2022 Grand Prix Assignments - when do they come out?

[litenkyckling]

If Russian fans can't watch Kamila Valieva compete on the Grand Prix, maybe they will at least be able to enjoy Karly Robertson do so. ?

Unfortunately I think she retired this spring! But great for the likes of Ana and Luke who may not have gotten a GP this year

 

[ioana]

Is she going another season? I thought I saw something about her retiring this spring.

She did, you're right. The 80's born skaters are officially an endangered species on the competitive circuit.

https://twitter.com/Ice_Dundee/status/1501080498294112257

 

[On My Own]

Although this did happen for the 4CC Tallinn, so let's see. It does confirm what Hersh's speculative source said.

 

[Maximillian]

Can we please call the GB event Skate Electric? Also, I don't think the pool of GB ladies is that deep that a Joanne Conway (aka 'Frosty Bum') comeback would be in vein. She's only in her early 50s and isn't Zoe Jones about that age, too? Also pretty sure Alisa Drei skated into her sixties, so...

 

[Karen-W]

Unfortunately I think she retired this spring! But great for the likes of Ana and Luke who may not have gotten a GP this year

They aren't eligible for selection other than a host assignment. They're on the SB Top 75 list, however their score is less (by just under 2 points) than the 3/5 of the 2022 WC total score, which is the minimum required.

 

[Wyliefan]

Also pretty sure Alisa Drei skated into her sixties, so...

Bite your tongue, she's younger than I am. And I ain't sixty yet.

 

[Vagabond]

Retirements can always be reconsidered. I am hoping that Jones and Boyadji, in particular, realize this.

 

[Karen-W]

Retirements can always be reconsidered. I am hoping that Jones and Boyadji, in particular, realize this.

Step away from the liquor. It's too early in the morning to be hitting the sauce.

 

[Vagabond]

Greetings from Tbilisi, @Karen-W! ?

 

[litenkyckling]

They aren't eligible for selection other than a host assignment. They're on the SB Top 75 list, however their score is less (by just under 2 points) than the 3/5 of the 2022 WC total score, which is the minimum required.

As national champions I’d imagine they would get the host spot

 

[Karen-W]

As national champions I’d imagine they would get the host spot

Oh, no doubt! The only question, in my mind, is whether or not Smart/Mattick also receive a host assignment.

 

[MsZem]

If Russian fans can't watch Kamila Valieva compete on the Grand Prix, maybe they will at least be able to enjoy Karly Robertson do so. ?

Jenna McCorkell comeback?

She's younger than Zoe Jones and has fewer kids

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Step away from the liquor. It's too early in the morning to be hitting the sauce.

I would disagree.

 

[Karen-W]

I would disagree.

You would.

 

[MacMadame]

Some fans/media have concluded this means he will be competing. Personally, I think it's vague and noncommittal - and I really don't expect to see him on the GP this fall.

When was the last time he did the GP? I can't remember. I remember the big collision and nothing after that.

She's only in her early 50s and isn't Zoe Jones about that age, too?

She's barely in her 40s!

 

[Bouffantrex]

Can we please call the GB event Skate Electric? Also, I don't think the pool of GB ladies is that deep that a Joanne Conway (aka 'Frosty Bum') comeback would be in vein.

Yes to all of this, please.

 

[emilieh]

When was the last time he did the GP? I can't remember. I remember the big collision and nothing after that.

The big Chen-Hanyu showdown that resulted in fanyus wanting to call Interpol was (I think) at the GPF in December 2019.

 

[On My Own]

Didn't someone here use to have a "Call Interpol" profile pic? I died laughing at it when I saw it, but don't remember who it was.

 

[Ananas Astra]

The big Chen-Hanyu showdown that resulted in fanyus wanting to call Interpol was (I think) at the GPF in December 2019.

I must've missed that one .
Details? Maybe via PM?

 

[airgelaal]

ok, and when we'll see assignments?

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[Karen-W]

ok, and when we'll see assignments?

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Phil Hersh seems to think the GP Hosts will be meeting this Friday and we'll see them the day after. So, the 16th or 18th? Less than a week!

 

[On My Own]

I must've missed that one .
Details? Maybe via PM?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1203394928748965888

The 1.9k+ likes are all you need to know about that fanbase.

My favorite comment is "alternatively, you can look for a life."

ETA: Man, that account is gold. Never even noticed their location is Yes, extremely just and lawful (except when the Turin Olympic Monument was vandalized)!

 

[Dobre]

I must've missed that one .
Details? Maybe via PM?

Nathan was AMAZING.

 

[Flake99]

Just saw the news about the Grand Prix coming to the UK and I'm thrilled! Hopefully my skater relative from the U.S. can fly here and attend with me, but, either way, it will be my first in-person skating event. I'm especially excited to see the Japanese, American, and British skaters--but I'm excited to see everyone (assuming Hanyu isn't there, anyway).

Now the big question is, can UK skating rope in impressive sponsors like Prevagen and the bargain outlet store I always see advertisements for at Skate America? I'm hoping Toby Carvery is one of the main sponsors as I've heard it is the favorite restaurant of both Kristen Spours and Luke Digby.

 

[allezfred]

Wonder if Poundland would be the UK equivalent of Ollie’s Bargain Basement?

 

[litenkyckling]

You know a sponsor who’s logo that would look great on the boards is Greggs. Or maybe a whole board that looks like a Tunnocks Caramel Wafer?

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Nandos or bust

 

[Belsornia]

Or maybe a whole board that looks like a Tunnocks Caramel Wafer?

Not allowed unless they distribute free Tunnocks to the audience!

 

[Seerek]

So I guess that's a no for St. Ivel?

 

[Kateri]

Not allowed unless they distribute free Tunnocks to the audience!

The winners all get a Tunnocks teacake that's bigger than their heads.