Minimum Technical Scores for 2025 ISU Championships

ISU Communication 2657

Starting in the 2024-25 season, skaters must achieve the following combined (SP+FS) technical element scores in order to participate in the 2025 ISU Championships. Scores are valid from the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. SP and FS scores used to calculate the combined score may be earned from different competitions.

See also: Skaters who have achieved the technical minimums (“Combined Total Elements Scores for the current & previous season”)

2025 World Championships

• Men: 104 (previously 34 + 64 = 98)

• Women: 90 (previously 32 + 53 = 85)

• Pairs: 88 (previously 29 + 46 = 75)

• Ice Dance: 94 (previously 35 + 52 = 87)

2025 European & Four Continents Championships

• Men: 86 (previously 28 + 46 = 74)

• Women: 75 (previously 25 + 42 = 67)

• Pairs: 75 (previously 25 + 42 = 67)

• Ice Dance: 85 (previously 30 + 48 = 78)

2025 Junior World Championships

• Men: 80 (previously 25 + 44 = 69)

• Women: 72 (previously 25 + 40 = 65)

• Pairs: 63 (previously 23 + 34 = 57)

• Ice Dance: 71 (previously 24 + 38 = 62)

ISU Communication 2656: Singles & Pairs Scale of Values, 2024-2025

ISU Communication 2656

Base values for quintuple jumps have been added to the Scale of Values. All quint jumps (5T, 5S, 5Lo, 5F, 5Lz) have a base value of 14.00 points. (No value is assigned for a 5A.)

Rules regarding quint jumps:

• Quints are not permitted in the short program.

• In the free program, quints are permitted as solo jumps, but not in combinations or sequences.

• Repetitions: Of all triple, quadruple and quintuple jumps, only two can be executed twice. Of the two repetitions, only one can be a quad or quint jump. If both executions are as solo jumps, the second of these solo jumps will be attributed 70% of its Base Value. Triple, quadruple and quintuple jumps with the same name will be considered as two different jumps. No triple, quadruple or quintuple jump can be attempted more than twice.

2024-2025 Calendar of ISU Competitions

ISU Communication 2638

The ISU has published the calendar of international competitions for the upcoming season. Events are also listed on the ISU website.

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59th ISU Congress: Agenda and Proposals

The 59th ISU Ordinary Congress will take place in Las Vegas, USA from June 8-14, 2024. ISU Members will discuss and vote on proposals regarding the ISU organization and rules of figure skating (as well as speed skating, short track, and synchronized skating).

The ISU Congress will be livestreamed on the Skating ISU Youtube channel.

Congress Agenda:

• June 8-9: Council, Technical Committee Meetings

• June 10: Congress, Workshops

  • Congress Session 1

  • Congress Session 2

  • Figure Skating Branch Session

• June 11: Congress

  • Congress Session 1

  • Congress Session 2

• June 12: Congress, Figure/Speed Skating Branch Sessions

  • Figure Skating Branch Session 1

• June 13: Figure/Speed Skating Branch Sessions

  • Figure Skating Branch Session 1

  • Figure Skating Branch Session 2

• June 14: Congress

  • Congress Session 1

Links:

• ISU Congress webpage

• ISU Communication 2629: Congress Agenda and Proposals

• ISU Communication 2637: Urgent Matters

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SUMMARY OF FIGURE SKATING PROPOSALS

Below is a summary of some notable proposals related to figure skating that will be discussed at the Congress. See Communication 2629 for a full list of proposals, as well as more details regarding their reasoning and the ISU Council’s recommendations.

Proposals require a 2/3rds supermajority to pass. Technical Rules require a 50% simple majority to pass.

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Urgent Matters:

Urgent Proposal 11 [ACCEPTED] (pg. 5): ISU Council - Skaters are allowed to display one manufacturer’s marking on their costume, with a size up to 30 square centimeters. Costumes may also display the skater’s name and ISU Member’s name or logo.

