2023-24 US Pairs Figure Skating

[yuki@thelake]

He dropped her from the lift -- or more precisely, his hand went down fast and he wasn't able to sustain the lift. And then she fell on the throw. And at the end she just knelt on the ice. And seemed to pass out. I was standing by the medical area and they were watching from the sidelines then they said “Oh she’s out, go!” when she laid on the ice with Danny holding her. Danny half carried her to the boards where the medics came to see her

I talked to her earlier about the practice time a bit much. This NQS has OPI and WU that the referee assigned, which is not the same like other NQS which didn’t have OPI and WU. Grace said there seems to be a lot, as they did 2 UPIs and the WU before the event. She seemed fine before the actual competition — we were seated in the center couch of the Broadmoor lobby while she was massaging her leg

 

[yuki@thelake]

I thought it was due to the throw fall?
They live in and train at the Broadmoor. Surprising that she would have issues with elevation?

Danny said that while he has lived in Colorado for 16 years, the elevation still kicks his *ss every time he does a run through of the program

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Can abbreviations please be spelled out first. I know what NQS is. What does OPI and WU mean?

I see on their Instagram stories that Nica & Mark won this event! So cool!

Sorry to hear about Grace/ Danny. Hope she's okay, and that they can regroup and be ready for Skate America.

 

[yuki@thelake]

Can abbreviations please be spelled out first. I know what NQS is. What does OPI and WU mean?

UPI = unofficial practice ice
OPI = official practice ice set by the referee (meaning the skater couldn't choose the time, only whether to attend or not), where the skater's music can be played
WU = warm-up, practice ice set by the referee typically an hour before the event (skater's music not played in this practice ice)

 

[yuki@thelake]

New senior pairs teams making their debut in Boston Open https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33513/CAT019SEG019.html

	1	Megan Wessenberg, SC of Boston Edoardo Caputo, Individual Member
	2	Mazie McFarland, Skokie Valley SC Jordan Gillette, Skokie Valley SC
	3	Nina Ouellette, SC of San Francisco Rique Newby-Estrella, SC of New York
	4	Alisa Efimova, SC of Boston Misha Mitrofanov, SC of Boston
	5	Haley Scott, Champions Edge SC Danil Siianytsia, All Year FSC

 

[moonvine]

New senior pairs teams making their debut in Boston Open https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33513/CAT019SEG019.html

	1	Megan Wessenberg, SC of Boston Edoardo Caputo, Individual Member
	2	Mazie McFarland, Skokie Valley SC Jordan Gillette, Skokie Valley SC
	3	Nina Ouellette, SC of San Francisco Rique Newby-Estrella, SC of New York
	4	Alisa Efimova, SC of Boston Misha Mitrofanov, SC of Boston
	5	Haley Scott, Champions Edge SC Danil Siianytsia, All Year FSC

Yay!!!!!!! Megan has a partner!!!! Yay Megan!!

 

[happycamper2554]

Yay!!!!!!! Megan has a partner!!!! Yay Megan!!

Do we know anything about this guy?

 

[yuki@thelake]

Do we know anything about this guy?

Competed for Italy and went to Junior Olympics in 2016 https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/2301524

Looks to be 26 yrs old if basing from this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQrTGxB-GYA

His ISU bio with former pairs partner http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00054544.htm

 

[yuki@thelake]

Haley Scott / Danil Siianytsia withdrew from Boston, which was supposed to be their debut. With Boston the last NQS for pairs, I guess they won't qualify for the US Pairs Finals, and no Nationals for them this year, right? And I was so looking forward to watching them at the Pairs Finals in Tacoma!

 

[midori green]

New junior pair team to debut in Boston: Cayla Smith and Jared McPike. They just got together recently and had to rush the program to be able to compete in Boston

Interesting to look at their protocols from Boston. They didn't attempt any lifts. It makes sense, though, with what you wrote. They just needed a NQS score to advance, and they can continue to work on content. I hope they progress well!

 

[moonvine]

Congrats to Ellie and Danny for their Finlandia victory! I was pleased to see that the triple twist is there now, and the throw triples are coming along.

 

[ladyjane]

So happy for them!

 

[moonvine]

Do we know anything about this guy?

Who cares? She has a partner!

 

[moonvine]

Haley Scott / Danil Siianytsia withdrew from Boston, which was supposed to be their debut. With Boston the last NQS for pairs, I guess they won't qualify for the US Pairs Finals, and no Nationals for them this year, right? And I was so looking forward to watching them at the Pairs Finals in Tacoma!

That is too bad.

 

[happycamper2554]

Who cares? She has a partner!

No point in having a partner if they suck

 

[TontoK]

New senior pairs teams making their debut in Boston Open https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2023/33513/CAT019SEG019.html

	1	Megan Wessenberg, SC of Boston Edoardo Caputo, Individual Member
	2	Mazie McFarland, Skokie Valley SC Jordan Gillette, Skokie Valley SC
	3	Nina Ouellette, SC of San Francisco Rique Newby-Estrella, SC of New York
	4	Alisa Efimova, SC of Boston Misha Mitrofanov, SC of Boston
	5	Haley Scott, Champions Edge SC Danil Siianytsia, All Year FSC

Misha and Alisa won both segments handily with a total score of 185. This is pretty good for a new team, especially considering they watered down both SBS passes in the free skate.

From the protocols: In the short their 3S took a slight negative GOE, and in the long the Th3Lp had a small negative GOE, too. Everything else with plus GOE and lots of Level 4 elements.

Lukewarm PCS in 6's and 7's, but that will get better with time together and mileage on the programs.

 

[TontoK]

More on Misha and Alisa...

I found this clip to share. It's not the full LP, but enough to get a flavor. Obviously a work in progress, but promising, I think.

https://twitter.com/ClaireCloutier/status/1711179043243012560

 

[skylark]

More on Misha and Alisa...

I found this clip to share. It's not the full LP, but enough to get a flavor. Obviously a work in progress, but promising, I think.

https://twitter.com/ClaireCloutier/status/1711179043243012560

they look really good together. You can tell at a glance (and even at a distance, in this clip) that they're both very experienced pairs skaters.

I feel like they look quite sure of themselves. And smooth. And don't forget, beautiful

 

[skylark]

Congrats to Ellie and Danny for their Finlandia victory! I was pleased to see that the triple twist is there now, and the throw triples are coming along.

I still haven't been able to see their free skate. (Does anyone have a link for a video that hasn't been removed? thanks )

I really love their short program to East of Eden. Besides the elements, Ellie and Danny complete each other's movements beautifully. that's one of the first things I noticed in this skate. Also, I feel like Ellie has grown into the partnership with her smiles and confidence.

The throw triples are indeed coming along. It was a wise decision to establish the quality of their skating last year. Now, it's a matter of developing everything and landing the triples, which I feel are more stable than some other pairs, not just US but international pairs.

 

[midori green]

I just saw Hanns/Neudecker WD from Skate America. They are replaced by Martins/Bedard.