Grand Prix Speculation 2015-2016

[samm22]

I feel like Elizabet may move up, since Brian Orser is her coach and he recently moved Nam Nguyen to seniors this year, relatively early (at 16). Seeing what they decide to do will be interesting. I hope Maria Sotskova will stay a Junior and become more confident and consistent before moving up to Seniors. I was assuming that Yuka Nagai was going to move up, but I couldn't think of any other eligible skater that hadn't announced they were going to move up yet. Yuka placed 6th at four continents, so it seems now is a decent time to move her up. This season is already shaping up to be interesting

 

[yyyskate]

Madison Hubbell/Zachary Donohue may go to Skate Canada. I like Madison Hubbell, She looks like Grace Kelly.

 

[AnaBM]

I don't know if this fits here or in the stupid questions thread but, is there a way V/T can get 2 spots?

 

[Sandpiper]

I don't know if this fits here or in the stupid questions thread but, is there a way V/T can get 2 spots?

I think they're guaranteed one GP with their World Standing, and the second can be as a host pick for CoR...?

 

[Mrs. P]

I think they're guaranteed one GP with their World Standing, and the second can be as a host pick for CoR...?

I don't know if this fits here or in the stupid questions thread but, is there a way V/T can get 2 spots?

They can also use comeback status provision, since they were in the top 6 within the last 10 years. However, they might want to see if they can get 2 spots without it.

 

[invisiblespiral]

From David Molina twitter: The 6 cities to host Sr GP 2015:
- Milwaukee, WI USA
- Lethbridge, AB CAN
- Beijing CHN
- Bordeaux FRA
- Moscow RUS
- Nagano JPN.

List of GP locations from the Hanyu thread.

 

[cheerknithanson]

List of GP locations from the Hanyu thread.

Okay time to look for plane tickets and possible times to leave.

 

[Mrs. P]

LOL, USFS really should just announce it now.

http://www.bmoharrisbradleycenter.com

Guessing this will be the venue. Huge plus is that it's right downtown near lots of restaurants. Lake Michigan isn't too far. The city has a nice art museum. You can either fly into Milwaukee directly or o'Hare near Chicago (1.5 hour drive).

I have fond memories of the place since I lived there one summer for an internship. The city has gotten a lot cooler since then.

 

[cheerknithanson]

It'll give me an excuse to sing "Man From Milwaukee" by Hanson on repeat!

 

[sabinfire]

So it is the mid-west again! Milwaukee should be drive-able for me, or perhaps Amtrak if I don't feel like dealing with traffic.

 

[StitchMonkey]

So it is the mid-west again! Milwaukee should be drive-able for me, or perhaps Amtrak if I don't feel like dealing with traffic.

Go with Amtrak so you can drink i say!

 

[taltaltel]

Will TEB not go back to Paris?

 

[samm22]

Will TEB not go back to Paris?

For this year, no; It is in bordeaux

 

[w4300]

Oh this is exciting. SA was literally right in my backyard last year and Milwaukee is certainly a very easy drive. SA was the very first competition that I attended live and I am hooked

 

[NaVi]

Here's a nice little video of them putting up an ice rink in the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/hockey/277073191.html

 

[sabinfire]

Go with Amtrak so you can drink i say!

That's reason #1 for Amtrak... you can relax and visit the bar. The only strange thing is getting off at stops (like Chicago) in mid-day and you already have a good buzz going.

 

[cruzceleste]

Go with Amtrak so you can drink i say!

Cheers to that!!!1

 

[Mrs. P]

Love doing Amtrak. Done the Milwaukee to Chicago route a few times---so easy peasy.

 

[shiroKJ]

Lol, takes me a day by train to get to Milwaukee By plane, a few hours but double the price....:think:

What I need are the dates rather than locations tbh.

 

[Mrs. P]

Lol, takes me a day by train to get to Milwaukee By plane, a few hours but double the price....:think:

What I need are the dates rather than locations tbh.

Skate America is Oct. 23-25
Skate Canada is Oct 30- Nov. 1
Cup of China Nov. 6-8
Trophee Eric Bompard Nov. 13-15
Rostelecom Cup Nov. 20-22
NHK Trophy Nov. 27-29
GPF DEc. 10-13