Canadian Nationals Predictions

[herios]

I dont see why the concept if I/K beat R/T at Europeans they would get sent to Worlds over them is some revelation or surprise. European nationals general use Europeans as the final qualifier for Worlds. If they have more spots available for Europeans than Worlds or someone missing from Europeans they will be sending to Worlds, then who places higher at Europeans is pretty much always what determines who will go. It certainly doesnt mean anything political either. If I/K were to beat R/T at Europeans they would deserve to go to Worlds, and it would go against usual European policy if they didnt.

Surely, but imo R/T are better and they will confirm their ranking above I/K at the Europeans. Enough of this subject on the canadian prediction thread

 

[dorispulaski]

Here's a link to the Europeans' prediction thread, for those who wish to discuss the chances of the Russian dance team at Europeans

http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?33516-Any-predictions-for-Europeans

 

[colleen o'neill]

A bit OT here , (I don't see another likely thread, but didn't want to start one in case of duplication )... Skatebuzz will be livestreaming the Jrs.competitions and also the Sr. practices beginning on the 17th.

 

[dorispulaski]

I had heard that skatebuzz will not be geoblocked for Canadians?

Do you know whether that is true or not, colleen, or anyone else?

 

[callalily]

I don't think that the Skate Canada practices were geoblocked on Skatebuzz, and as I recall the Skatebug commentary was included (not really commentary so much as miscellaneous nuggets of info, some quite interesting). So senior practices and junior competition (i.e. material not broadcast on the main networks) might not be geoblocked.

ETA: Senior competitive events will be on the main networks, so probably won't be on Skatebuzz at all, IIRC.

 

[colleen o'neill]

I don't know for sure , but it seems to me callalily has it about right.. I'm pretty sure at least people in the US have been able to view in the past. But all of the Sr. competition will be broadcast on CBC's Bold channel, so beginning Fri. I would expect the skatebuzz coverage to be cut off.

Another interesting point is that Jeff Buttle will be doing some of the in-house commentary etc.,so we might hear from him some of the time...

 

[ImaginaryPogue]

If it's on the main networks, check out CBC's website for figure skating. If there are no rights conflicts outside of Canada, it shouldn't be geoblocked.

 

[herios]

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir still uncertain:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/spor...-figure-skating-championships/article1866417/

 

[colleen o'neill]

And this one ( if the link works ) which has , maybe , a slightly more positive tone :
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/virtue-moi...nadian-championships-20110112-094307-259.html

I'll keep hoping 'til the very last moment..

 

[dorispulaski]

A recent D&W interview on IN says that they are happy that V&M are back training, and they definitely expect to see V&M at Worlds. If V&M decide not to do nationals, the Canadian fed will come to Canton to assess their programs, when V&M are ready for that.

 

[Joesitz (RIP)]

Just hoping Weaver and Poje changed that LP which did not suit them and it came across boring. They are a good team who should do well in placing with the two other more popular teams so that no one has to do a quali round at Worlds.

 

[herios]

And this one ( if the link works ) which has , maybe , a slightly more positive tone :
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/virtue-moi...nadian-championships-20110112-094307-259.html

I'll keep hoping 'til the very last moment..

Of course i am anxious to see them as well, but I hope they do what is smart and not push hard for no reason. Another canadian title means very little in comparison to Tessa's health and if she is indeed pain free, they could have another month of training before the 4CC.

 

[herios]

Just hoping Weaver and Poje changed that LP which did not suit them and it came across boring. They are a good team who should do well in placing with the two other more popular teams so that no one has to do a quali round at Worlds.

They do not need to change the program in my opinion, only rework the step sequences. Those are the letdowns, level 2 won't cut it at this level.

 

[gopatrick]

A new pair was borned, contending for podium at the Nationals

http://i56.tinypic.com/2mfkqdj.jpg

 

[skatingfan04]

A new pair was borned, contending for podium at the Nationals

http://i56.tinypic.com/2mfkqdj.jpg

Looks like a gold medal pairing to me.

 

[callalily]

A new pair was borned, contending for podium at the Nationals

http://i56.tinypic.com/2mfkqdj.jpg

Hi, gopatrick! You were kind enough to give me a ride home from Kitchener SC!

Rudi and Dylan are a hoot together. They were hilarious in the gala at SC this year!

 

[skatingfan04]

Just as a side note, skatebuzz.com has a bunch of short video profiles for some of the tops skaters an nationals available in the video section.

 

[herios]

Did anybody see this?

http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Reynolds+aims+upset+champ/4124378/story.html

That would be funny, Chan to be upset by Reynolds, hm

 

[ibauer]

I really don't see that happening. I think Chan would have to be a complete disaster in both the short and the long programs.

 

[blue_idealist]

Lol in order for Kevin to beat Patrick, Patrick will have to have like 6 falls and Kevin will have to do 6 quads