Tag Archives: Patrick Chan

Smooth’s Podium Picks – World Championships 2016

Posted on March 28, 2016 by smoothjazzandmore

“24 of the top individual skaters in each category (men & ladies), 16 pairs teams and 20 ice dance teams will be competing this weekend.” Continue reading →

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Smooth’s Podium Picks – 2014 World Championships

Posted on March 23, 2014 by smoothjazzandmore

The long season comes to a conclusion with this year’s World Championships in Japan.  If you may remember, the competition was originally schedule for Tokyo in 2011, when tragedy struck.  The Earthquake/Tsunami/Nuclear Power Plant disrupted the World Championships and the … Continue reading →

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Olympic Podium Picks – Men’s

Posted on February 9, 2014 by smoothjazzandmore

One of the more open competitions in recent memory, the men’s division has gone through a major transition. Many skaters have either retired, gone through injuries, or have suffered through inconsistencies. This Olympic is is no exception. 2010 Olympic champ, … Continue reading →

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Olympic Podium Picks – World Team Skating

Posted on February 5, 2014 by smoothjazzandmore

After 4 years of preparations, Russia welcomes the world to the XXII Olympic Winter Games.  The highly anticipated games have been vastly controversial for Russia’s stand on human rights, in particular, its stance on laws banning public displays of homosexuality.  … Continue reading →

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Podium Picks – 2014 Canadian Figure Skating Championships

Posted on January 10, 2014 by smoothjazzandmore

It’s hard to keep track of all the competitions happening this weekend, but believe it or not, Skate Canada begins their selections for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games this weekend with the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Figure Skating Championships. … Continue reading →

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Podium Picks – Grand Prix Final at Fukuoka, Japan

Posted on December 5, 2013 by smoothjazzandmore

This weekend marks the ends of the Grand Prix season for 2013. From there, it will be full steam ahead to Sochi in February. The ISU Grand Prix returns to Japan. But this time, it takes place in the city … Continue reading →

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Podium Picks – Trophee Eric Bompard

Posted on November 14, 2013 by smoothjazzandmore

After two weeks in the Far East, the Grand Prix circuit heads to the “city of lights”. Trophee Eric Bompard is Paris’ annual skating competition, where the best of the best compete for slots in the ISU Grand Prix Final. … Continue reading →

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Podium Picks – Skate Canada 2013

Posted on October 25, 2013 by smoothjazzandmore

From Detroit, we fly a thousand miles to Saint John, New Brunswick; where this year’s Skate Canada International takes place. The competition is “top heavy” with Canadian skaters looking to do their country proud. Here’s a couple of interesting facts … Continue reading →

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