World Figure Skating Championships 2008

World Figure Skating Championships 2008

http://isu.sportcentric.net/db//files/serve.php?id=658

Date: March 18th - 23rd, 2008
Place:Scandinavium at Gothenburg, Sweden

-Schedule-

1)Tuesday, March 18
13:00 Ice Dancing Compulsory Dance
18:15 Opening On Ice
19:00 Pairs Short Program

2)Wednesday, March 19
09:15 Ladies Short Program
18:30 Pairs Free Skating
Victory Ceremony - Pairs -

3)Thursday, March 20
13:00 Ice Dancing Original Dance
18:30 Ladies Free Skating
Victory Ceremony - Ladies -

3)Friday, March 21
10:00 Men Short Program
18:30 Ice Dancing Free Dance
Victory Ceremony - Ice Dancing -

4)Saturday, March 22
13:00 Men Free Skating
Victory Ceremony - Men -
20:30 Medal Winners Ceremony & Banquet

5)Sunday, March 23
15:30 Exhibition Gala

Leode-san, Thank you for the detailed information.

So, this time, ladies first! Weekend is for Men! It is easy to imagine that Men Figure is popular than Ladies in Europe today. It must be "Away" game for Daisuke. I wish I could cheer him in Sweden.

Here are the entries: http://www.isufs.org/events/fsevent00010329.htm

And here's the detailled schedule: http://www.isufs.org/events/wc_2008_colouredtimeschedule.pdf

This means we can't see the men skate on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
(Only practices in the main rink are open to the audience.)

Oh well...

Dai-chan, ganbare!!

Thank you all for informations!

MissC wrote:

This means we can't see the men skate on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
(Only practices in the main rink are open to the audience.)

MissC, will you go to Gothenburg???

Thank a lot for informations, everyone!!

Oh it's just 2 weeks!!!

glorydave wrote:

MissC, will you go to Gothenburg???

Will you? If so, you might witness the historical moment of Dai-chan!!

GO DAI-CHAN!!!

I'll be there the whole week, yes. I really can't wait!

miyu wrote:

If so, you might witness the historical moment of Dai-chan!!

I hope so!...

Oh, I really envy you, MissC!!!

I'm looking forward to reading about your experience!

GO DAISUKE!!!

Thanks for the schedules, Leode and MissC

I'm really excited about Worlds this year! All of the disciplines, especially men and dance, are going to be really competitive. I usually write a blog entry predicting how it's going to turn out but I just couldn't do it this year! I can't wait to see how it all plays out.

2 weeks....so close and yet so far away!

Thanks for the entries, MissC!!

Here is practice's schedule and now tickets are on sale.
http://www.goteborg.com/templates/FullPage.aspx?id=26947

Day/Date	Category	Time	Price
Sunday, March 16th	All	08.00-22.00	100 SEK
Monday, March 17th	All	08.00-22.00	100 SEK
Tuesday, March 18th	Pairs	08.00-12.00	50 SEK
Wednesday, March 19th	Pairs	07.00-09.00	50 SEK
Thursday, March 20th	Dance, Ladies	07.00-12.00	50 SEK
Friday, March 21st	Dance	07.00-09.30	50 SEK
Saturday, March 22nd	Men	08.30-11.30	50 SEK
Sunday, March 23rd	Exhibition	10.00-12.45	100 SEK

Is there anyone going to Worlds 2008 besides MissC and hsuhs?
I have a plan to stay a few days in Gothenburg for Worlds 2008, however, I don't know yet.
I hope that Daisuke will do great performance he deserves.

Thank you for the info, Leode!

I plan on going to the Monday's practice, hope Daisuke will be there. And an exhibition practice is definitely something I want to see. I thought the practices at the 2nd rink were closed for public? How come that mens practice on March 22nd is now on sale? (update: Oh I see now, it's in the main arena!)

It'd be great if you joined us there!

