As far as "giving younger guys a shot" USFS now has the benefit of a US-based Senior B event with which to do so on "home turf" early in the season. I realize a Senior B is not the same as a Grand Prix/Skate America, but it is better than prior year's (pre 2013) nothing, as far as options for those who get left out of TBA slots.
Cesario, Rippon, and Zhang/Bartholomay Receive SkAm Spots
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My guess is Jason gets either a second GP as a substitute or a senior B later in the fall like Ice Challenge or Golden Spin, so hopefully it will all work out for him. Plus his being in such good form so early had me worried about him peaking to soon, so maybe it's better he gets a rest now before TEB so he can use the time to get his 3a on one foot and practice the program with the quad in it before then, rather than worry about having everything in his program totally good to go right now.
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Jason just got Nebelhorn, so that's good news at least. There still is time for him to get another GP as a substitute if people pull out.
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Definitely interested to see Cesario (LOVE her 'Fever' SP and want to see where the technical panel stand on her 3L-3L) and Rippon competing in particular. Good choice with Z/B also I think.
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This is particularly good news because Nebelhorn this year, as an Olympic qualifier, not only lets the skater earn points; scores also go on the season's best list for next year. But I'd still love to see Jason get another slot
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This is particularly good news because Nebelhorn this year, as an Olympic qualifier, not only lets the skater earn points; scores also go on the season's best list for next year. But I'd still love to see Jason get another slot
Don't worry, he'll get SkAm when Lysacek pulls out.
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Let us pray.
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According to this tweet by Kaitlin Hawayek, the dance spot went to Hubbell/Donohue.
https://twitter.com/KaitlinHawayek/status/373451476388962306
And it's on the International Assignments page now on the USFSA site.
https://twitter.com/KaitlinHawayek/status/373451476388962306
And it's on the International Assignments page now on the USFSA site.
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Thx, Chem66.
@USFigureSkating had sent its own tweet too:
@USFigureSkating had sent its own tweet too:
.@MadiHubbell & @ZachTDonohue have been added to the U.S. roster to compete at @HiltonHHonors Skate America. ....
7:01 AM - 30 Aug 13
https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/statuses/373445474176335872
7:01 AM - 30 Aug 13
https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/statuses/373445474176335872
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Maybe they're spreading things out so that none of these top skaters risks getting injured. I would rather have seen someone other than Zhang go....but, that's personal preference and has nothing to do with the scheme of things. I don't find her skating very inspiring, altho she's beautiful on the ice. Just doesn't have that "it" factor. As far as Adam Rippon - he's always been a personal favorite and I think he either does something this year or fades into history. Obviously the USFSA sees something in him worth giving him another chance.
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Don't worry, he'll get SkAm when Lysacek pulls out.
Just read this - gave me quite a chuckle!!! From Karne's lips to God's ears....or something like that!
