2022 Four Continents Comes To Rude Euro Land (Relocation to Tallinn)

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

What a crazy season. I heard that Hell has finally frozen over and they want to host.

 

[Karen-W]

From Dallas to Donuts, does this mean Sidney in Ohio is hosting the 2023 event now?

Nah, the ISU's auto-incorrect doesn't appear to be THAT on-the-nose. It'll be Shanghai, for sure, lol.

 

[missing]

Fair is fair. If the upcoming 4 Continents is in Europe, then the next Europeans should be in Australia.

Just tell the skaters they're going to Austria. They'll never notice the difference.

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

Fair is fair. If the upcoming 4 Continents is in Europe, then the next Europeans should be in Australia.

Just tell the skaters they're going to Austria. They'll never notice the difference.

Since the ISU is on a roll, Tashkent absolutely needs to put in a bid for Skate America 2022.

 

[On My Own]

What a crazy season. I heard that Hell has finally frozen over and they want to host.

Hell is pretty frozen in January! Maybe they can bid next season.

 

[Karen-W]

You know, it's a shame Qatar is only a speed skating member of the ISU. This would have been an ideal opportunity for Doha to step in and offer to host, lol. And about the biggest event they'll host after the World Cup since the IOC ain't ever gonna pick them.

But, seriously, the UAE is flush with money. If you're gonna make the skaters travel, who would be complaining about Abu Dhabi or Dubai in January?

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

I hear the makers of 'Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?' have done a tie-in with the ISU called 'Who The F*** Is Going To Host 4CC?'

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

You know, it's a shame Qatar is only a speed skating member of the ISU. This would have been an ideal opportunity for Doha to step in and offer to host, lol. And about the biggest event they'll host after the World Cup since the IOC ain't ever gonna pick them.

But, seriously, the UAE is flush with money. If you're gonna make the skaters travel, who would be complaining about Abu Dhabi or Dubai in January?

If anyone can, the UAE can Abu Dhabi Do It!

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

Too bad they weren't being hosted in Tallinn.

I even proposed a name-change blend of Four Continents and Europeans for the occasion, too...

2022 ISU Fauxropean Figure Skating Championships.

 

[skategal]

From Dallas to Donuts, does this mean Sidney in Ohio is hosting the 2023 event now?

Or Sydney, Nova Scotia perhaps?

 

[Frau Muller]

Wasn’t Israel a “4Cs country” in early years, then switched to Europe? UPDATE: Not the case...Israel in Europe.

OK - here’s an idea: let’s let Krasnopolsky & Kops (& other Israeli team members) stay on after Euros, to compete in 4Cs! ...
Double or nothing!

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

Wasn’t Israel a “4Cs country” in early years, then switched to Europe?

OK - here’s an idea: let’s let Krasnopolsky & Kops (& other Israeli team members) stay on after Euros, to compete in 4Cs!!! In honor of old times. Timing is good is 2022.

I thought that too, but it seems Galit Chait & Sergey Sakhnovsky competed in dance at the 1999 European Championships in Prague.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I love a good joke but I’m confused, that link doesn’t say Estonia it just says TBA, so is this a joke?

 

[MsZem]

Wasn’t Israel a “4Cs country” in early years, then switched to Europe?

Israel has competed in European events across all sports for more than thirty years, and in some cases (e.g. EuroBasket) even longer. Michael Shmerkin and Chait/Sakhnovski competed at Euros in the 1990s.

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

I love a good joke but I’m confused, that link doesn’t say Estonia it just says TBA, so is this a joke?

It did an hour ago, but they quickly switched it out.

There is a screen shot on Twitter to confirm the location (albeit briefly).

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FA2ckHPX0AEr8w_?format=jpg&name=small

 

[Frau Muller]

I thought that too, but it seems Galit Chait & Sergey Sakhnovsky competed in dance at the 1999 European Championships in Prague.

Thanks. I just checked!!! There may have been some debate prior to that initial 4Cs, about Israel’s geographic spot, that I recall.

Well, we’ll just cheer for Krasno & partner during Euros.

