Michelle in Marshall's Event - April 11

[Missj]

Michelle is currently schedule per the USFSA news story just posted. The participants will each skate 2 exhibitions. It looks like they are trying to have teams in all 4 disciplines participate. No mention of this being a competition at this point, only a showcase.

[suzibear]

Link Please????

[Heather]

http://www.usfigureskating.org/event_story.asp?id=33190

[Krista]

Athletes tentatively set to participate in the event:

Yeah me thinks Ill wait a while before I buy tickets for this.

[suzibear]

thanks heather....

Hmmm, I'm thinking that maybe Emily might be the alternate if Michelle doesn't go....

[SarahGeronimoLeaSalonga]

Michelle will clearly WIN this event again...! By far :banana

So, we say :bow "Welcome back, Michelle!"

[skatingfan5]

I think that if Michelle is well enough to do the COI tour, that she will definitely be at this event -- it's 7 weeks from now and the skaters will be doing exhibition programs, so I think there is a very good chance she will be there. Even if she isn't, if I lived anywhere nearby I would go just for the chance to see Shen & Zhao skate! Thanks for posting this!

P.S. It's not a competition, but I'm sure that skating fans who attend will be the "winners" at this event. :clap

[Heather]

Michelle will clearly WIN this event again...! By far :banana

I doubt it. Because it's not a competition, it's an exhibition. :P

[Kwanfan25]

Is this the same event where the people vote for who they want to win or is this a real competition>?

[SarahGeronimoLeaSalonga]

"..will include two exhibition programs by each skater" - usfsa.org

I hope MK does her SP / LP we didnt get to see, even if they're all doubles and single axel.

[NeverGivUp]

I'll wait before I buy tickets. I'll request off for work.

[madison]

I hope she doesn't go to either. :worry

[TwinnerA]

It used to be that whenever there was a news story on USFSA about a cheesefest that they would show a photo of Michelle. Grrrrrr.

[handlem9z]

Its tempting to attend this event, but its an exhibition skate and most of those attending are already performing with Champions on Ice (which I'll be seeing 4 days after this event).

Just curious, any other MKFers plan on flying in for this event?

[MICHELLEmyBELLE]

it's an exhibition event, but I thought the skaters scored on the performances? Let me know if you know...thanks in advance.

[michelle2006]

I am not crossing my fingers. ANother stupid exhibition.

[kwanette]

[QUOTE=SarahGeronimoLeaSalonga]Michelle will clearly WIN this event again...! By far :banana



WIN WHAT???????????????

[synnabun]

Its tempting to attend this event, but its an exhibition skate and most of those attending are already performing with Champions on Ice (which I'll be seeing 4 days after this event).

Just curious, any other MKFers plan on flying in for this event?

I'm so there! I'm glad they finally mentioned something. I guess my constant emails made them wake up! I just posted yesterday wondering what the world is up.

Anyway... this event is in mah hometown. I'll gladly play guide for anyone that's planning on coming to Greenville. I'm THERE!!! (especially since I'm not going to be attending any of the COI shows because they're not close enough for me ... Maybe the Charlotte show... but I dunno... I need more money!) *does a happy dance* I'll go anyway even if Michelle doesn't because I just want to be there to see all these great skaters! I wish I could go to COI... but this will suffice because I don't have to travel any more than 20 miles.

[ilovepaydays]

It is a 6 1/2 hour drive from where I live (Virginia). I definetely want to go! Maybe we can set up a party for all the MKFers!

[synnabun]

It is a 6 1/2 hour drive from where I live (Virginia). I definetely want to go! Maybe we can set up a party for all the MKFers!

I would gladly set up a gathering if interest is great enough! There's a ton of things to do in Greenville... and there's also a million and a half different restaurants to gather at too. I'll keep my eyes out. Maybe we'll get an official statement from Kamp Kwan soon!

[Lisa Seye]

Shouldn't it be some sort of competition with prize money?

[iceman]

will Michelle have had time to recover from her surgery by then. I doubt it.

[handlem9z]

will Michelle have had time to recover from her surgery by then. I doubt it.

Surgery....??????

Where did you hear that she was having surgery????

[WorldsGreatestMK]

Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
will Michelle have had time to recover from her surgery by then. I doubt it.

Yeah, agree, handlem9z, when did she get surgery?? Need info. Michelle is going to feel better, I promise.

[eventerbess]

There are lots of great skaters there. I am going to check into time off, airfare. If I can swing it, I will have to go. It will be great. I enjoy some exhibition skating. Tanith and Ben might be worth the trip.

[Kwanfan25]

Where did you hear that michelle was going to have surgery? :? She only injured her groin. i doubt she'll need that. she should be healed by the time marshalls comes around.:angel

[Fumbilicious]

The surgery thing was a rumor that got started sometime after Nationals I believe.

[billob]

Since it says "Athletes Tenetively Scheduled.....", I won't count on seeing any particular skater(s) until it mentions confirmation of some sort.

[Jarrett]

I seriously doubt Michelle will be there. I wonder if they even asked her.

[Kwanfan25]

Im sure we'll find out sooner or later if she's in this or not.

