But somehow it feels like there is truth to what is being said and if so, it is really unfair and wrong at many levels. I'm totally fine with a situation where the skaters are close or something happens that is at odds with the GP season at nationals and there is a decision to have them compete for the world's spot at 4 conts. I get why a federation may do that. Arm twisting would be completely wrong. How does an athlete say no to the federation that controls so much of their assignments and funding? IF SC did this, they should be completely ashamed of themselves.That's a Rosie DiManno article. Her sources are probably posters in this thread