 

[TAHbKA]

Just tell the skaters they're going to Austria. They'll never notice the difference.

IIRC happened to Gureiro when he was filling the papers for the Euros in Graz. He got `Place of birth' and `destination country' mixed

 

[Theatregirl1122]

I suggest we just combine 4CC and Euros this year and just call it… early worlds.

 

[missing]

I suggest we just combine 4CC and Euros this year and just call it… early worlds.

Or we could call it...The Olympics!

 

[RoseRed]

The ISU event page currently says Tallinn, Estonia for me by the way.

 

[Andrea82]

1. ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2022
The ISU was informed by the Chinese Figure Skating Association (CFSA) of the cancellation of the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, that was scheduled to take place from January 17 – 22, 2022 in Tianjin (CHN). The Council subsequently invited ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Members to send applications to host this Championships. No applications were received.
After consultation with the Estonian Skating Union, the Council decided to hold the Championships during the week following the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in the same venue. The Council therefore provisionally realotted the Championships as follows:
ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships to be held in Tallinn, Estonia tentatively on January 18-23, 2022.
The definite allotment will be confirmed as soon as possible once all logistical and financial details have been agreed upon with the Estonian Skating Union.

https://www.isu.org/figure-skating/rules/fsk-communications/26269-isu-communication-2431/file

 

[MsZem]

Way to go Estonian Skating Union

 

[Karen-W]

1. ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2022
The ISU was informed by the Chinese Figure Skating Association (CFSA) of the cancellation of the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, that was scheduled to take place from January 17 – 22, 2022 in Tianjin (CHN). The Council subsequently invited ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Members to send applications to host this Championships. No applications were received.
After consultation with the Estonian Skating Union, the Council decided to hold the Championships during the week following the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in the same venue. The Council therefore provisionally realotted the Championships as follows:
ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships to be held in Tallinn, Estonia tentatively on January 18-23, 2022.
The definite allotment will be confirmed as soon as possible once all logistical and financial details have been agreed upon with the Estonian Skating Union.

https://www.isu.org/figure-skating/rules/fsk-communications/26269-isu-communication-2431/file

I think it's reasonable since no 4CCs member feds were able to submit an application on such short notice to host. It won't be easy to maintain two separate competition bubbles but it might be easier on at least the officials and a number of coaches to stay there for 2 weeks.

And, honestly, there are plenty of 4CCs skaters who train in Europe. Heck, the travel time for some of the Aussie skaters who train in Moscow will make this the best 4CCs ever for them! Golubeva/Giotopoulos Moore for 4CCs Pairs Gold!

 

[alchemy void]

I wonder if Estonia will get a host spot(s) for hosting 4CC? Even with Euros the week prior, some of their skaters may want to do both competitions (cough Kiibus cough). And even if not, Estonia has enough depth in singles where they could definitely send a B team to 4CC if they were allocated a spot or two.

 

[Cherub721]

I wonder if Estonia will get a host spot(s) for hosting 4CC? Even with Euros the week prior, some of their skaters may want to do both competitions (cough Kiibus cough). And even if not, Estonia has enough depth in singles where they could definitely send a B team to 4CC if they were allocated a spot or two.

Intriguing thought...

 

[rfisher]

Least ways, the timing to watch will be reasonable for European and North American viewers.

 

[eusebius]

Hell is pretty frozen in January! Maybe they can bid next season.

Hell needs to bid for the Winter Olympics. Imagine the marketing campaign!

 

[missing]

Hell needs to bid for the Winter Olympics. Imagine the marketing campaign!

Philip Hersh undoubtedly believes the IOC already resides there.

 

[Sylvia]

Canadian Nationals is scheduled for January 6-13, 2022; U.S. Nationals ends on Sunday, January 8.

 

[Frau Muller]

I wonder if Estonia will get a host spot(s) for hosting 4CC? Even with Euros the week prior, some of their skaters may want to do both competitions (cough Kiibus cough). And even if not, Estonia has enough depth in singles where they could definitely send a B team to 4CC if they were allocated a spot or two.

Arlet Levandi for 4Cs podium!