[iceman]

Tickets are on sale in my home town, Greenville, SC, for show with Michelle. I am reluctant to buy tickets as I don't see how Michelle could or would risk skating this soon after her latest injury; however, I can't imagine that they would advertise she is going to be in the show if she isn't. It would really be a bad pr move to let people buy tickets thinking she will be in the show if she won't be. Does anybody know if she has cancelled this appearance?

[JerryStopher]

COI does not list a show on April 11th. http://www.championsonice.com/

I don't know of any other show she might be in.

[handlem9z]

COI does not list a show on April 11th. http://www.championsonice.com/

I don't know of any other show she might be in.


Its the Marshalls Event.
http://www.bilocenter.com/content/events/event_detail.asp?EventID=53

They may list her, but who knows if she will be there or not.

[mr pru]

That's the Spring Marshall's show.

You were a bit quicker than I handle!

[MKFanForever]

From the Website:

"More Info: The event is an exhibition featuring the following skaters: Michelle Kwan, Sasha Cohen, Irina Slutskaya, Kimmie Meissner, Evgeni Plushenko, Stephane Lambiel, Johnny Weir, Evan Lysacek, Totmyanina & Marinin, Belbin & Agosto and Inoue & Baldwin. Skaters subject to change." (emphasis added)

I'd say buy tix at your own risk, Michelle fully intended to skate at the O's this year but just couldn't do it. I know that she will skate if she is able to, but there are potential problems that may crop up.

[romanza]

Sounds like an exhibition. I am sure she will be fine.

[kittyjake5]

COI is due in Boston on 4/22. I am going to wait to the last
minute to buy my tickets (the day before or the day of ). I am
sure there will be plenty of seats available. Because if MK is
not in the show I really don't want to go.

The last time I saw COI in Boston I bought my tickets well in
advance, paid good money and was not happy with our seats.

[iceman]

I know the skaters are subject to change; however, if Marshalls already knows Michelle won't participate can we trust they would announce that now considering the effect it would have on ticket sales. Like kittyjake if Michelle is not in the show I really don't want to go, and I certainly don't want to pay those ticket prices for a Michelless show.

[witchykitty]

My husband has already bought tickets. I haven't taken a vacation in over a year, so I plan on enjoying the weekend even if she's not there.

Here's a couple thoughts though: If Sasha, Irina and Shizuka didn't do any triples at the Oly Gala, then why should Michelle do them at Marshalls? She won the Idolfest without completing any. I know she has standards though... Also, maybe Marshalls was made into an exhibition instead of a competition because of her circumstances.

[synnabun]

Tickets are on sale in my home town, Greenville, SC, for show with Michelle. I am reluctant to buy tickets as I don't see how Michelle could or would risk skating this soon after her latest injury; however, I can't imagine that they would advertise she is going to be in the show if she isn't. It would really be a bad pr move to let people buy tickets thinking she will be in the show if she won't be. Does anybody know if she has cancelled this appearance?

This is old news and there's at least one or two other threads in this section, skating chat and event info! :P I'm going becuase I won't be going to the COI shows.

Anyway... you live in Greenville?!?! I live in Spartanburg and frequent Greenville multiple times a week! Gotta love the Pavilion... the only ice rink in the entire upstate of SC! :(

[AZSkateFan]

Marshals does not sound like a competition. Instead, it sounds like a showcase where the skaters will skate for the love of the sport--rather than for the medals they've been chasing all season.

[December]

Michelle may be at Marshall's but Sasha will be the headliner according to :bow theworldrevolvesaroundsasha.com LOL!!

http://www.sashacohen.com/Marshalls06.shtml

They actually regulated Michelle to near the bottom of the list of names! :lol

Of course, the article also states that it is a competition. I think this may actually be one that Sasha can win!!! :silly

[fdevine]

Hmmm. Wonder who wrote that?

grannie frances

[missmarysgarden]

I suggest waiting until we have some details. We see "exhibition" and "judged" - I greatly fear this is going to be another "American Idol" rip off. I would be embarassed to be seen there if that is the case. If that's your thing though - why not? I'm into figure skating, not trash talk.

[SusanaDalia]

I love how they still list Michelle's name first in the article section of usfs webpage on Marshalls.

[michelle2006]

First year I will go to COI-dont know if MK will be there.*sighs*

[attyfan]

Michelle may be at Marshall's but Sasha will be the headliner according to :bow theworldrevolvesaroundsasha.com LOL!!

http://www.sashacohen.com/Marshalls06.shtml

They actually regulated Michelle to near the bottom of the list of names! :lol

Of course, the article also states that it is a competition. I think this may actually be one that Sasha can win!!! :silly

In all honesty, if there is doubt about Michelle's appearing there, then Sasha should be the headliner -- instead of using Michelle's name. If Michelle is physically able to perform there, I think she will -- and when she formally confirms her participation -- the headliner will change, d*** quickly!

[MKsmiral]

Gee, low and behold, if you visit the Bi-Lo Center website for tickets to the Marshall's event, it has Michelle's picture and her name listed first: http://www.bilocenter.com/content/events/event_detail.asp?EventID=53
:P

I'm just going to bite my tongue ........

