Here it is ... says it will be an international field, but so far just lists the U.S. skaters.
http://www.usfsa.org/event_story.asp?id=30314
http://www.usfsa.org/event_story.asp?id=30314
Joesitz said:... As much as some skaters do not see the GPs as so important to skate or because they don't want to tax their muscles, so too, imo, are the Cheesfests. Why are they so important? that a couple of weeks later a real international competition will be at hand and which some skaters will want to avoid? Joe
I suppose that means that the money makes more sense than the international competition, and it's not called PRO!!! hmmm. (I'm sure MK and SC have money coming in under their terms of contract whether or not they win any. An offer they can't refuse.)attyfan said:Win a cheesefest -- $50K. Win a GP ($18K) -- $36K. A cheesefest lets skaters make more money with less work. That is one h*** of a temptation.
But what if they accidentally landed one? Oh, no -- now I'll have to fall on my footwork!attyfan said:Could MK or SC try quads or triple axels, knowing that they will fall -- so they don't qualify for GPF
If they get sick, that would be quite convenient. Wouldn't it? They both suffered relapses in their backs last season but not for Campbells. What if they got sick before the Campbells? Will they get better in time for the GPs or save themselves for the All American Nationals?attyfan said:Also -- if MK or SC gets sick before the GPF (which is only two weeks before Nats), doesn't the ISU get to have them checked by their own doctors? Could MK or SC try quads or triple axels, knowing that they will fall -- so they don't qualify for GPF