I thought it was supposed to be a bi-annual competition, but I haven't heard a word about it this year. Did they get rid of it? Is it because of the Japan-related disasters?
I may be flamed for this, but I can't help but think that this "team trophy" is silly. I would much rather see syncro be added then this event. Frankly, there are a whole list of non-skating events I'd rather see added before this event!
First, what country with any good skaters is going to want to send their best or top 3 (assuming they qualified 3 for the olympics) to skate in this event first, THEN skate in the individual events? I see this as a way to get the 3rd or 4th ranked skater a chance to go to the olympics. Maybe it's just me but this whole events seems silly.
I can't help but agree with you. There have been a few attempts at Team competitions but to be honest, I watch them but in a short time, I could not tell you who won them. If a Team does not have entants in ALL disciplines their scores are not going to rise to the winner circle. Fair?I may be flamed for this, but I can't help but think that this "team trophy" is silly.