[mzheng]

WIN WHAT???????????????

WIN hearts of fans. US. :lol

[SusanaDalia]

Gee, low and behold, if you visit the Bi-Lo Center website for tickets to the Marshall's event, it has Michelle's picture and her name listed first: http://www.bilocenter.com/content/events/event_detail.asp?EventID=53
:P

I'm just going to bite my tongue ........

How funny! I wonder if her webmaster took the time to check out the arena's website to see how they listed Sasha after Michelle.

[synnabun]

Those Bilo Center people probably surveyed skaters at the Pavilion... who said they love Michelle... lol! :) (no fussy at me... I'm allowed to say that as a local!)

[Kwanrifffic]

Will Michelle use the her short and long programs for marahalls? She used Bolero last season there. It would make sense that she use these programs no matter how watered down, cause it is not a big deal competition. Her fans have been dying to see the elusive rach lp.

[electrictroy]

the Bi-Lo Center website for tickets to the Marshall's event, it has Michelle's picture and her name listed first: http://www.bilocenter.com/content/events/event_detail.asp?EventID=53



"...produced by Champions on Ice as a made for TV special." TV? It's going to be on TV? When?

Also I was examining that photo. Michelle looks... um... "beefy". Like she gained weight?

[MKandNYYfan]

"...produced by Champions on Ice as a made for TV special." TV? It's going to be on TV? When?

Also I was examining that photo. Michelle looks... um... "beefy". Like she gained weight?

Wow...I gave you the benefit of the doubt the 1st time I read your response, but this is mean! If that is "beefy", then damn! I wish I was beefy! I know you are knew, but if you are not a troll, you should know criticizing ANYONE'S weight is not a nice thing.

[electrictroy]

It was an innocent comment. Maybe she has massive muscles? I don't know. Also as someone who weighs 200+ pounds, I am not criticizing anyone. Just observing.

"...produced by Champions on Ice as a made for TV special." TV? It's going to be on TV? When?

[MKandNYYfan]

It was an innocent comment. Maybe she has massive muscles? I don't know. Also as someone who weighs 200+ pounds, I am not criticizing anyone. Just observing.

"...produced by Champions on Ice as a made for TV special." TV? It's going to be on TV? When?

OK, then in response to your question: Michelle is NOT "beefy".

April 15th, 3-5 est. on ABC. Check your local listings to be sure.

[Krista]

I wonder if there were enough people going, if we could organize it to buy 20+ together, that way the MKFers could sit together AND also get 5.00 off the tickets :)

[Grace]

Weight is NOT to be discussed here. I've had to repeat this several times throughout this season. So please, no more weight discussion.

[electrictroy]

Sorry. Didn't know it was "verboten". Musta been a hot topic at some point?

Sorry

[kwanatic712]

I think as long as Michelle is feeling healthy she should participate. But she doesn't need to push anything. I mean, if she's still feeling sore or uncertain, she doesn't need to go.

And of course Sasha believes she'll be the headliner. You'd think that her choking (again!) at the Olympics might bring her down a peg or two. Ah well. We'll have to wait and see what happens...

[suzibear]

Will Michelle use the her short and long programs for marahalls? She used Bolero last season there. It would make sense that she use these programs no matter how watered down, cause it is not a big deal competition. Her fans have been dying to see the elusive rach lp.

Over at USFS borad someone has said they saw a commercial of her and that she was doing her Field of GOLD for the Marshall event... Don't know how reliable. I would just be happy if she skated in cirlces!!!

[aldreen]

...And of course Sasha believes she'll be the headliner. You'd think that her choking (again!) at the Olympics might bring her down a peg or two. Ah well. We'll have to wait and see what happens...

Maybe Sasha will be introduced as "The Rockstar", he he! :D

[suzibear]

Maybe Sasha will be introduced as "The Rockstar", he he! :D

:lol :lol

Olympic Silver Rockstar Medalist..... Sasha Cohen :lol

[skatingfan5]

And of course Sasha believes she'll be the headliner. You'd think that her choking (again!) at the Olympics might bring her down a peg or two. Ah well. We'll have to wait and see what happens...Folks, it isn't SASHA who is claiming that she is the "headliner" -- it is whoever is the webmaster on her official site. And that person has posted all sorts of incorrect info over the years (like saying Sasha was GPF champion several times). So I wouldn't be so quick to be ragging on Sasha for things she hasn't done/said. The USFS story about the Marshalls event uses a picture of Sasha, but they list Michelle's name first. The list of skaters on the bottom lists Sasha's name first, but that's just because it is in alphabetical order -- they list the men as Lambiel, Lysacek, Plushenko, and Weir -- and the pairs has Inoue & Baldwin above the Olympic gold and bronze medalists. Sasha's webmaster will always try to portray Sasha in the best light -- stretching the facts hasn't been an issue before, so why should it now. It's no big deal and certainly not something to talk about "bringing Sasha down a peg or two."

