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LSparkle

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12. Bring back the School Figures as they were known

Reply to Jack Valentino (Reply #8)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 11:40 PM

Feb 18

Tracing intricate patterns on the ice requires real edge control and used to be about 1/3 total score up until the 1970s. I’d rather watch that than curling!

Or maybe jumping-only competitions — have all the competitors do the very same jump and may the best jump win. Or spins only — who can spin the most times or do the fastest spin.

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