Recent content by kalamalka

Rosaleen and I went to the so-called Stargazer session (skater warm-ups and a Q and A with Elvis and Satoko) at the Vancouver show. It was fun, and worth the extra $25, so glad they did it this year. Patrick did not do as much real skating as we would have liked - it included a few double...

Of course just the American anthem - I just meant all 3 teams having a full podium experience.

I think, after what the US and Japanese athletes have been through, there should be a ceremony in Paris - IDK where/when within the games would be appropriate - for the gold and silver to be formally awarded and acknowledged - and then (at least if Canada is eventually awarded bronze), there...

I really enjoyed watching the world relays. Seems like a fun event to attend for people who like relays - a whole event of high stakes, high quality relay racing.

it does - we'll still be there, but I have to go over a day earlier, change hotel reservations, and also communicate with the unit that the event date has moved (which has become difficult in general, and worse on weekends). I'm still working on logistics. Is anyone else going to the pre-show...

A really interesting article - thanks for posting it.

I'm glad to hear they are still active. Very much enjoyed their show in Vancouver a few years ago, and wish they'd come back.

Rosaleen and I will be in Vancouver.

I don't have any references/links, but I have heard Deanna saying in at least one interview that she will be eligible in time for the Olympics, but processing times are a concern.

57 advanced novice girls - I don't think I've ever seen such a big field. (vs 3 advanced novice boys) ETA - had not even noticed 57 junior women too

Strange that Kaiya is skating in Ottawa, and not in Calgary (and Edmonton). Also too bad that Wesley is only in Vancouver, and not in Victoria too. I do think that it would be a good idea for both SOI and Canadian skating to give a bit more exposure to the new Canadian champs, both of whom...

I prefer Jean Talon, but as a lover of markets I always try to get to one of them when I'm in Montreal. [when I was living in Ottawa, even though Byward Market is good and was close to where I lived - and actually more or less on my bike route between my job and apartment - I made a couple of...

From US Figure Skating Fan Zone: https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/news/2024/3/1/alysa-liu-announces-return-to-competitive-figure-skating.aspx She aims to compete in the upcoming 2024-25 season. "We are very excited about Alysa's return," said Justin Dillon, U.S. Figure Skating Senior...

Me too. I've been rooting for them since Savitskiy's Nebelhorn commentary a couple of years ago - so impressive for a teenager to call a whole event in a second language (and I like their skating too).

I named myself after the lake where I spent my childhood summers, both because I love the lake and I've always liked the way the name flows. Nothing to do with skating - I used it in several places in early internet days.