ISU Communication 2469: Decisions of the ISU Council - War in Ukraine/Protective Measures
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Summary of the decisions made by the ISU Council at their Apr. 24 meeting:
Addition of a new paragraph to the ISU Constitution regarding “Extraordinary Events” such as “terrorism, riot, civil unrest, war (regardless of whether declared or not), strike, nuclear or chemical contamination, epidemic, etc.” that compromise the “safe and/or regular conduct of ISU’s activities”. In the case of such an Extraordinary Event, the ISU Council will have the power to implement “protective measures” that include the temporary suspension of ISU members and persons affiliated with them. Protective measures will stay in effect or be lifted depending on changes in the circumstances leading to the measures.
No skaters or officials from Russia or Belarus will be allowed at international competitions until further notice.
No international competitions will be held in Russia or Belarus until further notice. The 2022 Rostelecom Cup will not be included in the 2022-23 Grand Prix Series and other ISU members are invited to submit bids to host another Grand Prix event in its place.
The ISU Council has not banned the participation of Russia and Belarus in the 2022 ISU Congress. A vote by ISU members on the participation of Russia and Belarus may be held at the beginning of the ISU Congress itself.