http://www.usfsa.org/Story.asp?id=34346&type=news
It is interesting to note that Michelle is not included in any of the envelopes. Since she did not compete in any qualifying or ISU competitions in the past season, the USFSA is perfectly justified. However, it is a good thing that she is able to earn good money performing for COI, if she wishes to continue to complete. Conversely, if it were a different skater without such resources, how difficult a season-ending injury would make financing the next season.
It is interesting to note that Michelle is not included in any of the envelopes. Since she did not compete in any qualifying or ISU competitions in the past season, the USFSA is perfectly justified. However, it is a good thing that she is able to earn good money performing for COI, if she wishes to continue to complete. Conversely, if it were a different skater without such resources, how difficult a season-ending injury would make financing the next season.