2024-25 Junior Grand Prix Final Men's Short Program

[4everchan]

oh no.. nombo

these rules are so harsh for juniors... seniors can at least adjust... he's stuck with a missing jump

 

[flanker]

No combo...

 

[jgg220]

Takahashi is my second favorite skater in this field, so I am now pouring vodka into my prune juice.

(Also, I wouldn't mind if he changes coaches and never skates to this song again.)

 

[Dreamer57]

Messy short programs...
I hope rinky has had enough!!

Rio

 

[EdgeCall]

Not quite what he hoped for.

 

[elektra blue]

Sena waving at the audience after his performance

 

[Jeanie19]

Sena. I love his shirt and this program. A few mistakes, but he never gave up.

 

[balabam]

oh no.. nombo

these rules are so harsh for juniors... seniors can at least adjust... he's stuck with a missing jump

Definitely, if they prescribe some jump for season (aka Flip), they should allow it in combination too.
If purpose is to teach skaters more difficult jumps, in combo it is even more difficult...

 

[YuBluByMe]

Damn, I was hoping Takahashi will do better. This program is a treat when skated clean.

Mom: “You have to be a warrior when you skate to this. He has a lot to learn.”

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

A rough skate for Sena - he just struggled to check out of those opening two jumps - but I love seeing his smile and absorption of the moment after the skate. Hopefully he can come back stronger in the free tomorrow.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Aight Takahashi!

(I’m currently trolling my mom by saying he’s the son of a certain other Takahashi.)

Narumi isn't old enough to have a teenage son!

Sorry, I couldn't resist!

Given that Daisuke is a few months younger than me, I prefer to not even consider the idea that he is old enough to have a child of this, or any, age!

As I said earlier, children are evil!

CaroLiza_fan

 

[Dreamer57]

I'm super impressed with Yanhao's coach. Getting him to this level already training in their home country. I hope she has other students!

72.17 in second.

I enjoyed his performance. I would score him a little higher!

 

[YuBluByMe]

Let’s go Nakata!

 

[snowflake]

GO Rio!

 

[elektra blue]

Rio Ganbaaaa

 

[4everchan]

did Rio change his hairstyle ?

 

[lariko]

oh no.. nombo

these rules are so harsh for juniors... seniors can at least adjust... he's stuck with a missing jump

This is the whole point of SP. Delivering limited elements on demand cleanly. They have a chance to bring out everything else in the free. This way developping skaters with lower tech but better stability can secure better placement.

 

[4everchan]

This is the whole point of SP. Delivering limited elements on demand cleanly. They have a chance to bring out everything else in the free.

I understand but then what is the whole point of the SP in seniors if they can switch around their combo ? Isn't it delivering limited elements cleanly or is it just like a shorter version of a the LP ?

My comment is not about what should or should not be a SP but more about the simple fact that the rules do not apply for seniors at all.

 

[Totentanz]

Best skate so far!!

 

[labgoat]

If you know you are going to fail,
then fail gloriously!
- Cate Blanchett

(found this pithy quote in an old datebook)