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It's crushing to watch her this way, it's as if the fear that got her in Nationals hasn't left. Marin owes Hamada a great deal in skating but what she needs now is someone who will renew her motivations and heal her confidence, and protect it even when she screws up.
 
It's sad to see her under perform, it was as if she did not want to be there it may not be my favorite but I would hope that she knows her status as a favorite because in junior she was so promising, I loved his LP on the movie beetlejuice.
 
Copied from the Challenge cup Thread

Marin Honda
3Lz - Step out
3F -2t
2A - 3t - two foted
2L
3S
2L
2A-2t-2l -Zayak

Score:
FP: 111.98
Total: 160.19 in first place

She looked a bit slow at the beginning, step sequence, some spins and end but picked up the pace in the choreographed section and has nice posture.
 
1. I guess Marin had very little motivation to stay in shape after the crushing disappointments at Nationals. She was aiming for the big stage at the Olympics (her twitter username used to be Marin2018 or something) and certainly not for this competition (which also takes place right after the Olympic ladies' event ...). Wakaba, at least, has the upcoming Worlds to look forward to. I don't even know why the JSF has sent Marin here.
2. Marin needs to address the jump technique issues NOW. And I doubt Hamada, who teaches jumps that only suit tiny bodies, is the right coach to do this. (I even hope they take Sara Honda to someone who teaches sustainable jumps.) I also still wonder how much Marin's hallux valgus is affecting her. I hope she has the courage to pull this through, but I'm not sure. Anyway, she is still young enough to tackle any career for the future that she wants.
 
combinationspin said:
I also still wonder how much Marin's hallux valgus is affecting her. I hope she has the courage to pull this through, but I'm not sure. Anyway, she is still young enough to tackle any career for the future that she wants.
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She quickly removed her right boot at the K&C after Cathy gave her a nod. First I thought wow Marin is so done with this season. Lol Now Im thinking you could be right. In the SP someone pointed out the bruise on her right knee and we wondered if she took a nasty fall in practice.
 
I guess JSF or her team made her compete here and I don't understand why, she's clearly not in form but it could be worse I guess, it was not a complete meltdown like in short.
 
breadstal said:
I guess JSF or her team made her compete here and I don't understand why, she's clearly not in form but it could be worse I guess, it was not a complete meltdown like in short.
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I think everybodys assigned to go either challenge cup or coupe de printemps. It's better that she got it over with sooner rather than later. I'm glad she medalled anyway cos it wouldnt have been a good look to the fed, and she would get more crap if she hadnt.
 
rnois13 said:
I think everybodys assigned to go either challenge cup or coupe de printemps.
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Just to be fair: pretty much, yes that's the case. JSF has clear regulations stating that skaters in 'special strengthened' category have the priority to go to these events in Spring. But it's not that JSF 'forces' skaters to participate either. Eligible skaters would be offered with the opportunities, and it's up to them to decide if they want to take part in those or not (and call it a finish of the season).

And the main reason is quite obvious: for 'special strengthened' skaters (usually skaters who have 2 GP assignments), they have been assigned to only 1 CS (mostly) early on during the season. So if these skaters don't get to go to either WC or 4CC, they could still get some boost in competition scoring by going to some B-events in the spring. Right now after Challenge Cup, Marin's world standing is at 20th (and she may or may not fall out of top 24 after WC) and her season's world standing at 13th (better). It's all related to the next season and how she's going to get assignment for GP in the upcoming season. That's all!
 
Thanks for explaining. I thought it had something to do with maintaining the standings but I literally dont know how it works. Whats the consequence of falling out of top 24?
 
rnois13 said:
Thanks for explaining. I thought it had something to do with maintaining the standings but I literally dont know how it works. Whats the consequence of falling out of top 24?
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I believe it has to do with GP assignments? Skaters in the top 24 are guaranteed at least 1 GP assignment. As for skaters who fall at the top 24, I imagine that would put them at risk for getting an assignment at all.
 
cohkaix said:
Just to be fair: pretty much, yes that's the case. JSF has clear regulations stating that skaters in 'special strengthened' category have the priority to go to these events in Spring. But it's not that JSF 'forces' skaters to participate either. Eligible skaters would be offered with the opportunities, and it's up to them to decide if they want to take part in those or not (and call it a finish of the season).

And the main reason is quite obvious: for 'special strengthened' skaters (usually skaters who have 2 GP assignments), they have been assigned to only 1 CS (mostly) early on during the season. So if these skaters don't get to go to either WC or 4CC, they could still get some boost in competition scoring by going to some B-events in the spring. Right now after Challenge Cup, Marin's world standing is at 20th (and she may or may not fall out of top 24 after WC) and her season's world standing at 13th (better). It's all related to the next season and how she's going to get assignment for GP in the upcoming season. That's all!
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I've had no idea of it, thank you for explaining.
 
When will we be able to see Marin? What competition she will be in next? I miss her :sad21:
 
Looks like she won't be in Prince Ice World this year? She could use the time on extensive training.
 
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