2009 Easterns

[mskater]

Yo, so I'm such a tard, I was just reading some thread about Sectionals and then logged out and back in and now I can't find it anywhere! In any event - I'm not skating this year but will be there to cheer everyone on and if anyone (Stormy) need me to put them on the ice just holla:] I'll try and dress all official and split...

-Cheers!

[skatingatty]

Hi, mskater! Long time, no see. I won't be competing at Easterns either, but I will be there for at least part of the competition. If anyone from out of town needs a ride around the area or whatever, let me know. I look forward to cheering everyone on!

[miraclegro]

I'll be at Easterns. Hillsborough, right? that's where i'll be. No coach to put me on the ice, but i'll be doing Adult Silver Freestyle. I'm still putting program together. It would be nice to meet some folks. I'll be the one from Lynchburg!

[Stormy]

PM me your e-mail address, mskater!! :)

[skaternum]

What's up, mskater?? Good to see you back online. I'll be doing Interp at Easterns, so I'll see you there.

[mskater]

Will be great to catch up with everyone at the competition. I do wish I was competing but I decided last minute not to. I couldn't find the motivation to skate in my current level which doesn't really challenge me. So I'm making goals to test novice moves and free before the 2010 qualifying season so I'll be ready to go.

Good Luck everyone - I'll be rooting for you! :]

[Terri C]

I'll be there for Bronze Ladies III and Artistic/ Dramatic Interp III and the "unofficial" (:twisted:) vodka toss event!!

[looplover]

I'll be there for Bronze Ladies III and Artistic/ Dramatic Interp III and the "unofficial" (:twisted:) vodka toss event!!

We get a vodka toss??

Can I have it before our event??? :halo::halo::twisted:

[NCSkater02]

I'm not competing, but I plan on dropping in if I'm not on call. Even if I am on call, I may drop in since I'll be on call for Chapel Hill. Surely I can get from Hillborough to UNC Hospitals in 40 minutes.:roll:

[jazzpants]

I'll be there for Bronze Ladies III and Artistic/ Dramatic Interp III and the "unofficial" (:twisted:) vodka toss event!!And someone is gonna get passed on the "AN newbie champagne septer" too -- like Mel On Ice did for me last year after my artistic event!!! :twisted:

[mikawendy]

We get a vodka toss??

Can I have it before our event??? :halo::halo::twisted:

How about *during*? Now that would make for an interesting interp number.... :lol::lol:

[NoVa Sk8r]

There is also the "surprise" tasting ... as when Rob L. or Becca secretly replaces the fluid in your water bottle with vodka! 8O:lol:

[Terri C]

We get a vodka toss??

Can I have it before our event??? :halo::halo::twisted:

Hummm, we'll see. But what will our coaches say to that one?

[looplover]

Hummm, we'll see. But what will our coaches say to that one?

That would not go over well :)

I'm kidding anyway, that's the last thing I need before that program - which is finally choreographed but was really ugly this morning! I want to use the excuse of having a head cold. Yeah. :lol:

[stacyf419]

I am doing pre-bronze ladies II, pre-bronze compulsory moves, and beginner adult light comedy interp.

Anyone else in these?

[miraclegro]

Ya know what's funny, i'm really not a drinker, but it might help me relax! my legs get so stiff right before going on!

And those short little 3-4 minute warm ups are a total rip-off for us adults!

[miraclegro]

Yeah, if anyone's bored and wants to put me on the ice with a chat that goes something like "breathe, breathe!" I'll take it!

[starskate6.0]

:cry:
Well Im afraid you will have one less gold man at Easterns this year... I would like to wish each and everyone of you good luck at Easterns and Nationals. Even though my skating has improved a lot in the last year Im not taking lessons at the moment and ice time is beyond my means except for the occasional day to stay fit :?? ( lots of cut backs at work)so 2009 is a bust for me , but with any luck Ill be back in 2010 ;). Any clues as to where Nationals might be 2010... anyone:?:

Good luck everyone.
Ross:D

[NoVa Sk8r]

Any clues as to where Nationals might be 2010... anyone:?:Bloomington, Minnesota (Minneapolis area):
http://www.usfigureskating.org/event_story.asp?id=42204

[skaternum]

Hummm, we'll see. But what will our coaches say to that one?