During the competitive competition performance, the Gala Exhibition at the end of an event and for the medal award Victory Ceremony, one Manufacturer Identification with a maximum of 30cm2 is allowed on the clothing of Competitors. In all instances where the item contains elastic material (such as synthetic elastic fiber material known as spandex or elastane), the Authorized Identification size shall be measured stretched (e.g. as worn by the Skater). no markings on Skaters costumes are allowed, but only the above-referenced markings on boots and blades. In addition, Skater’s costumes may, however, carry the Skater’s and his ISU Member’s name and/or logo and/or official ISU Member abbreviation. Boots and blades may carry the above-referenced markings.

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Constitution & General Regulations:

Proposal 1 [ACCEPTED] (pg. 8): ISU Council - Resolution to empower the ISU Council to undertake preparation of a new Constitutional framework of the ISU and to submit it for discussion and adoption by an Extraordinary ISU Congress in 2025.

Reason: The constitutional framework of the ISU dates back to 1892 and consists of the ISU Constitution and General Regulations. Since 1892, the ISU Constitution and General Regulations have been amended 58 times to address issues on a piecemeal basis, which has led to overloading the Constitution and General Regulations with detailed provisions, thereby destroying its shape as the constitutional framework of the basic governance of an association organized under Swiss law. For example, as it exists today, the ISU Constitution and General Regulations include many detailed sport rules and operations rules which are unrelated to the basic governance framework of the ISU and are more appropriately addressed in other parts of the ISU Statutes, policies, and guidelines.

Proposal 21 [WITHDRAWN, WILL BE RECONSIDERED PER PROPOSAL 1] (pg. 18): USA - Create a Pairs Technical Committee separate from the Singles and Pairs Technical Committee that currently exists. (ISU Council is not in favor due to financial reasons.)

Proposal 27 [ACCEPTED] (pg. 21): Canada - The Technical Committees must publish the following season’s technical requirements by April 15 May 31, to give coaches and skaters time to prepare new programs. (ISU Council is not in favor of piecemeal changes to the Constitution per Proposal 1, but will consider establishing dates for rule publication when formulating their new Constitution.)

Proposal 45 [ACCEPTED] (pg. 27): ISU Council - Change maximum age limits for junior pair skaters to less than 21 for women, and less than 23 for men. Change maximum age limits for junior ice dancers to less than 21 for both partners. (Current age limits in both disciplines are less than 19 for women, and less than 21 for men.) A maximum age gap of 7 years would be allowed between partners in both disciplines. Increase age limits for novice competitors (see below).

Rule 108, paragraph 3:

b) In International Junior Competitions and ISU Junior Championships a Junior is a Skater who has met the following requirements before July 1 preceding the event:

i) has reached at least the age of thirteen;

ii) has not reached the age of nineteen for Women and Men in singles competition; and

iii) has not reached the age of nineteen twenty one for Women and the age of twenty-one twenty-three for Men in Pair Skating. A maximum age gap of 7 years is allowed between the two partners.

iv) has not reached the age of nineteen twenty-one for Women and the age of twenty-one for Men in Pair Skating and Ice Dance competition. A maximum age gap of 7 years is allowed between the two partners.

c) In International Novice Competitions a Novice is a Skater who has met the following requirements before July 1 preceding the competition:

i) Basic Novice – has not reached the age of thirteen fourteen;

ii) Intermediate Novice – has not reached the age of fifteen sixteen;

iii) Advanced Novice – has reached the age of ten and has not reached the age of fifteen sixteen for girls (Singles/Pairs Skating/Ice Dance) and boys (Singles) and seventeen eighteen for boys (Pair Skating/Ice Dance).

Proposal 47 [WITHDRAWN] (pg. 29): USA - Change minimum age limit of senior women in pair skating from 17 to 16. (ISU Council is not in favor, and prefers their own Proposal 45).

Proposals 48 & 49 [WITHDRAWN] (pg. 30): Canada - Change maximum age limit of junior ice dancers to less than 21 for both partners. Change maximum age limit of junior pairs skaters to less than 23 for both partners. (ISU Council is in favor, but prefers their own Proposal 45.)

