1.   If he is uneven in his performances, Nicks said, it is because older skaters need more time to work into form than younger skaters.

2.   Skaters also need pads and a helmet.

3.   Cinquanta said a skater needs the chance to train adequately if he is to do well at the world championships next month in Edmonton, Alberta.

4.   Skaters need points from two Grand Prix events to qualify for the final.

5.   When pairs skater Brian Wells needed a partner two years ago, he hit the road.

6.   While Goebel and his quad arsenal were the rage all week, Weiss kept insisting a skater needs more.