2021–22 Canadian Figure Skating

[Ziotic]

at this point, I don't think they will cancel... but who knows, right?

I also agree that they likely won’t cancel as many have already arrived. Also Ted just posted they have begun setup.

 

[BearryBear]

 

[4everchan]

oh lord... if Eric and Vanessa cannot compete, as well as Maxime and Deanna... might as well not watch pairs

 

[Seven Sisters]

How unfortunate!

Maybe another championship title for Moore Towers/Marinaro to go out on then—and that would be a lovely send off for them.

 

[4everchan]

at the same time for James and Radford, better get covid now, than in 2 weeks... they could still be sent to the games and at least hopefully get there safe ... while others may test positive catching it on the trip to China...

 

[Seven Sisters]

oh lord... if Eric and Vanessa cannot compete, as well as Maxime and Deanna... might as well not watch pairs

And, don’t Matte/Ferland train with them? Have they had it as well?

i do enjoy Matte/Ferland. Their tech is not as advanced as some, but they have first rate music choices and a nice, gentle vibe that reminds me of Ziegler/Kiefer, who I also like. Podium placement here would be wonderful for them!

 

[4everchan]

And, don’t Matte/Ferland train with them? Have they had it as well?

i do enjoy Matte/Ferland. Their tech is not as advanced as some, but they have first rate music choices and a nice, gentle vibe that reminds me of Ziegler/Kiefer, who I also like. Podium placement here would be wonderful for them!

they do... but that doesn't mean they got it regarding matte/ferland, I wouldn't say their tech is not as advanced... their SBS jumps are the same as everyone else, and their throws are harder (throw triple lutz) ... their lifts usually get their levels as well... it's just that they are younger and way less stable... so they don't always get good TES scores due to mistakes or not tons of GOE... but I agree with you about their programs. great styling for this team and I would love to see them on the podium.

 

[gopatrick]

at the same time for James and Radford, better get covid now, then in 2 weeks... they could still be sent to the games and at least hopefully get there safe ... while others may test positive catching it on the trip to China...

It is not better to get it now. You can still test positive in a month, and the Olympics is in 30 days. If their PCR tests are positive, they cannot board the plane and would not be allowed in China.

 

[4everchan]

It is not better to get it now. You can still test positive in a month, and the Olympics is in 30 days. If their PCR tests are positive, they cannot board the plane and would not be allowed in China.

that's not what some experts have said : once you get it, it's normal to test positive for weeks even months as there will be left over antibodies in your system... so it's better to get it now, do the mandatory isolation, and then athletes are good to go to compete. Dennis Shapovalov and Rafael Nadal just had covid, and bang, they are right back on the circuit in Australia...

 

[gopatrick]

that's not what some experts have said : once you get it, it's normal to test positive for weeks even months as there will be left over antibodies in your system... so it's better to get it now, do the mandatory isolation, and then athletes are good to go to compete. Dennis Shapovalov and Rafael Nadal just had covid, and bang, they are right back on the circuit in Australia...

Well, that's not the rule book of Beijing Olympics:

The unscientific COVID-19 rule that could keep healthy athletes out of the Beijing Olympics ‘for no good reason’

Beijing Olympic protocols contain a policy that could bar athletes from the 2022 Winter Games long after they’ve cleared COVID-19 infections.

ca.sports.yahoo.com

 

[4everchan]

Well, that's not the rule book of Beijing Olympics:

The unscientific COVID-19 rule that could keep healthy athletes out of the Beijing Olympics ‘for no good reason’

Beijing Olympic protocols contain a policy that could bar athletes from the 2022 Winter Games long after they’ve cleared COVID-19 infections.

ca.sports.yahoo.com

understood, yet this sport specialist and former olympian suggests the other version of the story...

Reporter les Jeux ou attraper la COVID? | Jeux olympiques | Radio-Canada

Le chroniqueur Dominick Gauthier propose de façon sarcastique aux athlètes d'attraper la COVID au plus vite.

ici.radio-canada.ca

 

[4everchan]

and here, it says that a positive test at the Nationals then would compromise the participation for a skater... because of the required time period for the games in China... but before seems to be still fine...

Vanessa James et Eric Radford incertains en vue des essais olympiques | Jeux olympiques | Radio-Canada

Les deux patineurs artistiques ont obtenu des tests positifs à la COVID-19 pendant les Fêtes.

ici.radio-canada.ca

 

[gopatrick]

understood, yet this sport specialist and former olympian suggests the other version of the story...

Reporter les Jeux ou attraper la COVID? | Jeux olympiques | Radio-Canada

Le chroniqueur Dominick Gauthier propose de façon sarcastique aux athlètes d'attraper la COVID au plus vite.

ici.radio-canada.ca

Isn't the article saying the same thing: if you tested positive, you are out of the game. By the current rule book, many eligible athletes might not be able to go.
Don't know whether they would bend the rule or postpone as advocated by the article, but for now, PCR postive = no-go.

 

[4everchan]

so... i am not sure what will happen with this BUT, if the article you have shared @gopatrick is correct, a bunch of superstar athletes from all over the world will not be able to attend... so it will not be olympic games anymore but Chinese Nationals

 

[4everchan]

Isn't the article saying the same thing: if you tested positive, you are out of the game. By the current rule book, many eligible athletes might not be able to go.
Don't know whether they would bend the rule or postpone as advocated by the article, but for now, PCR postive = no-go.

the journalist here suggests that it's best to get it now in the hope that tests will come out negative rather than traveling and getting it on the plane... he is almost suggesting that athletes should have gotten it in december... etc... it's just really confusing to be an athlete and a fan right now

 

[Aimee-01]

Nationals for the juniors and seniors will go ahead. Novices were also supposed to compete but they cancelled that part of the competition

 

[Colonel Green]

 

[4everchan]

parts of me : let's never forget how well Joannie skated, not only in Vancouver but throughout her career. She was an amazing skater. Let's never forget how great of a fighter she is !

other parts of me : every time I see the 2010 recaps, i cannot stop crying like a baby... losing a parent days before the most glorious moments of a young life is something I can relate to, and I know how hard it is to live without being able to share hard earned successes with loved ones who have passed... so every time I see this, it's painful in many ways...

 

[siberia82]

The starting order for the Senior Men's SP shows that Stephen Gogolev has withdrawn from Nationals : https://cssterminalserv.skatecanada.ca/results/22CTNSCSeniorMenSP1SO.pdf

Does anyone know the reason why?


ETA: In case anyone has trouble viewing the pdf file, here's a screen cap:

 

[4everchan]

would that imply that our pairs are still competing? YAY (sorry for gogo)