Gracie Gold

[DizzyFrenchie]

She just moved up to nr. #12, Schild and Mazzara was picked for host pick for France so Schild got crossed out of the list.

With possible WD of Kihira at SCI (all very uncertain because of her injury), Gracie would most likely move up to nr. 11, and maybe even 10 depending on who will replace Kihira and if Kihira will be be crossed out of the list entirely.

For those saying that it´s unlikely that Gracie will be picked based on that she will be far down the list and hasn´t showed any good results recently, I just want to point at that doesn´t have to mean anything and it´s up to the host who they pick from the top 10 replacement list.

Meite got picked for SCI despite being nr. 10 on the list and recently recovering from injury. Her last showing was at Nationals in December last year scoring 160 points and before that GP France last season, with a score of 175 points. Actually it´s very similar to Gracie last season, with Gracies last showing at Nationals (scoring 173) and GP SA with 174 points.
Not only that though, Gracie is the oldest women to land a 3Lz-3T and that is something that is appealing to the audience.

I agree the most important thing is what Gracie wants to do and what she feels ready for. If she just want to go to Nationals at this stage, it´s fine, but i´m hoping we will see her at some international competition this season.

Yes, Maé-Bérénice Meité is a performer and a crowds' favourite, just like Gracie Gold, this seems to make sense from an organiser's viewpoint who knows that none on the replacement list is very likely to medal. I don't know if federations have an informal say. And this is still hypothetical, I only agree in that it's not as unlikely as if all skaters above her on the list had necessarily to get a spot before her.

 

[moonvine]

The woman is going to kill me. She and Keegan!!!! are skating at Scott Hamilton Cares in Nashville...but the tickets are $$$. A lot of $$$. $100,000 to $500. There is a skating show and an after party. Very cheapest tickets are $250 for just show, or $250 for just after party.

Scott Hamilton & Friends — Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation

www.scottcares.org

It's really my fault..she does this show every year I need to put the money away for it.

 

[norwegianfairytale]

The woman is going to kill me. She and Keegan!!!! are skating at Scott Hamilton Cares in Nashville...but the tickets are $$$. A lot of $$$. $100,000 to $500. There is a skating show and an after party. Very cheapest tickets are $250 for just show, or $250 for just after party.

Scott Hamilton & Friends — Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation

www.scottcares.org

It's really my fault..she does this show every year I need to put the money away for it.

Wow, what a line up

 

[norwegianfairytale]

She may be higher up than you realize. There is a non zero chance she gets invited to a GP (if a few withdrawals occur). And ugh, I figured if she skated at any NQS it would be Mid Atlantics.

Does one have to demonstrate greatness to be assigned a Challenger? It was my understanding that they were 1. a tune up for top skaters if they want it or 2. to get non top skaters International experience, eyes of the judges on them, etc.

And yes, I know about the score at Philly, and I was there. After that she started to not do as well, and at Nats it was pretty obvious (to me, anyway) that she was injured. Just imagine if she hadn't been.

They still havn´t announced all the competitions yet though. At least for Challengers, Budapest Trophy remains. And do they only send to Challenger in need to be considered a bye to Nationals? There is a few small international competitions in Nov/Dec which the USFS hasn´t named any skaters yet.

I checked this: https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/...24-international-assignments-and-results.aspx

There is still Golden Spin and Warsaw Cup from Challengers as well. And a lot of other small competitions left empty.

 

[moonvine]

Wow, what a line up

I know! If the $100,000 ticket purchaser needs a date I am free!!

 

[love Katarina]

AlthoughI hate to say it, perhaps she’s not in top shape. Especially if she had a injury. She doesn’t post much so it’s hard to know what’s going on.

 

[halulupu]

Hope dwindels that she will ever compete again

 

[moonvine]

I'm about to break in desperation and ask Dave Lease. Who makes me want to vomit.

 

[love Katarina]

He’s oily…..
I doubt he knows. It’s frustrating that we fans are not updated at all!

 

[norwegianfairytale]

Well, USFS posted a video today on Instagram from Gracie talking about expenses with skating.



I´m not sure if this is one of the videos they made last year, but if Gracie wasn´t going to compete this season do you think they would promote her like that?

PS: Since she is talking about donation for a ongoing project, the video seems fresh. And she is wearing a Team US jacket!?

 

[moonvine]

Well, USFS posted a video today on Instagram from Gracie talking about expenses with skating.



I´m not sure if this is one of the videos they made last year, but if Gracie wasn´t going to compete this season do you think they would promote her like that?

PS: Since she is talking about donation for an ongoing project, the video seems fresh. And she is wearing a Team US jacket!?

She is on the ISP, so my understanding is that if you are on the ISP you get/have/wear a Team USA jacket.

I have absolutely no idea why she is doing this. USFS did her very dirty.

 

[love Katarina]

This could be an older video?
We’ll know better after the book comes out what USFS role was……..
She has star power, and a bit of glam
I can see why they’re using her
If I wanted to compete another season
I wouldn’t publish a tell all one week after nationals

 

[Minz]

We'll see what happens. Hopefully, it's a good sign.

 

[moonvine]

This could be an older video?
We’ll know better after the book comes out what USFS role was……..
She has star power, and a bit of glam
I can see why they’re using her
If I wanted to compete another season
I wouldn’t publish a tell all one week after nationals

But she is on the ISP...why is she not getting assignments? Especially since there are no substitutes being named...2 women wd from ACI...she could have gone there?
Well I know from what I've read that she said was that she was told to say she was inpatient for an eating disorder and not suicidal ideations because an eating disorder was more "palatable." Who else could possibly have told her to do that than USFS?