Proposal 50 [WITHDRAWN, WILL BE RECONSIDERED PER PROPOSAL 1] (pg. 30): Canada - Modify process for a skater to obtain a release from their federation. (ISU Council not in favor, believes current rules are sufficient.)

Rule 109 paragraph 2. c)

A Skater who has competed in any ISU Championships, ISU Event and/or International Competition for any ISU Member and who intends to compete in the future for another ISU Member needs a permit from the last ISU Member he previously represented, which permit shall not unreasonably be denied. In addition, such Skater may compete for the respective ISU Member in International Competitions, ISU Events and ISU Championships only after a waiting period of twelve months since the Skater competed for any other ISU Member in any such competition has elapsed.

A Skater who has competed for an ISU member in an ISU Championship, ISU Event, or International Competition and intends to compete for another ISU Member requires a permit from the last ISU Member the Skater represented. This permit must be issued upon receipt of proper documentation and will be effective following a waiting period of one full season since the Skater represented that ISU member internationally.

Proposal 55 [REJECTED, WILL BE RECONSIDERED PER PROPOSAL 1] (pg. 32): Austria - Forbid ISU officials from performing as judges during their period in office. (ISU Council is in favor, but thinks that the rule should be incorporated into the ISU’s Code of Ethics instead of the Constitution.)

Rule 121, paragraph 3.l) new

l) ISU Member Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Directors General, General Secretaries, CEOs, Executive Directors, Sport Directors or equivalent, shall not officiate as a Judge at any ISU Championships, any ISU Senior Grand Prix event, ISU Grand Prix Final Junior and Senior, Winter Youth Olympic Games, or Olympic Winter Games during the entire time of his or her elected/appointed period of service.

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Special Regulations, Single & Pair Skating and Ice Dance:

Proposal 177 [REJECTED] (pg. 75): Japan - Events should not begin before 9.00 a.m. and should be planned to finish by 10:00 p.m. (Previously 11:00PM)

Proposal 182 [REJECTED] (pg. 76): Netherlands - Remove the -1.0 point deduction for falls. For falls that occur on an element, the base value of the element would be reduced by 50%.

Proposal 185 [ACCEPTED] (pg. 77): ISU Council - Entries for ISU Championships must be received by the ISU 28 days before the first official practice day at the competition (previously 21 days).

Proposal 188 [ACCEPTED] (pg. 77): Austria - Remove the qualifying round from future World Championships. (The qualifying round had been approved at the previous ISU Congress, and would have started at the 2025 World Championships.)

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Technical Rules, Single & Pair Skating and Ice Dance:

Proposal 227 [ACCEPTED] (pg. 95): Amend definitions of Program Component Scores:

• Composition: Remove “Connections between and within elements” and “Pattern and ice coverage”

• Presentation: Remove “Unison”

• Skating Skills: Add “Unison” for pairs and ice dance

Proposal 230 [ACCEPTED] (pg. 96): Remove the order draw for free skates at ISU competitions. The starting order of the free skates will be in reverse order of the rankings after the short program.

Proposal 234 [ACCEPTED, POSTPONED TO 2026-27] (pg. 100): The Euler will no longer be a listed jump, and will have no base value.

An Euler (half-loop) is considered a non-listed jump, it will have no value when used in a jump combination between two listed jumps becomes and it will not be counted in the number of the allowed jumps of the concerned jump combination with the value indicated in the Scale of Value. An Euler jump cannot be included in the jump combination of the Short Program. An Euler (half-loop) can be executed, in between two listed jumps, only once in Free Skating.

Proposal 235 [ACCEPTED, POSTPONED TO 2026-27] (pg. 100): A jump sequence can have up to 3 jumps in singles skating, but only 2 jumps in pairs skating. An Euler is allowed in the jump sequence.

A jump sequence consists of two or three jumps in Single Skating or two jumps in Pair Skating of any number of revolutions in which the second and/or the third jump is an Axel type jump with a direct step from the landing curve of the first/second jump into the take-off curve of the Axel jump. […] An Euler (half-loop) is considered a non-listed jump, it will have no value when used in a jump sequence between two listed jumps becomes and it will not be counted in the number of the allowed jumps of the concerned jump sequence with the value indicated in the Scale of Value. After the execution of an Euler (half- loop) no change of foot before the next jump is allowed. An Euler (half-loop) can only be executed once, in between two listed jumps, in Free Skating.

Proposal 236 [ACCEPTED] (pg. 100): Somersault-type jumps such as backflips would no longer be illegal moves.

Proposal 239 [ACCEPTED, POSTPONED TO 2026-27] (pg. 102): Reduce the number of jumping passes in the singles free skate from 7 to 6. Replace one leveled spin in the singles free skate with a choreographic spin.

A well-balanced Free Skating program for Men/Women must contain:

• maximum of seven six jump elements (one of which must be an Axel type jump);

• maximum of three spins, one of which must be a spin combination, one a flying spin or a spin with a flying entrance and one a spin with only one position and one choreographic spin;

• maximum of one step sequence; [Seniors only]

• maximum of one choreographic sequence.

Proposal 240 [ACCEPTED, POSTPONED TO 2026-27] (pg. 103): Reduce the number of jump combinations/sequences in the singles free skate from 3 to 2.

A jump combination and a jump sequence may consist of the same or another single, double, triple or quadruple jump. There may be up to three two jump combinations or two one jump combinations without using an Euler (half-loop) and one jump sequence in the Free Skating. One jump combination or one jump sequence may consist of up to three jumps, the other two one of up to two jumps each. An Euler (half-loop) can only be executed once in Free Skating.

Proposal 241 [ACCEPTED, POSTPONED TO 2026-27] (pg. 103): The same type of jump cannot be included more than 3 times in the singles free skate, regardless of number of revolutions. +REP base value deduction changed from 70% to 80%. Additionally, define choreographic spin.

The same type of jump independent of the number of revolutions can be included not more than three times in the Free Skating program.

Any double jump (including double Axel) cannot be included more than twice in a Single’s Free Skating program (as a Solo Jump or a part of a Jump Combination / Sequence).

Of all triple and quadruple jumps only two can be executed twice. Of the two repetitions only one can be a quadruple jump. If at least one of these executions is in a Jump Combination/ Sequence, both executions are attributed their full numerical value according to the Scale of Value and calculation process described in Rule 353, 1.h), i) and ii.

If both executions are as solo jumps, the second of these solo jumps will be attributed 70% 80% of its numerical value according to the Scale of Value. Triple and quadruple jumps with the same name will be considered as two different jumps. No triple jump or quadruple jump can be attempted more than twice.

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A Choreographic Spin is a spin which enhances the choreography of the program and matches the music. Choreographic Spin must have minimum 3 consecutive revolutions executed on one or two blades, with any basic or non-basic positions allowed. Change of foot is optional and can be done several times during the spin. The Technical Panel identifies the Choreographic Spin and it will be confirmed once the 3 consecutive revolutions have been completed. If the Choreographic Spin cannot be identified by the Technical panel, the third performed spin will be considered as the Choreographic Spin (Choreographic Spin confirmed). This element has a fixed base value and will be evaluated by the judges in GOE only.

Proposal 242 [ACCEPTED, POSTPONED TO 2026-27] (pg. 104): Twist lifts in pairs no longer required to land on a backward outside edge.

The Woman must be caught in the air at the waist by the Man prior to landing and be assisted to a smooth landing on the ice on a backward outside edge on one foot.

Proposal 245 [ACCEPTED, POSTPONED TO 2026-27] (pg. 106): In the pairs free skate - Replace one leveled lift with a choreographic lift (seniors only). Replace the leveled pair spin with a choreographic pair spin. Remove the choreographic sequence.

2. A Senior Well-Balanced Program must contain:

• maximum of three two lifts, not all both from the same group, with full extension of the lifting arm/s;

• maximum of one choreographic lift

• maximum of one twist lift;

• maximum of two different throw jumps;

• maximum of one solo jump;

• maximum of one jump combination or jump sequence;

• maximum of one pair spin combination;

• maximum of one choreographic pair spin

• maximum of one death spiral different from the death spiral of the Short Program;

• maximum of one choreographic sequence.

3. A Junior Well-Balanced Program must contain:

• maximum of two lifts, not all from the same group with full extension of the lifting arm/s;

• maximum of one twist lift;

• maximum of two different throw jumps;

• maximum of one solo jump;

• maximum of one jump combination or sequence;

• maximum of one pair spin combination;

• maximum of one choreographic pair spin

• maximum of one death spiral;

• maximum of one choreographic sequence.

Proposal 246 [ACCEPTED, POSTPONED TO 2026-27] (pg. 106): Define choreographic pair spin and choreographic lift as follows:

A Choreographic Lift is a lift which enhances the choreography of the program and matches the music. Choreographic Lift must be ascending and descending whilst moving across the ice surface. It must have a minimum of 1 rotation. The Choreographic Lift does not have any limitations regarding the hold on entry or at any point during the lift. The lifting partner must have straight or almost straight arm(s) above the head at some point during the lift. If the Choreographic Lift is not identifiable to the panel, the third performed lift will be taken as the Choreographic Lift (Choreographic Lift confirmed). This element has a fixed base value and will be evaluated by the judges in GOE only.

A Choreographic Pair Spin is a spin which enhances the choreography of the program and matches the music. A Choreographic Pair Spin must have a minimum of 3 consecutive revolutions executed on one or two blades at least by one partner, with any basic or non-basic positions allowed. Change of foot is optional and can be done several times during the spin. Lifting of partners is optional but should not consist of any lifting movement with full extension of the arm(s) if the lifted position is higher than a shoulder level. The Technical Panel identifies the Choreographic Pair Spin and it will be confirmed once the 3 consecutive revolutions have been completed. This element has a fixed base value and will be evaluated by the judges in GOE only.

Proposal 251 [ACCEPTED] (pg. 108): Define the minimum duration of an ice dance lift to be 3 seconds. Remove definitions of the duration for short lifts and combination lifts; these will be defined in each season’s technical communications going forward. (Note: The 2024-2025 Ice Dance Technical Rules increased the maximum duration of a short lift from 7 to 8 seconds, and a combination lift from 12 to 13 seconds.)

Solo Ice Dance Introduced as International Discipline

From the International Skating Union:

Solo Ice Dance is a parallel discipline to Ice Dance. Skaters perform the same Pattern Dances, Rhythm Dance and Free Dance segments. Ice Dance and Solo Ice Dance both draw from the fundamentals of ballroom dance and emphasize the techniques of edge work, flow and motion where Skaters must always skate to a defined beat, rhythm or theme. Solo Ice Dance has required elements that competitors must perform, creating well-balanced Ice Dance programs (Rhythm Dance, Free Dance); these programs include a dance spin, a step sequence, a twizzle sequence, a pattern dance element, edge elements, and choreographic elements. Edge elements, which replace lifts in partnered Ice Dance, consist of movements like spread eagles, bauers, hydroblades, and spirals to highlight edge control, flexibility and musicality. Solo Ice Dance follows the same elements and requirements for levels that are published annually by the ISU for Ice Dance. Each year new Rhythms and Pattern Dances are chosen to keep the sport current, fresh and entertaining.

Solo Dance is an opportunity for Skaters to develop Ice Dance skills without a partner, allowing for the sport of Figure Skating to grow. Solo Ice Dance demonstrates artistry, expression and musicality. Solo Ice Dance will also serve as a developmental tool for the discipline of Ice Dance and is an educational tool to assist our sport's developing nations in growing their athletes.  Solo Ice Dance will allow Skaters to “learn how to skate to music” which is essential in Figure Skating across all disciplines.