Hi hsush!
Do you complete your banner for Daisuke? I'm curious to see it!

Yes, I have. One. The other one is in the process.

I'll try to take a pic when the 2nd one is ready, glorydave!

Hi everyone!

WOW! Are you going to Gothenburg, Leode!? That's great!! I really hope you can go and see the great moment of Dai-chan!

MissC, hsuhs and Leode(maybe), enjoy the great comtition!!
And I'm very happy if you kindly feedback your wonderful experiences here.

hsuhs wrote:

I'll try to take a pic when the 2nd one is ready, glorydave!

Please! I will try to find them on TV.

Apparently Evan Lysacek withdrew...

In 3 days I'll be on my way to Goteborg, yay, I can't wait!

MissC wrote:

Apparently Evan Lysacek withdrew...

Really????????????? OMG............ Was he injured?
ISU's entry list hasn't been changed yet.
If you know anything in detail, please let me know.

It's true ...icenetwork.com has reported that Evan has indeed withdrawn. They should have an article soon.

First Domnina and Shabalin, now Evan.

If Evan is indeed injured, I hope he gets well soon.

Poor Evan... it has to be really serious for him to have withdrawn.

I'm anxiously awaiting an article... I really wanna know what's going on with him.

I really am shocked to see withdraw though... completely wasn't expecting that.

Here's an article from icenetwork.com: http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080313&content_id=45647&vkey=ice_pressrelease

He banged up his arm pretty bad.....

Get well soon, Evan!

Best of luck to Jeremy Abbott as well!

Thanks swandie....

Very very very sad news....... He was so strongly forcused in Icenetwork's telephone interview.
But I was relieved to hear it was not a terrible injury which might effect on the rest of his career.

I've just seen the article...
It's a very sad news...
I hope he can return in good shape for the next season...

OMG!!
Poor, Evan!!
I'm very sorry to hear his injury and withdrawn.
Evan also said about Jeremy that he wishes a lot of best luck to him. I hope he gets well soon, too.

I can go to see the Worlds 2008 for only 2 days, Men's free and gala. Because I eager to see that Daisuke gets the gold medal in Sweden.

Hi Leode! I'm so happy you can go to Gothenburg for Men's free!
More Daisuke's fans are there, better is for him! (sorry, I don't know if my English is ok... )

I found this link with practice group:
http://www.goteborg.com/templates/FullPage.aspx?id=27135
...I don't remember if someone will go to see also pratices...

Daisuke will practice from 22,30 to 23,10 on Monday... It's very late at night, isn't it?

GO DAISUKE!!!

Hi, DTFF members!

Here is weather forecast at Gothenburg in Sweden. It will be cold and rainy day during the competition. Pls keep warm and a good condition if you go to see Worlds 2008.

Weather forecast at Gothenburg in Sweden
http://www.timeanddate.com/weather/sweden/goteborg

glorydave wrote:

Daisuke will practice from 22,30 to 23,10 on Monday... It's very late at night, isn't it?

Thanks for the link, glorydave!
Oh, it's very late, however, it takes 3 days until short program begins.
I'm also going to see the practices of Men's free and Gala's if Daisuke will attend it. After the competition, I will report it to you!

glorydave, your English is fine...I understood what you meant perfectly. I'm sure Daisuke will have plenty of support! I only wish I could go. Hopefully, I can find a way to go to L.A. for next year.

glorydave wrote:

Daisuke will practice from 22,30 to 23,10 on Monday... scratch It's very late at night, isn't it?

Wow, that is pretty late! I wonder why they have late night practices like that.

Leode, I'm glad you get to go for at least some of the competition. I hope you have a good time.

WOW! Great!! You must be super happy, Leode! (Even though it will be a very tight trip....) I really hope you enjoy yoursel a lot there. Take care of yourself too!!

At this time next week everything will have been over....

Anyway today is his birthday!
Happy Birthdady Dai-chan!!