Any idea what is going on?
I thought USFS was to have a meeting July 1 to discuss where things stand for the domestic competition season. One would assume that by now, something would be announced. I have not seen anything nor has anyone else that I know. I remember reading somewhere that this year registration for Regionals was to open July 15. In the past, registration opened August 1.
Prior to the July 1, USFS sent out a parent survey to gauge parent interest. I would assume that input was discussed at the July 1 meeting.
I know that at one point, all venues had been set. If you check EMS now, some of the locations are listed as TBD. Not surprising!
I would love to hear if anyone has any insight on what has been decided. If that cannot be shared, when will USFS make an announcement?
Realistically I can see/expect all being cancelled. But then again, I wonder if USFS really wants to continue to have a pipeline. That makes me wonder if USFS might be working a on modified structure. If you look at numbers only, eliminating Juveniles and Intermediates would get rid of about 2/3 of the skaters (which is a lot of bodies in a pandemic when you consider that each skater brings a support "team"). The remaining 1/3 of skaters (Novice and up) typically fill the JGP, GP, and Challenger spots.
That makes me wonder that other countries are doing since others (I assume) have an equivalent qualifying structure.
I thought USFS was to have a meeting July 1 to discuss where things stand for the domestic competition season. One would assume that by now, something would be announced. I have not seen anything nor has anyone else that I know. I remember reading somewhere that this year registration for Regionals was to open July 15. In the past, registration opened August 1.
Prior to the July 1, USFS sent out a parent survey to gauge parent interest. I would assume that input was discussed at the July 1 meeting.
I know that at one point, all venues had been set. If you check EMS now, some of the locations are listed as TBD. Not surprising!
I would love to hear if anyone has any insight on what has been decided. If that cannot be shared, when will USFS make an announcement?
Realistically I can see/expect all being cancelled. But then again, I wonder if USFS really wants to continue to have a pipeline. That makes me wonder if USFS might be working a on modified structure. If you look at numbers only, eliminating Juveniles and Intermediates would get rid of about 2/3 of the skaters (which is a lot of bodies in a pandemic when you consider that each skater brings a support "team"). The remaining 1/3 of skaters (Novice and up) typically fill the JGP, GP, and Challenger spots.
That makes me wonder that other countries are doing since others (I assume) have an equivalent qualifying structure.