[lemonade16]

Folks, it isn't SASHA who is claiming that she is the "headliner" -- it is whoever is the webmaster on her official site. And that person has posted all sorts of incorrect info over the years (like saying Sasha was GPF champion several times). So I wouldn't be so quick to be ragging on Sasha for things she hasn't done/said. The USFS story about the Marshalls event uses a picture of Sasha, but they list Michelle's name first. The list of skaters on the bottom lists Sasha's name first, but that's just because it is in alphabetical order -- they list the men as Lambiel, Lysacek, Plushenko, and Weir -- and the pairs has Inoue & Baldwin above the Olympic gold and bronze medalists. Sasha's webmaster will always try to portray Sasha in the best light -- stretching the facts hasn't been an issue before, so why should it now. It's no big deal and certainly not something to talk about "bringing Sasha down a peg or two."

All of that is true, SkatingFan5, but if it is Sasha's official website, you would think she (or her PR person or her handlers or agent or whoever handles her business affairs) would desire the information to be accurate. Otherwise, Sasha comes off as looking somewhat silly. Sasha's record and accomplishments are certainly fine enough to stand on their own merit without need for embellishment.

[suzibear]

Folks, it isn't SASHA who is claiming that she is the "headliner" -- it is whoever is the webmaster on her official site. And that person has posted all sorts of incorrect info over the years

I have a business website and I HIRED someone to put it together, make updates, ect... However, if this person kept making incorrect info or mistakes over years, I'd FIRED that person. It's HER OFFICIAL website and she should make sure or her PR people should make sure it's accurate. I've always thought the people you keep around you (hired or friends) represent, to some extent, who you are.

[skatingfan5]

All of that is true, SkatingFan5, but if it is Sasha's official website, you would think she (or her PR person or her handlers or agent or whoever handles her business affairs) would desire the information to be accurate. Otherwise, Sasha comes off as looking somewhat silly. Sasha's record and accomplishments are certainly fine enough to stand on their own merit without need for embellishment.I guess "one would think" that, however, the fact remains that previous errors and mistatements have remained on her "official website" for quite some time. I don't know, perhaps the feedback loop for making corrections isn't really in place -- or else whoever maintains the website is overworked doing other sites and doesn't have the time or care enough to make sure it is correct. I doubt if Sasha spends a lot of time scrutinizing every entry that is posted there -- and this latest stuff about the Marshalls event was posted when she was still in Torino -- fully occupied with media, etc. All in all, I think Michelle is wise to NOT have an official site -- otherwise she could be similary taken to task for any/all of the mistakes, carelessness, etc. of whoever maintained and updated it.

[skatingfan5]

I have a business website and I HIRED someone to put it together, make updates, ect... However, if this person kept making incorrect info or mistakes over years, I'd FIRED that person. It's HER OFFICIAL website and she should make sure or her PR people should make sure it's accurate. I've always thought the people you keep around you (hired or friends) represent, to some extent, who you are.If Sasha got enough negative feedback about her website, then I'm sure that she or her agent would do something. Since they have not, it just may be that all of Sasha's current and prospective fans (who are presumably the target audience of the website) really don't notice or care. If they were complaining, then there likely would be changes made.

[kittyjake5]

Maybe Sasha will be introduced as "The Rockstar", he he! :D

I almost spilled by coffee on that one.

[Krista]

Maybe Sasha will be introduced as "The Rockstar", he he! :D

I have to say that one made me sputter with laughter too lol

[synnabun]

Sorry. Didn't know it was "verboten". Musta been a hot topic at some point?

Sorry

Read the FAQ... LOCATED HERE (http://www.mkforum.net/forum/faq.php).


I wonder if there were enough people going, if we could organize it to buy 20+ together, that way the MKFers could sit together AND also get 5.00 off the tickets :)


Thats a fantastic idea! I totally volunteer to head the project if everyone is willing to pay... and quickly! I'll call the Bilo Center in the morning and find out exact costs per-person to get at least 20 tickets for us!

[electrictroy]

Read the FAQ...

I don't see the rule that forbids weight questions? Otherwise, the rules seem like common sense ("be nice to others").

[vancouvizzle2010]

I think the admins always want to avoid any intanglements that can become feuds on the boards.

But back on topic, I think it's nice Michelle is doing Marshall's this year. COI is something I don't approve of, however and if it wasn't exibihition, I'd be uber-opposed to it.

[attyfan]

Maybe Sasha will be introduced as "The Rockstar", he he! :D

Great idea!:lol

[MKandNYYfan]

So, the skaters will skate 2 exhibitions, basically the same format as Marshalls Dec. Will it be judged, or is it a showcase?

[Jarrett]

Maybe Sasha will be introduced as "The Rockstar", he he! :D
No she will be introduced "2006 Olympic Champion........ short program." :wink

[nymkfan51]

No she will be introduced "2006 Olympic Champion........ short program." :wink

:lol :lol :lol

[mr pru]

I'm not a big fan of Sasha's skating (just her beauty!!) but...


Give the girl a break!

[electrictroy]

April 15th, 3-5 est. on ABC. Check your local listings to be sure.



Ahhh.... tax day. Michelle Kwan and the other skaters will be there to cheer me up from my post $15,000 IRS bill depression.

Perfect timing.

[dkenney77]

http://usfsa.org/event_story.asp?id=33380

[lavender]

It's just a showcase...not a competition. Not sure why it's now just an exhibition.

[kazenoyume]

It's just a showcase...not a competition. Not sure why it's now just an exhibition.

Quite possibly to accomadate a not-quite-healed MK.

[Jarrett]

If she is not quite healed, she should not be there IMO. :(

[cyncansurvive]

It's probably to accomodate Sasha's (unspoken) injuries too.

[tarotx]

It's just a showcase...not a competition. Not sure why it's now just an exhibition.

Probably Michelle related. It's reasonable to think she was off the ice for a while after she withdrew from the Olympics. Michelle shouldn't have to worry about competing this soon after her latest injury. But she loves to skate infront of a crowd and give her support to the USFSA. And we love to see her :)

Also I think it was probably to get the non US athletes to attend as well. They want to rest after such a long season of competing.

[kazenoyume]

If she is not quite healed, she is not be there IMO. :(

I think she can make that decision on her own. By 'not quite healed' I mean 'not yet up to her absolute competitive standards.'

When you're injured, you can't wait until every single tiny bit of pain goes away before taking the ice again. That's just not how injuries work.

She's not going to be hammering out triple jump combinations on there, so as long as she's received the doctor's orders that she can be skating and she feels like she can, she should be able to go if she wishes imho. It's not going to hurt her anymore than to land a few jumps in an exhibition, than to land a few jumps at practice at home. If she weren't at Marshall's, she'd be at home practicing. No difference.

[Jarrett]

I think she can make that decision on her own.
OH really? I thought Michelle was some sort of idiot. Of course she can make that decision on her own. I just don't want to see her skating if she is not ready. That decision is hers but I still see this as a ploy to sell tickets by the USFSA.

[kazenoyume]

OH really? I thought Michelle was some sort of idiot. Of course she can make that decision on her own. I just don't want to see her skating if she is not ready. That decision is hers but I still see this as a ploy to sell tickets by the USFSA.

She won't skate if she isn't ready, because as you said, she's not an idiot. I trust MK's judgement in her own body enough, so I feel we shouldn't be worrying about it or second-guessing her decision. She's listed on that roster because she thinks she'll be ready as of right now.

If she isn't ready, she'll pull out. She's pulled out with injury before, ticket sales be darned. I know we're all protective of MK, but imho sometimes we get a bit too much so. *shrug*

[MKGrace]

My guess is Michelle was going to pull out of the event, so the USFSA offered to make it an exhibition if she participated. Considering she pulled out of the Olympics because of injury, I think she should lay low for awhile. I'm concerned about negative press.

[scheherazade]

It's been slated as an exhibition for months.

[kazenoyume]

Considering she pulled out of the Olympics because of injury, I think she should lay low for awhile. I'm concerned about negative press.

Eh? You really think so, after two months and just with an exhibition? No matter what MK does she'll get at least a bit of negative press, because she is made of awesome and many mere mortal puny journalists cannot handle the Kweenishness of the Goddess ( :bow ), but even if MK doesn't skate Marshall's, if someone wants to write negatively about her, they'll do it regarding COI.

[epoibim]

Oh crap...I really really really want to go now. I don't care if its just an exhibition. I haven't seen her, and it just hasn't been the same.

Do I feel a cold coming on??? :)

[KwansPrayerWarrior]

What city/state is Marshalls in?

[MKsmiral]

It's been a very long season for all the skaters. While I'm sure they took Michelle's situation into consideration, most of the other skaters went from the Olympics, to Worlds, and directly to COI rehearsals. I've been saying for years they should make the spring cheesefest an exhibition. It's better for the skaters, and since COI is no longer televised, we'll probably get to see their COI programs. I'm looking forward to it. :)

[WorldsGreatestMK]

I don't know why, but the link doesn't work for me but you guys made my day with this post!! Thanks!! YEAH!!!

[Cha7]

Isn't Marshall's always an exhibition event rather than a competative event?

[gatzbee]

marshalls has been slated as an exhibition for a looonnnng time. in december when i went, it was the american idol sort of deal, but i mean come on, we all knew mk's chance of losing were pretty slim. ;) it might as well have been an exhib as well, with sasha and mk skating 2 times anyhow.

if mk feels up to it, then she should do whatever she wants. since its an exhib im sure she'll do few triples or anything too strenuous.

[ScrappyTheOwl]

Isn't Marshall's always an exhibition event rather than a competative event?

Usually the Marshall's competitions (there's two a year) are "long program only" competitions, like Campbell's ... the last one (in December) let the people vote ... and then I don't know what this new one is.

[kittyjake5]

To the best of my knowledge Marshalls in the past has always been a competition. Except for the last one which was like
American Idol.

[iloveskating]

David Raith, the new Exec Dir of USFS is trying some different things this year, including the audience voting in Dec and this exhibition only event in April. No reason to read more into it than is there.

It's so interesting that when MK headlines an event, it is b/c someone wants to "make $$ off of her", but if she doesn't headline, they are "snubbing" her, "writing her off", and forcing her into retirement. Some people are never happy. :fryingpan

[jesskate]

I'm glad Michelle will be there. Any chance to see her skate is amazing. I can't wait till it airs on tv. Greenville is a little far for me to get to from Florida and I have tickets to Champions on ice already so I will deal. I went to this event in Tampa last year. It was nice. Hopefully Michelle will win again.
O/T...Followed the link to USFSA....first time I've been there since they put Sasha's pic up......Sigh. What this season might have been like if Michelle weren't injured....it's a tough one to get over!

[Libby96]

I'm pretty sure the spring Marshall's was a competition last year. MK wore a dark blue dress and skated her Bolero LP. She had a great performance, better than Nationals IMO, but Dick Button ruined it for me by going on and on about how she'd have to up the ante for the upcoming Olympics.

I'll just be happy to see her skate in April (if she feels up to it) regardless of the format!

[synnabun]

It was listed as a showcase on the Bilo center website well before the Olympics.

[RedLadyBug]

Yay, this will be exciting! I can't wait to see Michelle, not to mention Evan and Stephane! :)

[Grace]

The real question is -- what will she be skating to? :P I would love it to be her long program, but probably not. I wonder if it will be You Raise Me Up?

hm..... :D

[kazenoyume]

The real question is -- what will she be skating to? :P I would love it to be her long program, but probably not. I wonder if it will be You Raise Me Up?

hm..... :D

A new exhibition maybe? I imagine she'll have a new one for COI, but if not then Playground, because I've yet to see it!

[VIETgrlTerifa]

My guess is Michelle was going to pull out of the event, so the USFSA offered to make it an exhibition if she participated. Considering she pulled out of the Olympics because of injury, I think she should lay low for awhile. I'm concerned about negative press.

Nobody is going to give Kwan hell for competing at Marshalls. They only give her hell if she's injured but competing at real, important competitions. For Marshalls, nobody cares whether or not Kwan is performing while injured.

[sw3]

I am happy to hear this. I wouldn't worry about MK and the media being negative about her doing this after withdrawing from Olys. Surely they don't expect her to never skate again? And besides, by then, the Oly's will have been over for nearly 2 months, which should be enough time to heal. After all, her first groin injury came in early Jan. I think, and she was well enough by the end to get clearance for the Games. Of course, she did aggravate the injury (or did she get a new one?), but, again, that was a short time period to recover and train.

[suzibear]

BEST NEWS Yet... It's been really boring without Michelle this season. I can't wait!

[18boy4Str8WMunder27]

Despite of her condition, she's going to be in Marshalls just to give us all, her admirers, what we want to see. She's such a heroine.

I so love Michelle Kwan!

[iceman]

Michelle is human and, like all humans, is subject to making mistakes in judgment. Why some of you deny that repeatedly is difficult to understand. I think she will probably try, as we all do, to make the best judgement possible, but she still is not infallible.

[Jagerboy]

I have a question regarding Michelle's injury. At the Olympics the way they talked about her groin, it was a new injury but not a serious one, is that correct? I thought there was mention by some that if she would have taken a day or two off it probably would have been fine to compete, but she wanted to give Emily enough time to get over there. So if that is the case, surely Michelle is well enough to skate an exhibition.

Michelle knows what is best for her and I don't think she would risk further injuries if she was not feeling up to the show or COI. Her body right now is her income, she isn't going to throw away her living.

[MKandNYYfan]

I wonder why it also adds that the pairs and dance teams would be performing, kind of like, "oh, and then we will treat you to performances by so and so!". Almost makes me feel like it IS a competition, but judged on their exhibitions like they used to do, before the rule about seeded/unseeded skaters went into effect. Wish there was some way to find out for sure!

[Arch]

I'm sure there will be a double standard as far as the level of performance is concerned. If other skaters perform "watered-down" programs because this is only a chessefest, people will say, "That's all right; this is a cheesefest and these are only exhibition programs." On the other hand, once it's Michelle who steps on the ice, people (her critics, especially) will expect her to perform at Olympic level, will scrutinize each of her elements and spins as if this was Torino and will criticize her if they're not Level 4s, and will compare her performance here with Shizuka's Olympic performance and will say, "Oh, if this is all Michelle could do, no triple-triples, no Level 4 moves, etc. then she really wouldn't have had a chance to win if she had actually competed at the recent Olympics.":grump

[Jagerboy]

Well if this is clearly stated as an exhibition, then they can't judge Michelle if she doesn't do any jumps. If they do, then they better knock on Sasha as her exhibition numbers for both Nationals and the Olympics didn't have a single jump.

I don't care what Michelle does, as long as I get to see her skate and she is happy and well.

[Kabooke]

I'm sure there will be a double standard as far as the level of performance is concerned. If other skaters perform "watered-down" programs because this is only a chessefest, people will say, "That's all right; this is a cheesefest and these are only exhibition programs." On the other hand, once it's Michelle who steps on the ice, people (her critics, especially) will expect her to perform at Olympic level, will scrutinize each of her elements and spins as if this was Torino and will criticize her if they're not Level 4s, and will compare her performance here with Shizuka's Olympic performance and will say, "Oh, if this is all Michelle could do, no triple-triples, no Level 4 moves, etc. then she really wouldn't have had a chance to win if she had actually competed at the recent Olympics.":grump

I couldn't care less!
Don't give a rats *BLEEP*!

