Shizuka going pro?

[iluvtodd]

http://asia.news.yahoo.com/060507/kyodo/d8hejk7ga.html

If this is true, I hope that TPTB at SOI sign her immediately! arty:

 

[nymkfan51]

Not a surprise at all. She pretty much wanted to quit after 2004 Worlds. Now with her OGM, I can't imagine why she would want to go any further.
SOI would be a nice fit for her.

 

[Mathman]

Shizuka has so many opportunities in Japan, she may not be interested in SOI. I'm not sure how many shows are on the Prince Hotel tour, but she is a big draw there.

MM

 

[Lucy25]

This article says that she is joining SOI:
http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/sports/news/20060507p2a00m0sp002000c.html

 

[R.D.]

Not too surprising. She's had a great career and is a very good show skater, too. I wish her the best.

 

[Bill508]

Shizuka will always be my favorite Japanese skater and I'll be that kid in the 22nd row whenever she's in a show (SOI?) near my hometown. Hope she has a great future as a pro.

 

[taku]

Shizuka Arakawa turandot Slide Show

http://www.geocities.jp/hondakatsuni/shiichan2.html

 

[attyfan]

In an article quoted on FSU, Shizuka was reported as saying that she would be with Champions on Ice. I tried to link directly to the story, but all I get now is that the story is retired.

Does anyone know if the Prince Ice shows have a set schedule?

 

[Mathman]

Shizuka Arakawa turandot Slide Show

http://www.geocities.jp/hondakatsuni/shiichan2.html

Oh, WOW, WOW, WOW! What a rush! That's what figure skating is all about! Everybody click on this link (have your hankerchief ready, LOL).

Thanks so much for posting this, Taku. And welcome to Golden Skate. Post often, post long!

Mathman

 

[iluvtodd]

Oh, what a treat! What a lovely slideshow! In addition to the LP, it was so endearing to watch Shizuka's reaction in the Kiss & Cry. arty: Thank you so much!

 

[emma]

what a fabulous slide show, thanks so much for the link!

 

[#1Kerryfan]

She probably has, now that she has world and Olympic titles.