2024-25 Retirements, Splits and New Partnerships
- Thread starter surimi
- Start date
- Status
- Joined
- Mar 7, 2015
thrilled for Bryan... now we need another pair woman for Thierry
- Joined
- Jan 17, 2022
New Ice Dance team - Dana Sabatini-Speciale/Danny Kaye:
Not sure which country they'll compete for, they'd have four options to choose from after all - CAN, ITA, GBR, IRLBarbara Fusar Poli is tagged, so maybe that's a small tip-off towards Italy?
Further update on these two - It seems like they have decided to skate for Great Britain after all.
They have changed the bio of their team account and recently attended a British Ice Skating Ice Dance Camp:
Lucy Hancock and Aiden Dotzert are a new Ice Dance team from the Skate Ontario August entries.
https://skateontario.org/wp-content...Series-August-Interim-Entry-Lists_June-25.pdf
Hancock /Dotzert are representing Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club, there is no confirmation of which country they're representing since the list has Miura/Kihara representing Skate Oakville.
Also this means that
Caroline Kravets/Aiden Dotzert have split. I liked them together.
https://skateontario.org/wp-content...Series-August-Interim-Entry-Lists_June-25.pdf
Hancock /Dotzert are representing Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club, there is no confirmation of which country they're representing since the list has Miura/Kihara representing Skate Oakville.
Also this means that
Caroline Kravets/Aiden Dotzert have split. I liked them together.
Last edited:
- Joined
- Jan 17, 2022
Ah, I was suspecting it when I did a little digging regarding a different new team and those two were in a photo together. Didn't want to get ahead of myself, though, so I decided to wait until it was official - Guess this is as official as it's going to get.Lucy Hancock and Aiden Dotzert are a new Ice Dance team from the Skate Ontario August entries - https://skateontario.org/wp-content...Series-August-Interim-Entry-Lists_June-25.pdf
They're representing Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club, there is no confirmation of which country they're representing since the list has Miura/Kihara representing Skate Oakville.
Also this means that
Also, there's a new pair on that entry list as well - Rebecca Laiu/Marty Haubrich. They are listed as Juniors but would not be Junior-eligible internationally (and I think they might not be Senior-eligible either, as Rebecca skated in U14 competitions in February of 2023). As both previously skated at Canadian domestic competitions, I assume they will also represent Canada as a team.
Last edited:
Rebecca is also competing under Novice Women here, so she would need to be under 17 before July 1 by the Skate Canada requirements for it. So definitely not Senior eligible internationally either.
- Joined
- Jan 17, 2022
And here's the new ice dance team I was actually looking into when I stumbled over Hancock/Dotzert: Lara Luft / Ilias Fourati for HUN
Hancock/Dotzert confirmed for Canada now.Lucy Hancock and Aiden Dotzert are a new Ice Dance team from the Skate Ontario August entries.
https://skateontario.org/wp-content...Series-August-Interim-Entry-Lists_June-25.pdf
Hancock /Dotzert are representing Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club, there is no confirmation of which country they're representing since the list has Miura/Kihara representing Skate Oakville.
Also this means that
- Joined
- Jan 17, 2022
Also, maybe something nice for Francetoo: New Junior Ice Dance team - Alexandra Balyan / Dominic Andrei.
Well, that partnership was over in no time. Post removed, and Dominic Andrei is back on IcePartnerSearch - With a rather strongly worded update to the "Short Answers" section
- Joined
- Mar 7, 2015
Well, that's indeed a very edgy way to be clear about one's goals. I wish him to find his match.Well, that partnership was over in no time. Post removed, and Dominic Andrei is back on IcePartnerSearch - With a rather strongly worded update to the "Short Answers" section
- Joined
- Oct 22, 2022
In that not-so-Short Answer he comes across as Scrooge on Ice: "What? You want to spend Christmas Day with your family instead of working with me in a gruelling 12-hour practice session? Out you go. New partner! New partner!"Well, that partnership was over in no time. Post removed, and Dominic Andrei is back on IcePartnerSearch - With a rather strongly worded update to the "Short Answers" section
Well, that partnership was over in no time. Post removed, and Dominic Andrei is back on IcePartnerSearch - With a rather strongly worded update to the "Short Answers" section
It may seem harsh, but if that's the way he feels now is the time to say it, before he gets into a partnership that won't work out in the long run.
- Joined
- Aug 27, 2024
Well, that partnership was over in no time. Post removed, and Dominic Andrei is back on IcePartnerSearch - With a rather strongly worded update to the "Short Answers" section
I don't think he comes across too badly, at least in my eye. If anything it's refreshing to see someone who is honest (at his own risk, there) about it. Here's hoping that doesn't dramatically slow down his search for a suitable partner.
