http://isu.sportcentric.net/db//files/serve.php?id=5792.2. Invited Skaters/Couples
e) If any slot(s) remains open and if all skaters/couples as defined in paragraph 2.2. a) and b) above have been selected for one (1) event, the host country may select any skater/couple with a top 75 seasonal best score to fill the open slot(s).
j) A maximum of three skaters/couples from the same ISU Member may compete in the same category of any individual event of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating.
The same story over and again. What's new in this news?
I'd like to see Sasha skate in the grand prix. :yes: I see that there is a rule about having to have a top 75 seasonal best score to get an invitation, but I imagine that Sasha could get an exception for Skate America considering that she is a former Olympic silver medalist and US champion. There would still be enough slots in the grand prix for our best skaters to get two invites and a few others to get one invite.
"A dazzling, balletic skater with many titles to her name."
How does 1 National title and 1 Grand Prix Final title translate to "many titles"?
Okay. June of this year, right?Sure, the USFS could invite Sasha to Skate America 2008. But right now, she can land only 2A and 3S. She says she would start training in June if she decided to come back.
I'm not expecting much, just making it to the 2nd group for the free skate at Skate America. Even if she is totally committed to a comeback, I don't think she'll be strong enough technically to make our Worlds or Olympics teams. Sasha's presence alone, however, can't but help our skaters improve their presentation skills.In what universe can a skater who's been doing exhibition skating for two years and has lost all her harder jumps (loop, lutz, flip) be ready with two new programs and 5 consistent triples in just 4 months? I'm not even sure she could be ready in 7 months.
Sure, the USFS could invite Sasha to Skate America 2008. But right now, she can land only 2A and 3S. She says she would start training in June if she decided to come back.
In what universe can a skater who's been doing exhibition skating for two years and has lost all her harder jumps (loop, lutz, flip) be ready with two new programs and 5 consistent triples in just 4 months? I'm not even sure she could be ready in 7 months.