We've not seen her skate since what feels like 1896 and
I for one don't give a RUSTY HOOT if she just goes out
and skates figure 8's on the ice!

Torino taught me that you'll always have stupid snaked tougned
hypocrits, but not getting to see MK skate at all is far beyond
what any half-baked moron has to say!:D

[cestlavie000000]

I hope Michelle does what she thinks she is capable of....Of course she is capable of poor decisions..Who isn't? The important thing is that she moves on and keeps on moving!

I would not be disappointed in the least if she does not do any jumps or spins...it is an exhibition and Michelle is a great skater with a stellar history just watching her basic stroking and footwork is a pleasure.

[Lisa Seye]

Yeah. I would love to just see her glide across the ice again.

[trpls4me]

im praying that she's going to do this! i wna to se her skate soooooooooooooo bad!!! ive watched like eveyr one of her programs 20 times this season cuz i miss watching her so much:angel

[Tanda121]

I've been preparing myself to just get to see double jumps. What she does inbetween won't change and that will be nice. I hope she looks content with whatever she is able to do. Many former Olympians cut back on the difficulty and still skate in ice shows and events with their heads up. I'm glad to see them skate, regardless. When an injury is the reason, it is sad, but when they cannot train there are going to be changes in their bodies. Some, like Sarah, didn't train due to publicity events and then suffered an injury probably from lack of training. And, she was growing up physically and doing other things in her life. Now, it may be Michelle, but I don't want things to change at all. I hope she doesn't either. Marshall's will be a chance for some exposure, but it may be too early to see what she wants to do about training and skating at the same level. I'd be expecting double jumps and be very pleasantly surprised if there is more in April. Seeing her again will be enough for me. Best possible outcome would be for her to do what Kristi was able to do for so long. I'm leaning toward thinking that way.

[Kwanfan25]

Jesskate i live in florida too. I went to marshalls last year as well. it was fun. i wish there were more events here in florida. :clap

[michelle2006]

I miss her so much-i"d hug her and nerver let go(if I had the courage to touch her).

I know I am being selfish but this hasnt been a season. I've watched only 1/4 of the entire season-without any passion or interest. I miss that feeling of anticipation and child-like glee I feel knowing she will be skating. I miss marking down the days on my calendar till the next time she competes. I miss our Michelle.

GO MICHELLE! DONT LET THIS SEASON GET YOU DOWN!

[mkfanfl]

Jesskate i live in florida too. I went to marshalls last year as well. it was fun. i wish there were more events here in florida. :clap


I live in Miami, Florida. My mom and I went to Orlando for spring break. We stopped in Tampa . We enjoyed watching Michelle compete live for the first time. I loved it. Especially since she won there. You know come to think of it, everytime I watch Michelle live COI or tampa event, she always does well. Hmmm if she goes to Vancouver I should consider going. I can be her good luck charm. hehe :silly

Katia

[CAROLB]

Michelle may not even be able to do doubles at Marshalls but when her body is totally healed, she will be back to the old Michelle. No one wants her to train for the Marshalls event and possibly reinjure herself. She will be back to doing all her triples soon enough.

[vancouvizzle2010]

Regardless of what goes down at Marshalls, it'll be glad to see her back on the ice.

It's easy skating. The pressure of competition is not there which is a good thing this time.

I'm gonna see if I can get tickets. If not, I'll wait until August when the COI tour goes to the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim.

Are we closing board registration during Marshalls? Or is that just for high-priority skating competitions? If we are, then it would make sense to close registration during COI tour for 4 months so I'm guessing that's a no.

[cynthiabc]

Marshalls will take place during my spring vacation, so I am looking forward to traveling to Greenville to see Michelle and the others skate live. I feel lucky to get to see Michelle skate in person. Originally I was hoping it was a competion, so I could see all of the long programs, but I've decided that I am glad that it is showcase and not a competition. There is a greater likelyhood that Michelle will be able to do it, and because I want to watch her beautiful change of edge spiral go on forever and not have to be chopped up with other ugly positions just to up the point level. I agree with those who would be happy just to watch her do crossovers, and not push her body to do jumps. I liked Sasha's exhibition program at the Olympics even though it had no jumps. Neither COI or SOI will be coming to my hometown, so this is my chance to see great skaters.

[synnabun]

Hey everyone! I've been going through a rough couple of months... but I've finally found some time to actually read AND reply to posts here! I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a small gathering for this event? I live in Spartanburg and frequent Greenville. I know the area very very well! The show is a little less than a month away... but that should be time enough to get something together. Let me know! I'm also posting this in Event Info!

[calvinc]

She is competiting at Marshalls.. it will be aired on April 15th :clap :clap

[Heather]

She is competiting at Marshalls.. it will be aired on April 15th :clap :clap

Marshalls is NOT a competition. It's just an exhibition.

[michelle2006]

Ok, its March 25th-and MK's still scheduled for this. I have a feeling she'll be there.

AWWE!!!!!!