 

[love Katarina]

Yes there have been withdrawals, I saw that. She cannot get to nationals this way.,
I listen to an interview with her from a while back where she said she wasn’t really suicidal. It was more just having thoughts , «Maybe it would just be better if I wasn’t here, « but she never had a plan. Doesn’t seem like she’s in tension with USFSA
Who knows? She’s been competing for the past 3 seasons, maybe she’s injured ….or done…….

 

[SkateTM0102]

But she is on the ISP...why is she not getting assignments? Especially since there are no substitutes being named...2 women wd from ACI...she could have gone there?
Well I know from what I've read that she said was that she was told to say she was inpatient for an eating disorder and not suicidal ideations because an eating disorder was more "palatable." Who else could possibly have told her to do that than USFS?

That's not how the ISP works unfortunately. It's just a pool of athlete's that have met some kind of criteria. They almost always have to show readiness, whether that is a competition or monitoring or whatever. Gracie doesn't tell us anything on her social media, we have no idea if she is being monitored, or has an injury, or has just decided to not compete this year. I truly don't think this has anything to do with USFS.
Now, if she was going to competitions, and placing well, similar to Hannah Herrera, Sonja Hilmer, etc and not being assigned to Internationals, that would be one thing. But, we haven't even seen practice clips. She hasn't been on any of the starting orders for any of the NQS competitions, we truly have no idea what her plans are.
For what it's worth, a few months ago I was told by someone that she was "training." They said it exactly like that. That could mean training to participate in shows, or to make she is able to demonstrate at her seminars, or to compete. They had no further information and I haven't heard anything since. I know on another message board they mentioned that she was a coach at the Development Camp that was held in conjunction with Champs Camp.
If she doesn't show up at one of the NQS competitions in two weeks, I think we can pretty much figure out that her season is done. She doesn't meet any of the criteria to get a bye anywhere (even if we would like her to get one). I know this is a fan thread, but I also try to keep it real. Do I wish she would give us some info, absolutely! But either way, I hope she is happy and healthy and thriving!

 

[moonvine]

Yes there have been withdrawals, I saw that. She cannot get to nationals this way.,
I listen to an interview with her from a while back where she said she wasn’t really suicidal. It was more just having thoughts , «Maybe it would just be better if I wasn’t here, « but she never had a plan. Doesn’t seem like she’s in tension with USFSA
Who knows? She’s been competing for the past 3 seasons, maybe she’s injured ….or done…….

The blurb for her book not only states that she was hospitalized for suicidal ideations but also that she was told to tell people it was an ED because it was "more palatable." Also strongly suggests she was sexually abused.

She has stated she would be competing this year. Johnny found a coach to replace her in his academy because she would be competing this year. An injury is possible, but Bradie has WD from 2 comps in a row, I'm starting to wonder if she is injured. (I hope not). Regardless of who is or isn't injured, USFS should be assigning (uninjured) alternates. We had 2 US women wd from ACI and there were no replacements named, so no one could be replaced.

 

[love Katarina]

The blurb for her book not only states that she was hospitalized for suicidal ideations but also that she was told to tell people it was an ED because it was "more palatable." Also strongly suggests she was sexually abused.

She has stated she would be competing this year. Johnny found a coach to replace her in his academy because she would be competing this year. An injury is possible, but Bradie has WD from 2 comps in a row, I'm starting to wonder if she is injured. (I hope not). Regardless of who is or isn't injured, USFS should be assigning (uninjured) alternates. We had 2 US women wd from ACI and there were no replacements named, so no one could be replaced.

 

[love Katarina]

Looks like they assigned Seo,Tennell
And a junior to go to Budapest CS
Is the writing on the wall?

 

[moonvine]

That's not how the ISP works unfortunately. It's just a pool of athlete's that have met some kind of criteria. They almost always have to show readiness, whether that is a competition or monitoring or whatever. Gracie doesn't tell us anything on her social media, we have no idea if she is being monitored, or has an injury, or has just decided to not compete this year. I truly don't think this has anything to do with USFS.
Now, if she was going to competitions, and placing well, similar to Hannah Herrera, Sonja Hilmer, etc and not being assigned to Internationals, that would be one thing. But, we haven't even seen practice clips. She hasn't been on any of the starting orders for any of the NQS competitions, we truly have no idea what her plans are.
For what it's worth, a few months ago I was told by someone that she was "training." They said it exactly like that. That could mean training to participate in shows, or to make she is able to demonstrate at her seminars, or to compete. They had no further information and I haven't heard anything since. I know on another message board they mentioned that she was a coach at the Development Camp that was held in conjunction with Champs Camp.
If she doesn't show up at one of the NQS competitions in two weeks, I think we can pretty much figure out that her season is done. She doesn't meet any of the criteria to get a bye anywhere (even if we would like her to get one). I know this is a fan thread, but I also try to keep it real. I Do I wish she would give us some info, absolutely! But either way, I hope she is happy and healthy and thriving!

She has said she plans to compete. She may be injured. She may have changed her plans. You are right, she doesn't tell us anything on her social media and never has. Can't she be sent to challengers pretty late? Ellie and Danny did not participate in NQS, they went to 2 comps very late in the season and got to nationals that way. I mean, if she's not going to go to Nationals I can save myself over $1,000 not going either, because I am DONE with USFS. So I'd really like to know. But I won't know until she does or doesn't do something.
Would this unnamed someone happen to know what she's training for? I know she's doing Scott Hamilton's show in November. There is one more RTG event this year and she's not coaching there, and the schedule isn't up for next year. I would just really like to know if I should plan to go to Scott Hamilton's show or to go to Nationals so I can plan accordingly.