But Denis Ten Memorial and Tallinn Trophy have junior events? do these not count as challengers?
No. Also, sometimes senior pairs event is not a Challenger even if the competition itself it.
I know. I think if she has a chance to regain some form, Moiseeva is a good choice for her.
No. The current Cranberry Cup also has a junior (and novice) section but that doesn't count as Challenger either.
I hope she does very well. She is an amazing skater and having a great first year in juniors will be fantastic for her career. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly.
I couldn't agree more... EK has a few more years in juniors and needs first to take good care of her health ... and sofia next year is a senior ... and deserves this opportunity before going to seniors .. the worlds ... well let best win nationals (but probably sofia will skate in juniors and seniors).. but if she wins junior grand prix final .. I think russia will send her to worlds (and get one more spot in GP)... EK has three more years to dominate juniors .. can sofia participate in senior grand prix in russia ( because participating in the JGP she already have a place in juniors nationals ... like in the past, right?)?
Her coach told media that she was working on the senior version of her FS before it was announced that Sofiia is going to JGP.
Me too. I thought she was fantastic at both Nationals and the Cup Final.I am very curious to see how Nelyubova is going to be scored internationally, given that she lands 3A.
That's one name I am missing from all the lists so far.
Oh no!! Gushchina deserves an international competition. I hope she hasn't retired?
I dunno, just haven't seen her name anywhere yet. It could just be a matter of time and with all the hype around Trusova and the other return.Oh no!! Gushchina deserves an international competition. I hope she hasn't retired?
I might be wrong, but somehow it seems that Saint Petersburg women skaters are often sidelined when it comes to Challengers. I remember Maria Talalaikina never had a senior international competition...
PCs won't be high. She isn't very expressive.I am very curious to see how Nelyubova is going to be scored internationally, given that she lands 3A.
I think she has good flow and good extensions. But maybe that is not what PCS is all about...
I think we've seen enough of this same cycle to stop expecting anyone to wake up about anything any time soon.
She doesn't do anything for the first 30 seconds of every program. I didn't see any of these extensions you're speaking of either.
She can get high TES, like 38+/75+. But I see her get 28-30/60-65 PCS. Maybe she can earn good scores (65+) with a routine set to catchy music or a action-movie soundtrack, and a superb technical performance with well-placed jumps in the program.I am very curious to see how Nelyubova is going to be scored internationally, given that she lands 3A.
It's true .. and more when you compare to JPN ladies .. first I think is the result of none international competition in juniors (it's better to adapt when you know were you stand against others).. but she have a 3A (and I think probably a 4) ... so if she lands everything beautiful with time PCS will come .. and some times a good music and choreografy does miracles ..
It truly is. I think a good program makes all the difference. Also some skaters are lyrical and some skaters need a more upbeat program.
