[2020.07.09] News Roundup
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[2020.07.03] The Japanese Skating Federation cancelled the Junior Grand Prix event scheduled for Sept. 16-19 in Yokohama, due to COVID-19. Following the ISU Council’s latest meeting on July 6, the Junior Grand Prix Series is still scheduled to continue (for now). There are 5 events remaining.
[2020.07.08] ISU Communication 2334 released: 2020-21 Levels of Difficulty and GOE Guidelines, replacing ISU Communication 2254 from the 2019-20 season. The “q” sign that was introduced in an earlier ISU Communication is back. Jumps that land exactly a quarter-rotation short will be marked with “q” and receive a deduction in GOE, but full base value.
[2020.07.09] China’s Xinhua News reports that all international sporting competitions in China will be cancelled through the end of 2020, except Beijing Olympic trial events. Figure skating events scheduled in China in the fall of 2020, which will likely be cancelled, include CS Asian Open Trophy (already postponed) and GP Cup of China. The 2020 Grand Prix Final in Beijing is an Olympic trial event and would not be affected by this ruling. China is also hosting the 2021 Junior World Championships in March.
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