Did you know that Germany's 8way dream was over after Round 4? posted: Aug 23rd, 2011 The review of the World Cup 2011 continues with the competition videos of Round 4 in 8way, and the point deductions for the same round have been added to the extended leaderboard.
The Golden Knights brought the lead back to two points, and EADS Germany fell hopelessly behind the RussianSky Panthers Barkli. Germany's 4way and 8way videographer Alexander "Dude" Hau started out filming the 8way jumps exiting early in Round 1. He used to apply this filming technique in 8way, even though he is "peeling off" in 4way.
The 8way filming technique in Round 1 was probably costly. The judges did not... (more)
Did you know that several German World Cup competitors scored again last weekend? posted: Aug 22nd, 2011 Nine teams competed at a regional 4way competition in Germany last weekend, and several of them used the meet in Eisenach, home of the former national 4way champions Dädalus, as the final test before the national championships in two weeks.
One of the teams was Neva who also attended the World Cup 2011, a few weeks ago and a few hours away from Eisenach. Last weekend's competition in Eisenach was not as competitive for Neva as the battle with the Italian team Evolution at the World Cup.
The winner last weekend, Mimikri, was too far away, and Wolfpack could not get close enough to Neva. Mimikri... (more)
Did you know that the 8way videos of Round 3 come together with feedback from the Chief Judge at the World Cup? posted: Aug 21st, 2011 The NSL-TV aftermath of the World Cup 2011 continues with the videos of Round 3 in the 8way competition.
As usual, the videos come together with an updated leaderboard that shows the point deductions for all teams, as well. Dirk Venter, who was a judge in Saarlouis-Duren, Germany, and who is also running the InTime scoring system that was used at the World Cup, kindly provided the penalty information for the NSL News.
Several of the point deductions caused some trouble that the NSL News has covered with previous stories. The judges at the World Cup did not appreciate very much the NSL News... (more)
Did you know that the UK Nationals continue in 8way this weekend? posted: Aug 20th, 2011 UK correspondent Jo Hawley brought the 4way competition of the UK Nationals 2011 to the attention of the NSL News audience with a summary on 17 August 2011. This weekend she is busy with the Brit Chicks who are trying to win the 8way gold medals this year.
It's a tough job since the defending 8way champions of MicroClim8 are in good shape, as well. MicroClim8 won easily with a 12.2 average last year. The Brit Chicks were at the 8way beginnings by then and finished in 2nd place with an 8.9 average. It's a horse race this year, and MicroClim8 is up by only five points after five rounds (69 -... (more)
Did you know that the World Cup videos of Round 3 come together with scores from the Dutch Nationals? posted: Aug 19th, 2011 The next round of NSL-TV videos covers Round 3 of the 4way Open Class at the World Cup 2011. The clip covers once again the Top 8 teams that made it to the final round. However, it begins with the Dutch 4way team Whooops this time, and there is a special reason for that.
The Netherlands launched their national championships on Friday, and Whooops is the Dutch national 4way team that competed for the Netherlands at the World Cup and is again on the top of the Dutch leaderboard this weekend. Whooops will defend the gold medals successfully and continue as the national team for another year.
The... (more)
Did you know that the World Cup videos of Round 2 show no infringements at all? posted: Aug 18th, 2011 Two recent NSL News articles (9 August 2011 and 15 August 2011) covered some judging issues that were brought to the attention of the NSL News by competitors and coaches at the World Cup 2011.
It was surely not the first time that those kind of concerns and complaints reach the NSL News. It is difficult for the active competitors to address their thoughts directly to the judges, even if their team captain or head of delegation speaks up for them. They are afraid of creating tensions and a negative relationship with the same judges who will push the buttons again in the next rounds and/or at... (more)
Did you know that Germany's 8way dream was over after Round 4?
Did you know that several German World Cup competitors scored again last weekend?
Did you know that the 8way videos of Round 3 come together with feedback from the Chief Judge at the World Cup?
Did you know that the UK Nationals continue in 8way this weekend?
Did you know that the World Cup videos of Round 3 come together with scores from the Dutch Nationals?
Did you know that the World Cup videos of Round 2 show no infringements at all?