2023 U.S. Midwestern Sectionals & Pairs Final

[SkateTM0102]

You mean one or both were already injured, so they just skated to participate and advance? I interpreted as they had a fall or something during their skate. I guess that makes sense since they didn't have anything else attempted on the score sheet. All of the teams were guaranteed to advance, but they couldn't get an injury waiver? Strange.

USFS no longer does medical byes and hasn’t for many many years. It is fairly common to see people skate around in pairs and mens just to advance. I remember one Sectionals one of a pair team was on crutches and got on the ice in skates and the other partner basically drug them around. I believe the powers that be said that too many people were abusing medical byes. I don’t really understand that as they are given on a case by case basis.
ETA - I once received a medical bye (long before the internet) and it took a few weeks and I received a form in the mail letting me know my bye was approved. If I remember correctly it went to a committee, but I could be misremembering.

 

[gkelly]

I also hate the way they are deciding who goes to Nationals which changes literally every year.

If the pandemic hadn't happened, there would not have been so many changes.

 

[auser]

Men on the ice for Sr Men's FS. Best wishes to all skaters.

 

[auser]

Oh no..wrong music.

 

[midori green]

I hope Nathan Chapple sticks around for awhile. He's the right combination of graceful and athletic that makes him a joy to watch.

 

[auser]

Sr women are warming up and looking good. Best wishes to all skaters.

 

[moonvine]

If the pandemic hadn't happened, there would not have been so many changes.

The changes started before the pandemic.

 

[moonvine]

I hope Nathan Chapple sticks around for awhile. He's the right combination of graceful and athletic that makes him a joy to watch.

I adore him. So sorry I missed his skate. My brain and body were just overwhelmed and I had to sleep. I do t know how those of you who watch multiple screens regularly do it, but it’s not for me.

 

[auser]

I adore him. So sorry I missed his skate. My brain and body were just overwhelmed and I had to sleep. I do t know how those of you who watch multiple screens regularly do it, but it’s not for me.

Sadly my internet bandwidth agrees with you.

 

[moonvine]

Sadly my internet bandwidth agrees with you.

I have pretty good bandwidth, I think it’s 800 mb. I just can’t keep up with 2 separate comps with different music and skaters at the same time

 

[auser]

Too bad Ariana's combo went amiss but she seemed to really enjoy skating here. That's nice to see.

 

[auser]

Ria is a lovely skater despite the falls. Looking forward to watching her grow. Here's hoping the second group has better luck.

 

[auser]

Nice blend of athleticism and artistry from Alexa.

 

[moonvine]

Looking at the senior men…there is absolutely no way everyone I want to go through is going through

 

[auser]

Looking at the senior men…there is absolutely no way everyone I want to go through is going through

I propose more men at Nationals...I'd watch them.

 

[moonvine]

I propose more men at Nationals...I'd watch them.

I propose more skaters. But they keep cutting the amount.

 

[CoyoteChris]

I propose more men at Nationals...I'd watch them.

for the rest of us therre is the Japanese nats ladies

 

[CoyoteChris]

Sr women are warming up and looking good. Best wishes to all skaters.

I am inside for the final group...no more chainsawing today...

 

[moonvine]

for the rest of us therre is the Japanese nats ladies

I don’t watch Japanese nats. I have hard enough time with what I do watch. Speaking of time, gotta figure out what time to watch Gracie.

 

[midori green]

Multi-screen/multi-event is not for me, either. I've stayed "local" at Mids/Pairs watching mostly the last group of events, then occasionally checking scoreboard info for Easterns.