2022-23 ISU Grand Prix Assignments are published

[ChelleC]

FTW!

Only if it's Gubanova, Kazakova/Reviya or Safina/Berulava.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Which Pairs team dropped out of France? Only seven teams now.

 

[Andrea82]

Which Pairs team dropped out of France? Only seven teams now.

Peng/Jin last week and not replaced.

 

[Karen-W]

Matte/Ferland are no longer listed on the MKJW entries (grid isn't updated) - https://results.isu.org/events/gpgbr2022_Pairs.htm

Since we're within the two week window, they don't have to be replaced, though there are some options, should BIS decide to issue an invitation. My guess would be Osipova/Epstein (if she can get a visa), but the Crafoords and Piegad/Strekalin are other potential options. Also, interestingly, the US Pairs Final doesn't include Wessenberg/Eisenach on the start list and they train with both of the US teams assigned to MKJW, so it's not out of the realm of possibility they're heading to Sheffield instead.

Pairs - 1 spot open @MKJW
Crafoord/Crafoord SWE 130.62 (63) (SkAm)
Osipova/Epstein NED 146.06 (69) (none)
Yunoki/Ichihashi JPN 140.46 (none)
Piegad/Strekalin FRA 138.36 (GPdF)
Wessenberg/Eisenach 138.22 USA (none)

 

[Karen-W]

Confirmation from TeamTodd&Jenni that both US pairs teams will be in Sheffield next week - https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckmg9R8r_ik/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

We are down to seven Pairs teams in the UK? Which team has withdrawn? And was not replaced I’m guessing P/J

 

[Karen-W]

We are down to seven Pairs teams in the UK? Which team has withdrawn? And was not replaced I’m guessing P/J

Read this thread... I posted about the pairs withdrawal on Saturday.

 

[Karen-W]

Matte/Ferland are no longer listed on the MKJW entries (grid isn't updated) - https://results.isu.org/events/gpgbr2022_Pairs.htm

Pairs - 1 spot open @MKJW
Crafoord/Crafoord SWE 130.62 (63) (SkAm)
Osipova/Epstein NED 146.06 (69) (none)
Piegad/Strekalin FRA 144.71 (GPdF)
Yunoki/Ichihashi JPN 140.46 (none)
Wessenberg/Eisenach 138.22 USA (none)

The grid has now been updated to show Matte/Ferland crossed out, but the space isn't blank, which is what happened with GPdF when PengJin withdrew within the two week window and the FFSG opted to not replace them, so I'm hoping we might see a replacement team still even though it's only three days away.

I'm also crossing Wessenberg/Eisenach off the alternates list because they are not listed as competing in the US Pairs Final nor do they have a bye to Nationals, so I suspect there must be either an injury issue or a split.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

It’s not Wednesday in the UK would Bradie already be at the venue practicing if she is going to compete? Has there been any reports yet?

 

[Karen-W]

It’s not Wednesday in the UK would Bradie already be at the venue practicing if she is going to compete? Has there been any reports yet?

Official practices don't begin until tomorrow. Today would be her travel day from Nice to Sheffield. It's dead of night in Europe right now though, so I wouldn't expect any sightings yet. FWIW, the USFS included her in their brief little GP preview clip earlier today. I think it's all but certain she'll be competing.

 

[Karen-W]

The pairs grid was updated again - https://isu.org/docman-documents-li...-3/entries-7/29099-entries-pairs-2022-23/file

Open spot at MKJW will be left open and Matte/Ferland are out of Espoo. We are more than 14 days out from the Espoo Team Leaders meeting, so they will have to fill this spot.

I'm not sure if Osipova is able to get a visa to travel to Finland (she's Russian and they didn't compete at Finlandia). My guess is that the Crafoords will be invited to fill this spot - an additional 5 weeks of training on the road back from Greta's injury will probably result in a far better showing than they had at SkAm.

There has to be some level of concern, though, that either SafBeru or SmirSiia (or both) will also wind up withdrawing from Espoo and one or both of those spots would probably need to be filled. On the plus side, Vaipan-Law/Digby are at MKJW and, if they manage to earn the total score minimum, they would be added to the pairs alternates list.

Pairs - 1 spot open @Espoo
Crafoord/Crafoord SWE 130.62 (63) (SkAm)
Osipova/Epstein NED 146.06 (69) (none)
Piegad/Strekalin FRA 144.71 (GPdF)
Yunoki/Ichihashi JPN 140.46 (none)

 

[Karen-W]

Incoming fax for @AngieNikodinovLove...

https://instagram.com/stories/bradietennell/2967567168012610552?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

 

[maureenfarone]

Incoming fax for @AngieNikodinovLove...

https://instagram.com/stories/bradietennell/2967567168012610552?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

I'm getting a "page isn't working" message.