This is exactly why you shouldn't take coaches to adult events. Either they disapprove or they confiscate all your mini bottles and keep them for themselves.:twisted:

[mdvask8r]

This is exactly why you shouldn't take coaches to adult events. Either they disapprove or they confiscate all your mini bottles and keep them for themselves.:twisted:
So perhaps part of coach credentialing for adult events should require that the coach must enter at least one event himself where (s)he can collect her own mini bottles??? ;);)

[Terri C]

This is exactly why you shouldn't take coaches to adult events. Either they disapprove or they confiscate all your mini bottles and keep them for themselves.:twisted:

Well in my case, my coach is coming to also do the IJS critiques. This is also his first all adult event and I've warned him that these all adult competitions are a totally different ballgame than what he sees at most comps.

[Stormy]

Well in my case, my coach is coming to also do the IJS critiques. This is also his first all adult event and I've warned him that these all adult competitions are a totally different ballgame than what he sees at most comps.

Dumb question.....there are IJS critiques?

[Terri C]

Dumb question.....there are IJS critiques?

According to the competition website, the IJS critiques are pre- arranged and being offered for a extra charge.

[NoVa Sk8r]

According to the competition website, the IJS critiques are pre- arranged and being offered for a extra charge.Which has prompted many of us to ask, if they can arrange to have IJS offered during/outside the competition, why can't they use IJS *for* the competition? (I know why, I'm just being snarky.)

[rlichtefeld]

There is also the "surprise" tasting ... as when Rob L. or Becca secretly replaces the fluid in your water bottle with vodka! 8O:lol:

We didn't replace ALL of it. We just adjusted the percentages. I think it was about 50/50 after we were done. And, it was AFTER you got off the ice. Not after the warmup. We were trying to be a little considerate.

Rob

[w.w.west]

Which has prompted many of us to ask, if they can arrange to have IJS offered during/outside the competition, why can't they use IJS *for* the competition? (I know why, I'm just being snarky.)

That is a legitmate question. It is because there are some judges that are tech. controllers and are able to look at the program "through IJS" eyes. However, there are also technical specialists that are part of an IJS panel. Tech. specialists are generally former skaters and coaches. So they are not judges. There are also other costs involved. I know everyone keeps hearing that. But I wanted to offer the IJS scoring at Adults for Autism on April 4. I was having a hard time finding specialists that could come from the area and also judges that are also controllers. Since this is a first time comp., I don't know what to expect. So I, as the chair, am not willing to spend the extra $ it would take to bring in controllers and specialist from other areas. There are also other costs like paper....cases of paper would be required. I know that sounds petty....but adding it to everything else adds up. The other cost is the extra ice time. Bottom line is that there are not enough controllers and specialists to go around.

[Stormy]

A little bump for the Easterns thread. Now that the schedule is out for the other two sections, any ideas of when to expect the Easterns one? :)

[Black Sheep]

A little bump for the Easterns thread. Now that the schedule is out for the other two sections, any ideas of when to expect the Easterns one? :)

Because the link that daisies supplied in another thread does not work! :roll:

[sk8er1964]

Delete - wrong thread

[Stormy]

Because the link that daisies supplied in another thread does not work! :roll:

Daisies didn't post the Easterns schedule.

[Stormy]

Answered my own question, this must have been posted late this afternoon!

http://www.centralcarolinasc.com/Downloads/AES2009_Schedule.pdf

ETA: 7 am warm up for a 9:20 AM Champ Gold Ladies event on Saturday?!?! Uggggggggggggh.

[daisies]

Because the link that daisies supplied in another thread does not work! :roll:
Just FYI, I did include a caveat that the link might not work unless you are logged in to the Yahoo CAS forum. But it's been posted in its entirety in that thread and its own thread, so it's a moot point.

