2026 Midwestern Sectional Singles and U.S. Pairs Final

[SmileHappy34]

Congratulations to all who made nationals. Emilia for winning Midwestern sectionals.

 

[katymay]

Strong skate by Emilia!!
Something tells me she will transition nicely from Juniors to Seniors

She has some big ole jumps. The biggest jumps were from Alexa-but her issue is lack of leg flexibility and skating skills-both problems that could be solved with some work, and I really wish she would work on her issues, because her jumps are so dang good. The flexibility issue means she even has difficulty with camel spins and some simple moves-I can relate, but you just have to work on splits, three times a day. I really hope she comes back with improvement on the rest, because her jumps are so dang good.

 

[moonvine]

So I saw where Camden Is just starting to jump again. I’m sure he wants to go to the Olympics, as does everyone, but don’t see how he could possibly be ready for Nationals. If he were to WD who would take his place?

 

[moonvine]

It be sad if alot of the skaters and teams that i saw at these and other sectionals couldn't come back next year due to money issues

It really stinks. Some of the older ones work full time while training. Mitchell Freiss, who is on a break and imho will likely retire, is one such skater. You will also see these skaters re use programs more than other skaters. Choreography and costumes are expensive.

 

[moonvine]

I’m adopting Lorenzo If no objections. I need to get ordained by the Pastafarians or someone so i can preside over adoptions.

 

[ramurphy2005]

So I saw where Camden Is just starting to jump again. I’m sure he wants to go to the Olympics, as does everyone, but don’t see how he could possibly be ready for Nationals. If he were to WD who would take his place?

Ken Mikawa is the first alternate.

 

[Kevin Uxbridge]

So I saw where Camden Is just starting to jump again. I’m sure he wants to go to the Olympics, as does everyone, but don’t see how he could possibly be ready for Nationals.

I don’t believe he’s hopeful for an Olympics placement at this point, but rather one last Nationals before he retires.

 

[moonvine]

Lordy, the adult coach was saying “6 7” and Kacey said “stop that’s embarassing.” I like Kacey.

 

[moonvine]

I don’t believe he’s hopeful for an Olympics placement at this point, but rather one last Nationals before he retires.

Ok, but if he is just starting to jump now i don’t see how he could possibly be ready. I’m always thinking of Camden, Andrew, Máxim as being so young, but I guess they really aren’t in skating years.

 

[moonvine]

Kind of interested that I’ve seen several skaters here skating to music from Hamilton, which i haven’t seen as much of from better known skaters and I wonder why (sorry, I’m just now watching this after spending all day in Finland. Over all musical choice is much more varied here than in International competition.

 

[moonvine]

What on earth is going on with Alexa G? She made a big splash in San José, I believe she got the Skatingly Yours award, and then kind of disappeared - has she been injured?

 

[moonvine]

I really enjoyed Kendall Erne’s skate.

 

[crystalspin]

Congrats to all the skaters going on to Nationals! I'm finally getting caught up watching the juniors and seniors

 

[labgoat]

What on earth is going on with Alexa G? She made a big splash in San José, I believe she got the Skatingly Yours award, and then kind of disappeared - has she been injured?

Yes Alexa G did get injured and is still recovering. She is one of the girls capable of a triple axel when healthy.

 

[labgoat]

So I saw where Camden Is just starting to jump again. I’m sure he wants to go to the Olympics, as does everyone, but don’t see how he could possibly be ready for Nationals. If he were to WD who would take his place?

Camden posted that he was just starting with single jumps right now

 

[ice coverage]

Camden posted that he was just starting with single jumps right now

Camden's post was on Nov 19, which was nine days ago.
I think the date matters, because each day of training is a chance to make progress before Nats.
My best to Camden!

 

[labgoat]

Camden's post was on Nov 19, which was nine days ago.
I think the date matters, because each day of training is a chance to make progress before Nats.
My best to Camden!

i read it secondhand and did not have a date available to me - sorry but not sorry...