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The ISU Council met on October 6-8, 2023 and decided to provisionally allot the following ISU Championships and ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating events:

Oct 07, 2023

The International Skating Union (ISU) is proud to announce the American Figure Skating Coach Michelle Hong as the “WISD Icon #1” of the second World Ice Skating Day (WISD) edition, taking place on December 3, 2023. This annual festival strives to open the doors of ice skating rinks to everyone all over the world with the purpose to experience in a joyful and fun way the practice and techniques of ice skating sports. As a globally recognized Figure Skating coach, Michelle Hong with her unique teaching and mentorship style has been dedicated in making Figure Skating accessible by empowering every generation and level of skaters. Her inclusive approach perfectly resonates with the values of the World Ice Skating day creating a powerful partnership that promises to break down barriers and unleash new opportunities in the ice skating world.

Oct 05, 2023

While the season is well underway with the ISU Junior Grand Prix series and the ISU Challenger events, we still have some out of competition updates for you!

Sep 22, 2023

After the successful first edition spanning 47 countries and almost 170 ice rinks across the world, the International Skating Union (ISU) is proud to announce the launch of the second World Ice Skating Day (WISD) edition to be unveiled on December 3rd, 2023. Taking the form of a global and annual festival, this one-day event aims at bringing together on the ice people from different communities, ages and skating levels with the purpose to discover and celebrate all Ice Skating sports. This year’s edition promises to set standards high: an array of new exciting partners, skating icons and participating countries will be joining in with the continuous commitment to turn the ice into a space of diversity, inclusion and fun !

Sep 20, 2023

During last season’s ISU World Speed Skating Championships in Heerenveen (NED), Davide Ghiotto (ITA) took the first ever Italian World Single Distance title, shattering the field in the Men’s 10,000m. The long distance specialist hopes to inspire a new generation of Italian youngsters in Speed Skating. After fulfilling his dream in Heerenveen, he reflects on his historic title while training on summer ice in Inzell (GER) with a new target in mind: the 2026 Winter Olympic Games on home soil, in Milano Cortina.

Sep 07, 2023

We’re getting closer to the official start of the skating season with the first ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating event in Bangkok, Thailand, later this month. Before we are fully switching to competition mode, we have some more news and updates for you.

Sep 01, 2023

We’re getting closer to the official start of the skating season with the first ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating event in Bangkok, Thailand, later this month. Before we are fully switching to competition mode, we have some more news and updates for you.

Aug 04, 2023

While it’s summer time and many are enjoying holidays to relax, athletes are actually working hard to get ready for the upcoming competitive season. Let’s have a look at what the Speed- and Short Track skaters do to stay strong physically and mentally during the summer break.

Aug 04, 2023

The International Skating Union (ISU) today announced the appointment of Colin Smith as its new Director General. Following an extensive and global search process, the ISU Council decided he is the right person to take the ISU as an organization and the ISU sports to the next level. Colin will succeed Fredi Schmid, who has been the ISU Director General since 1996 and retires effective at the end of 2023. Colin will join the ISU in October 2023 to ensure a smooth transition, and effective January 1, 2024, he will assume all responsibilities of the ISU Director General.

Jul 28, 2023

Being able to keep up with the intense training demands and recover quickly thereafter is essential for athletes performing in both Speed Skating and Short Track Skating. With some races being as “short” as just 40 seconds, people might think nutrition isn’t that important for Skaters. But actually it is a game changer. The right diet is definitely a key to success. Let’s have a closer look at what top Speed and Short Track Skaters are eating to stay healthy and energized on and off the competition season.

Jul 27, 2023

The International Skating Union (ISU) has published the International Speed Skating and Short Track Speed Skating Competitions for the season 2023/24.

Jul 21, 2023

 You can’t wait for the season to start? The Skaters are getting more and more excited as well. Let’s see what they have been up to recently. 

Jul 21, 2023

While it’s summer time and many are enjoying holidays to relax, athletes are actually working hard to get ready for the upcoming competitive season. Let’s have a look at what the Speed- and Short Track skaters do to stay strong physically and mentally during the summer break.

Jul 19, 2023

Joey Mantia (USA) assumed the role of anchor for the US Speed Skating team after the retirement of the legendary Shani Davis in 2019. However, after years of dedication and remarkable achievements, Mantia himself decided to hang up his blades last week. 

Jul 14, 2023

The season is gaining momentum. While most Skaters are working in summer camps on their new programs and elements, others are already testing their skills in the first competitions of the new season.

Jul 07, 2023