Spanish skating news

[aftershocks]

Sorry to hear that about Hurtado/Khaliavin, but as mentioned, hopefully they will use the extra time to get a head start on next season and turn this disappointing situation into an advantage.

I really enjoy Sara and Kiril's look together on the ice. They are quite good together, but still have work to do. Judging from the tone of TAT's voice in her FD Euros commentary for H/K, she is ecstatic about this pairing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek1EJ6JW0oM

I actually prefer Kiril's longer hair and modified facial hair in this performance with former partner, Monko. Are Kiril and Monko still a couple off ice? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QDdF0mNg_E

At this point, both Smart/Diaz and H/K appear to be even in their technical abilities, although Sara and Kiril bring more sexy drama and hotness. What kind of placement by S/D would it take for both teams to be able to attend Worlds next year for Spain?

 

[legjumper]

Sorry to hear that about Hurtado/Khaliavin, but as mentioned, hopefully they will use the extra time to get a head start on next season and turn this disappointing situation into an advantage.

I really enjoy Sara and Kiril's look together on the ice. They are quite good together, but still have work to do. Judging from the tone of TAT's voice in her FD Euros commentary for H/K, she is ecstatic about this pairing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek1EJ6JW0oM

I actually prefer Kiril's longer hair and modified facial hair in this performance with former partner, Monko. Are Kiril and Monko still a couple off ice? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QDdF0mNg_E

At this point, both Smart/Diaz and H/K appear to be even in their technical abilities, although Sara and Kiril bring more sexy drama and hotness. What kind of placement by S/D would it take for both teams to be able to attend Worlds next year for Spain?

Smart/Diaz would need to place in the Top 10 to earn two spots for Worlds in 2018, sooo....highly unlikely that Spain will get to send two in 2018.

And yes, Kirill and Monko are still an off-ice couple.

 

[aftershocks]

Here is an interesting article on Sara and Kirill published today:
Sara Hurtado and Kirill Khaliavin: "At this point we just keep building in us" by Florentina Tone, Insideskating

A good article to read about how Sara and Kiril came together. After Ksenia Monko was injured and decided not to try and make a comeback, Kiril says it was Ksenia's idea to see if Sara would be interested in trying out with Kiril.

I love this comment from Sara about training in Moscow: "I'm Sarichka now..."

 

[Marta24]

Hurtado/Khaliavin are working with Antonio Najarro https://www.instagram.com/p/BTvvojWAH-Y/

 

[Sylvia]

Re-posting from the Programs/Choreographers thread:

Hurtado/Khaliavin
SD: Carlos Santana's music

https://www.instagram.com/p/BS09JQXDwZH/

Sara Hurtado announced that she and Kirill will be skating to Don Quixote for their FD.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BT1osSqDSX2/

Smart/Diaz FD:
'A mans world' , 'A natural woman' Medley
https://instagram.com/p/BVDKClcjv-W/

Olivia Smart/Adria Diaz received their first Grand Prix assignment last month - Skate Canada International.
Javier Fernandez's GP assignments are China (#3) and France (#5).

Isabella Gamez and Tòn Cónsul Vivar have partnered up
SP: Faith by Sleeping at Last (choreography John Kerr)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVIVV1JjoWR/

Gamez, 18, placed 9th in Junior Pairs at 2017 U.S. Nationals and was the 2016 U.S. Novice Pairs silver medalist (with Griffin Schwab). Consul, 19, is the current Spanish Junior Men's champion and started skating pairs last year with Canada's Alexanne Bouillon (they placed 16th at 2017 Jr. Worlds): http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00102405.htm

ETA: I had posted on May 24 about Ton Consul listing himself on icepartnersearch.com in the OES News thread.

 

[Braulio]

Ton Consul is no longer skating with Alexanne Bouillon, his new couple is Isabella Gamez (she is american)

 

[Jeschke]

According to german press, Javi is calling it a career after the olympics.
http://www.sport.de/news/ne2802438/eiskunstlauf-star-kuendigt-karriere-ende-an/

Last big goal is the first olympic figure skating medal for spain
(according to the article)

 

[levineismine]

Spanish Fed published criteria for Olympics selection:

for Ice dance and the 2nd men spot, it will be the sum of points from Golden Spin + Nationals

For Ladies and Pairs, same criteria provided that they qualify at Nebelhorn

From Hielo Espanol's twitter https://twitter.com/Hieloespanol/status/882151247041769472

 

[Jeschke]

Spanish Fed published criteria for Olympics selection:
for Ice dance and the 2nd men spot, it will be the sum of points from Golden Spin + Nationals

+ random spanish fed decision

For Ladies and Pairs, same criteria provided that they qualify at Nebelhorn

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Serious note: i like the concept of 2 head-to-head-competitions. better than comparing the scores of different competitions.

 

[Yehudi]

Spanish Fed published criteria for Olympics selection:

for Ice dance and the 2nd men spot, it will be the sum of points from Golden Spin + Nationals

Will they at least publish the upper confidence interval for the "higher score"?

