Australian figure skaters

karne · Aug 8, 2014

Okay, so on Icenetwork, you can now watch the Glacier Falls Senior SP and LP (ladies and men). Brendan is the first skater in the SP and somewhere in the middle of the LP (he's right after Jason).

The SP is a jazzy kind of music, very cool, very fun, suits him quite well. SP jump layout: 4T< (I think?), 3Lz-3T, 3A, it was very clean and very gorgeous. LP was a disaster. I didn't recognise the first part of music but the second half was Rach, the same piece Joshua used for his second half in 2013. I think the program looks very new. He fell off the quad, stumbled on the 3A, and from there on it was a parade of stumbles, falls, slips, pops, trips, and a really horrible crash on a flying spin takeoff where he landed square on his hip

(He did get up from that one laughing, though.).

It looks quite nice, and I think it will be nice when he gets some miles into it. And also gets a new costume...he was wearing the Nothing Else Matters grey ombre shirt, so I might have been collapsed into a little pile of FEELINGS by the end.

GF2445 · Aug 9, 2014

Well at least we know that Brendan has got himself a quad! His SP jump layout is standard amongst the top skaters which is good news.
It is also obvious that his choreographers are making him try more daring choreography- i.e. facing the judges more with poses!!

Apart from getting it together in his head, there have been great improvements.

All he needs is belief in his training, use all the support he gets from family/friends/fellow skaters and like many top athletes, have faith in something- whether it's in a faith or faith in himself as a person, faith in their own abilities as an athlete, faith in his training or in people he knows him personally and loves/cares for him...and a SMART goal/person or value to look up or aspire towards.

If he can bring his short program focus/mentality into his long program, it will be a good first step.

Also, its the first skate so no need to gloom over it. He will improve.

Downunderskatefan · Aug 12, 2014

So entries for Nagoya have been posted. Australia will send Chantelle Kerry, James Min and Matilda Friend/William Badaoui in dance. This will be an interesting outing for Australia with Kerry back after the Olympics imbroglio and three emerging skaters.

GF2445 · Aug 12, 2014

Im looking forward to seeing her perform. I hope she does her best there.

GF2445 · Aug 13, 2014

2014-2015 Competition Results

Results for: Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy in Taipei, Chinese Taipei
---> Darian Kaptich (Novice Men): 102.28---> Bronze Medal (3rd/4 Skaters)
---> Serena Xu (Junior Ladies): 74.60---> 13th/17 Skaters

GF2445 · Aug 13, 2014

Team Australia is sending a small team to Skate Down Under NZ

Snr. Ladies- Jaimee Nobbs
Jnr. Ladies- Katie Pasfield, Amelia Sadler, Amelia Jackson
Nov. Ladies- Holly Harris, Hayley Dean
Nov. Men's- Darian Kaptich

All the best and get those Kiwis!

GF2445 · Aug 13, 2014

I am very excited to see that there are THREE Aussie Junior Ice Dance teams.

Matilda Friend and William Badaoui are competing in the Junior Circuit this season
Rhiarna Lagoutaris and Thomas Masters though not on the International Roster this season, are also Junior skaters and are the current Junior National Ice Dance Champions.

Then comes another one. Emly Pike and Patrick Abderley competed at the Summer Championships in Quebec.
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/51098575
Though they are very much in a developing phase (it is obvious from the video that their overall performance level is not at a high level yet- lots of shallow edges and not enough speed to let the skating flow), just the idea of having 3 Junior Ice Dance Teams is cool.

GF2445 · Aug 13, 2014

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!
We can now confirm who is going represent Australia at the ISU Junior Grand Prix Circuit, ISU Grand Prix Circuit, AND the Inaugural ISU Challenger Series.

ISU Grand Prix Circuit
2014 Hilton HHonors Skate America: Brooklee Han (L)

ISU Junior Grand Prix Circuit
JGP of Courchevel: Renee Hambly (Jnr. L)
JGP of Aichi: James Min (Jnr. M), Chantelle Kerry (Jnr. L), Matilda Friend & William Badaoui (Jnr. ID)
JGP of Tallinn: James Min (Jnr. M), Kailani Craine (Jnr. L), Eliza Smyth & Jordan Dodds (Jnr, P)
JGP of Zagreb: Charlton Doherty (Jnr. M), Matilda Friend & William Badaoui (Jnr. ID)

ISU Challenger Series- Senior Only
US International Figure Skating Classic: Brooklee Han (L)
Lombardia Trophy: Brendan Kerry (M), Andrew Dodds (M), Paris Stephens & Matthew Dodds (P)
Nebelhorn Trophy: Andrew Dodds (M), Brooklee Han (L), Paris Stephens & Matthew Dodds (P)
Skate Canada Autumn Classic: Brendan Kerry (M), Brooklee Han (L)
Volvo Open Cup: Brendan Kerry (M), Mark Webster (M), Jordan Dodds (M), Brooklee Han (L), Paris Stephens & Matthew Dodds (P)
Ice Challenge: Mark Webster (M), Jordan Dodds (M), Paris Stephens & Matthew Dodds (P)
Merano Cup: Chantelle Kerry (L)

Only question- Where is David Kranjec?

Downunderskatefan · Aug 13, 2014

I believe Masters/Lagoutaris have retired from dance. Abderley has relocated to Canada.

karne · Aug 13, 2014

GF2445 said:
Only question- Where is David Kranjec?

That's a very good question - I sincerely hope he's not injured. He's a beautiful, wonderful skater and so nice!

GF2445 · Aug 14, 2014

Downunderskatefan said:
I believe Masters/Lagoutaris have retired from dance. Abderley has relocated to Canada.

