Yuzuru Hanyu: 2014-15 Season

[Hanmgse]

Didn't he also have a a good SP then bombed the LP during his 2011 CoC or CoR? I can't remember which...or was it both? Lol

Here are some new photo's of audiophile Yuzuru playing with his new Astell&Kern AK240 Gold + headphones. I can't access their blog though....

He said he loved the Gold, and that he really dislikes the color silver.... (silver=2nd place?)

No surprises there

 

[Interspectator]

Didn't he also have a a good SP then bombed the LP during his 2011 CoC or CoR? I can't remember which...or was it both? Lol

Here are some new photo's of audiophile Yuzuru playing with his new Astell&Kern AK240 Gold + headphones. I can't access their blog though....

He said he loved the Gold, and that he really dislikes the color silver.... (silver=2nd place?)

Aww, it's great that he can get really nerdy with his earphones and mp3 player. He really cares about listening to music and having good quality sound.

 

[ahkeekee]

Is he going to do Senior B in the coming season? I think his NHK performance will probably be better than his SC performance. I don't have high expectation for his performance at SC.

sorry for my ignorance, but may I ask what 'Senior B' is? Can anyone explain a bit (is it a technical term or what?)? Thanks in advance!

 

[shiroKJ]

Some more photos of Yuzu with his new toys

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] + the engraved AK240

cr.

 

[Interspectator]

sorry for my ignorance, but may I ask what 'Senior B' is? Can anyone explain a bit (is it a technical term or what?)? Thanks in advance!

I think that Senior B's are now referred to as the Challenger Series and are listed here: http://www.isu.org/en/single-and-pair-skating-and-ice-dance/series/isu-challenger-series (click on Event List)

They are below Words, 4CC, Euros and GP series but are important for collecting points for world standings; especially if you are a mid-level Senior skater.

For elite skaters, they go to Senior B's so they can try out their new programs and get a feel for competition before the GP series starts.

 

[xibsuarz]

sorry for my ignorance, but may I ask what 'Senior B' is? Can anyone explain a bit (is it a technical term or what?)? Thanks in advance!

The Senior B are ISU competitions ranked below the GP events: Finlandia Trophy, Nebelhorn, Golden Spin of Zagreb, Volvo Cup, etc. I think you can look them up as ISU Challenger series

As Newbiespectator already said, elite skaters try their programs there, while lower ranked skaters can get the minimum TES for the big events. If a skater wins it and has no GP event, he/she becomes the first substitute.

 

[ice coverage]

I think that Senior B's are now referred to as the Challenger Series and are listed here: http://www.isu.org/en/single-and-pair-skating-and-ice-dance/series/isu-challenger-series (click on Event List)

They are below Words, 4CC, Euros and GP series but are important for collecting points for world standings; especially if you are a mid-level Senior skater.

For elite skaters, they go to Senior B's so they can try out their new programs and get a feel for competition before the GP series starts.

The Senior B are ISU competitions ranked below the GP events: Finlandia Trophy, Nebelhorn, Golden Spin of Zagreb, Volvo Cup, etc. I think you can look them up as ISU Challenger series

BUT the Challenger events are not the only Senior Bs. Many more Senior Bs do not belong to the Challenger series.

 

[Interspectator]

BUT the Challenger events are not the only Senior Bs. Many more Senior Bs do not belong to the Challenger series.

Do you know what is necessary to be counted as a Senior B competition? I've never heard.

 

[xibsuarz]

BUT the Challenger events are not the only Senior Bs. Many more Senior Bs do not belong to the Challenger series.

Oh ok, thank you for clearing it up

 

[ice coverage]

Do you know what is necessary to be counted as a Senior B competition? I've never heard.

Don't get me started ...

To my knowledge, the ISU itself has never used the term "Senior B."

Over the past couple of years, I have requested an exact official definition many times on GS -- in many different threads.
Never got a direct answer containing an exact official definition, although people have posted replies that indirectly addressed my question.

That said, the ISU does refer to "senior international events." So I have concluded that "senior international events" that appear on the official ISU calendar (the overall ISU calendar, not the Challenger-specific calendar) are what people (outside the ISU) commonly refer to as Senior Bs.

