U.S. Women [#8]: Meet Me in St. Louis

[BaileyCatts]

I guess it really doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things, but I thought the Team Captain was always the oldest member of the Team?

 

[Allskate]

I guess it really doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things, but I thought the Team Captain was always the oldest member of the Team?

I seem to recall Evan being elected multiple times, not being appointed based on age.

I'm really glad that Amber was elected. I think there's a pretty good chance that, even though she is National Champion and has had so much international success the last couple of years, she wont be competing in the team event. I understand why a number of less successful American skaters will get to compete in the TE, but at least this is a bit of a nod of respect.

Speaking of age, Amber has talked about meeting Alysa and Isabeau when they were quite young, but I don't think I've seen this photo before of Amber with a young Isabeau. It's really cute:

Fanpage Isabeau Levito on Instagram: "Isabeau with her Ice Mother 2019 #isabeaulevito #amberglenn 📸: AmberGlenn_/X"

111 likes, 2 comments - fanpage_isabeau_levito on July 10, 2025: "Isabeau with her Ice Mother 2019 #isabeaulevito #amberglenn 📸: AmberGlenn_/X".

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[peibeck]

I can't imagine the Team Captain wouldn't be skating in the team event. (Unless they were only planning on doing the free and their team didn't make the free skate).

 

[Allskate]

I can't imagine the Team Captain wouldn't be skating in the team event. (Unless they were only planning on doing the free and their team didn't make the free skate).

Evan Bates was team captain in 2018. He definitely was not in the Team Event.

 

[Bulletsdad]

I can't imagine the Team Captain wouldn't be skating in the team event. (Unless they were only planning on doing the free and their team didn't make the free skate).

It's a dilemma. Both Alysa and Amber deserve to be part of TE, but unless Ilia or C/B choose to do both segments, Alysa or Amber will be out. Alysa has better International BOW, is reigning WC and was gypped out of TE in 2022. Amber is three time National Champion and has higher WR. I would go with Alysa based on her unparalleled consistency, but it'll be sad to see either of them left out.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

I guess it really doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things, but I thought the Team Captain was always the oldest member of the Team?

No. They always vote.

 

[peibeck]

Evan Bates was team captain in 2018. He definitely was not in the Team Event.

I stand corrected. Thanks!

 

[Theatregirl1122]

The concept of a team captain predates the team events in figure skating. I think maybe the US has them for all sports even if they don’t have a team components and other countries seem to as well.

 

[Karen-W]

The concept of a team captain predates the team events in figure skating. I think maybe the US has them for all sports even if they don’t have a team components and other countries seem to as well.

Yes, and, at least for Team USA, the team captains are the ones who vote for the opening ceremony flag bearers, IIRC.