2019-20 Russian Ladies' Figure Skating

[Vilord]

As for who gets to skate in the rostelecom gala it would make sense to start marketing someone who will be jgp eligible next season and has a chance to be a top contender (like Valieva last year). So my best bet it Sofia S. She was also on ice age kids last year with Sofia A and did well there as well as also finally hitting that 3A in comp.

But that being said I think Sofia A and Veronika Z would be good choices as well so maybe they will chose more than one.

 

[Nord Stream 2]

I just realized, the two young Sofia's are currently the only one's that will compete at JNats (if Sonia S qualifies ) with triple axels, and both plan them in the sp. Of course, I'm sure the likes of Valieva, Sinitsyna, etc. will still be scored above them if clean, but they still have the possibility to be pretty high in the ranks after the sp.

Also, does anyone have/know how to get height data on either of their 3As? Akatieva's looks quite large to me, but I can't tell if thats just a trick of the eye. I guess that doesn't matter as long as the jump looks beautiful, but I'm still curious.

A triple Axel from Sophia Data from September 5
Height 47-49 cm
The rotation speed is about 6.10-6.20 rpm. per second
Dialed with a slight delay (about 0.25 sec)

You Data from September 15
Height: 48-49 cm
Twist: 5.5 - 5.6 rps
Preparing to jump: 6 sec

Liza Data from September 15
Height: 54-55 cm
Twist: 5.2 - 5.3 rps
Preparing to jump: 6.5 sec

Rika Data from September 15
Height: 50-51 cm
Twist: 5.4 - 5.5 rps
Preparing to jump: 3 sec

Alena Data from October 14
Height: 55-56 cm combo and 50 cm solo
Twist: 5.25 - 5.35 rps
The delay is ~0.28 sec
Pause between steps and jump ~2.75 sec

Took from here... https://vk.com/basevalue

 

[Happy Skates]

A triple Axel from Sophia Data from September 5
Height 47-49 cm
The rotation speed is about 6.10-6.20 rpm. per second
Dialed with a slight delay (about 0.25 sec)

You Data from September 15
Height: 48-49 cm
Twist: 5.5 - 5.6 rps
Preparing to jump: 6 sec

Liza Data from September 15
Height: 54-55 cm
Twist: 5.2 - 5.3 rps
Preparing to jump: 6.5 sec

Rika Data from September 15
Height: 50-51 cm
Twist: 5.4 - 5.5 rps
Preparing to jump: 3 sec

Alena Data from September 15
Height: 55-56 cm combo and 50 cm solo
Twist: 5.25 - 5.35 rps
The delay is ~0.28 sec
Pause between steps and jump ~2.75 sec

Took from here... https://vk.com/basevalue

Thank you, this is interesting data! No surprise that Alena's is the highest (and out of the most difficult entry ). And little Sofya's isn't too much smaller than Rika's and about the same size as Young's. Thats pretty good. I suppose the extra time she has due to rotating so quickly makes it look even bigger. Either way imo its a nice jump.

 

[Nord Stream 2]

Thank you, this is interesting data! No surprise that Alena's is the highest (and out of the most difficult entry ). And little Sofya's isn't too much smaller than Rika's and about the same size as Young's. Thats pretty good. I suppose the extra time she has due to rotating so quickly makes it look even bigger. Either way imo its a nice jump.

3A is the most beautiful jump for me. Note "Data from September 5".

Now the height can be higher.

 

[Nord Stream 2]

Thank you, this is interesting data! No surprise that Alena's is the highest (and out of the most difficult entry ). And little Sofya's isn't too much smaller than Rika's and about the same size as Young's. Thats pretty good. I suppose the extra time she has due to rotating so quickly makes it look even bigger. Either way imo its a nice jump.

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[Alex65]

3A is the most beautiful jump for me. Note "Data from September 5".

Now the height can be higher.

I also really like a good high 3A. But still 4T Sasha and Camila are my favorites. It leaves the impression of a real flight

 

[Nord Stream 2]

Practice..... Medvedeva, Trusova, Konstantinova and all the rest.
It starts in an hour and ten minutes. 13-15 Moscow time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdMBHlXe-cU&feature=youtu.be

Good luck to all girls from all countries.

 

[Nord Stream 2]

I also really like a good high 3A. But still 4T Sasha and Camila are my favorites.

4T from Kamila Valieva
Height of about 65-66 cm
Rotation speed 5-5.1 rpm. per second
Full Rotation�� in the air

 

[macy]

Practice..... Medvedeva, Trusova, Konstantinova and all the rest.
It starts in an hour and ten minutes. 13-15 Moscow time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdMBHlXe-cU&feature=youtu.be

Good luck to all girls from all countries.

thanks for sharing this, do you know if the same channel will broadcast the competition?

