2024 Riga Cup Women's Free Skate

[bartlebooth]

Too bad about the fall, I liked her.

 

[elektra blue]

I'm back and wow this one wants to be Beatrix Kiddo at both her wedding and at Oren Ishii's Crazy 88 place?

so what do we say? yay or nay? @labgoat @norwegianfairytale @WednesdayMarch

 

[elektra blue]

Ouch, just burned out at some point. Poor Kiddo.

pun not intended?

 

[Jeanie19]

Sophia. I love the yellow dress. Started out strong, a few mistakes. Good program.

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Sophia SHIFRIN
That Certain, Good Night Moon

2A
3Lz+3T<
CCoSp3
3Fe
3Lo
ChSq1
2A+1Eu+3S
2Lz
3Lo<+REP Fall
FCCoSp4
LSp3

Score: 95.69
Total: 149.67

I don't like this costume, sorry Stamina is an issue this early in the season, but it's more concerning to me that this program does not feel like a Snow Leopards program, it feels kind of empty and lackluster compared to her Short for example. She has a lot of potential and switching to Israel was definitely the best choice for her, she'll get to have a long career if she stays healthy and wants to compete for a while.

 

[labgoat]

so what do we say? yay or nay? @labgoat @norwegianfairytale @WednesdayMarch

I abstain as I have no idea what the cultural reference is...I feel really, really old right now

 

[lariko]

Wow, didn't expect Bradenburg to climb one more, but good for her. Totally deserved it.

Now, go Germany!

 

[Ichatdelune]

so what do we say? yay or nay? @labgoat @norwegianfairytale @WednesdayMarch

Personally nay, it lacks oomph. Also a true WTF costume should be able to impress even the people who don't know the original reference imo

 

[lariko]

Nice save on the flip!

 

[labgoat]

That was a sharp 3Lz for Anna Gerke GER - very nice to Phantom and right on the beat.
Wow Germany has a wonderful rising star who is actually making Phantom exciting.

 

[lariko]

pun not intended?

Absolutely didn't think about it.

 

[lariko]

That sweeping triumphant music is Germany returning to women’s skating! Go Gerke!

 

[elektra blue]

well done Anna!

 

[4everchan]

very promising Anna ! Bravo

 

[CrazyKittenLady]

Well done Anna! Pity about the last jumping pass but she gave that choreo sequence everything!

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Anna GERKE
Phantom of the Opera

2A
3Lz
3F Low landing
FCSp4
2A
3Lo+1Eu+3S
3T+3T
2S<< Pop
CCoSp4
ChSq1
LSp3

Score: 106.07
Total: 161.75

Her technique is slightly unusual, but it works well for her. Shame about the pop and the lost combo, otherwise a very, very solid transition to Juniors. It's going to be a fight for the Junior Worlds spot this season, and next season Adelina will move up to Juniors too. Olesya will be Senior eligible then though, so maybe we'll see her at Sr Worlds instead.

I was so close to putting her in my predictions, but chickened out - Well, too bad for me.

 

[elektra blue]

i didn't see this coming, good for her

 

[CrazyKittenLady]

aww!

 

[hermine17]

Well done Anna!

 

[Jeanie19]

Anna. Pretty black and white dress. She is a delight. Good jumps and spins. Great choreo sequence.