World Figure Skating Championships 2009!

I know this is early, but I'm really looking forward to it. If there are any videos about the event, articles, whatever, feel free to post them here!

Official Website: http://www.isuworlds2009.com/
23-29 March, LA, USA

Yes, it's only a month away!

I'm a bit worried about the size of the rink in LA.
http://www.staplescenter.com/
It's NHL(hockey) size, same as the 4CC Vancouver where many skaters including Mao and Nobu had rather difficulty adjusting to the narrow width. (Next year the rink in Vancouver will be the Olympic size.)

I've heard that the rinks in IceHouse (Hackensack) are also NHL size, and if that's true, not much to worry for Miki about it .... I haven't confirmed this, though.

BTW they seem to have changed the calendar and the official practice starts on 22nd.

sorcerer wrote:

Yes, it's only a month away!

I'm a bit worried about the size of the rink in LA.
I've heard that the rinks in IceHouse (Hackensack) are also NHL size, and if that's true, not much to worry for Miki about it .... I haven't confirmed this, though.

Yes, hopefuly Miki has alot of experience with this size rink. If the rinks in IceHouse (Hackensack) are also NHL size, that's great ! If not, I hope it will not be much problem for her.

Best Wishes to Miki !!

SmileFan wrote:

... articles, whatever, feel free to post them here!

A physical therapist/trainer/coach says in his/her blog that he/she will exclusively accompany Miki from the 14th to the Worlds.
http://plumtree.jisseki.net/2009/03/post-b996.html
Not confirmed elsewhere, though.

I imagine this is to avoid muscle injury like last year ....

If true, good for her to take measures in various aspects!

sorcerer wrote:

SmileFan wrote:

... articles, whatever, feel free to post them here!

A physical therapist/trainer/coach says in his/her blog that he/she will exclusively accompany Miki from the 14th to the Worlds.
http://plumtree.jisseki.net/2009/03/post-b996.html
Not confirmed elsewhere, though.

I imagine this is to avoid muscle injury like last year ....

If true, good for her to take measures in various aspects!

Sounds good! Here is a little preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClZLvz38jtg

The colored schedule chart is now uploaded on the ISU site !

http://www.isufs.org/events/WC_2009TimeSchedule.pdf

Now we're REALLY close to it .....

Until the SP draw is done, Miki, along with Mao and Fumie, will be in Group 4 in the official practices.
http://www.isuworlds2009.com/pdfs/ladies_practice_music.pdf
Here you can see the music rotation order too.

The Japanese girls will be together with Lepisto, Poykio, Leonova....

Miki talking to her coach after the first-day practice:
http://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/flash/KFullFlash20090323050_p.html

Miki practicing, and wiping her face when it was over:
http://mainichi.jp/enta/sports/graph/2009/worldfigureskatingchampionships2009/

A lot of photos here: http://www.daylife.com/search/photos/2/grid?q="figure+skating"

Go for it Miki!!!

Miki landed the 4S in official practise: http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/winter/news/20090324-OHT1T00124.htm

Even if she won't challenge it in competition it is a good sign that she is in good condition.

This is very exciting !! Wishing all the best for Miki.

Go MIKI !!!

I've heard about the quad jump too!
Hope she will have great performances and win a medal...maybe gold.

Good luck Miki!

Miki's SP was fabulous! She was calm, brave, and passionate.

Though in Japanese, you can read her detailed comments here:
http://iceblue.cocolog-nifty.com/figure

I hope she'll show her best of best in the FS ..... less than an hour away!

Element sheets here:
http://www.jsports.co.jp/tv/skate/order/world2009_l_fs.pdf

Miki got bronze medal !!!

Miki was great !!! Standing ovation !!!

Congratulations Miki!
It was a great performance. You are a champion.