Grand Prix Assignments 2023/24 released

[Ladybug89]

The Senior Grand Prix assignments have been released.

As of Jun 28, 2023:

• Men
  28 June 2023
• Women
  June 2023
• Pairs
  28 June 2023
• Ice Dance
  28 June 2023

https://twitter.com/goldenskate/status/1674056702029619209?s=46&t=wKegZVk1c-oazBLF8I0zqg

Which event are you looking forward to the most?

What surprises you?

 

[TontoK]

Yuma is right in the middle of it. Up against Ilia in France and Shoma in Japan.

Chock and Bates back for another season - I haven't been keeping up too closely, so maybe this confirmation is old news.

ETA: The men's field in France and Japan look the most interesting to me.

 

[TontoK]

Boyang Jin confirmed in only one event (France). The three Chinese spots at CoC are all TBD. Interesting.

ETA: Well, it looks like the Chinese are not confirming ANY of their host spots in any event. More interesting.

 

[el henry]

Alexa and Brandon have no assignments, even though they have not made an announcement. I suppose they could "pull a Jason", although I don't see how when they are in different cities.

Skate America men: Kevin, Deniss and Andrew T.

 

[4everchan]

Piper and Paul are listed!!!!!!

 

[Weetos]

No GP for Phebe and James? I will cRY

 

[yuumagical]

Piper and Paul are listed!!!!!!

Yes!!! Also glad to see Hawayek/Baker back! Even though I'd heard they'd be back before, it's still good to see that kind of confirmation...!

It's shocking for me to not see Shoma going to France or Canada for the GP Series...

 

[4everchan]

Yes!!! Also glad to see Hawayek/Baker back! Even though I'd heard they'd be back before, it's still good to see that kind of confirmation...!

It's shocking for me to not see Shoma going to France or Canada...

and Yuma is back too so happy. Shoma will be competing in Canada at some point in the season for sure

 

[gleungc6]

Alexa and Brandon have no assignments, even though they have not made an announcement. I suppose they could "pull a Jason", although I don't see how when they are in different cities.

Skate America men: Kevin, Deniss and Andrew T.

Alexa is listed as a full time coach at Oakton Edge https://www.instagram.com/p/CsZrMJNSMkV/?igshid=Y2I2MzMwZWM3ZA== at least for now.

 

[Arriba627]

It's shocking for me to not see Shoma going to France or Canada for the GP Series...

Sobbing into my pillow. Thank goodness for Worlds.

 

[yuumagical]

and Yuma is back too so happy. Shoma will be competing in Canada at some point in the season for sure

Yes, I hope Shoma makes it to Worlds too. I'll probably buy tickets soon.

Maybe I'll even attend Skate Canada, Piper/Paul, Kao, Junhwan, and Kaori are a really tempting lineup for me...

 

[el henry]

Alexa is listed as a full time coach at Oakton Edge https://www.instagram.com/p/CsZrMJNSMkV/?igshid=Y2I2MzMwZWM3ZA== at least for now.

Yes, Alexa is a Chicago native, she and Chris have bought a home in Chicago and her family (mother, sister) still live in Chicagoland. Unless Brandon moves to Chicago, they have no practice time together.

But they have made no official announcement.

 

[yuumagical]

Sobbing into my pillow. Thank goodness for Worlds.

Sending virtual hugs...
We'll see our little world champion again someday, I'm sure of it...

 

[gleungc6]

I didn’t realise Nini was going senior this season - intriguing. Keen to see Wakaba and who China decides to field.

For ice dance, SkAm looks particularly fierce.

 

[NoNameFace]

Looks like no P² for me this season unless I magically find $$$ for SCI or will to go for Worlds...a bit sad, but that's my natural state lately.
Or I just let it go and will send appreciation gifts via someone this time.

 

[Seven Sisters]

Piper and Paul are listed!!!!!!

I must say that the biggest surprise for me is that both G/P and C/B—plus the Japanese pair!—are all continuing.

But I guess C/B and M/K want to do a “victory tour,” as it were, and G/P want to finish up with Worlds in Montreal. Understandable!

 

[Anna K.]

No Grand Prix Final for Deniss, apparently
Then again, if his goal is skating for the public and he wants to skate for Japanese public... All right then.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Women are going to be an absolute bloodbath. There are anywhere from 6-8 skaters who could make the podium at every event. Here's hoping for triumphant returns for Young, Wakaba, Mana, Bradie, and Rika, and soaring successes for Mai and Yelim.

The men are going to be complete chaos. There are a lot of juniors-turning-seniors, men returning from injury, Canadian men, Selev-cacti, etc. I will begin stocking up on chocolate immediately.

 

[TT_Fin]

I can take all who are coming to Espoo. Wise decision to give Makar S. an host spot as well as give one opportunity to local skaters as TBD. I am sure the young men are eager to get that spot and do their best. Also in woman it is vice to wait who shows best condition to get host spots but maybe a little bit surprised they did not give one to Janna as last year they had decided all when spots where announced (They=the Finland's Fed). The others, am happy. I like especially men in Espoo. Waiting to see Kevin (once again, but never getting bored), Matteo, the Japanese, Junwan, Andreas...and a pair respresenting Finland, I think it has never happened, even it is a host spot. In woman Kaori, I think I have not seen her live boefore. Edit, also Nikolaj .

It is little bit surprising to see China having all host spots as TBD. Let's hope there will be local pairs. Any hope to happen so?

 

[4everchan]

Looks like no P² for me this season unless I magically find $$$ for SCI or will to go for Worlds...a bit sad, but that's my natural state lately.
Or I just let it go and will send appreciation gifts via someone this time.

challengers! They should get one in Europe? Remain hopeful my friend !