Cup of China 2011

http://www.isuresults.com/results/gpchn2011/gpchn2011_IceDance_FD_Scores.pdf
Ice dance~ I just don't get Ekaterina BOBROVA / Dmitri SOLOVIEV FD...
very very busy but just don't get it

http://www.isuresults.com/results/gpchn2011/gpchn2011_Ladies_FS_Scores.pdf
Ladies FS~ good for Mirai she is not the same person in SC
congrats, Carolina ~ she is going to GPF
I felt I like Adelina's FS better now ~ she improved the expression from what we saw last time but too many flowers on her dress~
Kanako has lots of homework to do ~ got too many UR calls but she had a clean 3Lo combination in FS.

shikure wrote:

http://www.isuresults.com/results/gpchn2011/gpchn2011_IceDance_FD_Scores.pdf
Ice dance~ I just don't get Ekaterina BOBROVA / Dmitri SOLOVIEV FD...
very very busy but just don't get it

http://www.isuresults.com/results/gpchn2011/gpchn2011_Ladies_FS_Scores.pdf
Ladies FS~ good for Mirai she is not the same person in SC
congrats, Carolina ~ she is going to GPF
I felt I like Adelina's FS better now ~ she improved the expression from what we saw last time but too many flowers on her dress~
Kanako has lots of homework to do ~ got too many UR calls but she had a clean 3Lo combination in FS.

You're not the only one who doesn't get Boborova/Soloviev. I haven't seen their FD, I just tuned in when their score appeared so i can't coment on their performance, but the comentators weren't impressed. Personally I prefer Ilyinikh/Katsalapov.

I get the feelling with russians and ice dance, that whenever nr.1 team leaves, the judges are desperately trying to push the next russian team to the top.

About ladies lp, is it just me, or is Carolina's score very high? I would give her a score around 115, not 120. And 64 in pcs?! I guess the judges are seeing something that I'm not.

Мао is skating next week, I hope I won't faint before she will take the ice

shikure wrote:

http://www.isuresults.com/results/gpchn2011/gpchn2011_IceDance_FD_Scores.pdf
Ice dance~ I just don't get Ekaterina BOBROVA / Dmitri SOLOVIEV FD...
very very busy but just don't get it

http://www.isuresults.com/results/gpchn2011/gpchn2011_Ladies_FS_Scores.pdf
Ladies FS~ good for Mirai she is not the same person in SC
congrats, Carolina ~ she is going to GPF
I felt I like Adelina's FS better now ~ she improved the expression from what we saw last time but too many flowers on her dress~
Kanako has lots of homework to do ~ got too many UR calls but she had a clean 3Lo combination in FS.

Thanks again for the score sheet result shikure!

Ladies telecast has just finished here, I really feel very bad for Kanako, she wasn't able to complete all her jumps But at least she was successful with the 2 loops, in which she said she's trying to improve this season. She also smiled a bit at the K&C and during the interview so I'm relieved.

Yay, for Mirai! Yes, she's into it this time, seemed concentrating and very focus! In result gave her the Silver. That was lovely, happy smile for Mirai after CaroK was announced as the winner! Showed a lot of sportmanship, and I'm really happy this time for Mirai!!! Carolina was given very high PCS, 6 of her jumps were ok except for her last jump combination, overall her distance from the others since the SP helped a great lot. Congratulations to all the ladies in the podium!

the mens are on now, a bit sad for Oda... 　２２７．１１ total score　I hope his health corcern will continue to improve and eventually get well soon..