 

[Jeschke]

Will they at least publish the upper confidence interval for the "higher score"?

Quote of the day

 

[MsZem]

Will they at least publish the upper confidence interval for the "higher score"?

I'm also curious if they intend to devise any new metrics to further evaluate the scores. Scores are so dull and straightforward.

 

[Yehudi]

I'm also curious if they intend to devise any new metrics to further evaluate the scores. Scores are so dull and straightforward.

Weighting schemes, so that the scores reflect the true demographics of an ISU Judging panel

 

[Jeschke]

Does anyone have updates on Olivias and Kirills passport process?
We all wait for the selection drama and in the end, neither has a passort and Radfords man is going

#one4euros
#one4olympics
#one4worlds

 

[Jeschke]

Did Kirill get his passport?

Google translation is so bad.

https://instagram.com/p/BW8WUQZAu72/

#teammonko

 

[MsZem]

Did Kirill get his passport?

Google translation is so bad.

https://instagram.com/p/BW8WUQZAu72/

#teammonko

Sara has an Instagram account too, you know

His citizenship has been approved: https://www.instagram.com/p/BW8M4_CA4l2/

ETA: Olivia Smart is also set to receive Spanish citizenship. So she won't have to worry about Brexit

 

[kwanfan1818]

I hope they this season and make Olympic team selection a no-brainer.

 

[Catherine M]

I much prefer Sara & Kiiril to the other two spanish dance teams so here's hoping they have a great season.

 

[legjumper]

Did Kirill get his passport?

Google translation is so bad.

https://instagram.com/p/BW8WUQZAu72/

#teammonko

He never actually says in the text that he has his passport. Rough translation is "The best news to motivate me even more! Thanks to the Spanish Federation, the National Sports Council, Spanish Government, and all who have made this possible, thanks for believing in me. It's an honor and I will give my best to contribute to the success of Spanish sports! I am very grateful and excited!"

 

[aemeraldrainc]

I don't understand. What's the good news exactly?? He's messing with our heads. Lol.
ETA: looks like Sara has posted, too.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BW8M4_CA4l2/

 

[aemeraldrainc]

• sarasobrehielo¡Grandísima noticia! El Consejo de Ministros concede la nacionalidad española a @kirill_khalyavin España gana un deportista ejemplar y mejor ser humanoMi amigo, mi compañero, mi equipo y ahora bajo la misma bandera⛸ lo mejor está por llegar #hurtadokhalyavin #TeamESP #roadtopyeongchang
  Great news! Spanish Government Council granted @kirill_khalyavin the Spanish nationality Spain not only wins an excellent athlete but also a great human being My friend, my partner, my team and now under the same flag⛸ The best is yet to come #hurtadokhalyavin #TeamESP#roadtopyeongchang

I want to hear Kirill speak Spanish!!
So excited for them!!

 

[legjumper]

GoldenSkate article by our own @Eislauffan about Sara Hurtado and Kirill Khaliavin:

http://www.goldenskate.com/2017/07/sara-hurtado-and-kirill-khaliavin/

It says H/K haven't picked any fall competitions yet, but they would like to begin competing in September. Kirill is also learning Spanish on his own and is improving quickly.

 

[Jeschke]

Olivia seems to have her passport in the bags
https://www.instagram.com/p/BW-IAGZjUok/?taken-by=oliviasmartx&hl=de

 

[rhapsody]

Olivia seems to have her passport in the bags
https://www.instagram.com/p/BW-IAGZjUok/?taken-by=oliviasmartx&hl=de

#draaaaaamz

 

[MsZem]

Hurtado & Khaliavin did an interview with Ice-Dance.com.

I didn't know that Monko was the one who suggested that they team up. Yay Monko

 

[chapis]

Sara is injured . https://www.instagram.com/p/BYgbo8_AHBe/

Sara: This is how you see the 3cm that have separated me from the ice the last days ... A fiber break in the right adductor that has made us reorganize our season start ... So it will not be in Lombardos where we will debut but in Finland ! ⛸ Don´t worry that I'm in good hands ... These setbacks are part of the sport and although they are never welcome one uses them to get even stronger.

 

[aemeraldrainc]

That's unfortunate. But I'm sure they will come back stronger and I'm looking forward to it. Animo, Sara!

 

[legjumper]

Olivia Smart has received her Spanish passport:

Olivia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZgntELHy7e/?taken-by=oliviasmartx
Adria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZg1jxCBNKi/

Translation of Adria's caption: I would like to thank all the people who have helped and supported us through this entire process. We couldn't be happier. Now to keep working hard to reach our dream. Thanks to everyone.

 

[legjumper]

Kirill Khaliavin has received his Spanish passport:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbCrmMfFD0e/?taken-by=kirill_khalyavin

 

[Jeschke]

Kirill Khaliavin has received his Spanish passport:

Kirill who?
Javialin is now the correct name

#teammonko