Elimating Non-Sports (WAS Defending ice dancing, the ISU and judging)

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--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at y..., "cindysphynx" <cindysphynx at h...> wrote: 
> Figure skating (even ice dancing) is probably here to stay.  So maybe 
> they will make one small reform for me.  I'd like to see a round 
> called "Costume Approval."  Men would be directed to steer away from 
> the flashy, sequin-covered outfits that have become way too popular.  
> Rolled up sleeves are good and will receive higher marks from the 
> judges; plunging necklines will generate substantial deductions.  
> Under this system, Alexi Urmanov, who wore the Puffy Shirt from 
> Seinfeld, would have been sent home before he ever set foot on the 
> ice.  

Amen!  Is it just me, or do the costumes get uglier every year?

> 
> I hear they are considering Trampoline as a Summer event.  I suppose 
> they will slot it in the Circus Act division, right up there with 
> Rhythm Gymnastics.  I understand that there is actually something 
> called "Synchronized Skating."  I'm not sure I want to know what that 
> is.

Actually, Trampoline *IS* an Olympic sport--there was a competition in
the 2000 Sydney Games.

-Megan