I think after what happened today, she's safely in. The only thing is if Czisny wins TEB (or places 2nd), then she'll rank above those with 26 points. I don't know if a tie-break would then be necessary or not. Perhaps someone who has kept track of all this can shed some light. I take it that Rachel is all but guaranteed in, though. With her injury, however, who knows if she'll be able to go or not.
From what I've seen, if the JSF doesn't send Akiko to Worlds as one of their three slots, they are silly. I don't see much case to send Kute Kid Kanako when you've got a pretty solid Adult Lady Akiko. I'm actually seeing more weaknesses right now with Miki and Mao's skating. Strange world we live in....
From what I've seen, if the JSF doesn't send Akiko to Worlds as one of their three slots, they are silly. I don't see much case to send Kute Kid Kanako when you've got a pretty solid Adult Lady Akiko. I'm actually seeing more weaknesses right now with Miki and Mao's skating--maybe Kanako should replace one of them if Miki's injury lingers or worsens, or if Mao can't get her act together. Strange world we live in....
Too much hype over Ksenia - she is a pleasant skater - but her jumps would make it hard for her to make the Jr GPF let alone senior GPF.
Alena looks lost - typical Russian Ladies, no?
Ksenia will most likely be passed by the Russian wonderbabies in a few years.
Kanako will have her chances - as will Akiko and Miki. One of them will secure a spot with a highest placement at the GPF.
The other spot will be determined at Natls. Assuming Mao is safe no matter how she skates at Natls.
IIRC, I'm not sure if they're doing the GPF requirement this year. I remember reading that in one of the threads somewhere. Can our Japanese friends on the board clarify, please?
I guess I should have known when Johnny called Ksenia the "next big thing" it was just another one of his flaky comments.
It's in this thread. http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...Japan-at-Junior-Worlds-11&p=517159#post517159
It will depend on all three factors (GPF placements, Nationals, and ISU ranking).
The Russian babies have already passed Alena and Ksenia - just a matter of time until they are age eligible for seniors.
It's also just a matter of time until their date with Mr. Puberty, everyone's ill favored home wrecker and every little girl's worst nightmare. :no:
It's also just a matter of time until their date with Mr. Puberty, everyone's ill favored home wrecker and every little girl's worst nightmare. :no: