2025–26 Canadian Women: News and Updates

[Sasha'sSpins]

Yeah, it seems like there is a "Skating Activity" membership that is presumably cheaper than a full membership, but I've mostly heard of that in reference to certain more limited programs, like adult skating programs. I'm not clear if that would be enough to join their competitive/elite program, or if a full membership is needed for that.

Extremely random, but years ago I happened to meet the Cricket Club member who sponsored Yuna for her membership back in the day, so I had the impression that the normal full membership processes were being followed for her at that time. (But that was quite a few years ago, so things may have changed since then.)

Pretty sure training full time at the Cricket Club (or Granite Club) isn't cheap anyway, one way or another.

Goodness, it even sounds posh and exclusive! 'The Cricket Club'.

I feel the same about Maddie as I do with Amber, Bradie and yes, even Jason in his turn.

If no one else has stepped up, why are we in such an all fire hurry to be rid of the tried and true, hoping that they'll retire and go off into the sunset? Maddie especially in her event has been holding the line for the Canadian women's event for OVER a full Olympic cycle. Kudos to her, she's a warrior Ice Queen IMO, and kudos to all of the 'old guard' who are STILL beating most of their respective home ice youngsters!

 

[fsfann]

Not a Daleman Brigade member here, but Daleman did come oh so close -- a doubled Lutz cost her the Canadian title. Wonder if Skate Canada would've sent Daleman to Milano over Schizas had Daleman won. For what it's worth: Daleman's 4CC SP score was higher than all of Schizas's SP scores post Canadian Nationals. Their FS scores were comparable too, I'd say. Yes, you can't compare scores from one even to another, but just comparing the quality of their skates post Canadians, I'd say (yes, in retrospect) that Daleman would've been worthy of the big ticket events had she won.

Your thoughts...

This can be said about anyone... Schizas would have made the Olympics LP if she didn't have that little (costly) screw up on the 3-3 or if she did a 3Lo instead of the 2Lo.... Gabby needs a full season with proven success before I think she could be considered a contender... She has next season to work on her BOW.... can't consider competitions from 6-7 years ago, as she has been pretty absent for the last few seasons. I hope she comes out again next year stronger than ever and nails her GP competitions... If she's solid there and has a decent nationals, I could easily see her beating Schizas... But for this year, I don't have any doubt that we sent our best woman to the Olys and Worlds.