Fay Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 The Worlds are going to be a time full of dread and stress. Not looking forward to those Link to post Share on other sites
monchan Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 To be honest, I don't think Sweden has money, or even wants to pay money for a true bubble quarantine. For a country that withheld payment for vaccine as they think "it's too much", how do you think they f*cking care about an irrelevant sport event like FS? WHERE IS THE MONEY???? Australia Open spent $40m, and still got COVID cases here and there, high chance is promises ISU and co. said are just empty lies to force the event forward. Except they can give detailed budget and plan for it, I don't believe in any "bubble" Link to post Share on other sites
Melodie Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 3 hours ago, Paskud said: Hidehito Ito, the chairman of the Japan Skating Union, about Worlds https://hochi.news/articles/20210129-OHT1T50095.html Federations literally are blackmailed into attendance Also, similar to last year, whether Worlds are cancelled won't be cleared until the last minute. I'm... not optimistic... Link to post Share on other sites
sallycinnamon Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 22 hours ago, Lunna said: I am sure there's an exception for elite athletes. Also they say "recommended travel “white list”. There is. According to the EU Commission 20201028_com-2020-686-commission-communication_en.pdf (europa.eu) Quote Specific categories of travellers with an essential function or need 11. Highly qualified third-country workers if their employment is necessary from an economic perspective and the work cannot be postponed or performed abroad Scope: This exception covers workers who are third-country nationals and who, because of their high level of skills and expertise, are required in order to contribute to the EU’s postCOVID economic recovery. It may include those whose application for permits under the Blue Card Directive 2009/50, the ICT Directive 2014/66, under Directive 2016/801 as Researchers, or under a national scheme for skilled migrants, was approved, but who were until now prevented from entering the EU due to the entry ban. Based on the feedback received from Member States, the following should be included: professional athletes and their staff for competitions in Member States (even if not employed); And the Swedish regulation, which is based on the EU communication posted above. Questions and answers – temporary entry ban to the European Union via Sweden - Government.se Quote In addition, the entry ban does not apply to people with an essential need or function in Sweden. For example, this may be the case for: people travelling for the purpose of performing highly skilled work, if their contribution is necessary from an economic perspective and the work cannot be postponed or performed remotely, including people who will take part in or perform necessary tasks at elite sports competitions. Link to post Share on other sites
rockstaryuzu Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 On 28/01/2021 at 5:19 PM, lajoitko said: They are currently holding the cross country ski world cup event in Falun and this is how it is going. If I were that skier, I'd nope the heck out of there. Sounds like Sweden has basically been pretending the virus doesn't exist. COVIDiots Link to post Share on other sites
Melodie Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 New communications So any scores from way back in 2018 can be used. If there is no score available then skaters will send in videos for evaluation and permission to enter the WC. Link to post Share on other sites
monchan Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 They even have an "official song". Damn this is hopeless. What to celebrate during a pandemic Link to post Share on other sites
YuzuNekozuu Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 ....So WC's confirmed...? Wow I'm scared. The QnA statement they sent out just now.... the answers don't sound very promising lol.... The theme song thing is just ridiculous. I'm ashamed of them Link to post Share on other sites
avt Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 The feds began to reveal their athletes entries. So far although it's pretty much confirmed, there's still a chance they'd cancel it in the very last minute, right? Like what happened last year with Montreal's WC To be very honest I don't know what to expect anymore. I just hope each athletes can keep their distance with anybody who violating the protocol and not doing something silly besides competition-related matters. Link to post Share on other sites
barbara Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 7 hours ago, avt said: The feds began to reveal their athletes entries. So far although it's pretty much confirmed, there's still a chance they'd cancel it in the very last minute, right? Like what happened last year with Montreal's WC To be very honest I don't know what to expect anymore. I just hope each athletes can keep their distance with anybody who violating the protocol and not doing something silly besides competition-related matters. The Russians are going to get everyone sick. And how can athletes who live in countries with high infection rates and lockdowns actually send anyone? Also - NO FAIR - how can Yuzu possibly even go? Japan was already having serious virus issues and states of emergency and now the earthquake has removed the only ice Yuzu could practice on. I feel so badly for him. And I do hope it gets cancelled - if Canada is willing to cancel their Nationals (a decision I didn't personally agree with) with the explanation that it wouldn't be fair as some provinces had been locked down more and athletes did not have equal ice access, the why can't the ISU admit that same thing? So many athletes globally have not had access to rinks intermittently and can not possibly compete at the same level as skaters who have been on the ice and live-coached the entire time. Link to post Share on other sites
yuzuangel Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 I'm sad. This is just going to be a clusterfuck, not gonna be enjoyable to watch, and gives the ISU legitimacy to plow ahead with their original but now totally unfair Olympics qualifications requirements. Even though, say, the entire team canada will not even be there lol. Link to post Share on other sites
Umebachi Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Kudos to Alex Majorov for pursuing the idea of installing/testing Hawke Eye technology at the Worlds！ Link to post Share on other sites
IceWings Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Nam telling it like it is. Link to post Share on other sites
Melodie Posted Friday at 09:22 AM Share Posted Friday at 09:22 AM https://www.ft.com/content/ccb52f41-72f1-4883-861d-f59745e25e7d Sweden may tighten COVID measures due to fear of a third wave. And why is Worlds still a thing, pray tell? Link to post Share on other sites
barbara Posted Friday at 03:25 PM Share Posted Friday at 03:25 PM Posting this here and General Yuzu chat (since he's who we all care for the most). It has the twitter handles for the sponsors. I want them to cancel - or at least make it safe. Also - for those who do use twitter a lot (I don't really) And another sponsor Link to post Share on other sites
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