I thought about Harry, but I don't honestly see it. I am not sure that they would be a good match stylistically. Also, I'm not sure Ana would relocate to Oxford/Swindon because she gets funding from some of the Scottish organisations and would lose that. Would Harry relocate?
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I thought about Harry, but I don't honestly see it. I am not sure that they would be a good match stylistically. Also, I'm not sure Ana would relocate to Oxford/Swindon because she gets funding from some of the Scottish organisations and would lose that. Would Harry relocate?
I have just seen a post from Ana. She is going to have a break over the Summer and then explore the possibility of a new partnership
Anastasia Vaipan-law is with Jason Briggs and
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Outro · M83 ·
After 6 incredible years together on the ice, mine and Luke’s partnership & journey has come to an end.
In 2020, Luke and I came together with a shared dream of reaching the Olympic Games, taking a leap into a new discipline and building something from the ground up.
Over the years, we’ve achieved more than I ever imagined…Becoming 5x National Champions, competing on the Grand Prix, European and World stages, securing a top five finish at a European Championships, and ultimately achieving our biggest goal… becoming Olympians
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To be part of what is now considered the most successful British pair to date is something I will always be incredibly proud of both for.
I have a huge amount of respect and gratitude for everything Luke has given to this partnership. His commitment over the last six years, is something I will be forever grateful for and certainly is a huge reason as to why this partnership flourished.
Of course… being sport and setting high goals for ourselves meant the journey wasn’t always easy, facing many challenges alongside the many highlights, it’s what made our journey as special & meaningful as it was.
As I look ahead, I’ll be taking some time to rest and reset & enjoy some time of the off season..before continuing to pursue my career and exploring the possibility of a new partnership.
Thank you to our coaching team @si_briggs @debibriggs @jbriggs958 … without your commitment, belief and dedication to our partnership from day 1..none of this would have been possible. Thank-you to you all for making this journey so memorable, it means more than words can ever say
Here’s to new adventures and cherishing these special memories
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·Outro · M83 ·
After 6 incredible years together on the ice, mine and Luke’s partnership & journey has come to an end.
In 2020, Luke and I came together with a shared dream of reaching the Olympic Games, taking a leap into a new discipline and building something from the ground up.
Over the years, we’ve achieved more than I ever imagined…Becoming 5x National Champions, competing on the Grand Prix, European and World stages, securing a top five finish at a European Championships, and ultimately achieving our biggest goal… becoming Olympians
To be part of what is now considered the most successful British pair to date is something I will always be incredibly proud of both for.
I have a huge amount of respect and gratitude for everything Luke has given to this partnership. His commitment over the last six years, is something I will be forever grateful for and certainly is a huge reason as to why this partnership flourished.
Of course… being sport and setting high goals for ourselves meant the journey wasn’t always easy, facing many challenges alongside the many highlights, it’s what made our journey as special & meaningful as it was.
As I look ahead, I’ll be taking some time to rest and reset & enjoy some time of the off season..before continuing to pursue my career and exploring the possibility of a new partnership.
Thank you to our coaching team @si_briggs @debibriggs @jbriggs958 … without your commitment, belief and dedication to our partnership from day 1..none of this would have been possible. Thank-you to you all for making this journey so memorable, it means more than words can ever say
Here’s to new adventures and cherishing these special memories
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Rooster Cup Advanced Novice Ladies FS: Results; Protocols
Rooster Cup Advanced Novice Ladies: Results
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Caoilfhionn finished 21st out of 25 in the SP, with a score of 39.20. This meant that she climbed to 22nd position overall, with a score of 62.77.
Lexie finished 25th out of 25 in the SP, with a score of 35.66. This meant that she climbed to 25th position overall, with a score of 54.18.
Here is what I wrote when Lexie was being introduced:
Here is what I wrote about Lexie's programme:
Here is what I wrote when Caoilfhionn was being introduced:
Here is what I wrote about Caoilfhionn's programme:
Caoilfhionn finished the Free Skate 0.65 points behind 20th position, Maria MINASYAN (ARM), and 0.67 points ahead of 22nd position, Elisa GALLUCCIO (ITA). The three of them were the top 3 skaters in a group of 5 skaters covered by 2.11 points, stretching down to Bibian Esther NAVARRO RICALDI (ESP) in 24th position, 1.46 points behind Caoilfhionn.
