The Gala - Put a sweater on that rat!

[victorskid]

Skate Canada has posted the program on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/SkateCanada/status/1718677711101526107/photo/1

It will begin at 2 p.m. PDT (3 hours behind EDT).

It will be streamed on the Skate Canada International event live stream: https://skatecanada.ca/2023-skate-canada-international/#live-stream
It will also be on the Skate Canada DailyMotion page: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8oz829
CBC Sports will be streaming the Skate Canada Productions feed: https://www.cbc.ca/player/sports/olympics/winter/figure skating

For those in the right part of the world, it will be streamed on the ISU YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SkatingISU

 

[Sylvia]

Also live from 5-7:30 pm ET on Peacock in the U.S.! (new this season)

 

[Wyliefan]

Something's amiss. How can it air live at 5 p.m. Eastern if it's taking place at 5 p.m. Pacific? Or did I misread (wouldn't be the first time)?

 

[Desperado]

CBC streaming schedule says 4:56 pm EDT and I'm going with them: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/streaming-schedule?sport=Figure+Skating

 

[Skate Talker]

CBC definitely shows the gala starting an hour later than the posted schedule at skatecanada.ca, but the latter schedule says "Schedule as of July 28th 2023 *subject to change".

For once, cbc is consistently showing it will start at 3pm ET, 4pm CT, 5pm PT, as in just under 1hour 45 minutes from now and that is highly unusual for them.

What does the upcoming livestream on ISU's YouTube page show? Being in Canada without a VPN, I don't have access.

 

[Sylvia]

What does the upcoming livestream on ISU's YouTube page show? Being in Canada without a VPN, I don't have access.

“Live in 97 minutes”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ithja0yRDng

 

[Frau Muller]

Skate Canada has posted the program on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/SkateCanada/status/1718677711101526107/photo/1

It will begin at 5 p.m. PDT (3 hours behind EDT).

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No Starr Andrews at the gala?

 

[Sylvia]

No Starr Andrews at the gala?

Lindsay finished the highest of the 3 U.S. women (and Audrey was next) so I don't have a problem with Starr not being invited this year.

 

[quartz]

Heh. They just showed those pink sweater ladies.

 

[Wyliefan]

Beautiful skate for Kaiya to Carrie Underwood's "Ghost Story." She should use something like that for competition. So much stronger and more striking than emo Whitney covers.

 

[mtnskater]

Kaiya has a lovely layback position, which we don’t get to see because everyone has to do a Bielmann

 

[Wyliefan]

Zingas/Kolesnik have a Gloria Estefan number. They look very sharp, but now that I'm watching for it, I can see what you all were saying about their lack of ice coverage. Something for them to work on.

 

[Matryeshka]

For Z/K, medaling at US Nationals might be a bit out of reach but 4CC is a real possibility

Oh lord Orzel and queen. Who wants this program to go on forever.

 

[mtnskater]

Z&K did their rhythm dance from last year? She is doing great. Has lots of charisma. I’d like to see her get an arch more in her upper back for dancers posture.

 

[Wyliefan]

Z&K did their rhythm dance from last year? She is doing great. Has lots of charisma. I’d like to see her get an arch more in her upper back for dancers posture.

Oh, right, I had forgotten that was their old RD.

 

[Tinycities]

Z/k did their current rd to last years music, apparently? It looked off, but that’s why I guess. I’m scratching my head at the choice

 

[Wyliefan]

Anastasia and Hektor look like they're having a good time out there.

 

[Matryeshka]

This ex perfectly shows the awkwardness and the promise of G/G.

 

[airgelaal]

Everyone seems to be using their old programs.

 

[mtnskater]

Is this the only Grand Prix for Rino? If so, too bad because I really enjoy her.

 

[Matryeshka]

I am becoming a fan of the Browns against my will. I do not have time in my life for MORE ice dancers.

 

[Desperado]

Is this the Browns rythme dance program and outfits?

 

[Wyliefan]

Oona isn't a diva, exactly, but she has such confidence and personality and knows how to project outward.

 

[mtnskater]

Browns and hydroblading are made for each other.

I’m distracted by the random light circles moving around the ice during the performances.

 

[mtnskater]

Wait, what?!?! No cover for Wesley? I like it (even though not the original hit version…a bit slower

 

[Matryeshka]

Oona isn't a diva, exactly, but she has such confidence and personality and knows how to project outward.

She's clearly missed her calling as the Cheer Camp Captain in a 90s movie. In an endearing sort of way.

Wesley CHIU skating to one of the most lyrically depressing songs ever written. It's an interesting choice for a young singles skater.

 

[Matryeshka]

This needs kitty paws.

Lucrezia is a STAR

 

[mtnskater]

I love shy Lindsay Thorngren this year! Stunning moves, including the Ina Bauer and the slide spiral. That full split Bielmann! Believe in yourself girl and sell it!

 

[Matryeshka]

I don't know how I feel about Burlesque being skated by someone who is age appropriate. I mean, isn't there a law that explicitly states Burlesque must be only used by a 16 year old with no sense of rhythm or hips?

 

[honey]

Not sure I needed a floor routine in the middle of the gala.