2020 ISU World Championships - Montreal - 16-22 March - OFFICIALLY CANCELLED

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The event will be at the Bell Centre in downtown Montreal. The event website is now live: https://montreal2020.com/

You can sign up to receive an update when tickets go on sale next month: https://montreal2020.com/tickets/
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Ticket information was released today - they will go on sale May 31, 2019: https://montreal2020.com/ticket-informa ... hips-2020/

Ticket pricing information (from the link above):
All-event ticket packages will include all competitions, as well as competition practices (excluding gala practice). Fans will be able to choose from six levels of all-event ticket packages located in the 100L and 200L that are priced at:
  • Gold Circle, 100L rows 1-3 = $2,410 ($2,300 ticket + $110 venue fee)
  • P1, 100L rows 4-6 & 100L centre lower bowl = $2,100 ($2,000 ticket + $100 venue fee)
  • P2, 100L centre sections = $1,675 ($1,600 ticket + $75 venue fee)
  • P3, 100L lower end & 200L centre sections = $1,365 ($1,300 ticket + $65 venue fee)
  • P4, 100L upper end & 200L side sections = $1,080 ($1,025 ticket + $55 venue fee)
  • P5, 200L end sections = $845 ($800 ticket + $45 venue fee).
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See you there....
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happyheini wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2019 1:22 pm See you there....
You bet!
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I'll be there also...so see you there?
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kittykins wrote: Thu May 09, 2019 11:45 am I'll be there also...so see you there?
Yup :)
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:lol: Good.
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People who put themselves on the mailing list for information about 2020 Worlds should be receiving an e-mail today about the pre-sale of tickets. There is a link in the e-mail that takes you to the sales site (not Ticketmaster) but it will only work from May 29, 2019 at 10 am ET through May 30, 2019 at 10 pm ET.

Regular sales for all-event tickets begin on May 31st.
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Just announced today - the Athlete Ambassadors for Worlds in Montreal

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The Skate Canada announcement regarding the Athlete Ambassadors for Worlds: https://montreal2020.com/patrick-chan-a ... hips-2020/
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A special opportunity for some Canadian coaches to "learn from the best" at Worlds: https://skateontario.org/sc-2020-icap/
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CBC has posted their plans for live streaming Worlds on https://cbc.calreplyapp.com/figureskating

Mar 18 2020 - World Figure Skating Championships: Pairs Short Program 10:30 AM - 2:20 PM EST
Mar 18 2020 - World Figure Skating Championships: Ladies Short Program 3:45 PM - 9:50 PM EST
Mar 19 2020 - World Figure Skating Championships: Men's Short Program 10:45 AM - 4:50 PM EST
Mar 19 2020 - World Figure Skating Championships: Pairs Free Program 6:00 PM - 9:50 PM EST
Mar 20 2020 - World Figure Skating Championships: Ice Dance - Rhythm Dance 11:25 AM - 4:55 PM EST
Mar 20 2020 - World Figure Skating Championships: Ladies Free Program 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
Mar 21 2020 - World Figure Skating Championships: Ice Dance - Free Dance 2:30 PM - 5:55 PM EST
Mar 21 2020 - World Figure Skating Championships: Men's Free Program 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST
Mar 22 2020 - World Figure Skating Championships: Gala 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM EST

The live stream link posted for each event says: Watch Live Now: http://bit.ly/CBCfigureskatingLive

There is nothing posted, so far, on their usual schedule link with respect to either live stream or TV: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/wint ... /broadcast
However, I have seen a couple of "promos" while watching CBC TV.
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Thanks for the info. Edited: Crossed fingers regarding the promos. I'll be at the event anyway and won't be watching TV. No I don't have a PVR yet as they are too expensive at present. I hope they do come through.
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kittykins wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2019 2:59 pm Thanks for the info. I think it's horribly embarrassing for Canada that a World Championship in their own country isn't being shown on TV. It means a lot of older people, particularly, won't be watching. I have a friend who watches, but she's in her 80's and doesn't even have a computer or know how to do that! I hope CBC changes their mind. It's too bad CTV wasn't able to pick it up as they do such a good job of the Skate Canada and Nationals. The last thing we need is for the sport to become less popular in Canada. Out of sight, out of mind!! :evil: :(
You didn't read to the end of my message - I have seen promotions on TV for coverage of Worlds on CBC; they just haven't posted a schedule yet. Be patient!
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After US nationals, USA Worlds assignments (also alternates were named):

