2023 CS Autumn Classic Men's Free Skate

[4everchan]

I cannot compare to before. First time seeing him live. Lot more work needs to be done but the guy is a beautiful jumper. Spins need work. And of course, music commitment. Good thing for him is that when he gets to the last 30 seconds after all jumps are done, he does get alive...some others try but are too tired.

 

[4everchan]

Did you get Kevin's autograph?!?

I never ask unless it is Nik Sorensen.

 

[moonvine]

Samuel Contesti, Ross Miner, and Pernille Carron and Lloyd Jones all skated competitive programs including "Cotton Eye Joe" and there was an ice dance team from Belarus (Kavaliova and Bieliaiev) who used other songs from the same album. Sadly the list is not much longer, as opposed to the "Exogenesis" list.

I’m desperately looking for any of these programs on youtube

 

[yuumagical]

I never ask unless it is Nik Sorensen.

As an autograph collector, I see this as a missed opportunity...but I see you have your priorities, lol

 

[4everchan]

You didn't know that? Kévin is Shoma sized, one of his charms.

ETA: thanks for the updates, hope you are having a good time!

I did but experiencing things live is different. I am almost a foot taller than Kévin so it is striking in person... Memola is tall on paper and in person too.

 

[Jeanie19]

Just standing next to me now. Very short on the ice, it was the program of the day for me in terms of music interpretation. He is intense and projects well. Crisp

You are so lucky.

 

[cheerknithanson]

I did but experiencing things live is different. I am almost a foot taller than Kévin so it is striking in person... Memola I stall on paper and in person too.

Did you meet other skaters?

 

[TontoK]

I’m desperately looking for any of these programs on youtube

Ryan Bradley once skated to a program at US Nationals that featured banjo and fiddle music. Not particularly well skated, but he definitely had the crowd going.

Ryan Bradley Long Program US Nationals 2004

Ryan Bradley Long Program US Nationals 2004

www.youtube.com

 

[cheerknithanson]

How Olivia and Tim's costumes match with the music?

 

[cheerknithanson]

Oh, she disappeared for a second...

 

[el henry]

Oh, she disappeared for a second...

You meant to put the last two in the dance thread

 

[cheerknithanson]

You meant to put the last two in the dance thread

Oops.

 

[4everchan]

Did you meet other skaters?

Many. Your fave Kevin Reynolds... Everest Zhu, Bruce Waddell, gage Brown, Liu and nagy, everyone is here and at these small events, skaters just sit in the audience. I saw Kayia, Lee Barkell, gogo, Pasquale, everyone really. And yes.. gage is super short of course

 

[mrrice]

So proud of Ilia......What a way for our new Champion to represent his country. Here's to an injury free season of success and happiness.

 

[cheerknithanson]

Many. You fave Kevin Reynolds... Everest Zhu, Bruce Waddell, gage Brown, Liu and nagy, everyone is here and at these small events, skaters just sit in the audience. I saw Kaia, Lee Barkell, gogo, Pasquale, everyone really. And yes.. gage is super short of course

Ahhhh that's awesome!!!! You met Kevin (Met him at 2017 Skate America, but still, cool!)!

 

[reader3]

Congrats to Ilia. I especially loved his step sequence.

 

[moonvine]

As an autograph collector, I see this as a missed opportunity...but I see you have your priorities, lol

As a fellow autograph collector I concur.

 

[4everchan]

As a fellow autograph collector I concur.

I know skaters are super nice about it, but I don't like to ask them things, because I also don't like when people ask me such things or want to talk to me for too long after a performance or anything like that. So I have a very strict policy : if a skater, coach or their parents or family start a conversation with me, I will of course chat with them, which has happened at these events. However, I will not approach any of them myself to respect their privacy.

 

[moonvine]

Ryan Bradley once skated to a program at US Nationals that featured banjo and fiddle music. Not particularly well skated, but he definitely had the crowd going.

Ryan Bradley Long Program US Nationals 2004

Ryan Bradley Long Program US Nationals 2004

www.youtube.com

Awwww. "Good for him!" "That's terrific!" Miss Uncle Dick.

 

[moonvine]

I know skaters are super nice about it, but I don't like to ask them things, because I also don't like when people ask me such things or want to talk to me for too long after a performance or anything like that. So I have a very strict policy : if a skater, coach or their parents or family start a conversation with me, I will of course chat with them, which has happened at these events. However, I will not approach any of them myself to respect their privacy.

If they don't like it when I approach them they are extraordinarily good actors/actresses. Not only does Amber sign everyone's Pride flags (she asked my name, which no other skater has ever done and signed with a big beautiful signature and a big beautiful smile) but she invites everyone who brought Pride flags to take a group photo with her after the competition.
Also there is FOFS breakfast where I have to believe they are 100% certain they will be approached by many people. That's what the event is for.