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I think this is the general idea behind the S/N support. But the actual fact of the matter is that Audrey has had quite a few jump falls since turning to pairs. And one of the reasons she switched was because of underrotation problems in singles. 🤷‍♀️ What I do find exciting about Audrey/Balazs...

That's a good question. Reviewing the audio from Champs Camp, Alisa/Misha did specify working with the Skating Club of Boston on the citizenship issue, not USFS.

Some interesting bits from GoldenSkate mixed zone interviews at CoC. Lim/Quan Lopareva/Brissaud Smart/Dieck

That's pretty much exactly what Alisa/Misha said during the 10 minutes of press availability we had with them at the Champs Camp show in August.

"Women and girls must know how to take a punch"???? WTH. 😬:scream: Sorry, but even speaking metaphorically, this is an extremely unfortunate word choice at best. Not thrilled with the posts here and elsewhere not-so-subtly implying that Gabi should shut the hell up so everyone can feel a...

It is rare for athletes to skip the mixed zone. Even after very disappointing performances, almost all will still show up and give comments (unless they are low-level and media does not request comment). I do feel bad though for Guignard/Fabbri. 😕

A short season preview: https://adivinesport.com/2025/10/17/top-10-storylines-for-the-season/

Kaitlyn Weaver did a presentation about the different genres and themes of 90s music at the ice dance committee meeting at Worlds, and I don’t think the 90s swing revival was mentioned, FWIW.

Too slow. The music must be “high energy and crowd pleasing” and the section where they do pattern steps must be “min 120 beats per minute.” Fear/Gibson said at an event this fall that one of their initial music choices was deemed “too slow for an RD” during feedback. (That this would happen...

Gleb Smolkin shared his thoughts on this year's RD: https://fs-gossips.com/14495/ Also a comment from Bekker/Hernandez: https://x.com/goldenskate/status/1976361960020066701

Definitely not the case that it is always the woman's problem. Throws are a two-person element, and I think consistent landings usually come down to consistent technique, timing, and trust between the partners, as well as confidence. (As Jamie's remark indicates.) Some relevant comments from...

I appreciate that this is a more "restrained" Notre Dame. It's much more bearable than FB/S's version a few years back (level 5 on the melodrama).

What stands out to me is Christina/Anthony look very well trained for this point in the season. Everything looks very easy, smoothly delivered, nothing looks difficult or strained.

Yeah, I find the lyrics quite distracting (and not in good way 😬). But, that said, I'm very glad to see Ava back. Amber is looking incredible for September! I'm excited for her season. :)

Another week's worth of new programs and I'm still :scream: :oops: on this 90s RD. It's gonna be a long season with this segment ....