2024-25 U.S. Pairs Figure Skating

[BlissfulSynergy]

I mean…..he’s a highly skilled pairs guy, which isn’t something the US is full of…..but why? I’m sure he will find another partner…but…

Yeah, hard to know. They just skated recently at a show, filmed by OIP. Maybe Timmy desired to move to Boston skating Club, and Ellie wanted to remain at Irvine rink, in Cali.

 

[midori green]

Does anyone know if Sonia Baram and/or Cayla Smith are planning to compete in pairs this season?

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Does anyone know if Sonia Baram and/or Cayla Smith are planning to compete in pairs this season?

I don't know, but I'd love to see Sonia Baram compete in pairs again. I thought Cayla Smith had recently been reported as having paired with a new partner. I wish there was a solid primary news source that could keep fans updated on all the disparate goings-on in the world of figure skating.

 

[midori green]

I don't know, but I'd love to see Sonia Baram compete in pairs again. I thought Cayla Smith had recently been reported as having paired with a new partner. I wish there was a solid primary news source that could keep fans updated on all the disparate goings-on in the world of figure skating.

Cayla's club (Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club) had ice show pictures posted on Faceboook. Cayla appears to be skating with the same guy as last year's show. Someone on here posted here last year that her new partner had recently switched from singles. Hopefully, they're ready soon! Both Cayla and Sonia seem like pair girls at heart...their singles programs just don't have the same excitement.

 

[midori green]

Also, I think they both have one more season before senior eligibility, so they have plenty of time for comebacks.

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Also, I think they both have one more season before senior eligibility, so they have plenty of time for comebacks.

Hopefully, so! That's a good observation. But is there any news of Sonia actually wanting to find a new partner after her amazing achievements with Daniel?

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

I heard that Hanns/ Neudecker split.I would imagine as a team on the ice, not personally. I don't know if this is an official announcement or just a rumor. Indication of a split rather than simply a mutual retirement is interesting.

 

[Fire & Ice]

I am excited to see how U.S. pairs teams will further develop in the coming season during this time of transition.

Currently included in the International Selection Pool:

Saya Carpenter and Jon Maravilla
Emily Chan and Spencer Howe
Nica Digerness and Mark Sadusky
Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov
Olivia Flores and Luke Wang
Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea
Ellie Korytek and Timmy Chapman
Isabelle Martins and Ryan Bedard
Reagan Moss and Jakub Galbavy
Valentina Plazas and Maximiliano Fernandez
Naomi Williams and Lachlan Lewer


Team Envelopes for U.S. Pairs:

 A
Ellie Kam/ Danny O'Shea
(USNats S1/ 4CC3/ W11)

B
Emily Chan/ Spencer Howe
(USNats SP-1 prior to WD/ W12)

Elisa Efimova/ Misha Mitrofanov
(PF-S2/ USNats S2)

Isabelle Martins/ Ryan Bedard
(PF-S3/ USNats S6)

Katie McBeath/ Danill Parkman
(PF-1/ USNats S5)

Valentina Plazas/ Maximiliano Fernandez (USNats S3/ 4CC9/ W13)

 C
Sydney Cooke/ Matthew Kennedy
(PF-1/ USNats J3)

Nica Digerness/ Mark Sadusky
(PF-S5/ USNats S7)

Olivia Flores/ Luke Wang
(JGPF5/ USNats J1/ JW2)

Ellie Korytek/ Timmy Chapman
(PF-S4/ USNats S8)

Naomi Williams/ Lachlan Lewer
(USNats J2/ JW3)

 D
Saya Carpenter/ Jon Maravilla
(PF-J4/ USNats J5)

Jolena Grohne/ Reede Lunt
(PF-N2/ USNats N4)

Sofia Jarmoc/ Luke Witkowski
(PF-N3/ USNats N1)

Reagan Moss/ Jakub Galbavy
(PF-J5/ USNats J6)

Codes:
PF=U.S. Pairs Final; J=Junior;
JGPF=Junior Grand Prix Final; W=Worlds; N=Novice; S=Senior;
JW=Junior Worlds; WD=withdrawal;
4CC=Four Continents


Other U.S. senior pairs teams:

Linzy Fitzpatrick and Keyton Bearinger (PF-S6/ USNats S10); AFAIK they are still training in Detroit with coaches Jim Peterson & Amanda Evora

Grace Hanns and Danny Neudecker (PF-WD; placed 9th in SP); Uncertain whether they still plan to compete; AFAIK they are both coaching at Monument rink in Colorado

Mazie McFarland and Jordan Gillette (PF-S9)

Maria Mokhova and Ivan Mokhov (USNats S9) I haven't heard anything about this team's plans for the future

Nina Ouellette and Rique Newby-Estrella (PF-S8); AFAIK one or both may be skating in shows; uncertain if they will return to eligible competition

Megan Wessenberg and Edoardo Caputo (PF-S7; Injury WD before USNats SP); Caputo sustained an injury during a 2024 Nats practice session; I liked what I saw from them at U.S. Pairs Final; I hope they can continue to develop under coaches Brubaker & Berton in Chicago

Junior team, Melania Delis and Jaden Schwab (PF-7/ USNats J-9)

If anyone has any information or updates about any of these teams, please do post your knowledge.

ISP Junior and Senior:

Saya Carpenter and Jon Maravilla
Emily Chan and Spencer Howe
Nica Digerness and Mark Sadusky
Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov
Olivia Flores and Luke Wang
Sofia Jarmoc and Luke Witkowski
Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea
Milada Kovar and Jared McPike
Katie McBeath and Daniil Parkman
Addyson McDanold and
Aaron Felberbaum
Juliet Meek and Devin Meek
Reagan Moss and Jakub Galbavy
Valentina Plazas and Maximiliano Fernandez
Audrey Shin and Balazs Nagy
Naomi Williams and Lachlan Lower

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Thanks @Fire & Ice! Would you like to start the 2025 - 2026 new season U.S. Pairs Thread with the above ISP information?

Lachlan Lewer

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Okay, so I will start a new season's thread. Thanks for the ISP info @Fire & Ice.

 

[ajingmarg]

Does anyone have any news about Efimova and Mistrofanov?

Have they finished the choreography with their SP and LP?

Renee will be their choreographer again this season?

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

The new season's created thread was lost after a merge attempt. I will have to recreate it in Skate of Nations.

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Does anyone have any news about Efimova and Mistrofanov?

Have they finished the choreography with their SP and LP?

Renee will be their choreographer again this season?

I haven't heard anything about Efi/Mitro. Have you checked their socials? I would imagine they will work with Renee again. Ellie & Danny were recently in Montreal working with Marie-France and Sam Chouinard on their new programs.