My sister and I were bantering this split competition idea back and forth a few days ago..but if it can all be done in one place in a reasonable time, that would be preferable. A split WC wouldn't necessarily be less costly ( or manageable ), but could work if there wasn't a large enough venue available. Allowing the athletes to compete is the prime objective , and everything else is secondary, tertiary , on down the list. (e.g... If the medallists just got to stand on the podium and had to wait a few months for their actual medals , I don't think they would complain)
Money is going to be lost.
The thing is , the ISU is not supposed to exist to turn a profit , it's supposed to exist for the benefit of the skaters, and to support and foster the sport. It's their responsibility to hold the Championships if at all possible. I doubt if a loss in one year would mean the end of their existence . So if they are presented with a workable plan that would be less likely to disrupt the skaters' training, it's incumbent on them to accept it , rather than wait until more of those secondary elements can fall into place.
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Skatefiguring..That non-profits can be quite profitable, in one way or another..doesn't surprise me in the least. It's just that if you ask them their raison d'etre, profit is never mentioned. So if they have to selflessly fulfil their purpose on occasion , setting profit aside, I say " Ready..set...pare down that administration ! "
I hear what you're saying, I know I can't change it ( well, I signed the petition, anyway) , but that won't stop me railing against it. 
Skatefiguring..Funny, how that works... ( buzz harshing , I mean )