Thats sad to hear. I didnt know as I can only find out things via the internet. Ive got no connections.
I though masters/Lagoutaris were still there as they had results for this years trophy night event and at the summer comp where pike and abderley are, they competed for Australia.

GF2445 · Aug 14, 2014

Competition Interim News
1. NSW's Holly Harris takes a 7 point lead over fellow skater Hayley Dean heading into the Free Skate of the Novice Ladies' event.
http://www.nzifsa.org.nz/competitions/2014comps/SkateDownUnderNZ/NoviceLadies_SP_Scores.pdf

2. Coming off his bronze medal in the Novice Men's event at Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy, Darian Kaptich takes a 7 point lead over New Zealand's Brian Lee heading to the Free Skate.
http://www.nzifsa.org.nz/competitions/2014comps/SkateDownUnderNZ/NoviceMen_SP_Scores.pdf

3. Australia's Amelia Jackson and Katie Pasfield take a decisive lead in the Junior Ladies' SP.
http://www.nzifsa.org.nz/competitions/2014comps/SkateDownUnderNZ/JuniorLadies_SP_Scores.pdf

4. With no Aussies in the Junior Men's event, it is a close All Kiwi affair for NZ's top two Junior Men's skaters
http://www.nzifsa.org.nz/competitions/2014comps/SkateDownUnderNZ/JuniorMen_SP_Scores.pdf

--All the best to Jaimee Nobbs who is Australia's lone Senior Ladies' representative.--

Downunderskatefan · Aug 14, 2014

GF2445 said:
Competition Interim News --

Go the Aussies! Thanks for the results

GF2445 · Aug 15, 2014

2014-2015 Competition Results

Results for: 2014 Skate Down Under in Dunedin, New Zealand

1. Holly Harris claims definitive victory in the Novice Ladies event.
http://www.nzifsa.org.nz/competitions/2014comps/SkateDownUnderNZ/NoviceLadies_FS_Scores.pdf
--->Holly Harris: 84.12---> Gold Medal (1st/2 Skaters)
--->Hayley Dean: 61.17---> Silver Medal (2nd/2 Skaters)

2. Darien on top in Novice Men's Event to win 2nd International Medal this season.
http://www.nzifsa.org.nz/competitions/2014comps/SkateDownUnderNZ/NoviceMen_FS_Scores.pdf
--->Darien Kaptich: 89.91---> Gold Medal (1st/2 Skaters)

Competition Interim News
3. Jaimee Nobbs takes slim lead into tomorrow's Free Skate. New Zealand Champion out due to injury.
http://www.nzifsa.org.nz/competitions/2014comps/SkateDownUnderNZ/SeniorLadies_SP_Scores.pdf

GF2445 · Aug 16, 2014

2014-2015 Competition Results

Results for: 2014 Skate Down Under in Dunedin, New Zealand

1. Team Australia clean sweeps Junior Ladies' event. Amelia Jackson breaks 100 points to claim victory.
http://www.nzifsa.org.nz/competitions/2014comps/SkateDownUnderNZ/JuniorLadies_FS_Scores.pdf
--->Amelia Jackson: 100.69---> Gold Medal (1st/6 Skaters)
--->Katie Pasfield: 92.16---> Silver Medal (2nd/6 Skaters)
--->Amelia Sadler:73.36---> Bronze Medal (3rd/6 Skaters)

2. New Zealand's Michael Durham smashed fellow skater in Junior Men's Event
http://www.nzifsa.org.nz/competitions/2014comps/SkateDownUnderNZ/JuniorMen_FS_Scores.pdf

3. Jaimee Nobbs wins Senior Ladies Event.
http://www.nzifsa.org.nz/competitions/2014comps/SkateDownUnderNZ/SeniorLadies_FS_Scores.pdf
---> Jaimee Nobbs: 91.95---> Gold Medal (1st/3 Skaters)

GF2445 · Aug 16, 2014

:agree:2014-2015 Aussie Skaters Medal Tally

Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
4	2	2	8

GF2445 · Aug 17, 2014

Aussie Skater News

New to the Curcuit

With one week to go before the first Junior Grand Prix Stop this season in Courchevel, France. Representing Australia will be Renee Hambly of Newcastle on New South Wales' Central Coast. She will be making her first ever appearance on the Junior Grand Prix.

To introduce you guys to her, I've posted a like of the SP which she skated last year but she will be using next week.
Here is "Bond goes Gaga." Enjoy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7N9w2skY4s

karne · Aug 17, 2014

A very powerful skater with the biggest jumps I've ever seen on an Australian lady. Huge, powerful, strong. Very fierce and great to watch when on.

I do hope she has worked on her long program issue, however.

essence_of_soy · Aug 17, 2014

GF2445 said:
Aussie Skater News

New to the Curcuit

With one week to go before the first Junior Grand Prix Stop this season in Courchevel, France. Representing Australia will be Renee Hambly of Newcastle on New South Wales' Central Coast. She will be making her first ever appearance on the Junior Grand Prix.

To introduce you guys to her, I've posted a like of the SP which she skated last year but she will be using next week.
Here is "Bond goes Gaga." Enjoy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7N9w2skY4s

Thank you for the clip, but urgh...the person recording reinforces why 'commentary' is so distracting. Save it for the after party.

GF2445 · Aug 17, 2014

essence_of_soy said:
Thank you for the clip, but urgh...the person recording reinforces why 'commentary' is so distracting. Save it for the after party.

Maybe so, but i am a big believer that sport needs some sort of commentary to guide the audience.but yeah its a fine balance and it depends on who the listeners are.
In this instance too much but these were probably friends of hers having some fun. They weresort of commentating like it was a rugby or football match where every little detail and strategy is pointed out with rule discussion and statistics etc. Thats the sort of commentary we here in our popular sports in Australia.

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