Chock & Bates [fan thread #2]: "All Paths Have Led to This Moment"

[Sylvia]

Madi & Evan's original fan thread here was started in April 2014 and has gone over 1000 posts following their first World title in Saitama, Japan!

New podcast up: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlaced-with-chock-and-bates/id1588753787

They both had a stomach virus at Worlds on the days they competed. Which makes their performances even more amazing.

(I think we might need a new thread? )

"Chockful of Joy" and "IT'S HAPPENING" were suggested in the previous thread - y'all have 24 hours to reach to a majority decision (I can edit this thread title until then).

https://twitter.com/x/status/1642996195990679554

CHOCK AND BATES: 'ALL PATHS HAVE LED TO THIS MOMENT' (April 3, 2023): https://www.teamusa.org/News/2023/April/03/Chock-and-Bates-All-Paths-Have-Led-To-This-Moment

ETA - copying over more links from the previous thread...

Post-Worlds interview:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1639621905832636416

Evan ("Soaking it in and it still doesn’t feel real. What a crazy journey it’s been. Thank you for being a part of it! "): https://www.instagram.com/p/CqOys1dP-vj/

Madi ("Had a cute date last night "): https://www.instagram.com/p/CqR5ymTSsfi/
Some of Madi's favorite moments from Worlds : https://www.instagram.com/p/CqU_5sMuNjj/

 

[vireo]

Madi & Evan's original fan thread here was started in April 2014 and has gone over 1000 posts following their first World title in Saitama, Japan!

"Chockful of Joy" and "IT'S HAPPENING" were suggested in the previous thread - y'all have 24 hours to reach to a majority decision (I can edit this thread title until then).

CHOCK AND BATES: 'ALL PATHS HAVE LED TO THIS MOMENT' (April 3. 2023): https://www.teamusa.org/News/2023/April/03/Chock-and-Bates-All-Paths-Have-Led-To-This-Moment

"All paths have led to this moment" would be a good thread title as well. Especially as it comes directly from the skaters.

I vote for "All paths have led to this moment" for the new thread title.

 

[Debbie S]

"All paths have led to this moment" would be a good thread title as well. Especially as it comes directly from the skaters.

I vote for "All paths have led to this moment" for the new thread title.

I like that!

 

[Allskate]

"Chockful of Joy"

That kind of leaves out Evan. How about "Chockful of Joy and Evan Better"?

 

[BittyBug]

Another vote for All Paths Have Led to This Moment.

 

[Sylvia]

Second podcast episode in 2 weeks!

Unlaced with Chock and Bates: Episode 26: Stars on Ice Japan

Madi and Evan take you behind the scenes of their Stars on Ice Japan Tour.

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ICYMI last week, their recap of Worlds:

Unlaced with Chock and Bates: Episode 25: World Championships Recap

Madi and Evan return with a recap of their most recent competition at the World Championships in Saitama, Japan.

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ETA that Madi & Evan will be the keynote speakers at the Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC) 2023 Anti-Doping Conference on Tuesday, April 18 in NYC - more info here: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...y-for-team-medals.109402/page-87#post-6421326

 

[dancing_on_ice]

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Interview which aired on NBC during their Worlds recap

 

[Debbie S]

Two amazing performances to end the season!

(I must say, though, that I'm disappointed their split slide/spin move in the FD didn't get a perfect score. Boo to judge #9! )

Can't wait to see them at SOI in June! Whatever happens after this season, I'm glad I got to see them live at SA and Nats, and grateful for all the beautiful skating they've given us over the years.

 

[AYS]

They were absolutely on fire at the WTT, they skated like true champions. What an incredible progression they've shown this season and throughout their entire careers. Bravissimi!

 

[Sylvia]

On April 27 Madi & Evan taped a podcast episode in Halifax during rehearsals before the first show of CSOI tour (photos & videos are posted in the 2023 Canadian SOI thread in GSD) and recapped World Team Trophy & their time in NYC:

Unlaced with Chock and Bates: Episode 27: Off-Season Adventures

Madi and Evan discuss their last competition of the season, World Team Trophy. They also chat about shopping for wedding dresses in NYC and the latest on their Team Medals from Beijing.

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ETA: "Lolo" F-B accompanied Madi in her wedding dress appointments in NYC (C/B's wedding is scheduled for 2024).

They were in NYC on April 18 as keynote speakers at the Partnership for Clean Competition 2023 conference:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1648323857936269312

Many photos of them at the conference: https://cleancompetition.org/conference/photo-gallery/

 

[dancing_on_ice]

PCC 2023 Keynote Video - PCC - Global Anti-Doping Research Grants for Scientists and Researchers

PCC 2023 Keynote Video Why Effective Anti-Doping Programs Matter to Athletes with Olympians Madison Chock and Evan Bates Click here for slides

cleancompetition.org

The video of the keynote they gave last month at the Partnership for Clean Competition is now online.

 

[vireo]

PCC 2023 Keynote Video - PCC - Global Anti-Doping Research Grants for Scientists and Researchers

PCC 2023 Keynote Video Why Effective Anti-Doping Programs Matter to Athletes with Olympians Madison Chock and Evan Bates Click here for slides

cleancompetition.org

The video of the keynote they gave last month at the Partnership for Clean Competition is now online.

Thanks for the link. Loved hearing them talk about their careers in skating.

 

[DORISPULASKI]

That was a very worthwhile video for any fan of Maddy.& Evan

They included a full video of their Olympic team performance with no commentary. I thought I would never see it again!

 

[dancing_on_ice]

That was a very worthwhile video for any fan of Maddy.& Evan

They included a full video of their Olympic team performance with no commentary. I thought I would never see it again!

They showed this video, which doesn't have any commentary, it's just poorly titled so it's a bit hard to find.

Also interesting is that I don't think they plan on retiring next season? Not when Madi says they "still have big goals and lots of passion for the sport," that's not the type of language I'd expect from athletes who are preparing to imminently retire

 

[SkateFanBerlin]

Glad that Chock & Bates mentioned Sochi. Nothing like that had ever happened in sport. And what was the result? Many international federations resolved not to hold events in Russia. But, Russia continued to compete though with reduced numbers.
Honestly, I don`t care if Russia whats to explore how chemicals and minipulations of the body can improve their results. But, I think they and those interested in this approach form their own international bodies and events. Imagine how dispiriting it must be to know your competitor with unlimited government backing is possibly taking some new experimental substance. If Russian athletes are welcomed back as IOC is encouraging they will do exactly as they have always done. Cheat.

 

[Karen-W]

Alao interesting is that I don't think they plan on retiring next season? Not when Madi says they "still have big goals and lots of passion for the sport," that's not the type of language I'd expect from athletes who are preparing to imminently retire

I have been operating on the assumption they intend on competing at least 1 more season, perhaps more.

 

[dancing_on_ice]

Another interview

Interview Madison Chock and Evan Bates

After twelve years in the senior ranks, Madison Chock and Evan Bates, the 2023 World Champions, have decided to compete in the Grand Prix series next season. We met with them and a group of journalists to reflect on the past season and discuss their future projects. How did you feel after...

www.skate-info-glace.com

 

[dancing_on_ice]

Came across this while sorting through some skating videos I had saved from the past. This was a fluff piece aired by NBC before the rhythm dance at the Olympics last year. It was never published on their website and I can't upload it to YouTube even a year later because of copyright, so it'll just have to live as a Google Drive link.

NBC Promo Pre-Rhythm Dance.mp4

drive.google.com

 

[Spiralgraph]

I wonder if one of their goals yet to be fulfilled is an individual Olympic medal. That certainly is motivation to continue. But another 2.5 years is an awfully long time in ice dance. There are no guarantees, as I'm sure both Madison and Evan know.

 

[mtnskater]

I’m so glad they are continuing. I’m enjoying their journey with them and love how they have so much love and passion for what they do and are always grateful for their opportunities and travels.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Vote for Madi and Evan for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award!

Amateur Athletic Union - Nomination Gallery

aausullivan.secure-platform.com

 

[Sylvia]

Voted!

"You can vote once per day through Wednesday, July 19, 2023."

ETA:

Chock and Bates Selected as Semifinalists for AAU James E. Sullivan Award - U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

After a historic season, World champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates have been named semifinalists for the 93rd AAU James E. Sullivan Award.

usfigureskatingfanzone.com

 

[Garden Kitty]

Voted, even though it took me two tries to prove I'm not a robot.

 

[mtnskater]

Voted!!!

 

[vireo]

Voted for Madi and Evan yesterday and today. Six more days to go.

 

[BittyBug]

For future voting, here's a direct link to their nomination:

Amateur Athletic Union - Madison Chock and Evan Bates

aausullivan.secure-platform.com

 

[Sylvia]

^^^ Last day to vote!

 

[Sylvia]

Re-posting @TanithandBenFan's "breaking news" (in the Programs/Choreographers thread) from their pre-Skate America media call today:

Finally some Chock/Bates music news!

RD: Another One Bites the Dust, Who Wants to Live Forever, and I Want it All by Queen
FD: Pink Floyd (theme is time so perhaps they're using the song Time)

Copying out all 4 posts in the thread: https://twitter.com/fsonline/status/1712203501424492839

2023 World Ice Dance Champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates spoke to the media before #SkateAmerica next week in Allen, TX. Their programs for the season will be a Queen RD and a Pink Floyd FD. "The theme of the free dance is time," Chock said.

Chock on the FD: "As our time passes as athletes, and in general, as we have matured as adults & gone through life, we realize how precious time is & how fleeting it can be, especially in sport. And just in general, you really have to cherish the moments you have."

Chock/Bates' Queen RD will include "Another One Bites the Dust," "Who Wants to Live Forever," and "I Want It All." Chock said: "It's a very fun, upbeat, just groovy program that we're super into. Love our costumes, we're very excited to debut the program."

Asked about how long they plan to keep competing, Chock said: "We're taking it season by season, seeing how we feel. But as of right now, we're still very inspired and passionate about skating. And we'll see where that takes us."[/}

 

[BittyBug]

Wow. I find Time to be a very grim song so I'm not sure how it's going to translate into a free dance, but I'll try to keep an open mind.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

More details from the press conference from Skate Info Glacé.

Madison Chock and Evan Bates - Press conference

World champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates held a press conference before Skate America, and then met with attending journalists multiple times in Allen, Texas. Article originally published on October 11 and updated on October 25, 2023. About their decision to continue competing for season...

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