Peggy Fleming Trophy is "retired"

[el henry]

The Broadmoor Skating Club announces the cancellation of the Peggy Fleming Trophy, "retired" after five years.

2023 Broadmoor Open – Broadmoor Skating Club

broadmoorskatingclub.com

A wonderful concept, but not one that would probably survive in today's skating environment, even if someone else were to pick it up.

I will always remember the comp as the place where we first saw Jason skate "Melancholy".

 

[moonvine]

Oh no

I’m unsure as to why it wouldn’t survive. It’s exactly the kind of skating I love to see.

 

[auser]

I will always remember the comp as the place where we first saw Jason skate "Melancholy".

And where we were able to stream/watch Andrew Torgashev's beautiful skating when they held the virtual Peggy Fleming Trophy during the pandemic.

 

[noskates]

Yes, why would this not be a viable event in the future? It promotes beautiful skating without worrying about the technical side of things. This is very disappointing. I wonder why it was discontinued.

 

[el henry]

I was being cynical about the market for beautiful skating, sadly.

I loved PFT just like everyone else; Jason, Andrew, Tim Dolensky one year. It was also a good showcase for Sonja Hilmer's creativity as I recall.

But the comp doesn't give a skater any points in an upcoming year. The money would need to be significantly increased to encourage more competition in today's market.

When I rule the world and win the lottery, it will be reinstated and carry a $50K prize. Until that time.....

 

[ladyjane]

This saddens me. I always enjoyed the competition (there usually was a stream) because of the lovely programmes...the signature move always being part of it. During the pandemic it was one of the few events to watch (online). Well, at least Peggy tried (she and her husband put a lot of money and effort into it) to get beautiful skating on the agenda again.

 

[noskates]

I'm wondering if Peggy and her husband made the decision not to support the competition anymore,

 

[el henry]

Reading between the lines, I think Broadmoor did not want to host it (which is ridiculous). The blurb announcing the cancellation even mischaracterizes the event as allowing quads. Did it allow quads, I don't think so.

They also thanked certain volunteers for organizing, maybe they were tired of organizing?

 

[NanaPat]

Reading between the lines, I think Broadmoor did not want to host it (which is ridiculous). The blurb announcing the cancellation even mischaracterizes the event as allowing quads. Did it allow quads, I don't think so.

They also thanked certain volunteers for organizing, maybe they were tired of organizing?

Do you have a link to "the blurb"? Or can you copy and paste it here? I followed the link in the OP, but didn't find anything about the PFT.

 

[el henry]

Do you have a link to "the blurb"? Or can you copy and paste it here? I followed the link in the OP, but didn't find anything about the PFT.

Wow, it was at that link and now it is gone. Sheesh, what does that mean?

Here is a replication of the announcement that I found on Twitter. Same link as I had.

 

[NanaPat]

Wow, it was at that link and now it is gone. Sheesh, what does that mean?

Here is a replication of the announcement that I found on Twitter. Same link as I had.

Well, that's interesting. There is no announcement on the PFT social media. I wonder if it will resurface at another location.

 

[Seven Sisters]

Well, that's interesting. There is no announcement on the PFT social media. I wonder if it will resurface at another location.

That would be lovely, if so. I have enjoyed watching this competition. The live streaming of this event during the pandemic, when very few skating events were taking place, was especially welcome. Thank you, organizers!