Elvis stojko announces his return!

[Mariko88]

Has anyone else read this?

http://www.elvisstojko.net/

[queen ale]

Well...it is wonderful! I don't see this notice before...so thank you Mariko88!

Elvis Stojko isn't among my favourite skaters, but I like him! ;)

[looplover]

OMG. I absolutely LOVE Elvis Stojko, this is great news! Can't wait to see him skate again !!

[MQSeries]

Isn't it too early for April's Fool :lol:?

Interesting, indeed. But as with the rumors of a possible Sasha's and MK's comebacks, I'll believe it when I see it ;)

[MQSeries]

... Elvis didn't write that he's returning to competitive skating, only that he's skating again after having been away from it.

[queen ale]

Ok... I wait news!

[Mariko88]

Isn't it too early for April's Fool :lol:?

Interesting, indeed. But as with the rumors of a possible Sasha's and MK's comebacks, I'll believe it when I see it ;)

Would you like to make an INTERNET BET? I happen to know through my Japanese contacts that Elvis has already been in discussion with some Asian tours. Your glass seems to be half empty MQ, perhaps it will be filled again when you hear Elvis has signed for a tour. :P

[AgnesNitt]

If you look on his site, he's now offering seminars which I didn't see last year. His return may be to coaching, or pro skating in what's left of the show circuit.
He's what, late 30's now? Never skated under IJS. I don't see how he can reinstate and be competitive. Even elite athletes lose their reflexes, their oxygen uptake slows, and injury recovery slows after their 20's.
I do not wish to seem cynical. I'm glad he's back. But competitive...no.

[Virtualsk8r]

Elvis is listed as the coach of a Mexican skater at ISU Four Continents this week in Vancouver-----so his return to the ice is probably along the coaching lines. Guess he must be living in Mexico part-time, as the skater doesn't list a NA training site. Last I knew (a few years ago) Elvis didn't hold any Canadian coaching credentials, so would have to jump through those hoops if he wanted to coach in his home country.....But then - neither did Brian Orser hold the required credentials to coach Yu-Na Kim until he was fast-tracked through the courses. Will be interesting to see how his skater (who lists Elvis as the choreographer as well) makes out!

[sk8ryellow]

I don't think Elvis should make a competing comback but a touring comback would be good.

[Mariko88]

Why would he want to compete? I'm just glad he wants to show skate. Seminars and coaching is ok too.:lol:

[sk8ryellow]

Ya know I really don't remember Elvis I mean I remember his name but not his skating.

[queen ale]

Ya know I really don't remember Elvis I mean I remember his name but not his skating.


Well... I find this on youtube (but there are a lots ;)):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9iKCS5nRpQ

[singerskates]

I like Elvis Stojko a lot and at the time when he did his 2002 Olympic and 1997 World Championship freeskates, I loved his programs. But now looking back after being spoiled with Jeffrey Buttle's skating in between the jumps, it just doesn't stack up. But then again, when Jeffrey Buttle was still competing under the 6.0 system, Jeff just wasn't getting the marks for his spins, moves in the field, footwork or anything else either. All what mattered it seems back then under 6.0 were the jumps. Different skaters for different times.

I wonder if Elvis took the time to learn the COP system inside out, so that whom ever he is coaching in Mexico will have a fare chance in competition?

[Mariko88]

http://sports.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090203.wsptelvis0203/GSStory/GlobeSportsOther/home

[Mariko88]

I like Elvis Stojko a lot and at the time when he did his 2002 Olympic and 1997 World Championship freeskates, I loved his programs. But now looking back after being spoiled with Jeffrey Buttle's skating in between the jumps, it just doesn't stack up. But then again, when Jeffrey Buttle was still competing under the 6.0 system, Jeff just wasn't getting the marks for his spins, moves in the field, footwork or anything else either. All what mattered it seems back then under 6.0 were the jumps. Different skaters for different times.


Jeff is a nice boy, but when you can win an Olympic medal with your bottom hitting the ice, I worry for the sport.

[skates fan]

The only one who skated cleanly in the 2006 Olympics was Evgeni Plushenko... if other skaters actually skated cleanly (ie: Johnny Weir in the long, Evan Lysacek in the short) they would have won the bronze medal. I wouldn't worry about the sport necessarily if it was a" crash and bang" competition. The new system is much harder than the 6.0 system IMO and it is nice to see that you have to excel at everything, not just the jumps.

I would consult Elvis if I was trying to perfect the quad jump. He was a very consistent jumper as we all know.

[Mariko88]

The new system is much harder than the 6.0 system IMO and it is nice to see that you have to excel at everything, not just the jumps.

The new system is easier to manipulate and everyone looks the same. Same elements, same placement, basically it has the same energy as "diving", it's all about math now. And that's why viewership and tour attendance has consistently dropped each year since the new system has been instated.:frus:

[AgnesNitt]

The only one who skated cleanly in the 2006 Olympics was Evgeni Plushenko... if other skaters actually skated cleanly (ie: Johnny Weir in the long, Evan Lysacek in the short) they would have won the bronze medal. I wouldn't worry about the sport necessarily if it was a" crash and bang" competition. The new system is much harder than the 6.0 system IMO and it is nice to see that you have to excel at everything, not just the jumps.

I would consult Elvis if I was trying to perfect the quad jump. He was a very consistent jumper as we all know.

I'm going to rant here. As I understand it, a fall--A FALL!--is a minus 1 point (-1). That encourages people to try inconsistent jumps and is killing the sport (Kozuka beat Weir at GPF--Kozuka had 3 THREE! falls--Weir skated clean. People complain about Lynn versus Schuba--wait till they start booing falls.). A FALL should be minus 5. A touch should be -2.
If penalties for falls were real kickers, and there was serious low pointing for wrong edges, we'd see better skating.

[Mariko88]

If penalties for falls were real kickers, and there was serious low pointing for wrong edges, we'd see better skating.

actually, you would also see even less risk, no excitement, but hey, you would probably have a great cure for insomnia. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz