Question/Opinion re Skating Season

[Marie]

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I have been wondering something , perhaps someone may have some input on.

Do you think someone like Michelle or Sarah who does not compete as heavily during the season but are able to do Nationals/Worlds are at a advantage or disadvantage? (this is in theory since we don't really know)

I am thinking it may be a six of one half dozen of the other situation. You may go into it with lots of practice & rest , on the other hand you could go into it with lots of experience.

[flippet]

I think it may depend on whether or not you've had enough prior seasons' experience so that the judges 'know' you, and what you're capable of. If so, all the rest and practice ought to be good, unless you're the kind who really needs a few shots in front of a crowd to work out the tweaks and nerves. If you're fairly new to the scene, I think it's a worse idea, because you need to get your stuff out there in front of the judges, so they come to know you and what you can do.