2026 Canadian Nationals : Women's Long Program

[4everchan]

talking about big jumps...

 

[discodisco]

Joanne McLeod always looks so surprised when her skaters get low scores... is as if she doesn't know why the PCS scores are not better- and that is not a good thing LOL...

 

[discodisco]

These ladies have created an atmosphere where you have to go for every triple—holding back just doesn’t cut it anymore. When the skaters ahead don’t hold back, you can’t either, and it raises the bar. Madeline and the others tend to pop or downgrade under pressure, so she really has to go for everything.

 

[saine]

Good job Megan

 

[RatedPG]

Wow!! Megan!! Another strong free skate!!! Will this beat Lulu??

 

[FlossieH]

Beautiful opening sequence from Megan.

 

[labgoat]

Nice power for Megan. I like her skating - to use a phrase of Dick Button's - her skating is kind to the ice. Smooth and flowing and powerful without a lot of effort.

 

[Cutting the ice]

Yeah Megan. That was lovely. So strong and great flow and speed. She is going to have a great future

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Yeah, I find Anna to be a bit more Wild, which is why I think she's had such a rough year in terms of jump completion and results, but she also does skate with a ton more speed than Landry. But I totally agree that it's so nice to see such textbook jumps - I would give Landry the edge in terms of technique and control.

I wouldn't say Anna has had a rough year overall, at least not compared to past seasons. I'm not sure what's going on with her, because she started the season really well and even her GP appearances were comparable/better than the first half of last season, but the last 2 competitions have been much worse than expected. Either way, that's getting a bit off-topic, both of them have their unique styles and jumps that come second to almost no skater in terms of size.

 

[labgoat]

Sorry I missed Breken who I really love.

 

[RatedPG]

Wow!! 178.46!!
There is no question Megan should be sent to JWC now!
Pending: Reese Rose Free skate

 

[discodisco]

These ladies have created an atmosphere where you have to go for every triple—holding back just doesn’t cut it anymore. When the skaters ahead don’t hold back, you can’t either, and it raises the bar. Madeline and the others tend to pop or downgrade under pressure, so she really has to go for everything.

 

[elektra blue]

oh 80s madonna for singles, one of my skating wishes and La Isla Bonita too. keep it together, Justine

 

[discodisco]

I wouldn't say Anna has had a rough year overall, at least not compared to past seasons. I'm not sure what's going on with her, because she started the season really well and even her GP appearances were comparable/better than the first half of last season, but the last 2 competitions have been much worse than expected. Either way, that's getting a bit off-topic, both of them have their unique styles and jumps that come second to almost no skater in terms of size.

I don't know - I haven't really seen her have a great competition or skate this season. She's been in tears on multiple occasions, and has had some very very low scores, finishing below skaters who are nowhere near her ability or world ranking. Didn't she finish in like 5th place at her own Nationals or something?

 

[Sackie]

wow so far the ladies are bringing it. Let's hope the final group skate well too.

 

[4everchan]

I know - sometimes the skaters with the huge jumps just aren't able to add a triple on the end. It was that way with Fiona Bombardier as well, and I think part of the reason she switched to pairs. But that double axle triple toe was a huge step in the right direction, and I think if she can control the triple flip a bit more, and even make it a bit smaller in the combination, then maybe she could do it..? With the success of this year, I think this sets her up really well for next year, and maybe a solid triple triple finally. With that, and a tiny bit more projection and looking up at the audience rather than at the ice, she really does have all the skills to be a Canadian champion.

I see a triple axel in her future

 

[labgoat]

Strong personality and presentation for Justine. In contrast she is NOT kind to the ice. Harshly stabbing the ice on her jumps is not necessary. I think if she developed stronger edge work her jumps would have more power and consistency. She relies on a lot of hops to initiate speed at times.

 

[discodisco]

Justine is lovely, but she really does not have the technical content to be popping these jumps. Especially in the context of what we are seeing from Canadian ladies this year. This is a new generation in terms of the attack we are seeing - I've never seen anything like this in women's skating in the 30 plus years I've been watching.

This skate would have been probably top five in most years in the past, but I think this might be the end of the road for Justine...

 

[4everchan]

Kaetlyn : just for you

Justine said : I was already bleeding at the knee but it got way worse

 

[labgoat]

I will look back later to catch Lulu and Breken. Who else should I watch?