World Figure Skating Championships 2008

As far as I remember, practices in the main rink were always open to the audience when I attended Euros and Worlds - most of the time, also in the practice rink, but not always. It must be the same for 4CC I presume. All-event tickets holders can usually get in for free, others have to buy tickets. The schedule is usually available online shortly before the event, or "at worst" it's available at the place of the competition (official hotel, for example).

At Grand Prix events, it depends on the organizers. Practices are always closed in Paris and they're usually closed in Russia, too.

Hi, nipponophile and DTFF members!
In Japan, the practices are always closed. The competitions, practices and galas of figure skating are not allowed to take pictures. I think it is only allowed after the gala of "Prince Ice World".

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Practices are always closed in Paris and they're usually closed in Russia, too.

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In Japan, the practices are always closed. The competitions, practices and galas of figure skating are not allowed to take pictures.

Wow, these policies are rather strict. I wonder why they do it this way.

UMgal wrote:

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Practices are always closed in Paris and they're usually closed in Russia, too.

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In Japan, the practices are always closed. The competitions, practices and galas of figure skating are not allowed to take pictures.

Wow, these policies are rather strict. I wonder why they do it this way.

Bummer!!!

Leode, I hope you are right about Prince Ice World, as I have a ticket to go to see that (this is going to be a 'big' year to attend figure skating events for me!)

Thanks everyone for the very helpful advice.

Maybe I'll see some of you at the Japan Open tomorrow (even though I don't know what anybody looks like, I'll be looking for Daisuke banners!!)

Hi nipponophile!
I hope you'll have a great day tomorrow!
Enjoy and cheer Daisuke also for me!

You bet, glorydave! In honour of Daisuke's performance of R&J today, my clothing colour theme will be purple (also, this is another way to indicate my support for Dai even though I haven't prepared a banner). GO DAISUKE!!!!!

Hi everyone!

nipponophile wrote:

my clothing colour theme will be purple

Hahaha! I will have to try to find out you on TV tonight!
I hope you are having a good time right now!

BTW, I found a funny video on youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtJr8q2gAXc
How lovely Nikolai is! I love his passion for his skaters.

http://www.ifsmagazine.com/forum/index.php?s=e6cfd16928343547c22584ec731c7ea5&act=Attach&type=post&id=1803

Dai and Yukari dancing together...more like Dai dancing and Yukari laughing!

Thanks a lot swandie!!

In a figure skating book published recently there was an interview of Dai-chan and Yukari together.They mentioned about it in it.
So I really wanted to see a picture of him dancing at the banquet of Wolrds. Thank you swandie.

Here is a summary of that part of their interview.

Dai-chan took Yukari to the stage where a singer appeared and some skaters jumped on to dance because he was shy to go there alone. But later on he got so excited that he forgot about her and left her alone. (Bad boy! ) Then Mao who said "No" at first and other skaters joined and they enjoyed dancing til 0am.
Yukari said Dai-chan was soooooo excited. She was amazed he could dance so hard just after Men's FP.

Thank you swandie!
And thank you miyu for other informations!

... I can't stop smiling if I think to this scene!
It's a great thing they could have time to enjoy at the and of Worlds.

A skater told me that *for once* the banquet was really fun and that many people danced, it's nice to see that Dai also enjoyed himself.

Of course Dai loves dancing!!! Glad to hear he had a good time!!

Thanks for the story, miyu! Maybe Dai had to dance out his disappointment. It's cute that Dai didn't want to go up there alone. The Japanese team seems very tight.

miyu wrote:

But later on he got so excited that he forgot about her and left her alone. (Bad boy! )

Aww...Dai left his dance partner alone (I could make a joke but I won't...). At least he didn't do it on purpose.

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Then Mao who said "No" at first and other skaters joined and they enjoyed dancing til 0am.

What time does "0 a.m." refer to? And was the banquet before or after the exhibition practice/exhibition? If it was before practice, no wonder Brian was late and no wonder the skaters were goofing around.

MissC wrote:

A skater told me that *for once* the banquet was really fun

The banquet must normally be a pretty "stuffy" event with them listening to people talk all night and the awards.

swandie wrote:

What time does "0 a.m." refer to? And was the banquet before or after the exhibition practice/exhibition?

I meant midnight. Should I write 12am?? And the banquet was held in Saturday night after Men's FP.

swandie wrote:

no wonder Brian was late

Really?! Was he late for the EX practice? Hahaha. It seemed everyone enjoyed the night!!

I just wanted to know what you meant, miyu. I have never seen 0 a.m. before (I am somewhat familiar with the 24 hr clock though). And thanks for clearing up when the banquet was held for me. I always thought the banquet came after the exhibition.

I had read somewhere that Brian was indeed late. He wasn't there in some of the videos of the practice. And the skaters were just not focusing when they were at practice.

NEWS:
Brian changed is free program. In the middle of December he start a new program on Matrix 2 and Requiem for adream.

Thank you for the news, anne-marie.

I'm rather sad to hear it because I liked his "The Last of the Mohicans". I thought it was a good challenge for Brian.....