Daisies didn't post the Easterns schedule.
She was referring to Mids. :)

[skatingatty]

Is there a get-together/ after-party on Saturday evening? I can't get to the rink until later in the afternoon, so I'm sorry I will miss most of the events and can't cheer you all on. Hope to see you all later or on Sunday!

[skaternum]

That's an excellent question. The party is one of the most important parts of an adult competition! :lol:

[Terri C]

From what I've read, there is supposed to be a informal gathering on Saturday night, that I probably won't be able to fully enjoy since my events are on Sunday. Oh well, what can 'ya do? Make up for it at AN?

[skatingatty]

Well, good, at least I'll be able to watch you skate on Sunday! :) What time is your event, Terry? Hopefully, not at 7am.

[flo]

Enjoy everyone! At least many of you will be going to warmer climates!

[Stormy]

Groups and practice ice info are up!

[skaternum]

Groups are small this year. :cry: Only 4 people in my interp event.

[Terri C]

In addition to that..while I see quite a few folks that were there last year in NJ, there are also quite a few not there.
I really think the current state of the economy is a huge factor in this. :cry:

ETA. skaternum... there are 8 of us in Interp A/D!!

[skaternum]

ETA. skaternum... there are 8 of us in Interp A/D!!

I'm not doing A/D. I'm doing C/LE, which only has 4. :cry:

[stacyf419]

I'm not doing A/D. I'm doing C/LE, which only has 4. :cry:

I'm doing C/LE - I had originally asked for Adult Beginner, since I'm only pre-bronze, but there weren't any other entries, so I got bumped up. Be gentle...:giveup:

[skaternum]

I'm doing C/LE - I had originally asked for Adult Beginner, since I'm only pre-bronze, but there weren't any other entries, so I got bumped up. Be gentle...:giveup:

Cool! That's the neat thing about Interps -- you're not being judged against each other based on skating skills. It's all about the music and the entertainment!

The thing you should be scared about is being on the warm up ice with the Masters Interp skaters. :)

[stacyf419]

Cool! That's the neat thing about Interps -- you're not being judged against each other based on skating skills. It's all about the music and the entertainment!

The thing you should be scared about is being on the warm up ice with the Masters Interp skaters. :)

Believe me I am - my plan is to stand quietly in a corner and look petrified.

[Terri C]

Well competition week is here, folks! How's everyone doing??

[skaternum]

For those who haven't checked the schedule in a while, it changed a little. You might want to take a look. My event moved 40 minutes on Saturday.

[Isk8NYC]

For those who haven't checked the schedule in a while, it changed a little. You might want to take a look. My event moved 40 minutes on Saturday.
Wow - that's a big shift. This is the version updated 2/15/2009:
http://www.centralcarolinasc.com/Downloads/AES2009_Schedule.pdf

Any news on a Sat night dinner? I'd love to attend, even though I'm not competing. I think I'm on "runner duty" so don't yell at the messenger! lol

[Terri C]

Any news on a Sat night dinner? I'd love to attend, even though I'm not competing. I think I'm on "runner duty" so don't yell at the messenger! lol

I haven't heard of anything as of late. I'm willing to get dinner with whoever, but need to be in early, since my events are the next day.

[looplover]

I'd totally be up for dinner as well. I'm ice monitor for one of the practice sessions on Saturday afternoon, then event on Sunday (Terri I'm loving the time for that).

As far as program goes, we will see! All I know is, my stick on bra no longer sticks.

[Isk8NYC]

All I know is, my stick on bra no longer sticks.ROFLOL! ONLY ON THIS BOARD!!! I don't think we can go a month without an underwear discussion, lol.
*Cue the men to discuss dance belts again! ;)

The Saturday competition is supposed to end by 7pm, but I'm sure there will be cleanup duty for us lowly volunteers.

Is 7:45pm too late for a dinner meetup for you Sunday AM skaters?

