Italian skating/skaters news

[pingu]

There have lately been a few articles about Italian skaters and coaches, so I thought I'd sum up them here.
Goldenskate and ArtOnIce articles about Cappellini/Lanotte.
A new article on Barbara Fusar Poli's collaboration with Igor Shpilband.
Inteviews with Alessandrini/Vaturi and Della Monica/Guarise.

[Marco]

Does anyone know that if Italy is planning on using the 3rd ladies spot at Worlds and if so, who is the most likely candidate?

[eleonorad]

I think the fed will reasonably wait for the season to begin and probably also for Nationals and Europeans. I hope Rio still has a chance, despite the many injuries left her behind in this two seasons, she still is the most experienced skater besides Kostner/Marchei/Berton and if her lutz and lutz combos will be ok by then she'll the one able to guarantee a decent result. I also love her skating skills.

[SamuraiK]

Why wouldnt they use it?. Italy is not Georgia LOL

that being said, the third spot is wide open.. any of Rio, Rodeghiero or the Garlisi sisters could grab it IMO, so we'll just have to wait and see who gets the best results this season.

[pingu]

Another icenetwork article about Anna and Luca

[l'etoile]

Another icenetwork article about Anna and Luca

Cappellini: Gymnastics -- I'm such a fan of gymnastics. I'm so sad Nastia Liukin didn't make it. I'm rooting for Gabrielle Douglas; she's the best bar worker in the world. I followed the U.S. trials.

Lanotte: I don't have one specifically; I'm just going to watch as much as I can. Some friends that we know are going there. I'm going to watch all the Italian Olympic team, particularly the boyfriend of Carolina Kostner, [race-walker] Alex Schwazer, who won the gold medal in Beijing. And some other athletes are going to compete from our club, the club of the Italian police [Fiamme Azzurre].

I'll never miss that event!

[pingu]

Reut's article on Absolute Skating about ice dance costumes, with some quotes from Anna Cappellini

[Zemgirl]

Reut's article on Absolute Skating about ice dance costumes, with some quotes from Anna Cappellini

I loved their La Strada costumes. So many ice dancers go with conventionally pretty costumes or conversely, some trashy take on ballroom dresses; what Anna wore dress was unique, flattering, and suited the program. I like that they really thought about how to translate Gelsomina's look into something suitable and appropriate for ice dance.

It would have been interesting to get some thoughts from the guys as well; I wonder who's relatively more involved in the costume concept and design process and what their take on it is.

Re other Italian skaters - Carolina Kostner's press conference is tomorrow, right?

[pingu]

Re other Italian skaters - Carolina Kostner's press conference is tomorrow, right?

Yep

[reut]

It would have been interesting to get some thoughts from the guys as well; I wonder who's relatively more involved in the costume concept and design process and what their take on it is.

There will be some thoughts from guys.

[IceIceBaby]

So what did Carolina say in her press conference? All the articles I have found so far are only about Alex Schwazer...

[pingu]

Her official website only shows a press release about Opera On Ice. Maybe they'll publish something about her programs later this afternoon?

[luCN]

So what did Carolina say in her press conference? All the articles I have found so far are only about Alex Schwazer...

you can download an article from her official site:
http://www.carolina-kostner.it/E-Home.htm
It's mainly about Opera on Ice show and she'll perform with Lambiel to Romeo & Juliet in that show.

[IceIceBaby]

Thanks pingu and luCN! I was expecting some info about her new programs and some general info about her goals for the upcoming season etc.

[reut]

There is a bit more here:
http://www.adnkronos.com/mobile/Spor...3614996140.php

She plans to have a "light" season and definitely hopes to be in Sochi, though of cause things might change during two coming years.

[pingu]

I've just found the entries for the international competitions of the season:
(the document is in Italian) http://www.fisg.it/Figura/DocumentoDett.asp?IDNews=1779

I'll write a summary of the entries later

[pingu]

Ok these are the Fall competitions:

MINSK "Ice Star" 8-10 September 2012
- Ladies: MANNI Victoria (Junior)
RODEGHIERO Roberta
- Men: RIZZO Matteo (Junior)
- Ice Dance: GHISLANDI - ORTENZI (Junior)

OBERSDORF Nebelhorn Trophy
27-29 September 2012
- Ladies: BRESSANUTTI Carol
- Men: BACCHINI Paolo
PARKINSON Paul
- Ice Dance: BERNARDI - MIOR

BRATISLAVA 20° Ondrej Nepela memorial
3-7 October 2012
- Ladies: GARLISI Alice
RIO Francesca
RODEGHIERO Roberta
- Men: ZANDRON Maurizio
- Pairs: BERTON - HOTAREK
DELLA MONICA - GUARISE
- Ice Dance: ALESSANDRINI - VATURI

VANTAA Finlandia Trophy
4-7 October 2012
- Men: BACCHINI Paolo
- Ice Dance: CAPPELLINI - LANOTTE

NICE Cup of Nice
24-28 October 2012
- Ladies: BRESSANUTTI Carol
CRISTINI Micol
MARTINELLI Silvia (Junior)
NOGARO Ilaria
RUSSO Giada (Junior)
- Men: GIACOMELLI Saverio
PARKINSON Paul
- Pairs: DELLA MONICA - GUARISE
- Ice Dance: BERNARDI - MIOR

BRASOV Crystal Skate
30 October - 4 November 2012
- Ladies: GARLISI Alice
LOVISON Silvia
MANNI Victoria (Junior)
NOGARO Ilaria
RIO Francesca
RODEGHIERO Roberta
SACCHI Deborah
VANZ Elena
- Men: RIZZO Matteo (Junior)
SETTEMBRINI Giorgio (Junior)
ZANDRON Maurizio

DORTMUND NRW Trophy Ice Dance
2-4 November 2012
GUIGNARD - FABBRI
SFORZA - FIORETTI (Junior)
BUSI - FABBRI (Junior)
GHISLANDI - ORTENZI (Junior)
BUTTANI - VERDI (Junior)

GRAZ Icechallenge
6-11 November 2012
- Ladies: ANDERMARCHER Caterina (Junior)
BRESSANUTTI Carol
MARTINELLI Silvia (Junior)
- Men: PALERMO Carlo Vittorio
- Ice Dance: BERNARDI - MIOR
BUSI - FABBRI (Junior)

CELJE Skate Celje
11-14 November 2012
- Men: RIZZO Matteo (Junior)

VARSAVIA Varsavia Cup
15-18 November 2012
- Ladies: GARLISI Alice
GARLISI Agnese
LOVISON Silvia
RIO Francesca
RUSSO Giada
LUCCISANO Alice (Junior)
MANZO Martina (Novice)
SACCHI Deborah
VANZ Elena
- Men: CAPUTO Edoardo (Novice)
SETTEMBRINI Giorgio (Junior)
VANZ Alberto (Novice)
ZANDRON Maurizio
- Pairs: DELLA MONICA - GUARISE
CERNUSCHI - AMBROSINI (Junior)

MERANO Merano Cup
16-18 November 2012
- Ladies: ANDERMARCHER Caterina (Junior)
GARLISI Alice
LOVISON Silvia
NOGARO Ilaria
- Men: BACCHINI Paolo
GIACOMELLI Saverio

OLOMUC CZE Pavel Roman Memorial
16-18 November 2012
- Ice Dance: GUIGNARD - FABBRI
SFORZA - FIORETTI (Junior)
BUSI - FABBRI (Junior)
GHISLANDI - ORTENZI (Junior)
BUTTANI - VERDI (Junior)

[Finnice]

Grazie mille! Great that C/L are coming to Finlandia!

[pingu]

Grazie mille! Great that C/L are coming to Finlandia!

Prego! Actually I was hoping they would attend Nebelhorn as it's closer to Milan

[sammyf]

Any word on if Luca Dematte found a new partner?