3rd annual Peggy Fleming Trophy - 2020 virtual edition

[beckab81]

Zamboni as a guest star for Dolensky? Really nice performance, I was glad to see his "real" signature move at the end with the headless spin.

 

[rfisher]

Torgashev is going full out Amoyz this season. I swear he will not suck me in again.

 

[ChelleC]

Torgashev is going full out Amoyz this season. I swear he will not suck me in again.

Too late for me, I'm already sucked in. ::sigh::

 

[Rukia]

Sierra Venetta's program is very calming.

 

[Frau Muller]

Tim & the Zamboni!!! Excellent!

 

[rfisher]

Too late for me, I'm already sucked in. ::sigh::

Well, that's probably the best he'll skate that. He's another who does best when there's no pressure. But, the boy can move when he wants to.

 

[Sylvia]

Current 1-12 with 5 left:

Tim Dolensky 119.53
Tomoki Hiwatashi 116.52
Emmanuel Savary 113.14
Karen Chen 110.76
Audrey Shin 105.66
Camden Pulkinen 104.41
Jordan Moeller 104.11
Pooja Kalyan 101.14
Maxine Marie Bautista 97.18
Sierra Venetta 96.16
Julia Fennell 82.38
Kelly Arnett 82.08

 

[Rukia]

This is making me wish we had pure artistic programs. So much beautiful skating when you're not having to fit 1000 jumps in to rack up points.

 

[Wyliefan]

Glimpse of Nguyen/Kolesnik in the promo.

 

[Wyliefan]

Tim was great, but I don't know if I would have ranked him above Tomoki.

 

[Rukia]

Tim was great, but I don't know if I would have ranked him above Tomoki.

I agree. Tomoki was my favorite so far.

See, we can even complain about virtual judging.

 

[ChelleC]

Well, that's probably the best he'll skate that. He's another who does best when there's no pressure. But, the boy can move when he wants to.

I have no doubt that's the best he'll skate it this year, and I can just about guarantee that in January I will be crying over my love of headcase skaters.

 

[Wyliefan]

Andrew's holey shirt reminds me of Charlie Brown's Halloween costume.

 

[Rukia]

If Starr Andrews could pick anyone's signature move she'd pick Jason Brown's spirals which is super relatable.

 

[Rukia]

I do not get Torgashev's holey shirt. I do enjoy his skating though.

 

[rfisher]

Well, it was nice to see skating even if most of these will be exhibitions. I do hope Tomoki and Andrew turn their programs into competitive programs.

 

[Wyliefan]

Good program for Starr. Mickey Guyton has a beautiful voice.

 

[peibeck]

Jason's skating is beautiful, but the program's music doesn't move me as much as his stretch and spins and finished moves.

And... this was not the music I was expecting from Courtney Hicks.

My ranking: Savary, Hiwatshi (most artistic, no; displaying the most sense of fun and joy in skating, yes!) and a Dolensky/Brown tie for third.

ETA: I will not be taking feedback.

 

[rfisher]

Jason's skating is beautiful, but the program's music doesn't move me as much as his stretch and spins and finish.

And... this was not the music I was expecting from Courtney Hicks.

My ranking: Savary, Hiwatshi (most artistic, no; displaying the most sense of fun and joy in skating, yes!) and a Dolensky/Brown tie for third.

I'd rank Hiwatashi (same reasoning), Torgashev then Brown. Jason is a beautiful skater, but that was just a generic example of his ability to spin and stick his leg in the air.

 

[Rukia]

Starr really relates to this music well.

 

[beckab81]

I loved Jason's program, especially the first half - there was something about how his spins worked with the music. I also noticed how high his jumps were - not sure if it's the difference in the style of rink or just the height he gets, but super impressive.

 

[peibeck]

Jason is a beautiful skater, but that was just a generic example of his ability to spin and stick his leg in the air.

I still long for Jason to get a program choreographed by Tom Dickson.

 

[Dobre]

Exquisite, Jason.

 

[Rukia]

I'm not a fan of this version of "Hallelujah," but I don't like Pentatonix in general. Sonja did some interesting things though. She did not oversell that cantilever either.

 

[Oreo]

Jason’s skating was gorgeous, every move held, nothing rushed. Divine.

 

[Rukia]

I think Jason's skating is absolutely amazing. I think the program needs some time to grow. I'd probably adore it by the end of a full season.

 

[Rukia]

I think this music works really well for Courtney Hicks. It has the strength her skating needs.

 

[Sylvia]

Top 4:
Jason Brown 129.20
Andrew Torgashev 120.59
Tim Dolensky 119.53
Tomoki Hiwatashi 116.52

5-17:
Emmanuel Savary 113.14 (SP music that he was going to skate at 2020 Nationals before his WD)
Courtney Hicks 111.48
Karen Chen 110.76
Sonja Hilmer 109.21
Audrey Shin 105.66
Camden Pulkinen 104.41
Jordan Moeller 104.11
Pooja Kalyan 101.14
Starr Andrews 100.05
Maxine Marie Bautista 97.18
Sierra Venetta 96.16
Julia Fennell 82.38
Kelly Arnett 82.08

I've edited in the music for everyone into my post #1.

 

[Wyliefan]

https://twitter.com/rockerskating/status/1284278369971064832?s=19

 

[Frau Muller]

Jason in class of his own!!
Andrew T absolutely feels the music. Great surprise.
Tom D. Super, as expected.

Cheers to Courtney Hicks with top score among Ladies (6th).

I also loved Hiwatashi...he’s become quite the artistic skater!

I thought that Poojah K could have scored higher had the camerawork been better...she moved so beautifully to the music. Was zooming not allowed? Why did Poojah seem so far away, compared to the rest?

Thank you Peggy Fleming Trophy organizers! This was fun!!!