Ladies:
Mariah Bell
Bradie Tennell

Men:
Jason Brown
Nathan Chen
Vincent Zhou

Pairs:
Cain-Gribble/LeDuc
Scimeca Knierim/Knierim

Ice Dance:
Chock/Bates
Hawayek/Baker
Hubbell/Donohue
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The entries for Worlds, plus alternates, will be posted by discipline here: http://www.isuresults.com/events/fsevent03111969.htm

Although not yet showing up above, Russian assignments as announced today:

Ladies:
Alena Kostornaia
Alexandra Trusova
Anna Shcherbakova
alt 1: Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, alt 2: Anastasia Guliakova

Men:
Dmitri Aliev
Artur Danielian
alt 1: Alexander Samarin, alt 2: Makar Ignatov

Pairs:
Boikova/Kozlovskii
Tarasova/Morozov
Pavliuchenko/Khodykin
alt 1: Anastasia Mishina/Galliamov, alt 2: Pepeleva/Pleshkov

Ice Dance:
Sinitsina/Katsalapov
Stepanova/Bukin
Zagorski/Guerreiro
alt 1: Morozov/Bagin, alt 2: Skoptcova/Aleshin

Note - apparently these selections by the Russian Federation are not yet "final" (i.e. approved by the Executive Committee) and there is word today that Artur Danielian's coach but decide not to allow him to participate. He is also eligible for Junior Worlds.
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I understand that ticket distribution to those who bought their tickets directly, ie. not through a group, is supposed to begin tomorrow, January 31st.
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If you ordered your tickets for Worlds directly and requested electronic delivery, the e-mails are being reported as being received today. Several folks found them in their "junK" folders, so be sure to check there! They are obviously not junk :D
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Beware the Fanyus!

I'm sure you've seen it "raining Pooh" whenever Yuzuru Hanyu competes, this article from Australia looks into the "Fanyu" phenomenon in more detail - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-25/ ... n/11869108

I've seen some of them in person and hope I'm not sitting in the midst of them in Montreal, especially if it happens to be the ones who are becoming quite militant against the ISU for what they perceive to be bias against him in the scoring, particularly in the most recent Grand Prix Final.

By the way, it appears from his ISU biography that, heading into the Four Continents Championships, Yuzuru has decided to bring back two well-used programs - Chopin Ballade No 1 for the SP and Seimei for the FS. It will be his fourth time using that SP (used in the 2015, 2016 and 2018 seasons) and third time for the FS (used in 2016 and 2018).
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Hmmm - would that be helpful, or not?
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happyheini wrote: Sun Feb 02, 2020 1:56 pm Hmmm - would that be helpful, or not?
Repeating programs, especially multiple times, is not something that many fans would favour. I'm not sure about the attitude of the judging panel. What is behind this decision is what makes me scratch my head. He has been quite vocal about achieving the 4 Axel. Is he going back to a "comfortable pair of shoes" as part of his effort to increase the technical difficult while retaining the muscle memory of a familiar program? Is it related to the fact that he has never won the 4CCs? I guess we'll just have to wait & see.
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A reminder about who is eligible to be entered to compete at Worlds -
Skaters are eligible for the 2020 World Championships if they turned 15 years of age before July 1, 2019 and have met the minimum technical elements score requirements. The ISU accepts scores if they were obtained at senior-level ISU-recognized international competitions at least 21 days before the first official practice day of the championships. The ISU raised the minimum for ladies' singles in both segments on January 8, 2020.

Minimum technical scores (TES)
Discipline - SP/RD - FS/FD
Men - - - - - 34 - - - - 64
Ladies - - - 30 - - - - 51
Pairs - - - - 27 - - - - 44
Ice dance - 33 - - - - 47

Must be achieved at an ISU-recognized international event in the ongoing or preceding season.
SP/RD and FS/FD scores may be attained at different events.

For a listing of "how many" from each of the member countries, you'll find it on the Wikipedia page where the above information appears: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Worl ... mpionships
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CBC Sports has now updated their figure skating schedule page with information about both TV and streaming of Worlds: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/wint ... /broadcast It appears that the TV coverage will be "selective" and/or delayed.

As usual, check both the schedule page and your local TV schedule closer to the actual event.

Television - Times in EST except as specified
  • Wed Mar 18 - 3:00 PM - 2020 World Figure Skating Championships: Pairs Short Program - 4 p.m. your local time zone / 4:30 in Newfoundland on CBC Television
  • Thu Mar 19 - 3:00 PM - 2020 World Figure Skating Championships: Men's Short Program - 3 p.m. ET New Brunswick-east; 4 p.m. ET Quebec-west on CBC Television.
  • Fri Mar 20 - 3:00 PM - 2020 World Figure Skating Championships: Pairs Free Program & Ice Dance Rhythm Dance - 3 p.m. ET New Brunswick-east; 4 p.m. ET Quebec-west on CBC Television.
  • Fri Mar 20 - 8:00 PM EST - 2020 World Figure Skating Championships: Ladies Free Program
  • Sat Mar 21 - 3:30 PM EST - Road to the Olympic Games: 2020 World Figure Skating Championships - Ice Dance Free Dance
  • Sun Mar 22 - 12:00 PM EST - Road to the Olympic Games: 2020 World Figure Skating Championships - Men's Free Program
  • Sat Mar 28 - 4:00 PM EST - Road to the Olympic Games: 2020 World Figure Skating Championships - ISU Skating Awards & Gala
Live stream - Times in EST
  • Wed Mar 18 - 10:30 AM - 2020 World Figure Skating Championships: Pairs Short Program
  • Wed Mar 18 - 3:00 PM - 2020 World Figure Skating Championships: Pairs Short Program
  • Wed Mar 18 - 3:45 PM - 2020 World Figure Skating Championships: Ladies Short Program
  • Thu Mar 19 - 10:45 AM - 2020 World Figure Skating Championships: Men's Short Program
  • Thu Mar 19 - 3:00 PM - 2020 World Figure Skating Championships: Men's Short Program
  • Thu Mar 19 - 6:00 PM - 2020 World Figure Skating Championships: Pairs Free Program
  • Fri Mar 20 - 11:25 AM - 2020 World Figure Skating Championships: Ice Dance Rhythm Dance
  • Fri Mar 20 - 3:00 PM - 2020 World Figure Skating Championships: Pairs Free Program & Ice Dance Rhythm Dance
  • Fri Mar 20 - 6:00 PM - 2020 World Figure Skating Championships: Ladies Free Program
  • Fri Mar 20 - 8:00 PM - 2020 World Figure Skating Championships: Ladies Free Program
  • Sat Mar 21 - 2:30 PM - 2020 World Figure Skating Championships: Ice Dance Free Dance
  • Sat Mar 21 - 3:30 PM - Road to the Olympic Games: 2020 World Figure Skating Championships - Ice Dance Free Dance (simulcast with TV)
  • Sat Mar 21 - 7:00 PM - 2020 World Figure Skating Championships: Men's Free Program
  • Sun Mar 22 - 12:00 PM - Road to the Olympic Games: 2020 World Figure Skating Championships - Men's Free Program (simulcast with TV)
  • Sun Mar 22 - 3:00 PM - 2020 World Figure Skating Championships: Gala
  • Sat Mar 28 - 4:00 PM - Road to the Olympic Games: 2020 World Figure Skating Championships - ISU Skating Awards & Gala (simulcast with TV)
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Skate Canada Worlds team announcement: https://skatecanada.ca/2020/02/skate-ca ... ips-teams/
Skate Canada announced today that Nam Nguyen, Alicia Pineault, Evelyn Walsh, Trennt Michaud, Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Nikolaj Sørensen have been added to the world championships team.
One spot of the ladies team for Worlds and for Junior Worlds remains TBD -
The TBD entries for both the senior and junior women will be named on February 23, 2020.
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