2025-26 U.S. Pairs Figure Skating
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Katie McBeath posted a video in her insta stories of Balazs throwing her...yeah I think this is one of the new teams
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Yes. Did TSL totally make this up, or was there an actual feeler made by one party to the other.
Or was this simply pure imagination that was being bandied about and it turned into rumor? 
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Would the story still be up? Certainly, Balazs makes more sense for Katie than Danylo Siianytsia who is very close to his Minnesota-based coach and thus would likely not desire to train in California.
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It is still there. Originally posted by Jenni Sand, Katie shared it. The added hashtag is #greatparkpairs...
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Yes, I actually agree. I noticed the same thing, but what I found so interesting, when you watch video's or see images of Spencer in the background the body language, it's not what you usually see from Spencer an it kind of tells a story... Just my observation (and maybe looking for clues) https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY9Sz1LBKiJ/?igsh=MXNreGxqanppcTF5eA==
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I saw that and I was like wow, Balanz, keep your feet on the ice. Did it take that much effort to launch her into the air?
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thank you for posting the article.
i can see why danny oshea only want to skate with elle kam
Doesnt belong but not surprising that Ilia thinking of taking some of competitive season off.
The rest non committal.
i can see why danny oshea only want to skate with elle kam
Doesnt belong but not surprising that Ilia thinking of taking some of competitive season off.
The rest non committal.
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I thought the same thing.
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I missed Katie's posted story re a throw with Balazs. I see nothing on either of their regular IG accounts. I think Katie and Daniil's joint account is maybe still up. At least, their joint Gofundme started by Katie for help competing at Worlds is still up.
Skaters need to update their IGs. We are living in very strange times, methinks.
In any case, regarding Balazs jumping after throwing, some pairs guys do that. It would be interesting to see if Balazs has always done that with his pairs partners during throws. Maybe not. Daniil Parkman's feet don't leave the ice during throws with his partners, at least not in some of the practice videos. But then, Daniil is so tall and strong, throwing tiny partners mostly. If he had a taller partner who weighed more, his feet might leave the ice, too.
Anyway, mostly, this tendency for pairs guys to jump in the air during throws is likely related to technique, timing, technical issues and/or perhaps an adrenalin rush. 
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In new partnerships thread, it's noted that Katie & Balázs have been added to the ISP as a U.S. pairs team. Still no offical announcement that I'm aware of. I guess the rink photo served as the unofficial, tease reveal.
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We've been so focused on Senior Pairs, that I just noticed that Kovar/McPike aren't on the ISP anymore.
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Aww, Milada Kovar and Jared McPike seemed to have a lot of promise as a young pairs team.
Is there a possibility of Milada's bro, Kai, switching to pairs and joining up with her? Kai is only 3 years older, and still junior age-eligible.
Is there a possibility of Milada's bro, Kai, switching to pairs and joining up with her? Kai is only 3 years older, and still junior age-eligible.
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Can someone provide a link to the updated ISP info from USfigksk? Thanks in advance!
Reportedly, Chan/Howe are no longer on this mysteriously located ISP updated list.
Reportedly, Chan/Howe are no longer on this mysteriously located ISP updated list.
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The 2026 McMillan Pairs Camp is taking place this weekend in Highlands Ranch, CO for novice, junior and senior. So I am hoping we'll get news on some new partnerships after this. Maybe some folks still looking for partners will be able to try out with each other as well (I don't know if you have to be a pairs team to attend)?
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I wonder if McPike and Flores might try out if McPike continues to skate?
I remember folks commented a year or 2 ago about Kai switching to skate with Audrey because they were dating at that time (not sure if they still are or not).
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That's an interesting suggestion. Seems viable if McPike is planning to continue competing. Both Olivia and Jared are 18. Olivia will be 19 in August. Meanwhile, Mark Sadusky, with whom Olivia has been continuing to train, is 28.
If they are a viable match, Olivia and Jared could compete in juniors this season. I suspect that Olivia might want a slightly older partner to continue with in seniors, though. But, anything is possible. Hopefully, decisions will be sorted and publicized soon.
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Yes, thanks for the info. The camp is probably open to new and established teams, to singles skaters with pairs aspirations, and to those currently seeking a new partner.
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Thanks for sharing! Here's more details. Scroll down to 2026 McMillan Pairs Camp. The camp is hosted and sponsored by Bob & Sharon McMillan. Listed faculty includes Dmitri Savin; Fedor Klimov; Mark Mitchell & Peter Johansson; et al.
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