2025 Canadian Nationals: General Info and pre-game chat

[saine]

Simulation day in Ontario:



I think they included some more of the Junior Women who competed at Challenge since they only have four entries including Ksenia.

 

[RatedPG]

I just saw on Instagram Megan Woodley training with Lulu. Lulu landed a 3Lz.
I’m still mystified by Lulu not competing at Nationals.

 

[saine]

Here's the post with them jumping, Lulu is the second video:


Also Toronto Lakeshore is having simulations tomorrow, and Lulu is on the poster:

 

[eringoodall15]

The entries list is posted (thank you Golden Skate for linking to it). Glad to see Ksenia is on the list! Sad that there is no Lulu Lin or Alexa Volkova. Perhaps their injuries do not allow them to safely compete at nationals. Grayson is also listed in Seniors - so more good news.

Do you know what injuries Lulu and Alexa are dealing with? I was expecting to see them both at Challenge last month....

 

[4everchan]

Competition threads have been created and updated : let me know if I have made mistakes

 

[saine]

Photo posted on Megan Woodley's Instagram story for the Toronto Lakeshore simulation. Lulu was part of it, along with Ksenia.

 

[cell]

If anyone has an extra P1 ticket for free dance they are willing to sell, please let me know

 

[4everchan]

If anyone has an extra P1 ticket for free dance they are willing to sell, please let me know

did you try in the classified adverts section of the forum ??

last time I checked, there were very good seats still available but that was a little while ago... are they getting sold out ? that would be very exciting !

 

[WarmCheers]

Photo posted on Megan Woodley's Instagram story for the Toronto Lakeshore simulation. Lulu was part of it, along with Ksenia.
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From different sources saying Lulu only did double jumps in her program at the simulation. Looks like she is still in the mid of recovery from injury.

 

[RatedPG]

From different sources saying Lulu only did double jumps in her program at the simulation. Looks like she is still in the mid of recovery from injury.

I see. So, maybe that 3Lz was just a single jump. But, if she is only doing doubles due to injury, then it is probably best for her to sit Nationals out.

 

[4everchan]

.... and including Lulu at the simulation is a good way, with safe jumps, to keep her programs going etc... who knows...she may get a spring event even without being able to attend Nationals.

 

[4everchan]

Just went on the tickets site because I am curious like this... and while things are getting cooked for tonight's party... i better browse instead of doing online impulse shopping like i did a couple days ago.. (sigh but grin)

anyways : I bought an all-event... but now i see that things were divided into 4 sessions of two events each...

A LOT of the tickets have been sold for all sessions...

Session 1 (pairs and men short, friday evening) the cheaper tickets are sold out.
Session 4 (women and dance, free programs) sunday, the P1 (best seats) are sold out.

So yeah... VERY happy to see that Montreal worlds and having world medal winners/contenders is keeping momentum with the ticket sales in the rough post-covid era (yeah... I work in the field and I can tell you that events are less attended than they used to be... it's better but concert halls are not at the same levels and it's the same in some sports -of course, not hockey in Montreal)

So YAY Montreal skating fans
YAY Canadian and perhaps even international fans coming to our Nationals !

SUPER excited.

BTW : I mentioned world medal winners.... let's not forget that Canada produced 3 world champions last year. Max and Deanna of course (Piper and Paul in my heart but we will take the silver) but both synchro teams Senior and Junior Les Suprêmes are world champions. If I am not mistaken, they train in Saint-Léonard which is on the northern/eastern part of the Island of Montreal.. so one short drive away from Laval. Synchro may be bringing some folks too... That may also explain the sold out cheaper tickets on the Friday session as it is the free program of Senior synchro.... and those who may not feel invested in the rest or had to work during the day but may want to encourage their daughters, nieces, girlfriends, bff, schoolmates LOL etc.. well 30 bucks is not pricey at all

 

[SkatersWaltz]

Just went on the tickets site because I am curious like this... and while things are getting cooked for tonight's party... i better browse instead of doing online impulse shopping like i did a couple days ago.. (sigh but grin)

anyways : I bought an all-event... but now i see that things were divided into 4 sessions of two events each...

A LOT of the tickets have been sold for all sessions...

Session 1 (pairs and men short, friday evening) the cheaper tickets are sold out.
Session 4 (women and dance, free programs) sunday, the P1 (best seats) are sold out.