[kwanatic712]

I wonder what programs she'll do? I like "You Raise Me Up" but I really don't want to see it this time. I think it would be wonderful if she skated "Fields of Gold" or one of her other exhibitions. There were so many that I love, namely "Winter", "Dante's Prayer" and "One More Time".

[michelle2006]

She'll probably do TUTBMP. I also hope she doesnt do YRMU-mainly b.c I will breakdown and lose any self control I have left. There is too much emotion in me from this season-I dont want to have a breakdown, I'll save that for when I see her at COI.

[Kabooke]

Heard MK has a new exhibition
choreographed by Sarah Kawahara.

[Krista]

Heard MK has a new exhibition
choreographed by Sarah Kawahara.

Do you know what music it is?

[Kabooke]

Do you know what music it is?

No.
sorry.

[Revolennon]

Seeing her do FOG right now would make me lose it.

[neneth]

Heard MK has a new exhibition
choreographed by Sarah Kawahara.
If this true.then Michelle is back practicing rigth?If she does , that prove that Michelle will be back next season.

[iceman]

If this true.then Michelle is back practicing rigth?If she does , that prove that Michelle will be back next season.



I think they are talking about the exhibition program she had prepared for the Olympics Gala.

[scootie12]

If this true.then Michelle is back practicing rigth?If she does , that prove that Michelle will be back next season.

Just curious.......and not meant in any type of insulting or offensive manner.....but how does Michelle practicing mean that she will be back next season?

I assume you mean in competitions and such, but still, even if she is practicing, it means nothing until she tells us what her plans are.

[synnabun]

Heya MKFers! I'll post here too just so I know it won't be missed. I'm still interested in organizing a gathering for those that will be attending. There's still two weeks to go and tons of choices with restaurants and stuff. If you'll be there and would like to get together at about 4:30/5 PM on the 11th... let me know!

[katydid411]

Seeing her do FOG right now would make me lose it.

I TOTALLY AGREE and thought exactly the same thing. Although, over the past few years, when Michelle wasn't doing GPS that was one of the programs I watched the most.

[KwansPrayerWarrior]

Ok, its March 25th-and MK's still scheduled for this. I have a feeling she'll be there.

AWWE!!!!!!

Are we allowed to post reports on this board of this exhibition if we know anyone who goes??? Cause I don't think my poor weak Michelle-depraved heart can take waiting almost Thirty Days from the time of the exhibition till its actual air date :(

[tarotx]

Are we allowed to post reports on this board of this exhibition if we know anyone who goes??? Cause I don't think my poor weak Michelle-depraved heart can take waiting almost Thirty Days from the time of the exhibition till its actual air date :(

Doesn't it take place on April 11th and aired on April 15th?

[synnabun]

Doesn't it take place on April 11th and aired on April 15th?

That is correct.

[KwansPrayerWarrior]

That is correct.

My bad :D I thought I heard someone say something about March 25th or something...that's when I thought it took place. Whoops! :D

[synnabun]

My bad :D I thought I heard someone say something about March 25th or something...that's when I thought it took place. Whoops! :D

Nopers... you still have time enough to get a ticket and hang out myself and my sister and anyone else from the MKF that decides to attend! We'll be wearing our MKF shirts... so we should be identifiable!

[KwansPrayerWarrior]

Nopers... you still have time enough to get a ticket and hang out myself and my sister and anyone else from the MKF that decides to attend! We'll be wearing our MKF shirts... so we should be identifiable!

Unless it's in Columbus Ohio.....where I am.....I can't afford the travel arrangements...would suck though...I would like to go :(

[richster103]

My hunch tells me she's just dying to finally showcase the programs she's been honing this Olympic year. Why not do them at this event just to put them out and say to the Olympic medalists, and the winner with only 5 triples, THERE!

[synnabun]

My hunch tells me she's just dying to finally showcase the programs she's been honing this Olympic year. Why not do them at this event just to put them out and say to the Olympic medalists, and the winner with only 5 triples, THERE!

It would be fan-freakin-tastic to finally see both programs. I wonder what the status is on her Oly groin injury? Selfishly, I hope she is in near-tip-top shape to really WOW everyone, ya know... but I'd be happy to just see her round the rink a few times. Yup.

[michelle2006]

Synnabun-I missed your posts, have a load of fun with your sister and other MKFers in S.Carolina-cheer our Kween for us, ok? I want her to know we misss her.

[MKandNYYfan]

I'd imaigine Michelle would keep those two TT programs underwraps in case she does decide to skate next season. I'm looking forward to whatever she has in store for us!

[MK Simply Stunning]

I agree. The Oly programs may turn into legends of mystery.

[synnabun]

Okay... so. I'm going to Marshalls. Who else is going to be there (yup... still asking, have gotten very few answers). Should we make signs and stuff?! I'm thinking about something simple. Tuesday is just too far away.

I will have tons of pictures! And my sis and I will do what we can to wait by the gates to meet the skaters. I've met Michael Flately and have seen a bunch of band members and such walking back and forth to their buses at the Bilo Center. You can bet I'll have a report should anything exciting happen... like meeting the skaters!

[babherdboi05]

Hi Synnabun!!! I will be at the Marshalls Event as well!!! This will be my first time seeing Michelle!!!! :banana :party