I'm not sure what's open in Hillsborough at that time, but there are a bunch of restaurants in Durham about 20 mins away. Mostly chain restaurants, though.

Chapel Hill is mobbed on Sat nights with students from UNC and Duke, so I'm not sure if there's any good place with parking.

Restaurant suggestions are welcome, Carolina People! (We tend to eat at places that accept ten year olds, lol)

I can bring my van and ditch my kids early, if people need rides to/from the rink or a single hotel.

[Stormy]

I'm up for dinner as well! Safe travels to everyone heading down there. I'm getting in around 2 PM on Friday and doing 2 practice ices that evening. I'm actually really glad Champ Gold gets over so early, so there's less time to think about it. :giveup:

[Terri C]

What do people think of this place?
Bennett Point Grill
www.bpgrill.com

[Isk8NYC]

I've never eaten there, so I don't know if the food and service are good or bad. It's convenient, only about 10 minutes away.

I can't picture exactly where it is, but I'm heading out to the rink, so I'll drive by this afternoon.

I called them and they said their non-smoking section can hold up to 30 people, but we need to make a reservation in advance. The non-smoking section is separate from the smoking area; separated by a full wall, she promises.

They have a private party scheduled for Saturday night, so we really should give them a solid reservation headcount to make sure they have the staff and food on hand.

How many people are interested in dinner at 7:45pm this Saturday night at the Bennett Pointe Grille in Durham, NC?

[Terri C]

Here's one!

[Isk8NYC]

I started a new thread with a poll to get a quick tally.

http://www.skatingforums.com/showthread.php?t=28116

[skaternum]

I'm ice monitor for one of the practice sessions on Saturday afternoon, then event on Sunday (Terri I'm loving the time for that).

Ya know, I sent 2 different messages (one before and one after the schedule came out) to the competition chair saying that I'd be happy to do volunteer shift on Saturday, and she said she'd pass them on to the volunteer coordinators. To date, NO ONE has contacted me to take me up on my offer. That's pretty ... odd. I volunteer at CCSC comps all the time. Oh well, Their loss.

[looplover]

Ya know, I sent 2 different messages (one before and one after the schedule came out) to the competition chair saying that I'd be happy to do volunteer shift on Saturday, and she said she'd pass them on to the volunteer coordinators. To date, NO ONE has contacted me to take me up on my offer. That's pretty ... odd. I volunteer at CCSC comps all the time. Oh well, Their loss.

Oh man! That stinks. I can email the coach who emailed me if you want (I'm not sure if she's the competition chair but I don't think so)

[skaternum]

Oh man! That stinks. I can email the coach who emailed me if you want (I'm not sure if she's the competition chair but I don't think so)

Well, since I didn't hear anything, I've been working on some other plans. So I'm not going to be able to commit now. Not trying to be b****y, just can't commit now.

[mdvask8r]

Anyone have results/reports to share on today's events?
Some results for Mids and Pacifics have been posted on Icenetwork, but nothing for Easterns.

[Zoomana]

Championship Gold Ladies results anyone? I know two ladies who skated in it and would like to know how they did!

[vesperholly]

Julie Pietraszko won Chamionship Gold, don't know the rest of the medalists.

[flo]

The results are in the icenet page.
NoVa and his partner came in second in Championship pairs.

[vesperholly]

Crazy ordinals in Championship Gold ladies! One skater got a 1st and a last place mark, and the winner had only one 1st. 8O When does IJS come to Sectionals again?

[Debbie S]

Congrats to Heather H, Heather P, and Lisa Chisholm on qualifying for their Champ events!! And congrats to Heather H and Marty on qualifying in Champ Pairs. Pairs looks like it was a very close event - ordinals very mixed.

[jazzpants]

Well, I doubt that dcden will be reading this so I wrote on his Facebook profile page but CONGRATULATIONS on your Silver at Adult Champ Gold Men.

