Recent content by Ena Grins

  1. Ena Grins

    The Dance Hall 11: Movin' On Up 2023-2024

    I think the Junior Worlds podium this year is a really talented podium, with potential for all 3 teams to make a mark as seniors (whenever they get there). I hope this means we'll see them competing for a very long time! :D Same for Mouaden/Bigot.
  2. Ena Grins

    Valieva Banned for Four Years, Effective December 25, 2021

    You know, I've been dealing with some knee pain preventing me from running as much as I would like these days while I prep for a half marathon. I would love some of those delicious strawberries. Glad Skate Canada is appealing, and glad they're explicitly advocating for the US and Japan to get...
  3. Ena Grins

    Keeping Track of Criminal Cases & SafeSport Suspensions in Skating

    I agree with this. I don't think they'll necessarily have a scandal around a single person, but I feel like at some point there's going to be something that reveals just how screwed up the system is. I hope we can get to real systemic solutions instead of USFS wringing their hands a couple times...
  4. Ena Grins

    2024 Four Continents/Junior Worlds/Worlds US Team Speculation

    Yeah, I think if Hauer/Starr had placed ahead of the Peals at Nationals, they'd be on the team. But it would be hard to justify their placement this year with the limited info we had.
  5. Ena Grins

    Keeping Track of Criminal Cases & SafeSport Suspensions in Skating

    That's horrifying and like the lawyers said, probably the tip of the iceberg. USFS has a USA Gym-level scandal and meltdown coming at some point.
  6. Ena Grins

    2024 Four Continents/Junior Worlds/Worlds US Team Speculation

    I agree that Sarah is one to watch over the next couple seasons. I will absolutely tune in for her jump technique even if the presentation isn't totally there yet.
  7. Ena Grins

    US Skaters 2024-25 Season Potential Assignments

    Interesting - I really thought we had more dance teams aging out of the JGP.
  8. Ena Grins

    Valieva Banned for Four Years, Effective December 25, 2021

    Also, generally WADA does not care very much if something was an accident. Athletes are considered responsible for paying attention to and knowing what they use, take, and ingest. I think people forget that's what made the original decision to allow her to compete at the Olympics so shocking -...
  9. Ena Grins

    U.S. Ice Dance 2023-24 news & updates

    In all seriousness - I do feel like she could get their lifts in better shape.
  10. Ena Grins

    U.S. Ice Dance 2023-24 news & updates

    At the beginning of the season I would've bet good money that Chock/Bates would go to until the 2026 Olympics. Something about their swagger skating to Another One Bites the Dust. But plans and mindsets can change, and that's okay. I also would put Bratti/Somerville on the Worlds team after...
  11. Ena Grins

    Proposed tech requirement changes (ISU Congress June 2024)

    I'm becoming more and more in favor of getting rid of the SBS jumps in pairs entirely...so this is a step in the right direction for me. If a team can excel at all the other elements then I just don't care about the jumps.
  12. Ena Grins

    2023-24 US Pairs Discussion - Chan you count Howe many teams we have?

    I almost never agree with you but I always love you, ANL. Never change.
  13. Ena Grins

    OES News 2023/24

    So bummed for her. I really wanted two Belgians and two Ni(i)nas on the Euros podium.
  14. Ena Grins

    U.S. Ice Dance 2023-24 news & updates

    With the caveat again that Emilea Zingas's progress has been incredible and I fully expect for her and Vadym to be at Worlds within a few years... While we're talking about danciness vs. ice dance ability, something that struck me about Z/K's free dance at Skate Canada was how it almost felt...
  15. Ena Grins

    U.S. Men 2023-24 news & updates

    Wow, I just watched the GPF, and somehow didn't realize Jason Brown made it there! He really is a special skater. ;) I DID enjoy Ilia's ability to focus after missing the 4A. He's a competitor, no doubt, and I love that about him.
Top
Do Not Sell My Personal Information