Honestly, I kind of get Ava's decision. I know skipping Nationals is a poor precedent to set, but if you're gonna have Nationals less than a week before 4CC, don't be surprised when half your team pulls out of 4CC or Nationals. Ava may not want the pressure of Worlds, and instead is opting for a longer off-season to mentally and physically prepare for the next two years and a home Worlds. With Lindsay's injury she is likely to be the top US woman here and could snag a medal. Not a bad deal, imo, but again, maybe that's just me.