Team Unique continued strongly
In their free program, Team Unique did not hesitate and skated their "Betrayed" theme with good confidence. The varied choreography startedrnwith an exceptional Group Lift and ended up with a well-executed Pair Element. Thernblack and red dresses emphasized well the atmosphere. They got the bestrnelement and component scores and finally, Mirjami Penttinen's skaters won the competition withrnastonishing 12.43 points lead earning a total score of 216.69.
MarigoldrnIceUnity sharpened their technique after the shortrnprogram competition. They performed their faultless "Tribute to Notre Dame" free program with good concentration and the famousrnMIU quality. Their beautiful dresses described the stained-glass windows of thernchurch with threatening flames in the hem. They earned the silver medal gettingrnscores 204.26.
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MarigoldrnIceUnity sharpened their technique after the shortrnprogram competition. They performed their faultless "Tribute to Notre Dame" free program with good concentration and the famousrnMIU quality. Their beautiful dresses described the stained-glass windows of thernchurch with threatening flames in the hem. They earned the silver medal gettingrnscores 204.26.
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Marigold IceUnity and their "Notre Dame" new dresses. (Credits: S.J. Photos - 2019)
Helsinki Rockettes had bad luck when they fell twice. The first fall happened in the Intersection Element and the other in the No Hold Element. Despite that, the team skated skillfully and beautifully, and they got good component scores. The light grey-white dresses decorated with sharp silver pieces suited well to the dramatic and melancholy mood of the performance. They scored 204.19 and got third place.
Lumineers were the fourth and got a final score of 190.00 points. This team improves year after year and they are no longer far from the top teams. In their "Swipe Right" free program, they showed nicely their good ability to express deep emotions. Their technique was uniform and the simple grey-blue dresses underlined well the harmonious whole.
Lumineers were the fourth and got a final score of 190.00 points. This team improves year after year and they are no longer far from the top teams. In their "Swipe Right" free program, they showed nicely their good ability to express deep emotions. Their technique was uniform and the simple grey-blue dresses underlined well the harmonious whole.
Helsinki Rockettes in their free program. (Credits: Kirsi Laine Photography - 2019)
Team Fintastic: "totally awake" in the Free Skate
In the Juniorrnevent, Team Fintastic keptrntheir leading position and won the gold medal earning a total score of 182.39.rnTheir free program "Anesthesia" described what a patient experiences through anesthesia, and the choreography is full of variety. They got very goodrnelement scores and the program was faultless.
DreamrnEdges got the silver medal. Their program "Stonehenge" was expectedly fantasticrnand kept well on the interest. Unluckily they had a fall in the No Hold Elementrnand it lowered their element score, so that finally they kept the second placernwith a total score of 176.86.
After being away from the podium for several years, Team Mystique made a comeback. They moved up from fifth to third place and finished finally with the bronze medal. They got a total score of 165.98. Their "Tique Tock" program proceeded confidentlyrnas a clock and their element scores were the second-best of the Junior competition.
DreamrnEdges got the silver medal. Their program "Stonehenge" was expectedly fantasticrnand kept well on the interest. Unluckily they had a fall in the No Hold Elementrnand it lowered their element score, so that finally they kept the second placernwith a total score of 176.86.
After being away from the podium for several years, Team Mystique made a comeback. They moved up from fifth to third place and finished finally with the bronze medal. They got a total score of 165.98. Their "Tique Tock" program proceeded confidentlyrnas a clock and their element scores were the second-best of the Junior competition.
Team Dynamique finished first thanks to the streets of New York
The Novice category was divided into two segments, which skated on differentrndays (learn about Saturday's competition).
On Sunday, the winner was Team Dynamique. They skated their freernprogram "Dreamingrnin New York" with good speed and technique. Despite one fall, they earned 73.88!
The silver medalist was Valley Bay Synchronics. Theirrnslightly uncommon music from Hitchcock movie "Rear Window" was a refreshing choice. They skated lively inrnblack and white dresses and got 71.73 points.
The third place went to Blue Arrows. They wanted to "Save the Sea" and succeeded by earning 64.85rnpoints. The atmosphere of the performance was very convincing.
On Sunday, the winner was Team Dynamique. They skated their freernprogram "Dreamingrnin New York" with good speed and technique. Despite one fall, they earned 73.88!
The silver medalist was Valley Bay Synchronics. Theirrnslightly uncommon music from Hitchcock movie "Rear Window" was a refreshing choice. They skated lively inrnblack and white dresses and got 71.73 points.
The third place went to Blue Arrows. They wanted to "Save the Sea" and succeeded by earning 64.85rnpoints. The atmosphere of the performance was very convincing.
Team Dynamique with their New York free program. (Credits: Kirsi Laine Photography - 2019)
The next qualification competition in Finland will be organized on December 7-8 in Lahti.