2024 World Figure Skating Championships in Montreal

[Aceon6]

Ted Barton mentioned at the end of the Junior Worlds EX Gala livestream that Mark Hanretty will be the commentator for the ISU's livestream/world feed.

Anyone know how good/bad the Bell Centre WiFi is? Having access to the stream makes it easier to catch up on missed skaters during ice makes and warmups.

 

[Judy]

Anyone know how good/bad the Bell Centre WiFi is? Having access to the stream makes it easier to catch up on missed skaters during ice makes and warmups.

I’ve never been there but https://www.tripadvisor.ca/FAQ_Answ...he_Bell_Centre_have_WiFi_I_don_t_want_to.html

 

[Frau Muller]

Ted Barton mentioned at the end of the Junior Worlds EX Gala livestream that Mark Hanretty will be the commentator for the ISU's livestream/world feed.

I hope that viewers of Peacock may hear Mark on their feeds…

Dear Almighty, no A&A.

 

[peibeck]

I hope that viewers of Peacock may hear Mark on their feeds…

Dear Almighty, no A&A.

I don't believe we need commentary at all, but I'm sure we were saddled with the Awfuls because nats was solely a USFSA event, not an ISU event. So in that regard, I am pretty certain we won't be subject to that torture for Worlds.

 

[Jammers]

Are A&A that terrible at commentary? I haven't given them much of a listen.

 

[Aceon6]

Are A&A that terrible at commentary? I haven't given them much of a listen.

They seemed to get better as Nats went along, but talked way too much about inane things.

 

[Winnipeg]

ok, who are the Awfuls? I take it they are not a new rock band.

 

[Sylvia]

^^^ Adam & Ashley (Peacock stream for U.S. Nationals & apparently discussed during the PBP threads). FWIW, I recall liking Rippon's commentary for 2023 Euros on the world feed (he was paired with a non-skating sports guy).

Thanks for posting this link @shutterbug to Rob Brodie's substack in the TV Alerts forum: https://rwbrodiewrites.substack.com/p/how-it-started-and-how-its-going-6a7

TV or not TV?
One of the biggest questions heading into Montreal Worlds, at least among folks who live in the Great White North, is this one …

How the heck can I watch this thing?

Well, good question. And much as I’d like to tell you right now I’ve got the answer for you … um, not quite. But here’s what I’ve managed to dig up at this point. And it may not exactly be entirely satisfying to those who have been used to watching this event on TV for decades and decades.

First off, yes, CBC will be airing some of the World Championships on television. Note that I used the word “some.” I’ve been told “portions” of the competition will be on the CBC network and, if I had to guess, most of that will probably be on Saturday, when the public broadcaster normally airs a large chunk of amateur sports content during the afternoon (not a chance it’s bumping aside Hockey Night in Canada, by the way).

Beyond that … we’ll have to wait and see.

The entire event will be streaming on CBC platforms (cbcsports.ca, CBC Gem), most likely by taking the ISU’s feed (which usually features the excellent Mark Hanretty). Keep an eye on the CBC’s website for the exact times and schedule for the broadcasts, yet to be finalized by the ISU.

2024 Worlds coverage on CBC TV - Saturday March 23 4:00 p.m. CBC Sports: ISU World Figure Skating Championships - Montreal: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/streaming-schedule?sport=Figure+Skating

 

[Karen-W]

Well, I'll be missing the first group of the women's SP and possibly a bit of the 2nd group, but that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make since the alternative would be missing the last groups of the Men's SP and Dance RD on Thu/Friday and that ain't happenin'.

 

[Parsley Sage]

Well, heck, I need to reschedule my doctor's follow up appt since I'm not missing any of Worlds. I thought I selected a time that was in the window between the Pairs SP and Women's SP but it turns out not quite.

I just got off the phone with my dentist's office to reschedule an appointment. They offered me an appointment at the start of the Pairs FP and then one at the start of the Dance RD. I said I couldn't do that week.

 

[Sonata]

CBC will not be airing most of this, sounds like, even though the time zone works so well! What if Deanna and Max medal or even win earlier in the week? 40-year-old woman doing a comeback pairs up with Quebec man and they now have the chance to skate before a home crowd? The TV underdog story writes itself.

I hope CBC makes the live stream obvious this time.

 

[4rkidz]

CBC will not be airing most of this, sounds like, even though the time zone works so well! What if Deanna and Max medal or even win earlier in the week? 40-year-old woman doing a comeback pairs up with Quebec man and they now have the chance to skate before a home crowd? The TV underdog story writes itself.

I hope CBC makes the live stream obvious this time.

Unlike Canadians it’s the world feed from the rink so decent equipment and light and cameras etc so much better quality.

 

[skatingguy]

CBC will not be airing most of this, sounds like, even though the time zone works so well! What if Deanna and Max medal or even win earlier in the week? 40-year-old woman doing a comeback pairs up with Quebec man and they now have the chance to skate before a home crowd? The TV underdog story writes itself.

I hope CBC makes the live stream obvious this time.

I wouldn't be using the CBC for coverage of skating. It's not clear at this point where it will be available in Canada, but based on everything else this season it will Skate Canada's DailyMotion channel, or the ISU YouTube channel using a VPN.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Heading to Montreal for the day tomorrow. It's going to be sunny with a high of 14 C/57 F temp, which likely means there will be an inevitable snowstorm during Worlds.

 

[skategal]

Heading to Montreal for the day tomorrow. It's going to be sunny with a high of 14 C/57 F temp, which likely means there will be an inevitable snowstorm during Worlds.

Skategods don’t listen to her.

Nothing to see here….move along.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Skategods don’t listen to her.

Nothing to see here….move along.

I'm attempting to use reverse psychology on the Skategods.

 

[skatingguy]

Heading to Montreal for the day tomorrow. It's going to be sunny with a high of 14 C/57 F temp, which likely means there will be an inevitable snowstorm during Worlds.

Skategods don’t listen to her.

Nothing to see here….move along.

I'm attempting to use reverse psychology on the Skategods.

Just don't make the weathergods jealous.

 

[Sonata]

Not downtown, but adding to the food tour list for those who want to visit Jean Talon Market: https://spadeandpalacio.com/tours/montreal-food-tour/

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Not downtown, but adding to the food tour list for those who want to visit Jean Talon Market: https://spadeandpalacio.com/tours/montreal-food-tour/

The Atwater Market is cool too and is pretty close to downtown.

 

[Sylvia]

2024 Worlds coverage on CBC TV - Saturday March 23 4:00 p.m. CBC Sports: ISU World Figure Skating Championships - Montreal: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/streaming-schedule?sport=Figure+Skating

The SP/RD start times (presumably for streaming) now are added at the link above.

Colored schedule (as of March 3): https://results.isu.org/schedules/WC2024_ColouredTimeSchedule.pdf

ETA: Eastern time/Montreal will "spring forward" 1 hour on Sunday, March 10, 2024 (2:00 --> 3:00 am).

 

[Judy]

I'm attempting to use reverse psychology on the Skategods.

It’s like early spring - maybe mid spring here. Hello climate change. The birds are all out too.

 

[Jarrett]

To all the FSUers going to worlds: HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!

I can't wait to go next year!

 

[MLIS]

Just a note to those who are attending, they have announced that the state funeral for Brian Mulroney, former prime minister of Canada who died last week, will be in Montreal on Saturday, March 23. I can't find any details yet about locations or routes, but just be aware that there may be road closures, increased police presence, bigger crowds, etc.

 

[victorskid]

Just a note to those who are attending, they have announced that the state funeral for Brian Mulroney, former prime minister of Canada who died last week, will be in Montreal on Saturday, March 23. I can't find any details yet about locations or routes, but just be aware that there may be road closures, increased police presence, bigger crowds, etc.

I would think that it might be at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral which is within blocks of the Bell Centre but it could also be at Notre-Dame Basilica where the funeral for the father of our current Prime Minister was held in 2000 (and were Celine Dion was married).

 

[Lara]

Agreed it’ll likely be at that Cathedral. I expect those going by metro will get off at Bonaventure rather than Lucien L’Allier but yes could be more crowding on the orange line.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

I would think that it might be at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral which is within blocks of the Bell Centre but it could also be at Notre-Dame Basilica where the funeral for the father of our current Prime Minister was held in 2000 (and were Celine Dion was married).

The Cathedral is probably easier for motorcades and hotel access so it does seem like the most likely location. As an aside, I was there today to light some candles and it’s worth a visit. The design is based on St Peter’s Basilica in Rome and has a rather interesting history.

 

[4rkidz]

For those of you attending there will be a fan zone set up outside the arena with activities. It was the same at the London worlds and was a lot of fun.

 

[kalamalka]

The Atwater Market is cool too and is pretty close to downtown.

I prefer Jean Talon, but as a lover of markets I always try to get to one of them when I'm in Montreal. [when I was living in Ottawa, even though Byward Market is good and was close to where I lived - and actually more or less on my bike route between my job and apartment - I made a couple of weekend day trips to Montreal just to go to Jean Talon].

 

[Lara]

My brother lives within easy walking distance of Jean Talon market. And yes I'm jealous. Not cheap though.

 

[Sylvia]

Joannie Rochette’s favorite spots around the Bell Centre:

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@Wyliefan posted about Media Day today at the Bell Centre in the Worlds subforum - would you like to re-post here?