2022-23 Japan National Championships - Women's FS

[Lamente Ariane]

Ooof opening fall

 

[zanadude]

If Mao podiums she can't go Worlds
If Ami podiums she can't go to Worlds
Mone can but she's not the most consistent
Saki is green (and has none of the qualifications so far) so they wouldn't have sent her even if she hadn't bombed

Had Mana skated clean her PCS would've likely kept her above Hana
but now what?

Strategy dude...strategy
You said it yourself, This is a competition

What strategy? She has to qualify. Only Rinka, Mai, and Kaori have qualified. The only other way to qualify is by getting on the podium. There is no shade of grey here.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Mone has a lower ceiling than Mao so I think these mistakes are going to hurt her more

 

[zanadude]

Is it enough? I dunno.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

And now to breathe into a paper bag…

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Mone CHIBA

3Lze (fall)
2A+3T
3S
FCoSp4
CCoSp4
3Lo
3F+2A +SEQ
3Lze+2T+2Lo
StSq4
3F
ChSq +1.33
LSp4

FS: 129.06 (5th)
TOT: 200.12 (3rd)

looks like Ami might secure that second JWorlds spot

 

[elektra blue]

lunch break, see you in the russian women thread. extra cheer for Kaori

 

[tsuyoboogie]

But she'll definitely be going to JW, right? All but the first two jumps were perfect.

As National Junior Champion she's already guaranteed a JW spot

 

[zanadude]

Mao has the podium. Nakai is second. If either Mai or Kaori pass them, Rinka's trip to Worlds is assured.

 

[cohkaix]

Okay, Kobe sisters, GO!!!!

 

[Sai Bon]

GOOOO MAI!!!

 

[lileychristie]

Oh wow Mone is behind Ami by like 1 point

So does that mean Ami get to go to Jr Worlds then?

 

[yume]

Mone seem unable to take golden opportunities. She could have been a nats medalist and now even junior worlds spot is gone.
Too bad, i really like her programs.

 

[zanadude]

Oh wow Mone is behind Ami by like 1 point

So does that mean Ami get to go to Jr Worlds then?

It's not based solely on placement here. They have discretion to take other factors into consideration to make their picks.

 

[YuBluByMe]

Aight so Junior Worlds team is settled. Little Mao and Nakai. That’s the team I wanted.

 

[zanadude]

That should do it. Rinka really made the most of that last minute Grand Prix substitution.

 

[RatedPG]

So, it looks like Ami will go to JR Worlds.

Now, Mai and Kaori just need 130+ skates to be on the podium. Go girls!

 

[cohkaix]

YES!! Mai to Saitama~~

 

[zanadude]

Aight so Junior Worlds team is settled. Little Mao and Nakai. That’s the team I wanted.

Not settled, but a decent chance.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Tearing up with happiness right along with Mai, she deserves everything!

Cmon Kaori, skate clean and keep the happiness train going!