So yeah... VERY happy to see that Montreal worlds and having world medal winners/contenders is keeping momentum with the ticket sales in the rough post-covid era (yeah... I work in the field and I can tell you that events are less attended than they used to be... it's better but concert halls are not at the same levels and it's the same in some sports -of course, not hockey in Montreal)

So YAY Montreal skating fans
YAY Canadian and perhaps even international fans coming to our Nationals !

SUPER excited.

BTW : I mentioned world medal winners.... let's not forget that Canada produced 3 world champions last year. Max and Deanna of course (Piper and Paul in my heart but we will take the silver) but both synchro teams Senior and Junior Les Suprêmes are world champions. If I am not mistaken, they train in Saint-Léonard which is on the northern/eastern part of the Island of Montreal.. so one short drive away from Laval. Synchro may be bringing some folks too... That may also explain the sold out cheaper tickets on the Friday session as it is the free program of Senior synchro.... and those who may not feel invested in the rest or had to work during the day but may want to encourage their daughters, nieces, girlfriends, bff, schoolmates LOL etc.. well 30 bucks is not pricey at all

Where did you see the all-event passes? Also, it doesn’t seem to say where the judges are sitting or the k&c location. Do you have any insight?

 

[Alwaysoniceinmyheart]

Just went on the tickets site because I am curious like this... and while things are getting cooked for tonight's party... i better browse instead of doing online impulse shopping like i did a couple days ago.. (sigh but grin)

anyways : I bought an all-event... but now i see that things were divided into 4 sessions of two events each...

A LOT of the tickets have been sold for all sessions...

Session 1 (pairs and men short, friday evening) the cheaper tickets are sold out.
Session 4 (women and dance, free programs) sunday, the P1 (best seats) are sold out.

So yeah... VERY happy to see that Montreal worlds and having world medal winners/contenders is keeping momentum with the ticket sales in the rough post-covid era (yeah... I work in the field and I can tell you that events are less attended than they used to be... it's better but concert halls are not at the same levels and it's the same in some sports -of course, not hockey in Montreal)

So YAY Montreal skating fans
YAY Canadian and perhaps even international fans coming to our Nationals !

SUPER excited.

BTW : I mentioned world medal winners.... let's not forget that Canada produced 3 world champions last year. Max and Deanna of course (Piper and Paul in my heart but we will take the silver) but both synchro teams Senior and Junior Les Suprêmes are world champions. If I am not mistaken, they train in Saint-Léonard which is on the northern/eastern part of the Island of Montreal.. so one short drive away from Laval. Synchro may be bringing some folks too... That may also explain the sold out cheaper tickets on the Friday session as it is the free program of Senior synchro.... and those who may not feel invested in the rest or had to work during the day but may want to encourage their daughters, nieces, girlfriends, bff, schoolmates LOL etc.. well 30 bucks is not pricey at all

 

[Alwaysoniceinmyheart]

Hello. Do you know what the practice sessions situation is? Specifically, do the all-event passes get you into them like at Worlds? Thanks!

 

[4everchan]

Hello. Do you know what the practice sessions situation is? Specifically, do the all-event passes get you into them like at Worlds? Thanks!

hi there! Welcome to Goldenskate ! I have no idea. I looked just now at my tickets and the hours correspond to the events and no mention of practice sessions. I do not think they are included like they were at worlds...

 

[4everchan]

Where did you see the all-event passes? Also, it doesn’t seem to say where the judges are sitting or the k&c location. Do you have any insight?

The all-event was only available much earlier at the pre-sale this summer/fall. Regarding where to sit, I have the same problem. I couldn't figure it out so i purposely chose a seat that wouldn't obstruct my view. I know some people like to be just behind the judges but I think I would find it distracting...

 

[Alwaysoniceinmyheart]

hi there! Welcome to Goldenskate ! I have no idea. I looked just now at my tickets and the hours correspond to the events and no mention of practice sessions. I do not think they are included like they were at worlds...

 

[Alwaysoniceinmyheart]

Thank you so much for the warm welcome and response. I think you’re right. It’s weird that they include the practice session times on the colour chart, but I guess that’s just how the ISU does it.

 

[saine]

I noticed this on the 2026 Olympics selection criteria:

The final selection of the Olympic Team will be made following the completion of the Canadian National Skating Championships in Ottawa, Ontario on January 11, 2026.

Possible end date and location for next year?