Carreira/Ponomarenko Need a Cheer Thread

[sap5]

Agree with @Rukia - the interviewer wasn't that great, but I did appreciate his enthusiasm and respect for the sport.

I don't think I knew before this interview that Christina's mom had been a figure skater too and that both their mothers followed the results of the other kid before they partnered up - I was left with an impression that their mothers realized they'd make a good team before they tried out.

They also both seem fairly confident that she'll have her US passport in time for 2026.

I liked the interviewers. They're obviously not professional interviewers, but they asked a lot of the questions that a normal person who is actually respectful of the sport, and wants to learn more about it, would ask. It's nice to hear an interview which doesn't focus on the drama of ice dance but rather the sport of it.

The dating question was an example of this -- it was more along the lines of "are you allowed to date your partner because couldn't that make maintaining a team relationship even more challenging." I could see someone wondering if there is a standard/convention/best practice in place to prevent dating for that reason, so it was a good question.

 

[Rukia]

putting this here then becoming a supervillain sorry it's my last resort

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1705254269379662228

 

[Wyliefan]

Can I be your evil sidekick?

 

[Rukia]

Can I be your evil sidekick?

absolutely

 

[On My Own]

putting this here then becoming a supervillain sorry it's my last resort

You might be the supervillain we need against yurokis

Sometimes, only evil can work against evil

 

[ccpompom]

Wtf was that score??? Did they fall?

 

[Wyliefan]

Wtf was that score??? Did they fall?

We're looking at the protocols now. Apparently there were choreo step issues.

http://www.deu-event.de/results/Nebelhorn_2023/CSGER2023/FSKXICEDANCE----------QUAL000100--_JudgesDetailsperSkater.pdf

 

[Rukia]

ok but the us judge ranking m/s 2nd and c/p 7th is ummm a choice

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1705264001335103576

 

[ccpompom]

this is their worst scored rd ever since juniors

 

[Lara111]

What just happened with C/P?

 

[Rukia]

What just happened with C/P?

! on their choreo step is what did them in really. They would have been probably 4 ish points higher (which isn't high but definitely better than what they got)? Also they got pst base but so did almost everyone else so lol

Also I want to point out how clean Anthony's twizzles looked I didn't even worry for a second so I can tell they've been drilling those

 

[Lara111]

! on their choreo step is what did them in really. They would have been probably 4 ish points higher (which isn't high but definitely better than what they got)? Also they got pst base but so did almost everyone else so lol

Also I want to point out how clean Anthony's twizzles looked I didn't even worry for a second so I can tell they've been drilling those

It must be very difficult to move on after this result.

 

[Karen-W]

It must be very difficult to move on after this result.

Actually, I think it will be easier because they know exactly what/how to fix the problem that dropped their score here.

 

[Lara111]

Actually, I think it will be easier because they know exactly what/how to fix the problem that dropped their score here.

I do not think it that easy.

 

[topaz]

Just watched the dances. C/P were very good. Improved speed, edge quality and performance. Christina is fabulous in the RD. One of the better costumes for the RD I've seen so far. Shame about the score, but this a really good RD. Good musical edits too.

 

[jmtfti]

With nine of fourteen teams getting a base level on their pattern, I'm half-wondering if the tech panel called this element incorrectly or something.....

 

[SidelineSkater]

Yeah. Getting a base level is 2.45 lower than getting a level 1. Plus the Choreo element lost about 2.5-3 points based on what other teams are scoring with at this time. Really should have been at least 70. Christina's dress was a nice change from all the leggings or jeans/pants we're seeing (and yes I know leggings/jeans were 80's fashion).

The scores overall seem low/lower this season for everyone, including PCS.

Not time to panic over CarPom yet. It's still very early in the season!

 

[Rukia]

Yeah. Getting a base level is 2.45 lower than getting a level 1. Plus the Choreo element lost about 2.5-3 points based on what other teams are scoring with at this time. Really should have been at least 70. Christina's dress was a nice change from all the leggings or jeans/pants we're seeing (and yes I know leggings/jeans were 80's fashion).

The scores overall seem low/lower this season for everyone, including PCS.

Not time to panic over CarPom yet. It's still very early in the season!

ok but what if I panic every time lolol

I'm not really panicking but it is frustrating when they are consistently improving and getting better material to not see that represented in the scoring but OH WELL I uber on

 

[marbri]

I really enjoyed their RD this time and it's a bit unique compared to the majority of RDs we've seen. I really like the way they incorporated Stevie Nicks style of dance into it. And the skating is good as well.

My only criticism this early is I really don't like the two of them in all black. It was the same last year in that RD. The all black just doesn´t work for me with their brunette hair and their softer facial features. I don't know the answer but some fashionista out there must. Maybe save the change though for Nationals

 

[Karen-W]

ok but what if I panic every time lolol

I'm not really panicking but it is frustrating when they are consistently improving and getting better material to not see that represented in the scoring but OH WELL I uber on

At least you know you're not alone in your CarPon uberdom. We're gonna keep on believing in our scrappy little team until the day they retire!

 

[Lara111]

ok but what if I panic every time lolol

I'm not really panicking but it is frustrating when they are consistently improving and getting better material to not see that represented in the scoring but OH WELL I uber on

It is very sad. They seem to have a full package and yet. So much work go into it. It is hard to see when there are no expected results. At the same time the Brits - not sure I understand the success there.

 

[ccpompom]

https://x.com/andthewaltz/status/1705333062257553529?s=20 We're in the trenches

 

[Rukia]

https://x.com/andthewaltz/status/1705333062257553529?s=20 We're in the trenches

honestly put this in a museum it's a work of art

 

[litenkyckling]

The only comfort I take is that they genuinely skated so well - you can't control the judging but what they put out there was great and I think another panel would be kinder to them. They were also (joint) 4th in PCS so...

However - I'm confused. They've been to another competition AND they've been to champs camp - why was this issue with the silver samba steps not pointed out before now? (It's also a stupid element that we all know has been introduced to boost scores of certain teams). Glad this happened now and not at a GP.

Judging this season so far has been pretty poor though - I don't mind a challenging panel but if this was a difficult panel then F/G wouldn't have scored above 80. This was simply a bad panel and some of those judges truly need investigated and retrained because the inconsistency is WILD.

Sending them all the best luck for the FD (I won't be watching live as I value my own sanity)

 

[Rukia]

I'll post the entire program when I find it, but for now enjoy this!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1705577212823654545

Much more reasonable score today, but I think they should be higher still. I will not rest on my uber laurels.

 

[Karen-W]

Much more reasonable score today, but I think they should be higher still. I will not rest on my uber laurels.

Of course they should be higher. And they would be if it weren't for the panel doing a number on them yesterday. Still not over that at all.

 

[litenkyckling]

I really love this for them - such a great vehicle. Also love the change to the first lift!

 

[Rukia]

Well they moved up to 4th which is good but also still makes me annoyed about the rd hahaha

 

[litenkyckling]

Also very close in the FD to the Finns - not too bad!

 

[Karen-W]

Well they moved up to 4th which is good but also still makes me annoyed about the rd hahaha

Though, to be honest, in this particular field, while I was hoping they could snag bronze from either the Finns or Lithuanians, I'm satisfied with 4th. They should easily podium at Finlandia in a couple weeks.