2019/20 GP and Challenger Series announced

[Orlov]

Has anyone been to cup of Russia in Moscow before? Which arena is it held in and is it pretty easy to navigate there? TDF is out for me because it was so horribly organised last year and in such a terrible location. I’ve also hear Turino isn’t great

I'm pretty sure that it will be "Megasport" as always. Last February, the metro station "ЦСКА" (CSKA) was opened next to it, so it’s easy to get to.

Btw, moriel how do we transcribe "ЦСКА" here? "CSKA" or "CSCA" according to the translation - Central Sport Club of Army?

CSK(C)A - it's club of Buyanova, TAT team.

 

[Alextrusova]

I'm pretty sure that it will be "Megasport" as always. Last February, the metro station "ЦСКА" (CSKA) was opened next to it, so it’s easy to get to.

Btw, moriel how do we transcribe "ЦСКА" here? "CSKA" or "CSCA" according to the translation - Central Sport Club of Army?

CSK(C)A - it's club of Buyanova, TAT team.

Thank you! I just looked it up on google maps and CSKA does look very close, maybe 6 or 7 minutes walk.

 

[Sabrina]

Oh, sorry - I meant for Skate Canada only because you said it was close to home. But close is relative, and spending money on hotels obviously won’t help.

When Skate Canada was in Mississauga I paid $180 (CAD) for full event. I found it very convenient.

 

[Orlov]

Thank you! I just looked it up on google maps and CSKA does look very close, maybe 6 or 7 minutes walk.

This is if you go very slowly From the nearest (northern) metro exit go less than 300 meters (1000 feet) to Megasport. For me, this is not more than 4 minutes not a quick walk

When you live in Moscow - all distances are measured in minutes of walking from the subway

 

[Kelly Lynn]

Torino has the most uncomfortable ledges and I do mean ledges rather than seats imaginable. Only for the very young and thin although you will desperately need a cushion. The arena is not near lodgings but buses do run. Food is not available or at least it wasn’t when I attended Worlds. I thought the Gran Prix Finals were going to be in France. What happened?

 

[Alextrusova]

Torino has the most uncomfortable ledges and I do mean ledges rather than seats imaginable. Only for the very young and thin although you will desperately need a cushion. The arena is not near lodgings but buses do run. Food is not available or at least it wasn’t when I attended Worlds. I thought the Gran Prix Finals were going to be in France. What happened?

Why do they keep getting events?

 

[frida80]

Torino has the most uncomfortable ledges and I do mean ledges rather than seats imaginable. Only for the very young and thin although you will desperately need a cushion. The arena is not near lodgings but buses do run. Food is not available or at least it wasn’t when I attended Worlds. I thought the Gran Prix Finals were going to be in France. What happened?

I think France is still uncomfortable with large events after the attack. That or someone had the good sense to look at IdF and realize anyone else could it better. And with medals and not plates.

 

[Ice Dance]

Why do they keep getting events?

Because they have an Olympic-sized arena, they don't already host a GP, and they have a number of quality athletes. Also Italy can pull a good crowd.