This Week in Skating / January 16, 2024

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 Tuesday.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 125 General Skating News Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker announced via an Instagram reel that they will be sitting out the remainder of the season and will re-evaluate their options for future seasons.Skate Canada announced its Four Continents and Junior Worlds teams on Sunday via a press release; World team to be announced at a later date.ISU’s Four Continents entries list was updated on January 15. U.S. Figure Skating is mourning the loss of Claire Waters Ferguson, the first female president of U.S. Figure Skating. Event Results RecapFrench Junior NationalsLumiere Cup Segment - Recent Interviews After Rollercoaster Grand Prix Season, Amber Glenn Knows What She’s Capable Of, by Darci Miller, U.S. Figure Skating Fan ZoneHaydenettes: Pushing the Envelope, by Taylor Dean, U.S. Figure Skating Fan ZoneThe 1972 European Figure Skating Championships, by Ryan Stevens, Skate GuardA Man By Any Other Name: The Ferdinand G. Chatté Story, by Ryan Stevens, Skate GuardSegment - Social Media UpdatesKevin Aymoz has posted a statement on Instagram.Matteo Rizzo spoke to Italian TV (RAI) during 2024 Europeans about his upcoming right hip surgery.Tarah Kayne is now a coach in Toronto, headed by Andrew Evans & Paul Parkinson.Segment - Upcoming Events:51st Volvo Cup, Jan. 18-21, 2024, Riga, Latvia Winter Youth Olympics, Jan. 19-Feb. 1, Gangwon, KoreaSynchro: Mozart Cup, Jan. 18-20, Salzburg, AustriaSynchro: Budapest Cup, Jan. 20-22, Budapest, HungaryIDC and FSO spotlight IDC: Recap: 2024 European ChampionshipsIDC: Photos: 2024 European ChampionshipsIDC: Getting to know: Klara Kowar & Thomas SchwappachIDC: Photos: 2024 Canadian ChampionshipsFSO: Recap: 2024 European ChampionshipsFSO: Photos: 2024 European ChampionshipsFSO: Katie McBeath and Daniil Parkman riding new partnership to U.S. NationalsFSO: Photos: 2024 Canadian ChampionshipsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy