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[catcritter]

It has been a few years since I last actively watched figure skating. My mother loved figure skating; she and I would sit together and watch it on TV. After she passed, I kind of lost interest and only watched a few events. I would like to start watching it more and have a few questions.

1. I remember that several years ago, I was able to watch our youth skate in their events. I watched today's skaters when they were just learning how to skate. Is there a way I can start watching this again? I loved watching the little ones. They are so cute and adorable.How do I watch the competition for those who are not the juniors and Seniors in their Field?

2. I enjoy watching Starr Andrews. I know she went to pairs. Has anyone heard how she is doing? Will she be skating this or is she taking the year off?

Thanks

Chris

 

[Sylvia]

1. I remember that several years ago, I was able to watch our youth skate in their events. I watched today's skaters when they were just learning how to skate. Is there a way I can start watching this again? I loved watching the little ones. They are so cute and adorable.How do I watch the competition for those who are not the juniors and Seniors in their Field?

In November the 3 U.S. Sectional Championships (Juvenile, Intermediate & Novice levels) will be livestreamed for free on USFS' YouTube channel.

2. I enjoy watching Starr Andrews. I know she went to pairs. Has anyone heard how she is doing? Will she be skating this or is she taking the year off?

Yes, Starr is switching to pairs this season - she and her partner, Daniil Parkman, had their first public performance tonight at the "Summer Sizzler" show at the Skating Club of Boston. A fan cam video may turn up and USFS' YT channel should be streaming the show on their YT channel sometime next week, I believe.

Here's the link to the most recent posts in Starr's fan thread (includes a May 2026 show video of her "Whip My Hair" revival): https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...andrews-fan-thread.102874/page-4#post-6926794

Edited to add - I've posted a fan cam video of Starr/Daniil's SP debut in Starr's fan thread (linked above).

Also, Nationals for the Novice, Intermediate and Juvenile levels will be returning in 2027 - now called the "U.S. Figure Skating Development Team Championships" and will be held - together with the Junior events - at the Salt Lake City Sports Complex, January 10-14, immediately following the U.S. Figure Skating Championships (Senior level only this time), January 5-10, 2027, at the Maverik Center in SLC.

 

[BittyBug]

To answer your second question. Starr and her new partner, Daniil Parkman, are indeed competing this season and will be making their competitive debut at the John Nicks Pairs Challenge in September.