 

[Nord Stream 2]

thanks for sharing this, do you know if the same channel will broadcast the competition?

Yes, this is the main channel of the country.

See all the videos of the First channel on https://www.1tv.ru

See also the live broadcast of the first channel on the Internet at http://stream.1tv.ru/live

Official social media channels:
https://vk.com/1tvnews
http://vk.com/1tv
https://www.facebook.com/1tvnews
https://www.facebook.com/1tvru
http://www.odnoklassniki.ru/news1tv
http://www.odnoklassniki.ru/1tv
https://twitter.com/1tvru_news
https://twitter.com/channelone_rus

 

[Mishaminion]

I have my fingers crossed that Zhenya can get on the podium. I'd be happy with two clean (or clean enough) programs for her and that should get her a medal anyway.

Sasha will probably quad her way to victory and in typical Sasha style, I love her this season, she's a breath of fresh air to me, look how shaken up she has the skating world, positive and negative.

Those who fear her try to pull her down and she's like "Lol no @##%s given"

 

[Nord Stream 2]

Everyone here? I'm starting.. https://vk.com/alextrusova?z=photo-151899764_457253020/album-151899764_00/rev

 

[Nord Stream 2]

Memorial of the first domestic world Champion S. Volkov.

Live stream https://www.youtube.com/user/TheFSRussia/featured

Today at 14: 00-17: 15 Moscow time (+2 hours to Europe) – Girls, young novices, free program.
In first place after the short Ksenia Melkumova ( my favorite "Crack of Doom" from the Ice age https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1xAftGyM88 ). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFrC_WDCy2Q

SP Protocols http://freeskating.info/results/1920/volkov_memorial_2019/e_K_Scores.pdf

Tomorrow 15: 30-19: 00 Moscow time (+2 hours to Europe) – Girls, senior novices, free program.
1. Akatyeva (Crystal) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRRJenAqeC0&t=11s
2 Samodelkina (CSKA) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NJoLjlizno ,
3 Zhilina (Crystal) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ludXKAy7enU
4 Petrosyan (Crystal) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdyNpii1ax0

SP Protocols http://freeskating.info/results/1920/volkov_memorial_2019/ec_K_Scores.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyP6M96pxMc

It stops all the time... I hope they fix it before the last warm-up .

The last warm-up in 1 hour 20 minutes. At 18 00 Moscow time

 

[Mishaminion]

Not going to specifically talk about Rostelecom practice but more of a general observation of Zhenya across many practices.

Her technique looks better, at least in practice it does. Some of her 2As are actually really good. She seems to revert to her old ways in the pressure of competition though.

 

[macy]

Not going to specifically talk about Rostelecom practice but more of a general observation of Zhenya across many practices.

Her technique looks better, at least in practice it does. Some of her 2As are actually really good. She seems to revert to her old ways in the pressure of competition though.

unfortunately that is just part of the process of changing technique and muscle memory. when you're nervous and stiff it's habit to go back to old muscle memory.

but you're correct, many areas of her skating are obviously improved in practice. it will just take a while to manifest in competition.

 

[nussnacker]

Alexandra just said she'd prefer to compete with men, because this way she'd be allowed to do quads in SP
This girl

 

[Good Vibes Only]

Alexandra just said she'd prefer to compete with men, because this way she'd be allowed to do quads in SP
This girl

Oh my gosh Sasha That honestly made my day

 

[Mishaminion]

Alexandra just said she'd prefer to compete with men, because this way she'd be allowed to do quads in SP
This girl

OMG I love her even more! Nothing phases her, she is one of a kind.

 

[Mishaminion]

unfortunately that is just part of the process of changing technique and muscle memory. when you're nervous and stiff it's habit to go back to old muscle memory.

but you're correct, many areas of her skating are obviously improved in practice. it will just take a while to manifest in competition.

Brian is doing a good job with her. I do not understand those who say it's not working, she shouldn't have gone to him/should switch coaches again.

She looks more relaxed and comfortable in his team, she went into this knowing there was no quick fix, that it will take time and probably quite a lot of it.

Like Mao Asada, she had quite a lot of poor results before she was able to show the fruits of her own technical overhaul.

 

[Supernovaimplosion]

Alexandra just said she'd prefer to compete with men, because this way she'd be allowed to do quads in SP
This girl

Maybe she could. Do you think there's an ISU communication out there that defines a man and a lady? Maybe Rusfed should just enter her into a man's event at a challenger to see what would happen