Documents:

• Solo Ice Dance Requirements 2023-24

• Solo Ice Dance Levels 2023-24

• Solo Ice Dance Scale of Values 2023-24

Minimum TES Scores for 2024 ISU Championships

Source: ISU Communication 2570

2024 World Championships (SP/FS)

• Men: 34 / 64

• Women: 32 / 53

• Pairs: 29 / 46

• Ice Dance: 35 / 52 (previously 33 / 49)

2024 European & Four Continents Championships (SP/FS)

• Men: 28 / 46

• Women: 25 / 42

• Pairs: 25 / 42

• Ice Dance: 30 / 48 (previously 28 / 45)

2024 Junior World Championships (SP/FS)

• Men: 25 / 44

• Women: 25 / 40

• Pairs: 23 / 34

• Ice Dance: 24 / 38

ISU Statement: IOC Recommendations of March 28, 2023

The ISU Council discussed the IOC's recommendations on allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes back to competition, and have decided that the ban will remain in place for the time being. They are still exploring the feasibility of allowing RUS/BLR athletes and continuing to monitor the situation in Ukraine.

Full statement:

The International Skating Union (ISU) has supported the Skating Federations of Ukraine since the start of the war, implementing ISU Communication 2469, and also granting financial support to assist Ukrainian Skaters. The ISU reiterates its sympathy for and solidarity to all affected by the War in Ukraine. The ISU maintains its condemnation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms.

The ISU Council met on June 9-11, 2023 and discussed the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) recommendations of March 28, 2023 for International Federations on the participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarussian passport in international competitions.

The ISU Council decided to explore the feasibility issues with regard to potential pathways to implement the IOC recommendations within ISU Sports.

The Council will continue to monitor the situation in Ukraine and its impact on the ISU activity as well as the decisions and their implementation within the Olympic Movement. In the meantime, ISU Communication 2469 remains in force.

ISU Communication 2560: Ice Dance Requirements for Technical Rules Season 2023-24

The ISU has published Communication 2560: Ice Dance Requirements for Technical Rules Season 2023-24.

Summary of notable changes:

Rhythm Dance:

• Theme (senior and junior): Music from the 1980s (must be originally released in that decade)

• Junior Pattern Dance: Two sequences of Rocker Foxtrot in any order, can be skated one after the other or separately. In the first sequence, the man skates the man’s steps and the woman skates the woman’s steps. In the second sequence, the woman skates the man’s steps and the man skates the woman’s steps.

• Senior Choreographic Rhythm Sequence: Silver Samba, steps #9, 9a, 9b to #47. Woman’s/man’s steps may be performed by either one partner or both partners, “provided there is continuity of prescribed steps always performed by at least 1 partner”. Tempo at least 100 beats/min, no restriction in number of beats per step. Partners must be in contact, but any holds are permitted. (Note: This element is still evaluated as a choreographic element, not a pattern dance with levels.)

Free Dance:

• Choreographic Hydroblading Movement added as a new option for choreographic elements. Both partners would perform the hydroblading movement at the same time. If any part of the body besides the boot of the free leg touches the ice, the element may be considered a Choreographic Sliding Movement instead.

• Choreographic Character Step Sequence: Skaters may now perform this sequence in various patterns instead of only along the short axis of the rink. The pattern for the ChSt must be different from the pattern of the other step sequence in the free dance.

  • Diagonal (corner to corner)

  • Long axis

  • Short axis

  • Circular (starting and ending at the long barrier at the short axis)

ISU Communication 2558: Singles & Pairs Levels, GOE and PCS Guidelines for Season 2023-24

The ISU has published Communication 2558: Levels of Difficulty and Guidelines for Marking Grade of Execution and Program Components Season 2023/24

Summary of notable changes (underlined portions are new):

Spin Levels:

• “In Flying spins and spins in one position the difficult exit must be started from a basic position (not final windup), which must be at least reached. In spin combinations the difficult exit can be started from any position.”

• “When windmill is used as a difficult exit, it must be executed on the spinning foot.”

• Optional level 4 feature: “Both directions immediately following each other in sit, camel, Layback and difficult variation of an upright position”

Pair Lift Levels:

• “In Group 5 Reverse Lasso Lift (5RLi) when both partners skate forwards, this is considered as a difficult variation of take-off.”

Death Spiral Levels:

• “Difficult entry and/or exit is one feature and only one of them will count as a level feature. The exit must have a significant impact on the balance, control and execution of the death spiral.”

Pair Spin Levels:

• “Difficult exit – exiting in a lift or spinning movement, an innovative move that makes the exit significantly more difficult. The exit must have a significant impact on the balance, control and execution of the pair spin combination.”

• “Lifting the woman while the man is on 1 foot is a level feature when executed for at least 2 revolutions. If the woman is in a difficult position during the lift, it will be counted as a difficult variation.”

• “Pair Spin Combination can be started with a jump. Any flying entry can be considered as a feature. If one or both partners do not execute 3 revolutions before or after the change of foot, the PCoSp will be marked with a “V”. If there are less than 3 revolutions on both feet by one or both partners, the spin will have “No Value”.

GOE - Positive Aspects:

• Jumps: “effortless throughout (including rhythm in jump combo or sequence)”

• Step sequences: “Creativity of body movements including variations of free foot: This positive bullet includes creative and varied body movements and different placements of the free foot (forwards, sideways, backwards/supported or unsupported) during the step sequence.”

GOE - Negative Aspects:

• Jumps: “Poor take-off: For example a toe-assisted jump is taken off from the full blade, Toe Loop is executed like a Toe Axel or there is excessive rotation on the ice at the take-off. The reduction in GOE is -2 to -4.” (previously -1 to -3)

• Jumps: “Multiple “q” signs in jump combo/seq: -3 to -4”

• Spins: “Poor exit: -1 to -3”

• “In case of any of the following errors, the starting GOE for the evaluation cannot be higher than +2:” (added following)

  • Spins with less than required revolutions (Short Program)

  • Spins with change of foot with poor change

  • Flying Spins with poor fly

• Twists: “Poor take-off (poor speed, serious scratching, no toe-pick): -1 to -3” (previously -1 to -2)

• Death spirals: “Poor or weak position of the woman (too high/less than 1 rev in low position) or man: -1 to -3”

• Death spirals: “Woman’s or man’s weak edge quality: -2 to -3” (previously -1 to -2)

Reallocation of entries of cancelled ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2022 Yerevan, Armenia

The ISU Council evaluated the potential options to replace the cancelled ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating, Yerevan (ARM) – September 21-24, 2022 (see ISU Statement of September 16).

One option considered was to hold the event in Yerevan on October 19-22, 2022 as gracefully proposed by the Figure Skating Federation of Armenia. However, while the situation at the Azerbaijan/Armenia border and in Yerevan seems calm, the ISU understands that the situation remains fragile and new eruptions of fighting and/or protests in Yerevan cannot be excluded. Considering this uncertainty, the Council therefore concluded that such short-term postponement remained risky and this option was not pursued. However, subject to a normalization in the area, the Council re-affirmed its intention to allot another ISU Junior Grand Prix event to Armenia as soon as possible. The ISU Council reiterates its high appreciation to the Figure Skating Federation of Armenia in preparing the event and for their understanding of the decision taken.

The Council further evaluated the allotment of the cancelled Armenian Junior Grand Prix event to other locations but due to logistical challenges and the time pressure, no economically feasible alternative was found.

The Council therefore decided to re-allocate the competitors’ entries of the cancelled Armenian ISU Junior Grand Prix to the next upcoming three Junior Grand Prix events, namely in Gdansk, Poland on September 28 – October 1, again in Gdansk, Poland on October 5-8 and finally in Egna-Neumarkt, Italy on October 12-15, 2022. The respective organizers have signaled their availability to cooperate with the ISU in accommodating the additional entries. The concerned participating ISU Members are being urgently contacted by the ISU. The ISU thanks the Polish and Italian organizers as well as the concerned participating ISU Members for their flexibility and cooperation.

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