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ISU Recognized Single and Pair Skating Referees and Judges’ Seminars 2020

A revised Communication outlining the ISU Development Program has been published to replace Communication No. 2052.

The online Referee Reappointment Learning Exercises available on the ISU eLearning platform continue to assist ISU Members and their Referees to fulfil part of the Referee Reappointment requirements.

With the support of the ISU Development Commission, the Fédération Française des Sports de Glace Union is organizing an international Novice Synchronized Skating development training seminar for Coaches and Team participants in Wasquehal (Lille), France on June 12 – 15, 2020.

The Challenger Series in Synchronized Skating consists of up to five (5) International Competitions linked together, giving adequate opportunities for many Teams to compete at the international level and earn World Standing Points. Additionally, it allows Teams and Officials to prepare for competing at the ISU Championships.

The fourth edition of the Pure as Ice 2019/20 took place at the ISU World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Bormio, Italy at the Ice stadium, Bormio with the support of the FISG.

The Challenger Series is an International Figure Skating Series, introduced during the 2014/15 season. Through ISU support, the objective is to ensure the proper and consistent organization and conduct of up to ten (10) International Competitions linked together within the Challenger Series.

This Communication summarizes the main general obligations of ISU Members, according to the ISU Statutes (see Article 39, paragraph 1 of the ISU Constitution for the definition of the ISU Statutes) and according to established procedures. This does not alter the obligation of ISU Members to adhere to those Rules contained in the ISU Statutes (in particular but not limited to Article 6, paragraph 3 and Article 7, of the ISU Constitution) which are not specifically referred to in this Communication.

The International Skating Union adds a new careers section to ISU.ORG

Precautions have been implemented at all ISU Events as of January 31, 2020 and are aimed at all athletes and their entourage for the prevention of contracting the Coronavirus:

ISU Recognized Ice Dance Referees and Judges’ Seminars 2020

Transformed from the materials of the Oberstdorf seminars conducted in 2019, the new eLearning course - Ice Dance Foundations - makes the expertise and best practices of renowned Coaches available in the multiple areas.

The rising stars are about to take part in the Youth Olympic Games that will take place from January 9 – 22, 2020.

Additional Questions & Answers #5 for Officials 2019/20 Ice Dance have been published.

Based on the analysis of the current entries’ situation, the ISU Council has decided to increase the Minimum Total Elements Score for the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2020 for Ladies as described in ISU Communication 2302.