Overall, Caoilfhionn finished 1.65 points behind 21st position, Anouk de SOETE (BEL), and 0.09 points ahead of 23rd position, Galluccio. The three of them are part of a group of 5 skaters covered by 3.57 points, stretching from Minasyan in 20th position, 1.72 points ahead of Caoilfhionn, down to Navarro Ricaldi in 24th position, 1.85 points behind Caoilfhionn.
Lexie finished the Free Skate 2.08 points behind 24th position, Bibian Esther NAVARRO RICALDI (ESP) and 2.56 points behind 23rd position, Anouk de SOETE (BEL).
Overall, Lexie finished 6.74 points behind 24th position, Navarro Ricaldi, and 1.76 points behind 23rd position, Galluccio.
This was the first time that Lexie and Caoilfhionn competed against each other. And it was the first time I saw either of them within a competition (as opposed to just individual videos). And I have to say, both of them impressed me.
I may be wrong, but I think Caoilfhionn might be age eligible for Juniors next season. For so long I have been looking forward to her making her Junior GP debut, because I was looking forward to hearing how Ted coped with her name. But now I am actually looking forward to her making her Junior GP debut because I like her skating.
And it may be further in the future because she is younger, but I am looking forward to Lexie making her Junior GP debut as well. Because I like her skating as well.
I hope this is the start of us seeing both of them more often.
WELL DONE LEXIE AND CAOILFHIONN!!!
CaroLiza_fan
Rooster Cup Advanced Novice Ladies: Results
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Caoilfhionn finished 21st out of 25 in the SP, with a score of 39.20. This meant that she climbed to 22nd position overall, with a score of 62.77.
Lexie finished 25th out of 25 in the SP, with a score of 35.66. This meant that she climbed to 25th position overall, with a score of 54.18.
Here is what I wrote when Lexie was being introduced:
Right, here we go. Two Irish girls in the first three to skate. And the first of them is the girl who is actually from the host country.
ALL THE BEST LEXIE!!!
CaroLiza_fan
ALL THE BEST LEXIE!!! CaroLiza_fan
Here is what I wrote about Lexie's programme:
Here is what I wrote when Caoilfhionn was being introduced:
Now for the second of the two Irish girls.
ALL THE BEST CAOILFHIONN
CaroLiza_fan
ALL THE BEST CAOILFHIONN CaroLiza_fan
Here is what I wrote about Caoilfhionn's programme:
Caoilfhionn finished the Free Skate 0.65 points behind 20th position, Maria MINASYAN (ARM), and 0.67 points ahead of 22nd position, Elisa GALLUCCIO (ITA). The three of them were the top 3 skaters in a group of 5 skaters covered by 2.11 points, stretching down to Bibian Esther NAVARRO RICALDI (ESP) in 24th position, 1.46 points behind Caoilfhionn.
Overall, Caoilfhionn finished 1.65 points behind 21st position, Anouk de SOETE (BEL), and 0.09 points ahead of 23rd position, Galluccio. The three of them are part of a group of 5 skaters covered by 3.57 points, stretching from Minasyan in 20th position, 1.72 points ahead of Caoilfhionn, down to Navarro Ricaldi in 24th position, 1.85 points behind Caoilfhionn.
Lexie finished the Free Skate 2.08 points behind 24th position, Bibian Esther NAVARRO RICALDI (ESP) and 2.56 points behind 23rd position, Anouk de SOETE (BEL).
Overall, Lexie finished 6.74 points behind 24th position, Navarro Ricaldi, and 1.76 points behind 23rd position, Galluccio.
This was the first time that Lexie and Caoilfhionn competed against each other. And it was the first time I saw either of them within a competition (as opposed to just individual videos). And I have to say, both of them impressed me.