 

[Tesla]

It worked for me.

 

[annie720]

I'm getting a "page isn't working" message.

Bradie posted a pic from the Nice airport 5 hours ago.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I'm getting a "page isn't working" message.

Same for me, maybe my fax machine is out of ink?

 

[Karen-W]

I'm getting a "page isn't working" message.

Same for me, maybe my fax machine is out of ink?

If you don't have an IG account, it might not be viewable.

 

[clairecloutier]

2023 Skate Canada will be in Vancouver. Just announced by the Canadian federation.

 

[maureenfarone]

If you don't have an IG account, it might not be viewable.

Since I don't have an IG account the page usually comes up with a login screen but I've never had a "page isn't working" message. I'm glad Bradie is on her way to the GP!

 

[Vagabond]

Same for me, maybe my fax machine is out of ink?

Have you ever considered using Minitel instead?

 

[SidelineSkater]

Have you ever considered using Minitel instead?

Let's pitch in and get @AngieNikodinovLove a blackberry for the holidays. I'd say flip-phone, but those are back in style. Maybe a Jitterburg?

I'm looking forward to any eyes on the ground for practice sessions tomorrow!

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Let's pitch in and get @AngieNikodinovLove a blackberry for the holidays. I'd say flip-phone, but those are back in style. Maybe a Jitterburg?

I'm looking forward to any eyes on the ground for practice sessions tomorrow!

I’m actually more in need of some Baileys and some peanut butter cups

 

[Jammers]

Are there no Chinese skaters on the GP this season? Has China given up on skating and being competitive?

 

[Karen-W]

Are there no Chinese skaters on the GP this season? Has China given up on skating and being competitive?

Zhu, Jin, and Peng/Jin were withdrawn from their events due to injuries. Jin is now in Toronto at the Cricket Club, so there's some hope he'll be able to compete during the second half of the season.

Wang/Liu have been in Montreal for a couple months now and there's no reason to think they won't be able to compete in their two GPs - NHK & Espoo.

 

[Frau Muller]

Are there no Chinese skaters on the GP this season? Has China given up on skating and being competitive?

You can also read some of the small Russia-China sports-news tidbits that I’ve been uploading…”because we’re not really supposed to know…”

 

[Gris]

Pairs grid

Zukova / Bidar withdrawn from NHK

Osipova / Epstein added to GP Espoo

 

[On My Own]

You can also read some of the small Russia-China sports-news tidbits that I’ve been uploading…”because we’re not really supposed to know…”

Could you knock it off?

Pairs grid

Zukova / Bidar withdrawn from NHK

Osipova / Epstein added to GP Espoo

Lol, I expected something else when I saw you posting.

 

[Karen-W]

Pairs grid

Zukova / Bidar withdrawn from NHK

Osipova / Epstein added to GP Espoo

The grid doesn't show that Safina/Berulava have been withdrawn from Espoo, but the entries page does.

https://results.isu.org/events/gpfin2022_Pairs.htm

Technically, neither open spot needs to be replaced, however I would not be at all surprised if the JSF added Yunoki/Ichihashi since they train in Japan (though they might be injured since they didn't compete at either the E,

Also, the Pairs alternates list could be expanded after Saturday if Vaipan-Law/Digby can manage to earn the total minimum score (they're short by .09). The other possibility (which I think is pretty unlikely, but I'm trying to think of any and all scenarios) is, because there are so few pairs teams alternates left, that McBeath/Bartholomay are extended an invitation to one of those spots, especially if they skate really well this weekend.

 

[Frau Muller]

Could you knock it off?

…

No.

 

[happycamper2554]

The grid doesn't show that Safina/Berulava have been withdrawn from Espoo, but the entries page does.

https://results.isu.org/events/gpfin2022_Pairs.htm

Technically, neither open spot needs to be replaced, however I would not be at all surprised if the JSF added Yunoki/Ichihashi since they train in Japan (though they might be injured since they didn't compete at either the East Japan or West Japan Sectionals to qualify for Nationals).

I do expect to see the open Espoo spot filled by either the Crafoords (especially since Aljona's now going) or Piegad/Strekalin, because there's still a chance that Smirnova/Siianytsia will wind up withdrawing and reduce the field again.

Pairs - 1 open spot at NHK; 1 spot open @Espoo
Crafoord/Crafoord SWE 130.62 (63) (SkAm)
Osipova/Epstein NED 146.06 (69) (Espoo)
Piegad/Strekalin FRA 144.71 (GPdF)
Yunoki/Ichihashi JPN 140.46 (none)

I wonder if Kam/O'Shea would be added if they won and that is why they were sent out instead of to the pairs final. The pairs competition is not a challenger though. They seem to make up the rules as they go though.