のこりの羽生結弦君 頑張って！！！　

http://www.isuresults.com/results/gpchn2011/gpchn2011_Men_FS_Scores.pdf
Men's FS~ very exciting !!!! and ppl called this "自爆大会"...ppl just ruin it by themselves
we never know that will end this way~and there is the issue
which one you want to see ~Oda and Jeremy's program or something like Nan Song's ?
when Jeremy finished at 1 and I almost heartbroke for Oda, since I thought he was out of podium~ but eventually he is on podium!!! I am so happy for Jeremy and Oda.
so pressure just got those young talent and we will see them in Cup of Russia again

The term "textbook technique" is quite new to skating. Before CoP, I don't think I ever heard this term discussed before. That's probably because no one really cared about it. Jumps were mostly judged on how pretty or nice it looked in the air. Mao had uncoventional technique, but I wouldn't say it's any worse than many of the past female champions. Also, I always thought the Mao's technique problems have been greatly exaggerated. There are so many other skaters who have flutzes or other unconventional jump techniques. If you look at the protocals, you'll find that few skaters actually have no issues on their jumps. In addition, great technique doesn't necessarily mean greatness. Many of the European ladies have wonderful technique and basics, but they are often too inconsistent. Natural talent is also extremely important and Mao definitely had lots of it for her to make it this far in her career.

Whew! what a free in the Mens! so shocked of the result!!

Oda eventually ended up in the podium, so as Jeremy, Congratulations!!!!

I really am sad for Hanyu, he lost his stamina in the last part and had 2 falls! But what a Quad!!! still proud of him! I really wanted him to do well here as he was one of the most affected skater here from the last disaster in the Northeast, he wasn't able to practice well before the season start because of that.

I like Tono(様)'s free and love Yuzuru's LP too, soo dramatic version of Romeo and Juliet!!!!

It's so weird that Terebi Asahi here didn't show Nan Song's LP, they also announced that Jeremy won the event... so confused here

Im so disappointed about Hanyu, he really was so close!

But what is more weird is.. why did german Eurosport skip Kanako Murakami?
They showed everyone, but not her XD
Does someone have a link to her freeskate please?

aoi88 wrote:

The term "textbook technique" is quite new to skating. Before CoP, I don't think I ever heard this term discussed before. That's probably because no one really cared about it. Jumps were mostly judged on how pretty or nice it looked in the air. Mao had uncoventional technique, but I wouldn't say it's any worse than many of the past female champions. Also, I always thought the Mao's technique problems have been greatly exaggerated. There are so many other skaters who have flutzes or other unconventional jump techniques. If you look at the protocals, you'll find that few skaters actually have no issues on their jumps. In addition, great technique doesn't necessarily mean greatness. Many of the European ladies have wonderful technique and basics, but they are often too inconsistent. Natural talent is also extremely important and Mao definitely had lots of it for her to make it this far in her career.

Exactly, if cop was in use at Salt Lake, we would have had a different olympic champion. Sarah won because she had two 3-3 but at least one of these combinations was underrotated.

Natural talent is very important since it makes your training easier, but even more important is dedication and (especially) willingness to work very hard to improve. In this department (IMO) there's no one better than Mao. She never ever gives up and when most of us would give up, or become effected by our "failures", she just goes back to the rink and works even harder to improve. Even if I weren't her fan she would absolutely have my respect.

And even at her worst, she always tries to perform to her best. It would do wonders for Mirai, if she adopted a fraction of Mao's working habits and determination.

Haidogirl wrote:

Im so disappointed about Hanyu, he really was so close!

But what is more weird is.. why did german Eurosport skip Kanako Murakami?
They showed everyone, but not her XD
Does someone have a link to her freeskate please?

https://youtu.be/y7fRHPvCtnM kanako

sounds like every channel has it's own perference ...lol
german Eurosport skipped kanako
Asahi skipped Nan Song

shikure wrote:

Haidogirl wrote:

Im so disappointed about Hanyu, he really was so close!

But what is more weird is.. why did german Eurosport skip Kanako Murakami?
They showed everyone, but not her XD
Does someone have a link to her freeskate please?

https://youtu.be/y7fRHPvCtnM kanako

sounds like every channel has it's own perference ...lol
german Eurosport skipped kanako
Asahi skipped Nan Song

Thanks alot for that!
Man, then it seems Asahi skipped the performance of the day!

Haidogirl wrote:

Im so disappointed about Hanyu, he really was so close!

But what is more weird is.. why did german Eurosport skip Kanako Murakami?
They showed everyone, but not her XD
Does someone have a link to her freeskate please?

That's weird, eurosport international (british comentators) showed everyone.

It's a shame about Hanyu, but he did make a statement today. Others better watch out at japan nationals. The whole man event was weird with many falls, and amazing skate from Song!

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It's a shame about Hanyu, but he did make a statement today. Others better watch out at japan nationals. The whole man event was weird with many falls, and amazing skate from Song!

I thought that too! They said if he had jump a double after the axel and didnt fall, then he had won!
And the japanese nationals will be even more tough this year i think! Cause it seems Daisuke, Nobunari, Takahiko and Yuzuru are all on the same level
I cant wait for Mao to skate finally!

http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/winter/skate/figure/headlines/20111105-00000022-spnavi-spo.html

Can someone explain this please?
In this article it said that Jeremy won, Oda 2nd...and so on....
this is how they showed it on Tv here, and what my two ears heard it saying by the commentators.


http://www.isuresults.com/results/gpchn2011/gpchn2011_Men_FS_Scores.pdf
But when you look at the score sheet or the protocols issued by the ISU links above, Nan Song won, Oda 2nd and Jeremy Third... Am i mistaken or what, so confuse!

dawnsherearequiet wrote:

zarinaballerina wrote:

Natural talent is very important since it makes your training easier, but even more important is dedication and (especially) willingness to work very hard to improve. In this department (IMO) there's no one better than Mao.

From the sound of it I'd suggest you don't consider Mao as the most talented female skater ever?

NO, quite the opposite!!!!! What I meant to say was, that while natural talent matters (and Mao certainly has that) the dedication and hard work matters more, since that is what makes you a champion. For example, Mirai is one of the most talented figure skaters out there, but without commitment and hard work she can have talent all she wants, others will beat her.

That's what makes Mao so special. Despite her enormous talent, she still works crazy hard every day to improve. She could easily say, I'm two time world chapion with triple axels, and keep things the way they are (it's not like any of the other ladies will start jumping 3A). Instead, she went back to relearn the jumps, so she can be even better.

That's the mind of a champion. No matter how good you are, always keep improving.

I don't think there's any doubt, that mao is the most talented female skater ever, she has it all, the jumps, spins, spiral and the best freaking footwork I've ever seen a lady figureskater do
I just wish, that TAT would undertand the cop better, that's what made Yuna's programs so good. David milked every point out of her, while Mao was giving points away.(IMO)

purplemaze wrote:

But whenyou look at the score sheet or the protocols issued by the ISU links above, Nan Song won, Oda 2nd and Jeremy Third... Am i mistaken or what, so confuse!

That's just the protocols for the FS. Including the scores from the SP the results would be Jeremy, Nobu and Nan Song. However,
the difference between scores from Jeremy to Yuzuru was just less than 2 points so it's ok. Hope Yuzuru's stamina will improve so he doesn't get too tired halfway through his program.

purplemaze wrote:

http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/winter/skate/figure/headlines/20111105-00000022-spnavi-spo.html

Can someone explain this please?
In this article it said that Jeremy won, Oda 2nd...and so on....
this is how they showed it on Tv here, and what my two ears heard it saying by the commentators.


http://www.isuresults.com/results/gpchn2011/gpchn2011_Men_FS_Scores.pdf
But when you look at the score sheet or the protocols issued by the ISU links above, Nan Song won, Oda 2nd and Jeremy Third... Am i mistaken or what, so confuse!

This is just for the free program. Song won the free, but Jeremy won overall. just as Gachinski won the short, but overall he was placed in 5th.

zarinaballerina wrote:

I don't think there's any doubt, that mao is the most talented female skater ever, she has it all, the jumps, spins, spiral and the best freaking footwork I've ever seen a lady figureskater do
I just wish, that TAT would undertand the cop better, that's what made Yuna's programs so good. David milked every point out of her, while Mao was giving points away.(IMO)

This. Mao has amazing and very difficult footwork which she can pull off but how come judges do not give her level 4 which she deserves? I feel like because Mao always does the most difficult footwork yet every time she competes they expect more and more from her. It's like she's judged on a different level from the others in this area. And I also hope TAT would understand the COP better. It's not just Mao's programs she creates that doesn't seem to milk the COP... Adelina's programs also suffer from this. They're two gorgeous and talented skater and I want them to have really unique programs suited to them yet also COP friendly.

zarinaballerina wrote:

purplemaze wrote:

http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/winter/skate/figure/headlines/20111105-00000022-spnavi-spo.html

Can someone explain this please?
In this article it said that Jeremy won, Oda 2nd...and so on....
this is how they showed it on Tv here, and what my two ears heard it saying by the commentators.


http://www.isuresults.com/results/gpchn2011/gpchn2011_Men_FS_Scores.pdf
But when you look at the score sheet or the protocols issued by the ISU links above, Nan Song won, Oda 2nd and Jeremy Third... Am i mistaken or what, so confuse!

This is just for the free program. Song won the free, but Jeremy won overall. just as Gachinski won the short, but overall he was placed in 5th.

Ah okay, that was stupid of me
Much thanks for clarifying roma and zarinaballerina !

Again, i'm not blaming Asahi Tv or anyone for that matter for the confusion, i take full responsibility for my actions and confusion heheh
But i just hope the telecast here didn't ended in such a manner. They didn't even show Nan Songs LP considering he won the LP, they must've thought it wouldn't be relevant or enough for the time scheduled for the telecast.

Anyone had the link for Nan Song's LP? reading the sheets again, looks like he landed 2 quads and getting huge GOE's for it! it's a must-see then.

roma wrote:

zarinaballerina wrote:

I don't think there's any doubt, that mao is the most talented female skater ever, she has it all, the jumps, spins, spiral and the best freaking footwork I've ever seen a lady figureskater do
I just wish, that TAT would undertand the cop better, that's what made Yuna's programs so good. David milked every point out of her, while Mao was giving points away.(IMO)

This. Mao has amazing and very difficult footwork which she can pull off but how come judges do not give her level 4 which she deserves? I feel like because Mao always does the most difficult footwork yet every time she competes they expect more and more from her. It's like she's judged on a different level from the others in this area. And I also hope TAT would understand the COP better. It's not just Mao's programs she creates that doesn't seem to milk the COP... Adelina's programs also suffer from this. They're two gorgeous and talented skater and I want them to have really unique programs suited to them yet also COP friendly.

I also don't understand why Mao doesn't receive level 4. It would be great if there was a footwork competition and each lady would have to perform one of mao's footworks, this way judges wouldn't have a choice, but to recognize her amazing ability and finally give her the scores she deserves.

TAT not understanding the CoP is one of the reasons why I would love for Mao to go to someone else for her competitive programs choreography, and keep TAT as her exhibition choreographer.

Talk about an up-and-down competition for the men. It's to be expected, I guess, since a good number of the top skaters in the singles events were coming off an injury (shorter prep. time) and/or still in the process of breaking in their boots. Group 2 of the men and the ladies were quite nerve-wracking to watch.

Other than that, I'm really glad that K/S skated well here. Their LP is as excellent as ever.

clovera wrote:

Other than that, I'm really glad that K/S skated well here. Their LP is as excellent as ever.

I really like this program.The music, choreography, costumes...they're all great, and Yuko looks so much better with her new hairstyle

Oh damn!
So sad for Yuzuru...
But I really want to see Nan Song skate! Who is he???
They all seem to take the ice by surprise!


I can't believe Mao will be on the ice in a few days! I'll be totally 'kyaaaaaaaaaaaaa-ing'!

Why is Carolina Kostner competing three times?