I may be wrong, but I think Caoilfhionn might be age eligible for Juniors next season. For so long I have been looking forward to her making her Junior GP debut, because I was looking forward to hearing how Ted coped with her name. But now I am actually looking forward to her making her Junior GP debut because I like her skating.
And it may be further in the future because she is younger, but I am looking forward to Lexie making her Junior GP debut as well. Because I like her skating as well.
I hope this is the start of us seeing both of them more often.
WELL DONE LEXIE AND CAOILFHIONN!!! CaroLiza_fan
I wonder if Ed Appleby might consider a switch to pairs? I really like Ed's skating and it would be a shame to lose him from singles but ....
I had actually had the same thought. Ed has struggled with the technical demands of men's singles the past couple of seasons (I know that there have been injury issues). He would need to regain the tech mins for Worlds, as the ones he has been using will be too old for next season. He will still have the Euros minimums, but Lucas Fitterer has those as well. Arin Yorke is aging out of juniors and he should be able to get the Euros minimums without too much difficulty. Arin's best combined TES from last season is 97.07 (which is from juniors and can't be used, but is without a FP step sequence), whereas Ed's is 92.35. Based on last season, it looks like Arin has the better chance of getting the TES for senior Worlds. The step sequence should add around 4 points, so he would just need to find around 7 points across the other elements. Ed needs to find 15 points.
@CaroLiza_fan did you know already that Aleksandra Golovkina was switching to GBR?
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@Ruthypegs mentioned in this thread back in February that she had heard that it was happening, but that was all I heard.
https://www.goldenskate.com/forum/posts/3563099
I've been very busy lately (hey, apart from the Pairs, I haven't even watched the Frees from Senior Worlds yet!
), so haven't been keeping up with the gossip.I have now started updating Fan Fests, which is getting me back in the loop. But I've got two more to do before I get to Aleksandra's.
Well, Aleksandra would certainly fill the void that we currently have in Senior Ladies. But, she's already at the age that Ladies Singles skaters tend to retire at, so I can't imagine that she will continue on for too many more years (maybe one more quad). Especially now that she is married and is coaching. So, it will not be a long time solution to our problems.
But, I look forward to continuing to cheer her on. Aleksandra has always been a skater that I have connected with, so I am glad she is continuing.
Now what to do with that Lithuanian flag that I bought especially to show my support for her...
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The British Figure Skating Championships has been provisonally rescheduled to 1st to 6th December, 2026 - https://www.iceskating.org.uk/post/british-ice-skating-events-2026-27-season - I think this may be good news for Lilah and Lewis, as the British Championship dates no longer clash with the NHK Trophy.
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It's still a quick turnaround, though. But, the people making out the timetable for Nationals are usually very accommodating for those competing at international events. So, hopefully the Ice Dance competitions will be positioned towards the end of Nationals, so that they are halfway between the NHK Trophy and the GP Final.
On a different note, does anybody by any chance know the address of the Entries / Results page for 2017 Adult Nationals?
I have found the Entries / Results pages for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. But not 2017 (or 2019).
You see, I've found yet another results database, and this one includes Adult skating competitions. And according to it, one of the skaters from Cyprus competed at British Adult Nationals in 2017. But, I want to make sure, because I have also spotted mistakes in that database. Not least the fact that they have the date for 2017 Adult Nationals down as May 2015. (And before you ask, the results I was looking at were not from 2015, because Zoe Jones was competing in 2015. Plus it was in June, not May).
Any help would be much appreciated.
CaroLiza_fan
I'm not so sure it's a good thing for them. If they want to do NHK and Nationals and they make it to the GP final (which obviously is not guaranteed, although they should have a very good chance) then that would mean competing in Japan one weekend, Sheffield the next, and then China the one after. That would be a crazy schedule.
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I wonder whether Lilah and Lewis already know their GP allocations, and NHK isn't one of them this year? I'm guessing that Nationals have been rescheduled to accommodate Lilah and Lewis's schedule?
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They're seeded so they get to pick, but I don't know how far in advance to the GP assignments being published that happens...
As long as they're seeded 4th, they get to pick. But if someone above them (Gilles/Poirier?) doesn't participate, they'll move up to third and will get whatever the first and second seed don't take.
