2022 U.S. Nationals: Senior Free Dance

[Lamente Ariane]

who is staying for awards

I am!

 

[labgoat]

Let's all drink the Kool-aid folks...

what are you trying to say...

 

[LadyB]

Is Madi H crying?Aaaawww...

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Jean-Luc got confused by the podium haha

 

[WeakAnkles]

WeakAnkles! Hope you’re doing all right and got to see Hawayek and Baker’s magnificent free dance!

Alas, I didn't but hopefully someone will post it to YouTube for the usual 17 minutes before it gets obliterated.

On the other hand, I am THRILLED THRILLED THRILLED that they should be on their way to the Olympics, having been a major H/B fan since their junior days.

And I'm looking forward to a healthy rivalry between them and Green/Parsons next quad. Seriously, I smell Big Rivalry brewing up there.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Kaitlin tries to take a second medal

 

[labgoat]

Jean-Luc got confused by the podium haha

He's had a couple concussions too

 

[TontoK]

Oh, man. I just realized Christina and Anthony finished 7th in the free and 7th overall.

On another thread, someone was talking about the judges sending someone a message.

No... THIS is the judges sending a message.

 

[Wafflecakes]

And yet again.... another easy job for the selection committee.

Three events, and absolutely no controversy - assuming they choose pairs and dancers as I expect.

Yeah, honestly at this rate I am not sure what the purpose of nationals is. We knew who they were going to choose going in pretty much, and not a single surprise has occurred (or appears to be incoming).

I actually approve of having selection criteria and taking people if they miss out or have a bad night, but I think it should generally be reserved for medal threats at the OGs. It hasn't been a huge issue this year, but I can foresee a time when it is.

 

[Princessroja]

Aw, Madi H, don't cry! We love you! Zach is being so supportive too.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Oh, man. I just realized Christina and Anthony finished 7th in the free and 7th overall.

On another thread, someone was talking about the judges sending someone a message.

No... THIS is the judges sending a message.

And I hope they and Scott get it loud and clear and listen carefully to feedback + work work work on not losing levels.

Edit: I’m tired and can’t read.

 

[readernick]

Oh, man. I just realized Christina and Anthony finished 7th in the free and 7th overall.

On another thread, someone was talking about the judges sending someone a message.

No... THIS is the judges sending a message.

I would have had them 9th. So, the judges didn't send as strong of message as I would have... that was mehh

 

[auser]

Love watching the medalists place their medals on each other. Zack is so gallant to kneel so Madison can place his. Love that they include pewter medalists.

 

[labgoat]

If they give them any more stuff, they ae going to need a gift bag. Its hard to wave with that much stuff to hold.

 

[moonvine]

g

who is staying for awards

Im here. Had just enough time to grab a pb sandwich now that I'm not going to be ill

 

[labgoat]

Edit: it was actually 11th in the free

Not 11th, it was seventh. They were the 11th team to start.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Madi Hubbell dancing to the music a bit

 

[moonvine]

Yeah, honestly at this rate I am not sure what the purpose of nationals is. We knew who they were going to choose going in pretty much, and not a single surprise has occurred (or appears to be incoming).

I actually approve of having selection criteria and taking people if they miss out or have a bad night, but I think it should generally be reserved for medal threats at the OGs. It hasn't been a huge issue this year, but I can foresee a time when it is.

Nationals determines a lot of things other than Olympic spots, including funding for next season. I mean..if Nathan Chen fell on every jump tomorrow do you leave him off the team? Not to mention that in this case 1-3 are getting spots.

 

[magictodo]

What are the ranking pins they are giving the medalists?

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Not 11th, it was seventh. They were the 11th team to start.

Yeah I realized that eventually, I’m bad at reading these scoring pages haha