Congrats also to NoVa Sk8r on his Gold debut at Champ Adult Gold Men FS. He got the Bronze. Should be quite interesting for me to watch the Gold Men event at Nationals. I'm looking forward to being there to watch the event. :bow: (Of course, I have to cheer for my PCAS group too...since I am from the PCAS area.) ;)

Now if only I can get the results for the NON-qualifying events.... ANYONE!?!?!?

[mdvask8r]

Crazy ordinals in Championship Gold ladies! One skater got a 1st and a last place mark, and the winner had only one 1st. 8O When does IJS come to Sectionals again?
Not unusual LOL! The last few times I competed my marks covered the entire scoring range.

[Isk8NYC]

I spent the entire day at the rink yesterday watching the skaters. Incredibly impressive and determined, all of them! Bravo to everyone for getting out there and doing their best.

Results are up on the site, Jazzpants.
http://www.centralcarolinasc.com/AES2009_GroupList.aspx

[jazzpants]

Results are up on the site, Jazzpants.
http://www.centralcarolinasc.com/AES2009_GroupList.aspxThanks, ISk8NYC!

Wanna wish Terri C good luck on both her events. (WHEW!!! She's gonna have fun going between her technical and her artistic event. Looks a bit tight timing between her events. And heaven forbid for the Silver IV-V FS skaters if they were in the Adult Interp A/D event too. 8O )

Skaternum: You "Crazy" gal!!! Congrats for your Silver in Adult Interp L/E!!! (Did you do that program again... or something else?)

I'm pretty sure by now NoVa is recovering from all the vodka nips that he had... err... competition events :halo: ... but congrats on the pairs events too! :P

[looplover]

Terri really looked great out there! I didn't get to see her interpretive, I was changing. She had VERY little time between events.

It was terrific to meet people from the board! I'm sure there were more there than I realized. Didn't get to see the master's events (though I saw that warmup and was amazed) - will have to watch on Ice Network.

I'm still laughing that I fell on my loop, it was the strangest thing...just kind of sank, lol. I'll rename myself loopfaller. I think that was the first time I've fallen on that jump, I usually two-foot (which I did with the second one).

Thank you skatingatty for the vodka nip ! I'm contemplating it now, or coffee...both?:lol:

[Isk8NYC]

Thank you skatingatty for the vodka nip ! I'm contemplating it now, or coffee...both?:lol:Uhhhh...weren't you on your way out for margaritas when you left this afternoon? hmmmm.....

I stayed and helped clean up a bit, moving tables, washing out coffee pots and such. Then I skated for about an hour and had a blast! lol

I thought everyone skated really well - gotta give you all applause for working so hard to prepare for this competition. The costumes and programs were inspiring - a lot of our lower-level adults were really impressed. Several of them came back to skate at the public session because you all made them want to get on the ice!

It was great to meet everyone - I missed stacy419 though - sorry. I know I saw your event, I just didn't connect the name until it was too late.

I liked that, when people fell, they didn't let it phase them or psych them out. They just got back up and kept going like it didn't happen. Bravo!

I was talking to a few young skaters and they said "People fell!" I told them it doesn't matter, it's what you do AFTER you fall that's more important.

[looplover]

I just had one margarita! It was the small size! :-D

yeah the fall was A-OK with me since it wasn't a painful one and I did the spin after and ended on time. I'm still laughing that I caught your eye as I was sitting there on the ice....

Uhhhh...weren't you on your way out for margaritas when you left this afternoon? hmmmm.....

I stayed and helped clean up a bit, moving tables, washing out coffee pots and such. Then I skated for about an hour and had a blast! lol

I thought everyone skated really well - gotta give you all applause for working so hard to prepare for this competition. The costumes and programs were inspiring - a lot of our lower-level adults were really impressed. Several of them came back to skate at the public session because you all made them want to get on the ice!

It was great to meet everyone - I missed stacy419 though - sorry. I know I saw your event, I just didn't connect the name until it was too late.

