Skate Canada 2021- All the details you want to know

[ЭPiKUilyam]

Where are the skaters staying?
same as last competition the Sheraton downtown. They have lifted the block now so I think rooms available again last I looked. I’m staying at the Holiday inn for skating as simpler with transport but then moving to hotel overlooking water so I can play tourist for a couple of days. I learned my lesson in Barcelona of the annoyance of staying at the host hotel, unless I’m helping out.

Lobbychicking is much more fun!!! Only then do I get to see what the rooms look like!!! lol

 

[4rkidz]

So for those of you going to skate Canada the weather looks great! Sunny and about 10 for Friday to Sunday. Although it is a chilly rink.

 

[AJ Skatefan]

So for those of you going to skate Canada the weather looks great! Sunny and about 10 for Friday to Sunday. Although it is a chilly rink.

Yes, a freezing cold arena! But I remember that there was decent food sold

 

[Frau Muller]

I’ve just lined-up the icons for the various SkCan events on Peacock. Thank goodness, all in the course of two days — shorts on Friday and finals on Saturday.

I saw nothing about practice cams...at least not on Peacock. ?

Ready to watch, potentially, SIX (6) women try 3ple axels: Kamila, Tuk, Alena, Mana, Wakaba, and Alysa!

 

[nlloyd]

Skate Canada attendees, the venue is ready for you (see avatar)! I walked past it on my way back from work this evening. One word of advice for those driving: take 16th Ave, rather than 4th Ave/Chancellor Blvd, to avoid construction on campus. You will come to a circle with the Westbrook exit clearly marked (first right), and the rink, and parkade that is opposite it, are not too far down. Enjoy the event!

 

[chantilly]

I’ll be with you all in spirit

Too much going on right now to be able to attend

Hopefully it lands back in Kelowna again soon

 

[Aceon6]

I want to thank Skate Canada for scheduling! Everything works, even if you are Eastern or Atlantic time with just the Woemen’s Free running past midnight Eastern on Saturday.

 

[quartz]

I want to thank Skate Canada for scheduling! Everything works, even if you are Eastern or Atlantic time with just the Woemen’s Free running past midnight Eastern on Saturday.

West coast events are my favourites - I can get all my errands and chores done and then settle in with snacks by mid/late afternoon without any interruptions. Then for the evening I get the wine out and more snacks. Midnight is my happy hour so if it runs that late, it’s all good.

 

[raruki]

Will Skate Canada stream practice sessions this year？

 

[skategal]

I want to thank Skate Canada for scheduling! Everything works, even if you are Eastern or Atlantic time with just the Woemen’s Free running past midnight Eastern on Saturday.

It works really well with my work schedule tomorrow as I will be done in time to watch without taking time off. ?

 

[Sylvia]

Re-posting @alilou's info here:

Re in/out privileges.
Our tickets say there will be none. Once we're scanned in that's it - for the entire time
I've left phone messages with the manager of the arena and some person at Skate Canada BC/YK division (who are all not answering their phones because they're at the arena.)
I've tweeted at Skate Canada, and left a comment on the BC/YK FB page.
Hopefully this will get sorted.

ETA that more posts re. the arena in/out situation are posted in this thread: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...ho-will-commentate.108802/page-2#post-6089835

Will Skate Canada stream practice sessions this year？

I asked yesterday and was told no.

 

[Alilou]

Re-posting @alilou's info here:



I asked yesterday and was told no.

Thanks @sylvi

Re-posting @alilou's info here:



I asked yesterday and was told no.

Thanks for reposting @Sylvia. I didn't realize I'd put it in the wrong thread

 

[kalamalka]

No merchandise for sale annd no printed starting orders. In/out is not a problem as long as you get scanned out (side door by the entrance). Was told my backpack was too big, but it was ok'd per my justification that I needed it for Rosaleen's food and meds - and that space is not an issue in the wheechair area. Right now we are the only people in that area - any visiits are welcome!!

 

[Alilou]

Re-posting @alilou's info here:



I asked yesterday and was told no.

No merchandise for sale annd no printed starting orders. In/out is not a problem as long as you get scanned out (side door by the entrance). Was told my backpack was too big, but it was ok'd per my justification that I needed it for Rosaleen's food and meds - and that space is not an issue in the wheechair area. Right now we are the only people in that area - any visiits are welcome!!

Will drop by

 

[Sylvia]

Phil Hersh's article for NBC Sports' Olympic Talk:

Nathan Chen’s coach loses Skate Canada accreditation over “inadvertently” violating Covid “bubble” protocols

Rafael Arutunian will no longer be able to accompany his three-time world champion pupil during the men's free skate in Vancouver.

tinyurl.com

ETA link to Elena Vaytsekhovskaya's article that was published earlier today:

«Мой случай хотят сделать показательным»: Арутюняна лишили аккредитации на Skate Canada под странным предлогом

Известного тренера по фигурному катанию Рафаэля Арутюняна лишили аккредитации на этапе серии Гран-при Skate Canada в Ванкувере. Его обвинили в нарушении границы «чистой» зоны на арене. При этом границы «пузыря» не были размечены организаторами, в чём они сами признались, отметил Арутюнян...

russian.rt.com

 

[Judy]

Phil Hersh's article for NBC Sports' Olympic Talk:

Nathan Chen’s coach loses Skate Canada accreditation over “inadvertently” violating Covid “bubble” protocols

Rafael Arutunian will no longer be able to accompany his three-time world champion pupil during the men's free skate in Vancouver.

tinyurl.com

ETA link to Elena Vaytsekhovskaya's article that was published earlier today:

«Мой случай хотят сделать показательным»: Арутюняна лишили аккредитации на Skate Canada под странным предлогом

Известного тренера по фигурному катанию Рафаэля Арутюняна лишили аккредитации на этапе серии Гран-при Skate Canada в Ванкувере. Его обвинили в нарушении границы «чистой» зоны на арене. При этом границы «пузыря» не были размечены организаторами, в чём они сами признались, отметил Арутюнян...

russian.rt.com

That sucks for Nathan's coach but ... it's not the Olympics either.

 

[victoriajh]

I am on cbc.ca why is Megan not commentating?

 

[jeb]

I am on cbc.ca why is Megan not commentating?

I believe Megan’s commentary is only on CBC Gem app or the TV coverage (just now going to pairs free).

 

[skategal]

I am on cbc.ca why is Megan not commentating?

She’s on the CBC Television broadcast coverage today for the Pairs Free.

 

[victoriajh]

She’s on the CBC Television broadcast coverage today for the Pairs Free.

Thanks The cbc livestream had ted barton with Eliaj Patrick and katelyen- they didnt speak during the prefiomances but the commentary was so blah- I wanted Megan and her analysis !!! she breaks it all down points and gives great insights- I like her on the mike

 

[nyrak]

So great to be able to attend Skate Canada this year!! So fun to do something "normal" and see some pretty great skating too.

Has anyone heard anything on where Skate Canada might be next year?