This Week In Skating / February 6, 2023

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EPISODE 52 SHOW NOTES

Events Results Brief

• 2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
• 2023 ISU European Championships
• Nordics Open
• Bavarian Open
• Sofia Trophy
• French Cup (Synchro)
• French Junior Nationals | Results

Segment - General Skating News

• U.S. Figure Skating released a statement regarding the 2022 Olympic Medals. 
• Zachary Donohue’s statement
• Vincent Zhou’s statement 

• Art on Ice is taking place until Feb. 12 in Switzerland

• ISU Skating Awards were announced Feb. 5 in Switzerland. 
• Press Release announcing the winners
• Replay of the live award show

Segment - Recent Interviews

• Charlie White and Jackie Wong were on The Future of Figure Skating podcast

• Ashley Cain thriving on Disney Tour, by Susan D. Russell, International Figure Skating Magazine 

• Bradie Tennell: 2023 U.S. Nationals Interview, by Ted Flett, Golden Skate

Segment - Social Media Updates

• Japan’s Hochi News reported that Nobunari Oda has announced he would like to continue his competitive career. 

• Keegan Messing shared 6 photos of his baby girl, Mia

• Czech Republic’s Denisa Cimlova posted on Instagram that she and Joti Polizoakis have ended their partnership.

• Canada’s Erica Estepa posted on Instagram that she and Nolen Hickey have ended their partnership. 

• Skate Mariposa, an elite training center in Barrie, Ontario, announced that Mitch Islam is the new dance director at Mariposa.

• Ice Theatre of New York announced that Jason Brown will be honored at their upcoming gala and benefit. Tickets: givebutter.com/X029oI

Segment - Upcoming Events for the Week

• 2023 ISU Four Continents Championships
• 2023 Egna Dance Trophy
• 2023 Ephesos Cup
• Synchro: Hevelius Cup
• Synchro: Cup of Neuss 
• Synchro: Zagreb Snowflakes Trophy