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Update from Alysa Liu from a week ago - her doing a Triple Lutz-Euler-Triple Sal.

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Grant Hochstein announced on his facebook page that he and Caroline Zhang are expecting their second child (a girl), due in July!

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Oxana Vouillamoz and Tom Bouvart are a new Pairs that have teamed to compete for Switzerland.

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Chloe Panetta and Flavien Giniaux had teamed up to compete for France!

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ISU Communication 2623: Singles & Pairs Levels and GOE Guidelines 2024-2025

Communication 2623

Changes in this document are pending approval at the 2024 ISU Congress in June. More information about rule change proposals will be available before the Congress. Notable changes in this document include:

1) The Euler will be a non-listed jump with no value (previously, it had a base value of 0.5). This applies to both singles and pairs skating.

An Euler (half-loop) is considered a non-listed jump, it will have no value when used in a jump combination between two listed jumps and it will not be counted in the number of the allowed jumps of the concerned jump combination. An Euler jump cannot be included in the jump combination of the Short Program. An Euler (half-loop) can only be executed once in Free Skating.

2) Addition of a choreographic spin in singles (replacing one leveled spin?)

A Choreographic Spin is a spin which enhances the choreography of the program and matches the music. Choreographic Spin must have minimum 3 revolutions executed on a blade, with any basic or non-basic positions allowed. Change of foot is optional and can be done several times during the spin. If the Choreographic Spin cannot be identified by the Technical panel, the third performed spin will be considered as the Choreographic Spin (Choreographic Spin confirmed). This element has a fixed base value and will be evaluated by the judges in GOE only.

3) Addition of a choreographic lift in pairs (replacing one leveled lift?)

A Choreographic Lift is a lift which enhances the choreography of the program and matches the music. Choreographic Lift must be ascending and descending whilst moving across the ice surface. It must have a minimum of 1 rotation. The Choreographic Lift does not have any limitations regarding the hold on entry or at any point during the lift. The lifting partner must have straight or almost straight arm(s) at some point during the lift. If the Choreographic Lift is not identifiable to the panel, the last performed lift will be taken as the Choreographic Lift (Choreographic Lift confirmed). This element has a fixed base value and will be evaluated by the judges in GOE only. The positions in the Choreographic lift will not be considered as used in the other lifts of the program. The take off may be the same as in another lift of the program and will not invalidate the other lift.

4) Addition of a choreographic pair spin

A Choreographic Pair Spin is a spin which enhances the choreography of the program and matches the music. A Choreographic Pair Spin must have a minimum of 3 revolutions executed on a blade at least by one partner, with any basic or non-basic positions allowed. Change of foot is optional and can be done several times during the spin. Lifting of partners is optional but should not consist of any lifting movement with full extension of the arm(s) if the lifted position is higher than a shoulder level. The Technical Panel identifies the Choreographic Pair Spin and will be confirmed once the 3 revolutions have been completed. This element has a fixed base value and will be evaluated by the judges in GOE only.

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Maria Kazakova has announced that she and Georgy Reviya have split.

With his injuries, I would not be surprised if he is retiring, but no announcement has been made yet.

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Misato Komatsubara has retired.

She says she will still skate in shows with her husband/partner, Tim. Tim responded to her retirement, though he has not officially retired himself (and seems to be considering his options still.)

Both post are included below. (Hers is in two posts as it was long.)

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I cannot believe alysa liu is already doing triple combos again after being off the ice for so long. insanity. we are SO back.

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Thank you again for answering my questions. Take care! ❤️

You're welcome! Any time! You take care, too!

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Thank you for answering my question. Do you think she’ll make it to 2025 winter olympics? Will the ban be over then?

I doubt it.

The ban will be lifted on December 26, 2025, so she will miss all of the Russian National qualifying competitions. I don't know about her competing there, but that will depend on the dates. Russian Nationals is usually over Christmas. Technically, if there's an early January international competition for her to get her minimums at, and if the Women's competitions at Russian Nationals are post-Dec 26, maybe? It's highly doubtful.

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Hi! I took a break from the sport (it was stressing me out) to focus more on my study. This morning I decided to get back into it by watching clips. I watched the russian nationals 2023. Can you please tell me why Kamila was DSQ’d? I know the doping verdict was given in January this year. So whenever I google “Kamila Valieva disqualified Russian National 2023,” all I get is about the doping verdict.

Was she DSQ’d during the Russuan Nationals? Or did she have a podium there and rhen got DSQ’d after the verdict?

I’m so sorry for bothering you.

Don't worry about it. Always happen to answer questions.

It is because of the doping verdict. She was found guilty and banned for four years retroactively starting on December 25, 2021. So, yes, all of her scores — 2022 Euros, the Olympics, and even her national achievements — are disqualified. She is unable to compete until her four years are up.

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Good.

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Have I giffed this before? Yes. Should you see it again? Also yes.

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Ilia Malinin (USA): Succession | 2024 World Championships

19-year-old Ilia Malinin wins the 2024 World Championships with a world record-breaking free skate. He scored 227.79 points with six quadruple jumps, including his own signature quad axel!

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Donovan Carrillo's short program costume at the 2024 World Championships. He skated to SexyBack by Justin Timberlake and 4 Minutes by Madonna and Justin Timberlake.

(Sources: 1, 2 and 3)

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Today was the final day of competition at the Triglav Trophy.

Italy won both Women's competitions, with Marina Piredda winning the Senior and Sarina Joos winning the Junior. Ikar Oyarzabal of Spain won the Senior Men's event, and Lukas Vaclavik of Slovakia won the Junior.

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Today was the third day of competition at the Triglav Trophy.

Italy leads both Women's events, with Marina Piredda leading the Senior and Sarina Joos leading the Junior. Iker Oyarzabal of Spain and Lukas Vaclavik Slovakia lead the Senior and Junior Men's events respectively.