Fred's, (Used to be Barb's), Board

Day 2 of competition with EDT (and Canadian "content") references from Skate Canada


The detailed time schedule for the Men's SP (Montpellier time)

Note that Donovan Carrillo withdrew - more on that story: https://t.co/erNN9hpOqW

If you tune in to watch the live stream today, you might notice a different commentator. Ted Barton is doing the commentary today

There were quite a number of negative comments about Simon Reed and Nicky Slater who were in the arena doing the commentary yesterday and it appears that the ISU has taken action, perhaps after a complaint from the CBC as noted on Twitter!

Ted Barton was a very nice surprise this morning and he is much easier on the ears at 5:30 a.m. I didn't care for the other announcers either. What a shame about Donovan having to withdraw!

The detailed time schedule for the Pairs FS that's happening now:

More on the commentator issue: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/wint ... -1.6396109

An update from Skate Canada after the 2nd day of competition and the awarding of the first medals: https://skatecanada.ca/2022/03/james-an ... pionships/

This CBC "prediction" was interesting, in light of today's results: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/wint ... -1.6391989

The detailed time schedule for the Rhythm Dance which began at 6 a.m. EDT:



The top 20 couples go through to the Free Dance.

The Ukrainian ice dancers performed an incredibly poignant & heart breaking RD, specially prepared in a very short time frame for this event - there was not a dry eye in the house (certainly not in mine)



Comments to the media:


Although they qualified, understandably, due to their lack of training, etc. they have withdrawn from the Free Dance tomorrow.

The detailed time schedule for the Women's FS which is just underway:




Skate Canada's press release after today's competition: https://skatecanada.ca/2022/03/schizas- ... pionships/

In tomorrow's free dance, 12 of the 20 teams train under the coaches at Ice Academy of Montreal (I.AM)! (Only their team that represents New Zealand failed to qualify for the FD.)

Today starts with the free skate for the Men - sadly Junwha CHA is a last minute withdrawal. As reported in the Korean press,

Cha tried 4 pairs of boots right after the olympics, but came here with the old pair with a patch sawed over his right boot. However, the top most hook fell down after arrival. They also amended that part, but Cha and Orser finally decided that it is not safe to compete with this boot.

The detailed schedule for the men who are now warming up to begin the competition:


Skate Canada's preview of the day for Canada

Worlds is over for another year but the TV coverage is not yet over - CBC coverage is going on this afternoon with NBC coverage this evening and more CBC coverage tomorrow.

I have to say that this was an excellent "post-Olympics" World Championships - there were many personal best scores achieved and redemptive skates after what has been a very long and challenging season. You could tell that having "fans in the seats" made quite a difference for many of the skaters.

It was an emotional event - partly because of the situation for the Ukrainian skaters, but also for some of the skaters who are planning to call an end to their competitive careers.

For many of those viewing the events, the skating was more enjoyable without the presence of the "quad queens" and the behaviour of those who stood on the podiums was very uplifting and enjoyable to see.

I am posting


below


the program


for


tomorrow's


Exhibition Gala


it contains


some spoilers


so I'm leaving


a bit of extra s p a c e...












There was a special surprise for the performance of Piper & Paul
https://twitter.com/i/status/1508075430221332490

Those involved with the Montpellier Worlds put a lot of effort into making lots of video available including a whole series of "Behind the Scenes" videos, day by day:

Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOMOn1i ... 4X&index=4

Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5KjSfI ... 4X&index=3

Day 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeua4HN ... 4X&index=2

Day 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7sIWR6 ... 4X&index=1

They have also made individual skates available for rewatching, for example:

• the playlist for the short and free programs of the medalists in all four disciplines: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... T-aNw9kZPp
• the playlist for Ice Dance https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... lSuNDZwt6R
• the playlist for Pairs https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... 2dlP-TOCse
• the playlist for Men https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... IZ473lQuQQ
• the playlist for Women https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... T2vCtaRLHA

The playlist of interviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... svewDY92n7

The playlist of small medal ceremonies and press conferences: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... px3DXwLY_X

And that's a "wrap" for Worlds 2022!



On to a new season with World 2023 scheduled for Saitama, Japan.

This strange, troubled season is coming to an end. In spite of everything from Covid and cheating to pestilence and war we enjoyed some special skating moments for which I’m greatful.

I’m writing this mainly to convey my deep gratitude to Elizabeth for all the information she has gathered throughout the season and has so freely shared with us. THANK YOU ELIZABETH.

Judy wrote: Mon Mar 28, 2022 5:47 pm This strange, troubled season is coming to an end. In spite of everything from Covid and cheating to pestilence and war we enjoyed some special skating moments for which I’m greatful.

I’m writing this mainly to convey my deep gratitude to Elizabeth for all the information she has gathered throughout the season and has so freely shared with us. THANK YOU ELIZABETH.

You are quite welcome, Judy. I seek out information for myself and am happy to share it with others who might have an interest

This season will be a bit longer than most - we still have the Junior Worlds and the World Synchro championships to come. For the senior skaters, I'm sure many of them will be happy to have some time off!

From the ISU on YouTube - Worlds 2022 The Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5sY6yntB_o
The highlights, day by day, in 10 minutes.