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Overview of the main news that characterized the late spring and early summer d''
Friday 4 July 2014 19 minutes reading time
BERTON / Hotárek (ITA) - As reported by "La Gazzetta dello Sport," the pair of Italian artistic more Winning is not always at the start of next season.
BREZINA MICHAL (CZE) - The Czech skater, just back from a season below expectations, decided to return to training in Europe after working for two years at Hackensack with Viktor Petrenko. The twenty-four will be in Brno again followed by Karel Fajfr in Oberstdorf, before the previous technical experience overseas. As stated by Brezina, relations with Petrenko were excellent.
CASTLES / TRAN (USA) - Almost twenty-four Marissa Castelli, fresh separation from the historic Simon Shnapir partner on the ice, skate from next season alongside contemporary Canadian Mervin Tran, in turn, been separated from Natasha Purich a few months ago. The new pair of artistic will train between Boston, where it will be followed by Robert Martin, and Montreal, where, however, will assisted by Bruno Marcotte, boyfriend Meagan Duhamel. The current intention is to defend the colors of the United States. However, provided that Tran is released rapidly from the Canadian federation, will not be can compete at international level until January 26 as Tran took part in the edition of the Four Continents last season.
Cernuschi / AMBROSINI (ITA) - The pair of Italian art, about to face the first full-time season in the senior category, is engaged in a training camp in Florida directed by John Zimmermann. Upon returning to Europe, students and Cristina Pagani Tiziana Mauri, also in Florida in the wake of the couple will continue their training in Courchevel.
Davidovich / REISS (ISR or USA) - The seventeen year old Andrea Davidovich, stored in partnership with Evgeni Krasnopolski, skate in the next season alongside the U.S. AJReiss, fresh from breaking up with Jessica Pfund. It is not yet clear whether the new pair of artistic compete for the United States or, as seems more likely, for Israel.
DAVIS / WHITE (USA) - The reigning Olympic champions of the dance, ran the World Team Trophy in 2012, have confirmed that they will not take part in the next season, burdened with commitments of various sorts. Regarding a hypothetical return to racing, nothing is currently defined.
THE MONICA / Guarise (ITA) - The pair of blue artistic, fresh allocation of two stages of the Grand Prix, is located in Florida to take part in a training camp directed by John Zimmermann. Upon returning to Europe, the workouts will continue to Courchevel.
Denney / COUGHLIN (USA) - After months of rumors of various kinds, the Fed issued a statement that the U.S. has made clear on the situation of Caydee Denney and John Coughlin. The winners of the national title in 2012 will not take part in the next season, but, although it has already been planned investments in various ice shows, there seems to assume a return to competition. Caydee Denney, back from an ankle injury that has prevented the couple to participate in the World Championships in Saitama, would currently completing the long period of rehabilitation.
FFSG - Didier Gailhaguet with 513 votes is was re-elected as head of the French skating federation. The outgoing president had the best against the quoted Gwendal Peizerat, which is stopped at an altitude of 269.'s not, however, went beyond the 4 preferences Marie-Reine Le Gougne, known to the general public for his involvement in the scandal of the Olympic Games in Salt Lake City in 2002. Gailhaguet it comes to the discussion of the third consecutive four-year term.
FISG - Changing of the guard at the top of the Italian federation. After seventeen years it has closed the era of Giancarlo Bolognini, which is Substitute the only candidate Andrea Gios, cinquantunenne accountant, a former hockey player and mayor of Asiago for two terms from 2004 to 2014. role of vice-president is been assigned to Reinhard Zublasing, as Gios due to the world of hockey. With regard to the Federal Executive Officer of figure skating, Andrea Garello, well-known lawyer in Courmayeur, got the better of Renato Pennisi.
Kolbe / CARUSO (GER) - After four years Tanja Kolbe and Stefano Caruso decided to split their streets. The German figure skater abandon activity racing to devote to studies and career coach in Berlin. There are, however, still known plans Caruso.
KOSTNER Carolina (ITA) - After a couple of months of careful reflection Carolina Kostner, in line with what has been done by Mao Asada, has decided to take a year off from racing competitions.
ISU - During the congress, which was held in Dublin between 8 and June 14, are shown the locations of the ISU Championships for the 2017 season. Europeans will be held in Ostrava in the Czech Republic, the Four Continents will be held in Korea in the Olympic venue in Gangneung; ; the junior World Cup will be hosted by Taipei City, while the World Cup will be held in Helsinki absolute value and will have Olympic qualifying. On the front synchronized, the World Championships will be held in Colorado Springs in the United States, while the junior World Cup happening in Mississauga in Canada. With regard to the events of 2016, were confirmed places referred to in the previous ISU Congress.
ISU - The policy of the International Federation aims to reduce the number of participants in ISU Championships, senior world in particular. In the last Congress were, in fact, touched the minimum technical score for admission to the World Championships to be held in Shanghai at the end of March 2015.