I liked that, when people fell, they didn't let it phase them or psych them out. They just got back up and kept going like it didn't happen. Bravo!

I was talking to a few young skaters and they said "People fell!" I told them it doesn't matter, it's what you do AFTER you fall that's more important.

[Isk8NYC]

I'm still laughing that I caught your eye as I was sitting there on the ice....That's my "smile and BREATHE" look, lol.:P

[Terri C]

Wanna wish Terri C good luck on both her events. (WHEW!!! She's gonna have fun going between her technical and her artistic event. Looks a bit tight timing between her events. And heaven forbid for the Silver IV-V FS skaters if they were in the Adult Interp A/D event too. 8O )


Lemme say this.. the next time I get events scheduled thatclose... I'm going to do what the two Silver IV and V Ladies that orginally were supposed to be in A/D Interp did and scratch.
I thought I skated a nice expressive Interp... but the judges apparently had other ideas. I hate to bring up the debate again, but what do judges look for in A/D Interp? I'm sooo lost on that, that Mapquest will not help.

Then I did another stupid thing.... I went to look at my Interp results before my freeskate and had the worst free I've skated in awhile.

So any ideas on how to pick up the pieces there? I really felt demoralized today.

[sk8er1964]

So any ideas on how to pick up the pieces there? I really felt demoralized today.

I went into my freeskate on the top of the world after strong preparation and a great warm up, and landed pretty much at the bottom of the heap. I chalk it up to "it" happens, even though I am disappointed. The next one will be better. Hang on to that thought, rejoice in the things that you did today that were good, and look to what you can improve on in the near future. There's always that next competition.

[Isk8NYC]

That's one thing I loved about the ISI comps in NJ during the 1980's - the fees weren't too expensive and there was pretty much one each month during the season. If you struggled at one comp, there was another one next month and it wasn't budget-busting to try again.

I have no idea how those interp events are judged, but I did like both of your routines!

[skatingatty]

Hey, everybody! It was nice to finally meet Isk8NYC and Looplover in person, and also see Terri and Skaternum again at dinner last night. I just had my delicious leftovers for dinner tonight. Skaternum, David T. has a vodka nip for you! I'm peeved that I missed all of the competition yesterday, though the students I've coached for a high school mock trial competition were runners-up yesterday at the Durham competition. :) Terri, I thought you still skated well, especially given the tough circumstances w/the close scheduling. You have such beautiful spread eagles! There's always the next competition. Hope u and all the out of town skaters had a safe trip home!

[Isk8NYC]

I'm peeved that I missed all of the competition yesterday, though the students I've coached for a high school mock trial competition were runners-up yesterday at the Durham competition. :)You didn't tell us that at dinner! Congratulations!

It was great meeting you too and David as well.

I also ran into jwrnsktr at the rink on Saturday and she made me promise to skate with her Tue or Wed! I'm going to try and finish all my work tomorrow so I can keep the date. *promise*

I came home last night to find my husband settling in on the couch with a bowl of popcorn and some rented DVDs. I feel asleep watching "The Office" with him, so I gave up and went to bed. He hogged the entire king-sized bed this morning after I got up, so I think he had a good weekend as well. (kids went to a sleepover last night)

[skaternum]

Skaternum: You "Crazy" gal!!! Congrats for your Silver in Adult Interp L/E!!! (Did you do that program again... or something else?)
Oh, no -- I retired "Crazy" before I had my surgery. No way I'm skating without arms now! :lol: Gotta protect the knee in an emergency. Instead I did my "Airplane Blues" number, with my little stewardess outfit and seat belt buckle (and peanuts stashed in the bra!). Hehe.

NoVa and partner did a really good pairs program. The ordinals were just all OVER THE PLACE in that one.

Dennis has one of the nicest programs of all the adult skaters, IMO. It's beautifully choreographed, and he always does a great job of putting it out there.

Loved getting to meet everyone and say hi to old friends. Adult comps are the BEST!

[Stormy]

What a great weekend! I skated almost the best I could skate (flying camel, we are NOT friends anymore!) and ended up 7th which I was really happy with. My goal was top half and I got no ordinal lower than 8th and I got 2 5th ordinals. I'm glad I have 2 months to really ramp it up for the open event at ANs. I'm just thrilled to pieces for Julie, though. She deserved to win. As always, it was great to see NoVa and the crew.

Champ Masters Jr/Sr ladies has a new force to be reckoned with!! Devon Dillon is awesome. She landed some strong double axels in the 30 minute warm up, but didn't do it in the program. She didn't need it and everything else was strong and clean. I can very easily see her winning at Nationals.

[stacyf419]

I had a fantastic time, and was proud of my friends for their awesome performances and proud of myself for skating my best in freestyle and compulsory (and not so bad in interp:P).

It was so cool to see the high-level ladies, men and pairs skate in the flesh instead of on my little 3 inch view screen on Icenetwork - I was blown away by so many of the skaters. This is going to sound corny but it was really inspirational.

And of course it was great to finally meet Terri C. I missed Isk8NYC (maybe next time??) but got to meet Amy Entwistle, who gave 2 of the best performances I saw all weekend in addition to all the hard work she had put into the competition.

Now I'm really tired and ready to sleep for a few hours before heading to the rink at 5:45 (I'm trying to psych myself into this by typing it;). I hope everyone else had as much fun as I did!!

PS - Devon Dillon was indeed amazing - what a pleasure to watch!!

[starskate6.0]

anyone got results on Champ Gold mens .
Sorry guy's , I could not be there this year :?? The Airline industry is in a bit of a flap at the moment and I may have to look for work over seas soon.
Im also badly injured with an ACL injury to my left shoulder.

But interested to know how you all did and I wish you all the best of luck at Nationals. Any info..:?::bow:

Ross

[Terri C]

Ross,
Here are the results:
1. Alan Emerick
2. Dennis Palaganas ( dcden!!)
3. Stephen Trzaska (NoVa!!)
4. Liam Cowper
5. Marty Romanick
Because of the fill up rule, all 5 will be going to AN. There were only 5 Champ Gold Guys at Pacs and 2 at Mids.

[RachelSk8er]

What a great weekend! I skated almost the best I could skate (flying camel, we are NOT friends anymore!)

I think we both have this flying camel curse that has affected us at NYI and sectionals, and the only thing that can cure it will be some chili peppers at ANs. I shall not forget them this time.

[Stormy]

I think we both have this flying camel curse that has affected us at NYI and sectionals, and the only thing that can cure it will be some chili peppers at ANs. I shall not forget them this time.

Agreed. I am looking forward to the awesomeness that is the chili pepper. If I can get it good and consistent, I think we'll change the flying camel to a flying back sit. I did some the other day that weren't bad and with 8 weeks to get it, I'd rather do that than the flying camel. I was told that the flying back sit was a level 2 spin as well.

[RachelSk8er]

Agreed. I am looking forward to the awesomeness that is the chili pepper.


"OH MY GOD, HE SAW ME!! QUICK!!! HIDE!!!"

Man I wish I still had that video.

[Stormy]

"OH MY GOD, HE SAW ME!! QUICK!!! HIDE!!!"

Man I wish I still had that video.

You and me both, sister! :) You ran off SO fast. :D

[starskate6.0]

Ross,
Here are the results:
1. Alan Emerick
2. Dennis Palaganas ( dcden!!)
3. Stephen Trzaska (NoVa!!)
4. Liam Cowper
5. Marty Romanick
Because of the fill up rule, all 5 will be going to AN. There were only 5 Champ Gold Guys at Pacs and 2 at Mids.

Thanks Terri

I only wish I could have been there to chear them all on . Im off the ice till further notice . Stephen in Gold now "WoW: Look out. :bow:
Im Very happy to hear they all going to Nationals this year. I hope they do well. Im out with a an ACL injury for about a Month .:cry: and I miss skating a lot. :cry::cry: