This is where we discuss figure skating and skating related items. How did you favourite skaters perform, and so on? However we never speculate on the private lives of skaters, like who might be going out with whom, because that is poison and is not tolerated here. A good guideline is that if it's not publicly announced, in the papers etc. then it's probably best to leave it alone. Is it a gray area? Then write to me and ask.
Breaking news - it appears that we will be able to watch the European Championships via the ISU Skating Channel since there are no television rights for Canada. [NBC holds rights for the USA.]
The ISU channel is providing great live stream video! In addition to the "current vs leader" technical score tracker, which is actually showing base value +GOE scores as each element is completed, they are showing the list of planned elements for the program as the skater introductions are being done!
Both are very interesting and informative articles. I am really curious about the whole Russian dilemma, how it will work out. In my opinion the ban has been watered down quite a bit and should some of the allowed athletes win medals - the Russian Sports Organizations will just laugh in the faces of serious, serious accusations. I for one will always wonder - were they clean or not. And I am sure Russia is not the only country trying to cheat at any spots event. Nevertheless - roll on Olympics!
I agree, Heini - interestingly, it was reported earlier this week that a large group of Russian competitors had withdrawn from an event when the drug testers arrived!
I have personally been unhappy about some of the judging at the Europeans - especially the assignment of +GOE for messy/missed elements. I believe this contributed to the final result in Pairs
