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Sara-Maude Dupuis completed an excellent free skating run through in the main arena, including a killer triple axel. Wow, that jump was huge, and covered so much distance too. What a treat to see in person.

The women from Team Canada looked strong and confident during their first practice session here at Four Continents in Beijing. We've never seen Fee Ann Landry in person before, and she is definitely one to watch for future reference. Daleman worked a lot on her short program jump combination as...

I am having a great week watching my idols skate their best. It is so surreal to finally be here in person. Sheffield could not be more far away from home.

That's a relief. I imagine press conferences will end pretty late.

It's a relatively easy five-minute walk from the main arena. A bit of a risk going to dance practice earlier today as none of the skaters we wanted to see turned up.

Probably for the best. Given the layout of this barn, I know I'll be getting my steps in this week.

Would you believe I was the first person to pick up my press credential. The main rink is fine, although the press stand is in the upper bowl and quite far from the ice. I haven't been to the practice rink next door, but since it is quite chilly outside, I'd imagine it will be cold as well. Be...

Greetings from Sheffield. We are currently watching the Men's Singles practice session in the main arena. It is quite surreal to have travelled half way across the world from Melbourne, Australia. We're hoping to get our Facebook connection up and running soon as well.

It was such a top - quality production from everyone involved. Every moment is worth savoring, and they still have that star quality which made them sporting heroes and celebrities in the first place. So thrilled for everyone who attended or is attending live. I'll be keen to hear your...

A surprise to me, at least. I hadn't been following them or Torvill and Dean on Facebook or Instagram. The last time I saw Harris & Chan skate was at the Victorian Championships in 2019 which they used as a pre-qualifying test for the 2020 National / International season. I think it was their...

Other than Kaori, Alysa Liu, Mona Chiba, Isabeau Levito, Amber Glenn, Wakaba Higuchi, (a healthy) Loena Hendrickx, Kim Chae-yeon, Shin Ji-a, any number of US, Japanese or Korean women and potentially Adeliia Petrosian, will be gunning for the podium in Italy. With Mao Shimada, and other junior...

Earlier this week I bit the bullet and bought a discounted ticket to their final tour at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. I will happily eat my earlier words because simply put, Torvill & Dean still have it. There was a lot of love in the room for them as well, along with a brilliant all - star...

The Duchesnays Olympic free dance to West Side Story. It was such a step backwards for a team known for their daring and innovation. A shame because the professional routine they debuted the following season was outstanding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JllrkUUgQ1Y

We found that unless you have a credit card that has an end date after an event is being held, they most likely won't be accepted.

Haha. I'm not that old and from memory Detroit was a pretty hard sell, which probably explains the lower ticket prices. But for the record, it was 1994.