Did the ISU make an anti stuffie rule?

[moonvine]

I noticed Autumn Classic and Osaka JGP not allowing stuffies. However, Asian Trophy and JGP Bangkok and Istanbul either allowed them or broke the rule because they definitely had them.

It would definitely make attending comps much less fun and lessen the amount of comps I went to. I know USFS is it's own thing, not an ISU comp and they can do what they want. So hopefully they will allow stuffies.

 

[Seven Sisters]

I think it’s always been case by case. Some comps clearly do arrange for sweepers beforehand, signaling that its acceptable to throw things.

I bet we will see sweepers at Skate America, dressed in little cowgirl/cowboy outfits. Yellow roses of Texas, each and every one of them

 

[4everchan]

I noticed Autumn Classic and Osaka JGP not allowing stuffies. However, Asian Trophy and JGP Bangkok and Istanbul either allowed them or broke the rule because they definitely had them.

It would definitely make attending comps much less fun and lessen the amount of comps I went to. I know USFS is it's own thing, not an ISU comp and they can do what they want. So hopefully they will allow stuffies.

I have never seen stuffies allowed at ACI nor CQÉ in Pierrefonds... So it's probably just the venues' rules.

 

[moonvine]

I have never seen stuffies allowed at ACI nor CQÉ in Pierrefonds... So it's probably just the venues' rules.

Oh good thanks.

 

[TallyT]

I have never seen stuffies allowed at ACI nor CQÉ in Pierrefonds... So it's probably just the venues' rules.

Agreed - I went back and checked the pre-covid ACI videos with Yuzuru (because at that time the Pooh rains were increasingly commonplace) and there was a large crowd but no rain.

 

[4everchan]

Agreed - I went back and checked the pre-covid ACI videos with Yuzuru (because at that time the Pooh rains were increasingly commonplace) and there was a large crowd but no rain.

Of course. I always speak the truth You should know by now
Last time I went to ACI in Pierrefonds, they had a drop off box to leave things to skaters. Of course, that means I did see Yuzuru skate live. That was pre covid. Don't know if they are still doing this.

 

[TallyT]

The boxes may (almost certainly were?) also have been discouraged during the pandemic, I don't know, and both may take a while to build back up again.

I do recall that some attendees at competitions tweeted pictures of special shaped and iced (in the most famous or current costumes) cookies that Japanese fans especially gave out to fellow fans, though that probably also wasn't encouraged during lockdown. Pity, it was adorable.

 

[Magill]

Of course. I always speak the truth You should know by now
Last time I went to ACI in Pierrefonds, they had a drop off box to leave things to skaters. Of course, that means I did see Yuzuru skate live. That was pre covid. Don't know if they are still doing this.

We believe you but, you know, a little fact checking never hurts, especially if it gives a good excuse to re-watch some old vids of Yuzuru skating

 

[TT_Fin]

Finland did not allow them last season but now it is clearly said at Finlandia Trophy's FAQ that flowers and plushies to skaters are allowed.

 

[4everchan]

The boxes may (almost certainly were?) also have been discouraged during the pandemic, I don't know, and both may take a while to build back up again.

ACI wasn't hosted in Pierrefonds since the pandemic. It's the first time back. So it's not stuffies that were nixed but skating altogether in Pierrefonds. In any case, I will let you know when I get there today.

 

[throw_triple_flip]

While it's sweet to see a couple of gifts, it does strike me as a bit wasteful/not environmentally friendly to see loads of gifts thrown on the ice.

 

[el henry]

While it's sweet to see a couple of gifts, it does strike me as a bit wasteful/not environmentally friendly to see loads of gifts thrown on the ice.

Many skaters donate the stuffies to places like children's hospitals (I know Jason Brown does, or did pre COVID. I believe Yuzuru did). Skaters who don't get a lot of praise or attention actually keep them.

In the grand scheme of things, I don't think it's that wasteful and skaters like it, so as I drive around in my 14 year old Prius, I'm cool with it.

 

[ladyjane]

Like @el henry says, the skaters that get a lot of the stuffies, usually give them to children who otherwise aren't so lucky with the playthings (whether it's a hospital or otherwise). Any smile by a child who otherwise would not, is a gem. I would never call that wasteful! And those Figure skaters that just get a few or maybe just one: I wouldn't think that wasteful either. They are so pleased!

 

[moonvine]

Many skaters donate the stuffies to places like children's hospitals (I know Jason Brown does, or did pre COVID. I believe Yuzuru did). Skaters who don't get a lot of praise or attention actually keep them.

In the grand scheme of things, I don't think it's that wasteful and skaters like it, so as I drive around in my 14 year old Prius, I'm cool with it.

I was just about to say all these things. Jason films his giving of the plushies to the kids and people look and see if they can spot their gifts; it is adorable.
Covid is not spread by touching surfaces.

 

[moonvine]

Like @el henry says, the skaters that get a lot of the stuffies, usually give them to children who otherwise aren't so lucky with the playthings (whether it's a hospital or otherwise). Any smile by a child who otherwise would not, is a gem. I would never call that wasteful! And those Figure skaters that just get a few or maybe just one: I wouldn't think that wasteful either. They are so pleased!

Donovan packed my goose (it was the only thing I had) up in his bags, so he took it somewhere (referring to, I believe, 2019 Philly International). I'm sure if I'm wrong with the year @el_henry will help me

 

[el henry]

I was just about to say all these things. Jason films his giving of the plushies to the kids and people look and see if they can spot their gifts; it is adorable.
Covid is not spread by touching surfaces.

I know that, but that doesn't mean the hospitals were accepting plushies then. I was using it as a "time delineation".

 

[moonvine]

I know that, but that doesn't mean the hospitals were accepting plushies then. I was using it as a "time delineation".

I wonder what the hospitals are doing now. The one local to me is not requiring masks.

 

[el henry]

Donovan packed my goose (it was the only thing I had) up in his bags, so he took it somewhere (referring to, I believe, 2019 Philly International). I'm sure if I'm wrong with the year @el_henry will help me

Yes, it was and he did. It was so heartwarming to see on his bag.

As well as @iluvtodd yelling "El Patito" so he would see it.

 

[moonvine]

Yes, it was and he did. It was so heartwarming to see on his bag.

As well as @iluvtodd yelling "El Patito" so he would see it.

Flying geese, you never know what will happen at a figure skating comp.

 

[yyzskater]

Skate Canada posted a super cute pic of Kaiya in their stories with a bunch of stuffies yesterday. I am assuming she didn't bring those with her, so fans somehow got them to her.