Wrap up Day 2 Results
SO folks, a small wrap up about what happened on day two.
Advanced Boys FS
http://www.lev-nrw.org/docs/event/1404/SEG007.HTM
We were starting off with the advanced boys where Andrej Petrenko won the competition after taking over the lead from Nikolaj Majorov who was leading after the SP. He didnt start so well with an edge violation on his triple flip but recovered nicely and didnt make any further major mistakes, including a triple Lutz - double Toe and three more triple jumps (Sal, Toe, Loop).
Alexander Majorov is currently looking for a physotherapist that can help him with an injury, therefore he had to cancel his assignement for NRW this year.
As a huge Majorov fan this was a big let down in advance, however his younger brother replaced him nicely. Its so fun comparing both skaters, its like traveling back in time, he looks just like Sasha did around that age! But not only this, he also has the charisma and coolness of his brother. I am sure as time progresses he will also fix the nerves to perform his jumps clean and learn a few of his brother who is cappable of doing a quad.
Last but not least Kai Jagoda, while not at the VC he was still awarded with a good third place. Kai didnt show any triples but a very good double Axel - double toe combination while starting with a double flip - double toe.
Top three:
1. Andrej Petrenko RUS 106.63
2. Nikolaj Majorov SWE 103.39
3. Kai Jagoda GER 88.45
Advanced Novice Girls
http://www.lev-nrw.org/docs/event/1404/SEG002.HTM
While a very long one, yet a greatly to watch competition with lots of potential for the future. I was impressed how some of the girls were able to put such an emotional skate on the ice like the seniors at times. While I want to talk more about this in the final column I still want to talk about the top three already in a short review.
As expected Anastasia Gubanova won and while her parents were watching home, it was a okish day for the young Russian. As a girl who is just like Radionova in 2012 already in the spotlight these days, she isnt allowed to make any mistakes at least if you believe the fans in Russia or the press. An "expetation" I never understood so dont be too hard to Anastasia guys

That said she never showed any negativity even after three faults, cool as ice or smiling as the sun just like her choreo demanded. Besides that the eleven years old performed a wonderful triple Flip - triple Toe after her missed opportunity with the Lutz - toe combination. Also to note were the level three modifications, for spins and steps which is the highest possible level in advanced.
On two came Pauline Wanner with an impressive performance - what a charming girl on the ice. She continued where the other french skaters left off with, I am so happy for France that they finally get some more girls into FS. The french showed us 4 triples, including a triple Sal - double Toe combination (+ Loop, Toe, Sal) and I really loved her expression on the ice. She was really putting a stunning performance on the ice, I am absolutely in love with her ice coverage, she aint afraid of the crowd, just lovely.
Third came another charming skater, Anastasia Schneider from Sweden. She scored three´s on all her elements and I loved the variety and style that she offered. Anastasia performed 4 triples (Sals and Toe´s). She was rewarded with 101.11 points.
There were many more great skates, more about those at a later time.
Top Three
1. Anastasia Gubanova RUS 120.96
2. Pauline Wanner FRA 106.41
3. Anastasia Schneider SWE 101.11
Junior Ladies SP
http://www.lev-nrw.org/docs/event/1404/SEG010.HTM
As expected Elizabet Tursynbaeva from Kazakhstan took the lead with a wonderfully performed program. The young lady who was already very successful this season at the JGP scene, was the only girl that received more than 50 points by landing a triple combination ( Sal - Toe). Besides that she scored level 4s for all her spins and very high GOE like at her layback.
On two came a girl that many will also remember from Dresden, Lea Johanna Dastich her trademark is a huge smile and some screems after a very successful performance. While performing in group 4 and therefore waiting for over 4 hours definately had an impact on her score, that could be in the 50s as well if skated a bit later. Lea opened her program with a triple Flip - double toe combination and continued strong with a triple Lutz. No level 4s yet but this is something that will come over time.
Third came a girl that also started very early, Deimante Kizalaite. I can only say that you MUST check out her Layback that was just absolutely incredible. It received loads of twos and I seriously dont know what a skater must do to get a three there! Some care to explain, it was one of the most beautiful things I have seen this season. More about her at a later time.
1. Elizaet Tursynbayeva KAZ 58.72
2. Lea Johanna Dastich GER 49.69
3. Deimante Kizalaite LTU 45.93
For protocols please go here,
http://www.lev-nrw.org/docs/event/1404/index.htm