For me there are huge problems in this:
The fact is, he is lucky to be a boy. He was a free skater who has managed to find partners almost instantly without much background in the sport or a body of work - amongst the hundreds of hard working girls who also want what he wants, yet seem to have no opportunities to get any partner at all. He's had 3 partners by my count in 2 years, and will easily get another partner. He's a good skater, but there are many girls better than him who may never get a partner. He's in a very privileged position really. He's worked with many top coaches before (Maurizio Margaglio, Barbara Fusar Poli etc), who have produced couples from the ground up that are challenging for world medals and compete at the highest level in senior. Yet somehow couldn't find a single suitable skater who works hard enough for him? To me it seems very suspicious....
I also don't like his quote. Many people succeed through their love of skating and want to skate for their love of the sport. Scott Moir famously... and probably many other top athletes. Its not mutually exclusive to love the sport and want to be the best.
Overall if I was a dance girl searching for a partner... I'd get a massive ick from reading the bio. Maybe he didn't intend any of it this way, but it reads as if he has a very big ego...
Hannah Herrera and Ivan Khobta are a new Pairs team for Ukraine
www.ukrfsf.org.ua
They'll complete on the JGP (Thailand and Poland) as well as the Challenger series.
Створено нову спортивну пару - Українська федерація фігурного катання на ковзанах
Український фігурист Іван Хобта виступатиме у парі з американкою Ханною Херрера.
www.ukrfsf.org.ua
They'll complete on the JGP (Thailand and Poland) as well as the Challenger series.
- Joined
- Jan 17, 2022
Literally so excited for this. I quite enjoyed Hannah as a singles skater, and I don't think it's a secret that I love pairs skating, so I'm happy about each new pair (and at least this means that not all pairs spots for Ukraine will go to waste, would be even better if the ISU redistributed pairs JGP spots as well, but that's not going to happen anytime soon. I wonder if their other Junior pair & Novice pair will also do the JGP.)Hannah Herrera and Ivan Khobta are a new Pairs team for Ukraine
Створено нову спортивну пару - Українська федерація фігурного катання на ковзанах
Український фігурист Іван Хобта виступатиме у парі з американкою Ханною Херрера.
They'll complete on the JGP (Thailand and Poland) as well as the Challenger series.
Also, a small sneak peek at Herrera/Khobta:
(Yes, that is a 3LoTh!)
Last edited:
- Joined
- Jan 17, 2022
Bringing this over here too:
Also Ayumi Kagotani (you may know her as Kaori's and Mai's training mate in Hyogo) is now listed in Kinoshita Academy's list of trainees and stated that she is trying Pairs.... Lucas Tsuyoshi Honda's new partner?
本田ルーカス剛史と籠谷歩未が新ペア結成 フィギュア木下アカデミー - フィギュアスケート専門情報サイトDeep Edge Plus 最新ニュース・充実のコラムをお届け
フィギュアスケートのペアで昨季世界ジュニア選手権に出場した男子の本田（ほんだ）ルーカス剛史（つよし）が、女子の籠谷歩未（かごたに・あゆみ）と新ペアを結成することが１日、２人が所属する木下アカデミーへの取材で分かった。大 […]deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp
- Joined
- Dec 17, 2024
I’m so happy Ivan is back! Ivan and his previous partner, Violetta Sierova, are/were my favorite junior pairs team. They took a piece of my heart away when they disappeared from the scene. I send Violetta my best wishes whenever I think of her as she was injured for all of their final season together. Ivan and Violetta won JWC bronze together, but they had to hold back on throws and SBS jumps, at least partly due to her injury. I’m incredibly excited to see Ivan and Hannah doing triple throws already. I’m hopeful for Hannah, whom I know only slightly, to have a great career in pairs and I’m proud of her for choosing to represent Ukraine with Ivan.
- Joined
- Mar 3, 2014
AzuShin are no more
Ice dancers Azusa Tanaka and Shingo Nishiyama, Japan have split.
Twitter translation:
"Azushin" Mahiro Nishiyama and Azusa Tanaka announce sudden dissolution: "It was a happy time" Tanaka retires from competitive skating, Milano Olympic candidate---#西山真瑚 commented, "Being able to team up with an amazing skater like Azusa-chan and share time competing together was truly a happy experience."
Ice dancers Azusa Tanaka and Shingo Nishiyama, Japan have split.
Twitter translation:
"Azushin" Mahiro Nishiyama and Azusa Tanaka announce sudden dissolution: "It was a happy time" Tanaka retires from competitive skating, Milano Olympic candidate---#西山真瑚 commented, "Being able to team up with an amazing skater like Azusa-chan and share time competing together was truly a happy experience."
- Joined
- Jan 3, 2007
AzuShin are no more
Ice dancers Azusa Tanaka and Shingo Nishiyama, Japan have split.
Twitter translation:
"Azushin" Mahiro Nishiyama and Azusa Tanaka announce sudden dissolution: "It was a happy time" Tanaka retires from competitive skating, Milano Olympic candidate---#西山真瑚 commented, "Being able to team up with an amazing skater like Azusa-chan and share time competing together was truly a happy experience."
Oh I am sad they have split. They sparked great joy in me with their skating.
- Status
Similar threads
