Episode 31 - The Cost of Figure Skating (feat. Interview with Tim Koleto)

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In this episode of In The Loop, Kite (@mossyzinc), Gabb (@tegomass) and Taeri (@twizzlesetc) discuss the costs associated with both professional and casual figure skating, and how skaters fund their careers and manage their finances. Lae (@axelsandwich) talks to Japanese Ice Dance National Champion Tim Koleto on his experiences with managing the financial side of his figure skating career.

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News mentioned in this episode

Polina Tsurskaya (RUS) retires:
Larkyn Austman (CAN) retires:
Kaetlyn Osmond (CAN) retires:
Maxim Kovtun (RUS) retires:

Ice Dance Rhythm Dance 2020-21 season patterns and rhythm:

Maia and Alex Shibutani (USA) confirm they will not compete in the 19/20 season:

Mirai Nagasu and Ashley Wagner (USA) both confirm they will not participate in the 19/20 GP series:

Stephen Gogolev (CAN) moves to train with Rafael Arutunian, former coach Lee Barkell moves to Granite Club:

Shoma Uno (JPN) leaves coaches Mihoko Higuchi and Machiko Yamada:

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