Jason is in Chicago with his family. Then he'll probably be heading up to Toronto. I think he's still determining what he wants to do this season. He's clearly not decided against the GP season yet. But I don't think he's decided for it either. He and Tracy will want to review any new rules and the actual assignments to talk this over and make decisions. Most of the podcasts are in agreement that this GP list is not final and that there will be a lot of changes. So those considering going to any of them to see a particular skater, should wait and see. And the limited return of Russian athletes who will become alternates, will impact this season in some ways. It may hasten some retirements or encourage those who want to probe their point. I think the jury is still out, but Jason is still considering doing the GPs. Skate America at least should be a fairly low stress event. NHK is much tougher. But if Jason is worried about placement and just skates his best, I think he'll be fine.
US Figure skating just posted a reel promoting Skate America with all the US skaters slated to be there...and Jason was in it. I think this is the closest thing to a confirmation outside of a program announcement. Also now we know who got the host spots. Or at least now I know, maybe someone else posted them somewhere but I've been wrapped up in other stuff and hadn't seen it yet.
