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Does anyone know for sure??
I suspect MK has a contract for the Cheesefests, that would probably cost her a bundle of $$ to get out of. This is only my assumption and I could be completely wrong. Wouldn't surprise me if other singles such as Sasha, Johnny, etc. are under contracts??? Does anyone actually know for sure???
Even though Speedy sent out some Hate Mail last year "threatening" those seeded skaters who did not participate in GP, I get the feeling there is not much teeth to that. So if the US contracts for the Cheesefests are considered (by lawyers) "enforceable" it will be interesting to see who decides to do what competitions, and how that plays out physically for everyone by Torino.
And BTW Joe, ITA that the Cheesefests involve a practice and a freeskate - not days of serious competition. So I don't buy that "too much travel" business either for short trips such as St. Paul to Atlantic City. Especially for skaters who are able to endure a COI tour with several cities, and sometimes multiple shows per day in any given week over the course of a long tour - which might involve long bus rides in addition to long plane rides, and lot's of junk food along the way. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
I wish I could be a fly on the wall listening to the strategy discussions!
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!! Can't wait.
DG
attyfan said:Win a cheesefest -- $50K. Win a GP ($18K) -- $36K. A cheesefest lets skaters make more money with less work. That is one h*** of a temptation.
I suspect MK has a contract for the Cheesefests, that would probably cost her a bundle of $$ to get out of. This is only my assumption and I could be completely wrong. Wouldn't surprise me if other singles such as Sasha, Johnny, etc. are under contracts??? Does anyone actually know for sure???
Even though Speedy sent out some Hate Mail last year "threatening" those seeded skaters who did not participate in GP, I get the feeling there is not much teeth to that. So if the US contracts for the Cheesefests are considered (by lawyers) "enforceable" it will be interesting to see who decides to do what competitions, and how that plays out physically for everyone by Torino.
And BTW Joe, ITA that the Cheesefests involve a practice and a freeskate - not days of serious competition. So I don't buy that "too much travel" business either for short trips such as St. Paul to Atlantic City. Especially for skaters who are able to endure a COI tour with several cities, and sometimes multiple shows per day in any given week over the course of a long tour - which might involve long bus rides in addition to long plane rides, and lot's of junk food along the way. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
I wish I could be a fly on the wall listening to the strategy discussions!
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!! Can't wait.
DG