Tessa and Scott out of Canadians

**ryanbfan** · 01-17-2011, 07:41 PM

FSOnline tweeted:

fsonline: I know we focus on American skating but just got word from @icedancecom that Virtue & Moir are out of Canadians! http://ow.ly/3FiP0 #BMOC

**Antonella** · 01-17-2011, 07:44 PM

well, I guess we saw this coming. Good luck to C/P W/P, they will make a good batle for the gold medal.

**Tammi** · 01-17-2011, 07:48 PM

Link to previous discussion, with link to official announcement, http://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/show...=74932&page=36 .

**ryanbfan** · 01-17-2011, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Tammi

Link to previous discussion, with link to official announcement, http://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/show...=74932&page=36 .

Thanks. I didn't see it posted, so I posted it. My apologies.

**Sylvia** · 01-17-2011, 07:52 PM

No need to apologize, IMO -- it's confusing when there's a skater- or team-specific thread in the Trash Can and there is "real news" that belongs in GSD like Virtue/Moir's official withdrawal from Canadians.

Maybe this thread can be merged with the other V/M thread in GSD and the thread title revised to reflect their withdrawal from Canadians and TBD for 4CC/Worlds? http://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/show...t=76446&page=6

**ryanbfan** · 01-17-2011, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Sylvia

No need to apologize, IMO -- it's confusing when there's a skater- or team-specific thread in the Trash Can and there is "real news" that belongs in GSD like Virtue/Moir's official withdrawal from Canadians.

Maybe this thread in GSD can be merged with the other V/M thread and the thread title revised to reflect their withdrawal from Canadians? http://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/show...t=76446&page=6

I assumed, since some people aren't V/M fans (like me), that it'd be better to give it its own thread.

**barbk** · 01-17-2011, 07:56 PM

Thanks -- and I hope that their recovery continues. I don't know that it necessarily puts them out of Worlds, but that is sounding less likely.

**Tammi** · 01-17-2011, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by ryanbfan

I assumed, since some people aren't V/M fans (like me), that it'd be better to give it its own thread.

No problem, it's actually up to 3 threads I think scattered in different forums

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**briancoogaert** · 01-17-2011, 08:57 PM

I'm really sad, because I really love their skating, such a beauty.

**essence_of_soy** · 01-17-2011, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by barbk

Thanks -- and I hope that their recovery continues. I don't know that it necessarily puts them out of Worlds, but that is sounding less likely.

Don't they need to qualify through Canadians first; or does winning World gold give them direct entry / a medical bye?

**victorskid** · 01-17-2011, 10:03 PM

Skate Canada has made it very clear that it was not necessary for Tessa & Scott to compete at Nationals to be named to the CDN team for Worlds.

Read more about Skate Canada's position about this here: http://www.skatebuzz.com/ViewNewsArt...4-e5887551eb6c

**azskatefan** · 01-17-2011, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by victorskid

Skate Canada has made it very clear that it was not necessary for Tessa & Scott to compete at Nationals to be named to the CDN team for Worlds.

I usually have a problem with petitioning to teams but I think its clear that Tessa and Scott have earned their spots. Even though they have been out of competition, they are the reigning Olympic and World Champions, which will put them in a much better light with judges than a rising Canadian team. I hate to bring this up but I also think of it like Michelle Kwan circa 2006 -- she was one of the reasons they had those spots in the first place.

**stevlin** · 01-17-2011, 11:31 PM

I love Kaitlin Weaver and Andrew Poje's style. Hope they win at Canadians. They are so elegant. He's really tall, dark and handsome.

**mag** · 01-18-2011, 12:19 AM

I am sad they are out because I was looking forward to seeing them again, but at this point I think the most important thing is that Tessa heals completely. IMHO they have nothing left to prove and it would be a shame if she sustained a permanent injury by getting back on the ice too early.

Get well soon Tessa!

**alilou** · 01-18-2011, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by stevlin

I love Kaitlin Weaver and Andrew Poje's style. Hope they win at Canadians. They are so elegant. He's really tall, dark and handsome.

Unfortunately there's no GOE for tall, dark and handsome

http://web.icenetwork.com/news/artic...&vkey=ice_news - icenetwork re V&M withdrawal

"[Meryl and Charlie] have had a very good first half of the season, it's lucky for us to have them here to push us," Moir said. "When Igor and Marina said they didn't want us to go to nationals, we said we wanted to compete. We thought it would be hard to go to Four Continents without having competed at all [this season] but they told us we compete [with Meryl and Charlie] every day."

**Rock2** · 01-18-2011, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by alilou

Unfortunately there's no GOE for tall, dark and handsome

Not unless GOE stands for Grade of Erec....

ummm, never mind

Let's just say there's what I'd call "gay" GOE

**Carmen Ovsiannikov** · 01-18-2011, 02:50 AM

Originally Posted by Antonella

well, I guess we saw this coming. Good luck to C/P W/P, they will make a good batle for the gold medal.

Not surprised about the annoucement finally that V&M are skipping Canadians. I'm just waiting to see what happens the rest of the season.

As for C&P and W&P, in past years I would agree with you that it would/should be an exciting fight between the two for the gold but I think C&P will take the title. They have and excellent FD this season (technically difficult and interesting artistically) and will probably even win the OD as long as they skate well. Even though I prefer W&P's OD, they still haven't seemed to master consistency on a regular basis. IMO even if Kaitlyn and Andrew win the OD, Vanessa and Paul will win overall based on the strength of their FD.

**kimkom** · 01-18-2011, 03:07 AM

Originally Posted by Carmen Ovsiannikov

As for C&P and W&P, in past years I would agree with you that it would/should be an exciting fight between the two for the gold but I think C&P will take the title. They have and excellent FD this season (technically difficult and interesting artistically) and will probably even win the OD as long as they skate well. Even though I prefer W&P's OD, they still haven't seemed to master consistency on a regular basis. IMO even if Kaitlyn and Andrew win the OD, Vanessa and Paul will win overall based on the strength of their FD.

I agree. I haven't really been a fan of C&P, but their FD this season changed that. It's really fabulous, and I can't wait to see it get better as the season progresses.

I adore W&P, but I don't think they stand a chance this year.

**Really** · 01-18-2011, 03:20 AM

I'm sorry that Virtue and Moir will be missing Cdns, but like mag said, it's probably much better to give her more healing time, and give the team more prep time in their bid to be ready for Worlds. I hope it all goes well for them!

In the meantime, I will be cheering for both Weaver & Poje, and Crone & Poirier -- may the best team win!

**shirley** · 01-18-2011, 06:35 AM

Not surprising to me- I would rather see Tessa and Scott work up to the highest level of skating possible before debuting their programs. But I was hoping to get a glimpse of their new FD, crossing my fingers it'll be much more thrilling than their past programs.

So now they're going head to head with D/W in their first competition of the year!! Intense.

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