And the ISU calendar includes many senior internationals other than Challenger events.

Coupe de Nice is a classic example of a Senior B that is not a Challenger event.
Another example: Last year's Skate Canada Autumn Classic was a Challenger event. This year's will be just a "normal" Senior B.

Per ISU documents, World Standings points are higher for Challenger events than for other senior internationals. So the ISU does distinguish btwn Challenger events and other senior internationals that also are recognized by the ISU.

Still would love to get an exact official definition of Senior B ....
Hope springs eternal .

 

[Interspectator]

Don't get me started ...

To my knowledge, the ISU itself has never used the term "Senior B."

Over the past couple of years, I have requested an exact official definition many times on GS -- in many different threads.
Never got a direct answer containing an exact official definition, although people have posted replies that indirectly addressed my question.

That said, the ISU does refer to "senior international events." So I have concluded that "senior international events" that appear on the official ISU calendar (the overall ISU calendar, not the Challenger-specific calendar) are what people (outside the ISU) commonly refer to as Senior Bs.

And the ISU calendar includes many senior internationals other than Challenger events.

Coupe de Nice is a classic example of a Senior B that is not a Challenger event.
Another example: Last year's Skate Canada Autumn Classic was a Challenger event. This year's will be just a "normal" Senior B.

Per ISU documents, World Standings points are higher for Challenger events than for other senior internationals. So the ISU does distinguish btwn Challenger events and other senior internationals.

Still would love to get an exact official definition of Senior B ....

Well, thanks for explaining this much.:thumbsup:

 

[ice coverage]

Well, thanks for explaining this much.:thumbsup:

I should add that ISU documents do spell out some specific criteria for "senior international events."

But the ISU never calls them Senior Bs ... thus the nagging question that still bugs me .

 

[gsyzf]

Maybe fans call them senior B, i.e. Senior B level international competitions, because they are ranked lower than the A-level international competitions.

 

[ice coverage]

Maybe fans call them senior B, i.e. Senior B level international competitions, because they are ranked lower than the A-level international competitions.

Of course. And the word "maybe" in your post is an understatement, IMO .

 

[msteach3]

Some more photos of Yuzu with his new toys

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] + the engraved AK240

cr.

So fun to see him being a nerd! Has he ever said what subjects he liked best in school? Math and science maybe?

 

[Plumededragon]

So fun to see him being a nerd! Has he ever said what subjects he liked best in school? Math and science maybe?

Yes, it's been mentioned that his best grades were in science classes, especially math. He does look like the stereotype of nerd with his glasses on. But he's so cute with glasses. Really suit him well.

 

[owl]

Sorry, going off topic here, but when is Yuzuru's LP being broadcasted again? I tried going to previous pages, but I can't find it because this thread moves wayy too quickly

 

[hamaguri]

Sorry, going off topic here, but when is Yuzuru's LP being broadcasted again? I tried going to previous pages, but I can't find it because this thread moves wayy too quickly

As far as I know, around 21st June midnight, last week’s DOI including yuzu’s LP is being broadcasted.
At the same time, this week’s Kobe FaOI will be partly broadcasted on the sports news program. I guess Yuzu will do 2 programs at FaOI and one of them will be LP. If he does LP, there may be the possibility that it will be broadcasted..
But other broadcast might be scheduled. Would anyone please correct me if I’m mistaken?:scratch:

P.S. Later I noticed my mistake. I'd thought Kobe would be held this week! So the correction was made.

 

[Interspectator]

As far as I know, around 21st June midnight, last week’s DOI including yuzu’s LP is being broadcasted.
At the same time, this week’s Kobe FaOI will be partly broadcasted on the sports news program. I guess Yuzu will do 2 programs at FaOI and one of them will be LP. If he does LP, there may be the possibility that it will be broadcasted.
But other broadcast might be scheduled. Would anyone please correct me if I’m mistaken?:scratch:

I think tonight, on Sendai TV, they will broadcast the program on Sporutan Live.

 

[hamaguri]

I think tonight, on Sendai TV, they will broadcast the program on Sporutan Live.

Thanks!.