- Joined
- Nov 19, 2017
Only two weeks left until first JGP event. We've seen all crucial summer comps and test skates to make first preliminary conclusions and predictions for possible JGPF (and, later, JWC).So I thought this topic will be interesting to have along with senior ladies one. So, without further ado, here is my list:
S-tier (210-220+)
1) Kamila Valieva (quad, consistency, great SS, great spins, great jumps, high PCS, beautiful programs, whole package)
2) Alysa Liu (sky-high BV, quads and 3A, strong push from USFS affiliated judges and tech callers to make single real opponent to russian juniors reach JGPF is highly likely; URs, inconsistency, low SS, low PCS)
A-tier (200-210)
3) Alena Kanysheva (consistency, potential quad, good programs, great SS, reputation of JGPF bronze medalist)
4) Ksenia Sinitsina (great SS, 3Lz+3Lo in second half, reputation of JWC participant, original programs)
5) Daria Usacheva (great SS, great potential PCS, mature programs, good jumps; unclear edge on lutz, inconsistency)
6) Maria Chromikh (great lines, balletic arms, good jumps, good SS; not very memorable programs, issues with edges)
B-tier (190-200)
7) Anastasia Tarakanova (powerful and fast, great SS, international reputation, senior age; raw programs, inconsistent)
8) Anastasia Tarusina (fast and consistent, decent SS, inernational reputation, senior age; she is recovering from injury now, she doesn't have an "it" factor to win)
9) Victoria Vasilieva (somewhat fast and consistent; lacks charisma, mediocre programs, edge problems, there were hints to weight and puberty issues)
10) Anna Frolova (good programs, decent SS; inconsistency, low jumps)
C-tier (<190)
11+) everyone else. Unfortunately I didn't follow other nonrussian juniors - so I don't know much about them. But, considering their usual scores - I think my assumtions are pretty accurate. Sorry if such lack of interest to other skaters may offend someone. However after Ting Cui and Young You moved to seniors - I can't see anyone who can be worthy opponent to skaters above. Prove me wrong if you want
S-tier (210-220+)
1) Kamila Valieva (quad, consistency, great SS, great spins, great jumps, high PCS, beautiful programs, whole package)
2) Alysa Liu (sky-high BV, quads and 3A, strong push from USFS affiliated judges and tech callers to make single real opponent to russian juniors reach JGPF is highly likely; URs, inconsistency, low SS, low PCS)
A-tier (200-210)
3) Alena Kanysheva (consistency, potential quad, good programs, great SS, reputation of JGPF bronze medalist)
4) Ksenia Sinitsina (great SS, 3Lz+3Lo in second half, reputation of JWC participant, original programs)
5) Daria Usacheva (great SS, great potential PCS, mature programs, good jumps; unclear edge on lutz, inconsistency)
6) Maria Chromikh (great lines, balletic arms, good jumps, good SS; not very memorable programs, issues with edges)
B-tier (190-200)
7) Anastasia Tarakanova (powerful and fast, great SS, international reputation, senior age; raw programs, inconsistent)
8) Anastasia Tarusina (fast and consistent, decent SS, inernational reputation, senior age; she is recovering from injury now, she doesn't have an "it" factor to win)
9) Victoria Vasilieva (somewhat fast and consistent; lacks charisma, mediocre programs, edge problems, there were hints to weight and puberty issues)
10) Anna Frolova (good programs, decent SS; inconsistency, low jumps)
C-tier (<190)
11+) everyone else. Unfortunately I didn't follow other nonrussian juniors - so I don't know much about them. But, considering their usual scores - I think my assumtions are pretty accurate. Sorry if such lack of interest to other skaters may offend someone. However after Ting Cui and Young You moved to seniors - I can't see anyone who can be worthy opponent to skaters above. Prove me wrong if you want