2025 U.S. Nationals: General Info and pre-game chat

[el henry]

Of course devastated that Jason has withdrawn, but who better to replace him than his fan Taira, who skates an SP choreo'd by Jason?

Go Taira!

 

[4everchan]

Olympic Gold Medalist Gracie Gold sounds so lovely.

It does but she didn't win gold... so it's strange they are writing that ...

 

[momrk]

It does but she didn't win gold... so it's strange they are writing that ...

Exactly- she has Olympic team bronze

 

[Kris135]

Just saw—Jason Brown withdrew

That is horrible. I know that he been trying to break in boots. I just hope that the rest of US men can figure out how to hold on the 3 spots for the Olympics.

 

[Minz]

Anyone know how they’re doing start orders? Will there be a draw?

 

[ramurphy2005]

Anyone know how they’re doing start orders? Will there be a draw?

They're skating in reverse order of World Standings points, and there's a draw if there's multiple skaters without points.

 

[skatingfan4ever]

Anyone know how they’re doing start orders? Will there be a draw?

Reverse order of the ISU World Standings for the SP/SD, then reverse order of SP/SD placement for the FS/FD. If multiple skaters aren't in the World Standings, they all skate before the WS skaters and there's a draw between them.

 

[labgoat]

Taira Shinohara has been added to replace Jason.

I love Taira and was so sad when he just missed the cut. I’m so happy he is the replacement!

 

[skatingfan4ever]

That is horrible. I know that he been trying to break in boots. I just hope that the rest of US men can figure out how to hold on the 3 spots for the Olympics.

If Ilia wins Worlds and another skater scores 260+, it's possible to finish high enough for 3 spots. But we're getting ahead of ourselves since Nationals hasn't even been skated yet.

 

[labgoat]

If Ilia wins Worlds and another skater scores 260+, it's possible to finish high enough for 3 spots. But we're getting ahead of ourselves since Nationals hasn't even been skated yet.

Only Andrew Torgashev, Jimmy Ma and Camden Pulkinen have come close to a number that high.

 

[el henry]

I don't want to jinx anything, but I have faith in a certain other skater.

Now I only need to cut away from a certain other Very Important sporting event (to me) for one skater in the FS rather than two. I'll catch everyone else later.

Go Andrew. Go Birds

 

[Jeanie19]

If Ilia wins Worlds and another skater scores 260+, it's possible to finish high enough for 3 spots. But we're getting ahead of ourselves since Nationals hasn't even been skated yet.

I think 250+ would be enough for around top 10-12th position.

 

[dorispulaski]

Start orders are up.

 

[CellarDweller]

Just saw—Jason Brown withdrew

I just posted about this in the Men's Short Program thread, but since it's being talked about here, I went back and deleted it.

 

[Mathman]

Go Birds

Eagles Lions

 

[skatingfan4ever]

I don't want to jinx anything, but I have faith in a certain other skater.

Now I only need to cut away from a certain other Very Important sporting event (to me) for one skater rather than two. I'll catch everyone else later.

Go Andrew. Go Birds

When I first typed my last post, I put Andrew's name in but took it out. I really hope he skates as well as or better than at NHK. We will see.

 

[saine]

I saw this post from Phil Hersh on BlueSky (embed doesn't work for it, he posts only links to stories on X now) about Jason Brown and Worlds selections - https://bsky.app/profile/olyphil.bsky.social/post/3lg7hdsriok25

Asked Jason Brown after his withdrawal from nationals if he would petition for world team spot. This was his answer: "As far as worlds, I’m currently addressing my equipment issues to best determine my path forward before making any final decisions.. . .

"I’m looking at the remainder of this season and beyond to be sure that I am setting myself up for competitive success."

 

[FlyingFeather]

I guess I will have to buy two tickets instead of one, meaning I'll go for the cheap seats. . Anyone have any strong opinions about seating? My options are lower level, but the short sides of the bowl, or upper bowl long side.

 

[Violet Sky]

Jason Brown has withdrawn from US Nationals

 

[Kris135]

Because of television, they're splitting the FD and the Men's SP because NBC is evil.

So, if you want to see all the Free Dances, you'll need tickets for both sessions. It also gets you the entire men's SP, too, even if you're more interested in dance.

Can someone explain why this is happening. It is downright bizarre. Why are they combining both the men's short program and the free dance together like this. Please just separate the two because it doesn't make sense. Two groups of men tearing up the ice and then the ice dancers have to deal with the ruts and then the final group of men go on after God knows how long and add more ruts that the final group of ice dancers have to navigate. Just do free dance first then the men's short afterwards please let's embrace common sense here