Just made it through the Warsaw FD.
A few thoughts:
-I really like this Tron FD for Lopareva & Brissaud. Think they have come a long way in developing as a team since last season, and the slow motion unison & control in this FD really shows that off. They had a problem with the transition on the dance spin; but otherwise, very nice. (A shame the RD is Too Darn Hot).
-Harris & Chan bring in the minimum TES in both the RD and FD in their first time out. I'm sure this could be disheartening for the other Australian teams, but in reality we've no idea whether Chan can get citizenship & it could actually be good for the other Australian teams to have H&C scoring competitively. Anyway, some potential there though still it's going to be a tough fight to earn an Olympic spot.
-Fabbri & Ayer also get their minimum TES. I was surprised they weren't sent to Autumn Classic, but I do think it is wise for countries to send these borderline teams to the late CS events. Teams are much more confident with the elements at this stage in the season, and the scores . . .
Well, one can't help feeling like the teams on the GP are fighting for every point they can get, while the judges are just throwing them out on the CS. (I mean, one can see why. If you sat through 11 teams scoring below Plutowska & Flemin, you too might be drawn toward positivity for the final flight). I know in some ways this is an illusion (it's not like the Rostelecom field was selected for its depth); but still . . . I think you want your borderline teams (which for Russia apparently means a good 7 teams) in these late CS fields if you want the best crack at a top 24 score.
Oh, I also wanted to add that the Warsaw Cup seems to have such a nice crowd for a Challenger dance event. I thought so a couple years ago and again this year.
A few thoughts:
-I really like this Tron FD for Lopareva & Brissaud. Think they have come a long way in developing as a team since last season, and the slow motion unison & control in this FD really shows that off. They had a problem with the transition on the dance spin; but otherwise, very nice. (A shame the RD is Too Darn Hot).
-Harris & Chan bring in the minimum TES in both the RD and FD in their first time out. I'm sure this could be disheartening for the other Australian teams, but in reality we've no idea whether Chan can get citizenship & it could actually be good for the other Australian teams to have H&C scoring competitively. Anyway, some potential there though still it's going to be a tough fight to earn an Olympic spot.
-Fabbri & Ayer also get their minimum TES. I was surprised they weren't sent to Autumn Classic, but I do think it is wise for countries to send these borderline teams to the late CS events. Teams are much more confident with the elements at this stage in the season, and the scores . . .
Well, one can't help feeling like the teams on the GP are fighting for every point they can get, while the judges are just throwing them out on the CS. (I mean, one can see why. If you sat through 11 teams scoring below Plutowska & Flemin, you too might be drawn toward positivity for the final flight). I know in some ways this is an illusion (it's not like the Rostelecom field was selected for its depth); but still . . . I think you want your borderline teams (which for Russia apparently means a good 7 teams) in these late CS fields if you want the best crack at a top 24 score.
Oh, I also wanted to add that the Warsaw Cup seems to have such a nice crowd for a Challenger dance event. I thought so a couple years ago and again this year.
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