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In Figure Skating, points are earned through two main components: the Technical Element Score (TES) and the Program Component Score (PCS). These two sections are carefully judged and combined to determine a Skater’s overall score.

Oct 09, 2024

The excitement grows as we get closer to the end of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series 2024/25 with the sixth event in Ljubljana (SLO) and less and less spots for the ISU Junior Final are left. Sophie Joline von Felten (USA) came out of nowhere to claim the title and suddenly is in contention for the Junior Final. Jacob Sanchez (USA) secured his second victory and spot in the Final while in an interesting Ice Dance competition Iryna Pidgaina/Artem Kovalev (UKR) had the upper hand and are headed to Grenoble as well.  

Oct 08, 2024

 In the competitive world of Synchronized Skating, mental alignment and team bonding are not just beneficial—they're essential. 

Oct 07, 2024

In Figure Skating, we have two couple disciplines, that is – a woman and a man perform together on the ice. One is Pair Skating, the other one is Ice Dance and they are not the same. Let’s have a look at the background as well as at the differences and similarities.

Oct 01, 2024

Surprising turns and twists made the fifth event of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series 2024/25 in Gdansk (POL) very exciting. Dark horse Lukas Vaclavik (SVK) and Ice Dancers Katarina Wolfkostin/Dimitry Tsarevski (USA) celebrated their first JGP win while Mao Shimada (JPN) collected a record eighth consecutive JGP gold. The Pairs, led by Jiaxuan Zhang/Yihang Huang (CHN), fought for the last spots for the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final.  

Sep 30, 2024

With one month to go before the start of the highly anticipated ISU Short Track World Tour, the International Skating Union (ISU) is excited to unveil the dynamic new team identities. Dynamic, bold, loud: these designs capture the essence of each host nation's cultural heritage and bring electrifying energy into the Tour. Let the countdown to action begin!

Sep 25, 2024

Can you imagine launching yourself into the air, rotating three or even four times, before landing safely on a thin blade? This is exactly what Figure Skaters do, and their jumps are thrilling to watch!

Sep 24, 2024

If you are looking for a thrilling competition, you just need to follow the ISU Junior Grand Prix series. The battle for the spots in the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final was in full swing at the fourth event of the  ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series 2024/25 in Ankara (TUR) September 19-21. Pair Skaters Jazmine Desrochers/Kieran Thrasher (CAN) and Ice Dancers Darya Grimm/Michail Savitskiy (GER) struck gold and should be headed to the Final next. Single Skating Champions Yuseong Kim (KOR) and Jacob Sanchez (USA) have now an excellent shot at making the Junior Final.

Sep 23, 2024

The International Skating Union (ISU) is thrilled to unveil today a brand-new global series of elite Short Track events: the ISU Short Track World Tour! Kicking off on October 25th and spanning three continents, this groundbreaking Tour of six events is set to showcase the explosive energy, fierce competition and electrifying atmosphere that only Short Track can deliver.

Sep 23, 2024

The Juniors never cease to amaze! At the third event of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series 2024/25 in Bangkok (THA) September 12-14 the young stars lit up the ice with their spectacular performances. On top of that, Yihan Wang (CHN) and Yanhao Li (NZL) made history, becoming the first Chinese female single skater and the first New Zealand skater respectively to win an ISU Junior Grand Prix event. Ice Dance Champions Noemi Tali/Noah Lafornara (ITA) are the first skaters this season to qualify for the Junior Final.

Sep 16, 2024

The ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series 2024/25 continued with an exciting second event in Ostrava (CZE) September 4-7. There were many great performances and even a backflip! Korea’s ISU World Junior Champion Minkyu Seo skated to the Junior Men’s crown while newcomers Kaoruko Wada (JPN) and Xuanqi Zhang/Wenqiang Feng (CHN) were golden in the Junior Women’s and Pairs. Ice Dancers Celina Fradji/Jean-Hans Fournaux (FRA) danced to their first gold in their fifth year on the circuit.

Sep 09, 2024

The ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series 2024/25 kicked off with a bang at the first event in Riga (LAT) August 28-31 as the young Skaters lit up the ice in the Volvo Sports Centre with their spectacular performances. Japan’s ice princess Mao Shimada confidently claimed her fifth ISU Junior Grand Prix gold medal while new stars rose with first-time winners Sena Takahashi (JPN), Pair Skaters Jiaxuan Zhang/Yihan Huang (CHN) and Ice Dancers Noemi Tali/Noah Lafornara (ITA).

Sep 02, 2024

Embark on Deanna Stellato-Dudek's remarkable Figure Skating journey, defined by resilience and a passion for the sport's challenges and unpredictability. At just 15, she achieved silver at the 2000 World Junior Championships, only to retire a year later due to a hip injury.

Aug 27, 2024

Discover the profound journey of Lithuanian Ice Dancers Allison Reed and Saulius (Saul) Ambrulevičius, as they navigate the complex emotions of loss and resilience within their careers.

Aug 27, 2024

Get ready to witness the next wave of Figure Skating stars dazzle on ice! The ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series 2024/25 is just around the corner, kicking off from late August to mid-October across Europe and Asia, and available to watch on the ISU YouTube channel. Over 300 young talents are set to compete in seven thrilling events, all leading up to the Final in Grenoble, France, from December 5-8, 2024. Expect breathtaking performances, unexpected twists, and a sneak peek at the future champions of the sport. This season promises to be a whirlwind of spins, jumps, and unforgettable moments!

Aug 26, 2024