This Week in Skating / August 22, 2023

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Monday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating--------------------------------------------EPISODE 96Events Results BriefAsian Trophy OpenMinnesota L’Etoile du Nord ChallengeSkate Ontario August Sectional SeriesBC Yukon Summer SkateSegment - General Skating News The roster for Lombardia Trophy was released this week. The roster for the Autumn Classic was released this week. The roster for the fourth Junior Grand Prix event in Osaka, Japan was released this week. Day tickets for the 2024 ISU World Championships will go on sale Aug. 24. Segment - Recent InterviewsLife after competing Eric Radford: Appreciate what you have accomplished, by ISUVideo: Ted Barton and Mark Hanretty talk about the 1980’s rhythm dances, by Golden SkateVideo/Article: Ghislain Brand: Life is Action, by Judith Dombrowski, Golden SkateThe Future of Pairs (Part I), by Anna Keller, Anything GOEsVideo: ‘Maul, we’re here for you’: Olympian Kristi Yamaguch pledges to help island community rebuild, by ABC 7 Bay AreaSegment - Social Media UpdatesCong Han announced his retirement from competitive skating on Weibo. Jonathan Rogers announced on his Instagram story that his new partner, Anya Lavrova has decided to retire from skating due to medical reasons. Brian Boitano and Jason Brown were in Columbus this week to promote the 2024 U.S. Championships. Madison Chock is starting Madison Chock Design to share her passion for costume design with the skating community. To book a consultation, contact madisonchockdesign@gmail.com.Nadiia Bashynska posted on social media that she and Peter Beaumont had to withdraw from an event in Kitchener due to her back injury. Piper Gilles is walking on September 10 in Burlington, Ontario for Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope - fundraising goal is $2,500. Segment -  Program AnnouncementsCheck out our website for a listing of program music announcements - will be updated as they are announced!MenWomenPairsDanceSegment - Upcoming Events for the Week:Junior Grand Prix Bangkok, Aug. 23-26, Bangkok, ThailandLivestream Battle of the Blades, Aug. 24-26, Fort Wayne, IndianaSherwood Invitational, Aug. 24-27, Sherwood, OregonLivestreamAtlanta Open, Aug. 25-27, Alpharetta, GeorgiaU.S. Champs Camp, Aug. 23-28, Las Vegas, NevadaIDC and FSO spotlightIDC: Meet ice dancer Amanda UrbanIDC: Photos: 2023 Sun Valley Show FSO: 2023 Cranberry Cup International Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy