2024-25 U.S. Pairs Figure Skating

[saine]

McBeath/Parkman are in the ISP now

 

[FlossieH]

McBeath/Parkman are in the ISP now

I'm glad he has his release now.

Do skaters need to be in the ISP to get a host spot at Skate America? If not, how will they decide between McBeath/Parkman, Shin/Nagy and Martins/Bedard? Are there set criteria for it?

 

[saine]

I'm glad he has his release now.

Do skaters need to be in the ISP to get a host spot at Skate America? If not, how will they decide between McBeath/Parkman, Shin/Nagy and Martins/Bedard? Are there set criteria for it?

I'm not sure if there are set criteria from USFS for host spots. I think last year they had a skate-off for a TBD Women spot between Ava Marie Ziegler and Claire Seo. Ava Marie Ziegler won the skate-off, but didn't get the spot since she was high on the alternates list and USFS was counting on her getting a spot that way as per TSL.

I'd guess that they'd favour McBeath/Parkman since they have a 5th place finish at Nationals with a broken blade. Shin/Nagy haven't competed yet, so their potential as a team is theoretical right now. No idea if Martins/Bedard are in consideration.

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

This is great news! I'm glad to hear it. McBeath/Parkman should probably receive the SA spot.

I was wondering whether Audrey and Balasz might be able to get another GP possibly as returning skaters, since they have both competed on the GP previously (Shin in ladies singles, of course, and Balasz in pairs last season with Chelsea Lui).

 

[Jumping_Bean]

I was wondering whether Audrey and Balasz might be able to get another GP possibly as returning skaters, since they have both competed on the GP previously (Shin in ladies singles, of course, and Balasz in pairs last season with Chelsea Lui).

No, the returning split couple rule is only for teams in which (at least) one of the skaters has placed in the top 12 at Worlds with their former partner in the last 2-3 years.
Efimova/Mitrofanov would be such a team, but they only received a spot at SkAm so far.

Another way to get assignments as a new team (if you don't qualify for the returning split couple rule) is to win a Challenger. The team in question will be added to the alternates list and could well end up receiving a spot or two if other teams withdraw/host spots aren't filled and placed back in the general pool of spots.

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

McBeath/Parkman training a program to Josh Groban's 'Per Te', but no official announcement of music or what program they are working on. They are looking good, though. Much smoother in their flow over the ice together.

Daniil Parkman on Instagram: "📸 @jessicacalalang @usfigureskating @greatparkice @teamtoddandjenni @skatingclubofny @katie_mcbeath"

113 likes, 7 comments - daniilparkman on June 28, 2024: "📸 @jessicacalalang @usfigureskating @greatparkice @teamtoddandjenni @skatingclubofny @katie_mcbeath".

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[yuki@thelake]

Linzy Fitzpatrick / Keyton Bearinger competed their senior short at the Skate Detroit and got 51.28 (1 fall)
https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2024/34066/CAT055SEG056.html

Saya Carpenter / Jon Maravilla competed their junior short with 44.21 https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2024/34066/CAT054SEG055.html

 

[Seven Sisters]

I'm glad he has his release now.

Do skaters need to be in the ISP to get a host spot at Skate America? If not, how will they decide between McBeath/Parkman, Shin/Nagy and Martins/Bedard? Are there set criteria for it?

I would expect to see these teams—at least some of them, anyway—at the John Nicks competition in
New York this September, along with other candidates for the spot.

 

[yuki@thelake]

Do skaters need to be in the ISP to get a host spot at Skate America?

Getting into the ISP is the minimum. Note, though, that pairs are the only discipline where they allow the team to send in a video for consideration to see if they can get a minimum score for the ISP, whereas other disciplines need the skater/team to get the minimums via a competition.

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Naomi Williams and Lachlan Lewer announced their free program music, choreographed by Drew Meekins.

Naomi Williams on Instagram: "Senior Freeskate 🚨‼️ Music: Elenor Rigby @codyfry @sk8mixhugo Choreo: @drew_meekins @wasapairs 🎥: @mark.sadusky First competition next week at Glacier Falls!!! #figureskating #figureskater #pairskating #newprogram

468 likes, 26 comments - skater.naomi.06 on July 19, 2024: "Senior Freeskate 🚨‼️ Music: Elenor Rigby @codyfry @sk8mixhugo Choreo: @drew_meekins @wasapairs 🎥: @mark.sadusky First competition next week at Glacier Falls!!! #figureskating #figureskater #pairskating #newprogram #elenorrigby...

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[skaterpups]

Fitzpatrick/Bearinger also got on ISP️

Siianytsia if I remember correctly- already skated to My Immortal in novice with Smirnova

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Reportedly, Cayla Smith's coach has said Cayla now has a pairs partner who came from singles. Cayla is competing in novice singles while training with her new partner, who has to be brought up to speed with learning pairs elements. The identity of Cayla's new partner has not yet been revealed.

Meanwhile according to Mazie MacFarland's IG, she has split with Jordan Gillette, and has partnered with a Canadian skater. Her Canadian partner looks familiar in the IG clip, but his name is not provided.

Does anyone have any further info on these developments?

 

[midori green]

Reportedly, Cayla Smith's coach has said Cayla now has a pairs partner who came from singles. Cayla is competing in novice singles while training with her new partner, who has to be brought up to speed with learning pairs elements. The identity of Cayla's new partner has not yet been revealed.

Meanwhile according to Mazie MacFarland's IG, she has split with Jordan Gillette, and has partnered with a Canadian skater. Her Canadian partner looks familiar in the IG clip, but his name is not provided.

Does anyone have any further info on these developments?

The Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club posted a picture on their Facebook page with some club members preparing for ice show pictures. Perhaps the guy standing next to Cayla Smith is her new pairs partner. https://m.facebook.com/FortWayneIceskatingclub/

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Thanks @midori green , that's a cute group picture. Looks like from the costumes that they were skating in a fairytale show. Perhaps Cinderella or Snow White? Probably, Cinderella, based on everyone's costumes! Cayla is in a ballgown with a tiara. And one little girl appears to be dressed as a pumpkin which turned into a coach. LOL!

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

For the John Nicks Challenge, with Fitzpatrick/ Bearinger replacing Martins/ Bedard, I wonder if an injury is involved?

 

[midori green]

Thanks @midori green , that's a cute group picture. Looks like from the costumes that they were skating in a fairytale show. Perhaps Cinderella or Snow White? Probably, Cinderella, based on everyone's costumes! Cayla is in a ballgown with a tiara. And one little girl appears to be dressed as a pumpkin which turned into a coach. LOL!

I think I see Mary Poppins and also Elsa/Anna/Olaf, so I agree with a fairy tale theme.

 

[ramurphy2005]

Thanks @midori green , that's a cute group picture. Looks like from the costumes that they were skating in a fairytale show. Perhaps Cinderella or Snow White? Probably, Cinderella, based on everyone's costumes! Cayla is in a ballgown with a tiara. And one little girl appears to be dressed as a pumpkin which turned into a coach. LOL!

I think the orange costume might actually be Nemo.

 

[skaterpups]

For the John Nicks Challenge, with Fitzpatrick/ Bearinger replacing Martins/ Bedard, I wonder if an injury is involved?

Most likely she's not fully recovered from the injury she had

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-F-aW9PSHG/?igsh=MWgwc2thbXJ2OGdkdw==

 

[moonvine]

Talked to Mark Sadusky and he’s going to try to have someone video their skates and post them to YouTube. Sad when that’s the best we can hope for.

 

[ramurphy2005]

Was lurking on Reddit, and came across a thread with video of Balázs and Audrey working on throws:

https://www.reddit.com/r/FigureSkating/comments/1f7jrux/audrey_shin_and_bal%C3%A1zs_nagy/