A.H.Black
02-09-2003, 09:44 PM
I finally got to reading the reports about Novice Nationals and I ran across some interesting comments from/about Colin Penningtion.
On Ice Skating International, Lynn Ruthorford wrote the following.
Colin Pennington, 15, who is coached by 1960 Olympic gold medallist Carol Heiss, hit a triple flip, double toe loop combination to finish second. His program, skated to "Rushing Wings of Dawn," was one of the softer, more lyrical efforts of the afternoon. "My program is more like ballet. I like to be different from other skaters; it works for me," he said. "Going in, I was confident and definitely hoping for a top three placement."
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Skating to "Finlandia," Pennington reeled off four clean triple jumps, including a Lutz, flip, loop and a Salchow in combination with a double toe loop, as well as two strong double Axels, one from out of a spread eagle position. His only major flaw was a popped triple loop in the opening minute of his program, although seconds later, he tried the jump again and was successful.
"I practice my program so that if I miss the loop, I have the option of putting it in later," said Pennington. "It’s kind of like Plan A and Plan B."
He also revealed that this competition was the first time he had ever included the triple Lutz in his program. "I just got it within the last three weeks, so it was good timing," said Colin. "This is really exciting. I’m so excited, I don’t know what to say."
When asked about the absence of the triple toe loop, Pennington exclaimed, "I don’t have it yet!" gaining laughter from his coach, 1960 Olympic gold medallist Carol Heiss Jenkins.
"I love his honesty! We’ll go back and work on it. He’s landed it in practice, but it’s not a good jump for him," said Heiss-Jenkins. "Finally I said, ‘You know what, let’s forget about it – let’s work on it after we get the Lutz and the flip.’"
I have seen results for Colin for several years but have not yet seen him skate so here are my questions.
What is Colin's style like? Is he more lyrical than Parker? How are they alike and different.
Does anyone know enough about his skating so comment on the toe loop problem? Has anyone here had the same sort of challenge?
It's an interesting note that the last triple to ever be landed successfully in competition was the toe loop.
On Ice Skating International, Lynn Ruthorford wrote the following.
Colin Pennington, 15, who is coached by 1960 Olympic gold medallist Carol Heiss, hit a triple flip, double toe loop combination to finish second. His program, skated to "Rushing Wings of Dawn," was one of the softer, more lyrical efforts of the afternoon. "My program is more like ballet. I like to be different from other skaters; it works for me," he said. "Going in, I was confident and definitely hoping for a top three placement."
and
Skating to "Finlandia," Pennington reeled off four clean triple jumps, including a Lutz, flip, loop and a Salchow in combination with a double toe loop, as well as two strong double Axels, one from out of a spread eagle position. His only major flaw was a popped triple loop in the opening minute of his program, although seconds later, he tried the jump again and was successful.
"I practice my program so that if I miss the loop, I have the option of putting it in later," said Pennington. "It’s kind of like Plan A and Plan B."
He also revealed that this competition was the first time he had ever included the triple Lutz in his program. "I just got it within the last three weeks, so it was good timing," said Colin. "This is really exciting. I’m so excited, I don’t know what to say."
When asked about the absence of the triple toe loop, Pennington exclaimed, "I don’t have it yet!" gaining laughter from his coach, 1960 Olympic gold medallist Carol Heiss Jenkins.
"I love his honesty! We’ll go back and work on it. He’s landed it in practice, but it’s not a good jump for him," said Heiss-Jenkins. "Finally I said, ‘You know what, let’s forget about it – let’s work on it after we get the Lutz and the flip.’"
I have seen results for Colin for several years but have not yet seen him skate so here are my questions.
What is Colin's style like? Is he more lyrical than Parker? How are they alike and different.
Does anyone know enough about his skating so comment on the toe loop problem? Has anyone here had the same sort of challenge?
It's an interesting note that the last triple to ever be landed successfully in competition was the toe loop.