FIELD MEN - SHORT 34 (34) 64 FREE (63) Sector FEMMNILE - SHORT 27 (26) 47 FREE (46) PAIRS OF ARTISTIC - SHORT 25 (24), FREE 43 (41) DANCE - SHORT 29 (28), FREE 39 (38). Incidentally the previous limit
As regards, however, the European Championships and the Four Continents are the only changes involved dancing. FIELD MEN - SHORT 25 FREE 45SETTORE FEMMNILE - SHORT 20, 36COPPIE FREE OF ARTISTIC - SHORT 20 FREE 36DANZA - SHORT 19 (18), FREE 29 (28).
The real news is represented by the fact that the limits must be achieved at least 21 days before the event where you will be taking part. In any case, the International Federation reserves the right to to change the regulations, if the number of members does not correspond to the wishes.
ISU CHALLENGERS SERIES - On the occasion of the Congress in Dublin, have been designated the eleven events that will be part of the ISU Challengers Series, racecourse second level that will financially supported the international federation.
* U.S. International Figure Skating Classic in Salt Lake City (USA), 10-14 September 2014
* Lombardy Trophy Sesto San Giovanni (ITA) 18-21 September 2014
* Nebelhorn Trophy in Oberstdorf (GER), 24-27 September 2014
* Ondrej Nepela Memorial Bratislava (SVK), 1-5 October 2014
* Trophy Espoo Finland (FIN), 10-12 October 2014
* Autumn Classic International Barrie (CAN) 14-17 October 2014
* Volvo Open Cup Riga (LAT), 5-9 November 2014
* Triglav Trophy in Jesenice (SLO), 6-9 November 2014
* Ice Challenge Graz (AUT), 13-16 November 2014
* Warsaw Cup in Warsaw (POL), 20-23 November 2014
* Golden Spin of Zagreb (CRO) 4-7 December 2014
Each skater / couple will take part in a maximum of three competitions.
ISU GRAND PRIX SENIOR - The International Federation has disclosed the'' list of skaters who, barring unforeseen circumstances, should take part in the six stages of the twentieth edition of the Grand Prix. While not an official rules available on the selection criteria, it is clear that, compared to the previous season, have been modified some parameters related to the artistic and pairs of couples to dance. Unfortunately, they have borne the brunt of the blues Guignard / Fabbri, at the time, the result among the participants of a single stage.
MONTALBANO / RAAD (ISR) - After a year spent competing in single, Danielle Montalbano return to engage in couples and skate alongside the U.S. Daniel Raad. The new association will defend colors of Israel, and will be coached by Lyndon Johnston and Jim Peterson.
MYSLIVECKOVA / KASKA (CZE) - It seems likely the formation of a new pair of dance-flagged Czech composed by Pavel Kaska, so far engaged in the artistic, and Lucie Mysliveckova, a veteran with experience from Neil Brown, who recently decided to abandon racing.
NOVAK / Kubová (CZE) - After only a year of racing was dissolved pair of Czech dance composed by Matej Novak and Gabriela Kubova. The decision is was dictated by the desire Novak retired from competition in a manner similar to what happened in 2011 when he skated alongside Lucie Mysliveckova. Kubova would be looking for a new partner.
Peiffer Viktor (AUT) - "I can say that it is ready for a new chapter in my life. A skilled athlete is able to figure out the right time to end your career. Last season, the physicist has provided me with clear signals and I realized that there was the opportunity to continue to coach the elements of the most difficult jump. "With these words, Viktor Peifer has announced its intention to abandon the competition. immediate future, the twenty-seven Austrian winner nine national titles as well as at the start of three editions of the Olympic Games, will focus on the completion of their studies in the United States, where in the past had also spent as an athlete.
PLUSHENKO Evgeni (RUS) - Alexei Mishin historic coach Evgeni Plushenko said that next season the champion Russia will not take part in national championships, European and world, but has hinted that, as soon as possible, it is expected to return to competition. The period of secondment from the competitions will to regain full control of your body. "Our goal," he annotated Mishin, "" is not to eat a little cake today, but tomorrow's a big cake. " Translated, it means that the target is to win a medal in the Olympic Games of 2018.
PLUTOWSKA / GERBER (POL) - Terminus for Justyna Plutowska and Peter Gerber, Polish national dance champions. It seems that the break has been determined by the will Plutowska to abandon the competitive spirit. Gerber, skater of Polish origin, but of Canadian school, it would be looking for a new partner.
Francesca Rio (ITA) - The Italian vice-champion, finishing her degree in economics, is Waiting in the middle July in Courchevel, home to a training camp for four weeks. Next, reach Colorado Springs to take part in a training camp for a month with Tom Zakrajsek.
TOBIAS / TKACHENKO (ISR) - The new couple dance, born in the spring after the previous experiences with each other partners, defend next season the colors under Israeli the origins of the wealthy Isabella Tobias.
ZANDRON Mauritius (ITA) - The twenty-Bolzano, has long been based in Milan, is about to reach Courchevel, home to a long training session for four weeks. In the mid- August, the student Cristina Mauri stand out flight time to Toronto, where he will how to train for a month under the orders of Brian Orser.
Agnes Zawadzki (USA) - The U.S. figure skater, now close to twenty springs, said that will not take part in the next season.
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