2020-21 Russian Cup Series (National Qualifying Competitions)
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Due to the effects of COVID-19 on the international skating calendar, Russian skaters are required to participate in the Russian Cup Series this fall in order to qualify for the Russian National Championships in December.
This post provides an explanation of the Russian Skating Federation qualifying structure and a list of links and information that will be updated throughout the season. The Russian Cup events have also been added to our Google Calendar.
Reference: Announcement
See also: 2020-21 National Figure Skating Competitions, SYWTWFS Calendar
QUALIFYING STRUCTURE
Senior and junior skaters can qualify for the senior Russian National Championships by competing at two of five events in the Russian Cup Series. As in the ISU Grand Prix series, points are allotted to final placements at each competition. Qualifiers are determined by the total number of points earned from two competitions up until the maximum number of competitors per discipline is filled. In the case of a tie, the tie is broken by combined total scores over the two competitions.
Normally, skaters are granted immediate qualification to the Senior National Championships if they have an assignment on the ISU Grand Prix or qualify to the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final. However, in the 2020-21 season, all skaters were originally required to compete on the Russian Cup Series in order to qualify for the Senior National Championships, unless otherwise exempted by the federation due to extenuating circumstances.
The maximum number of skaters who can compete at the Senior National Championships is 18 men, 18 women, 12 pairs, and 15 dance teams. Skaters must be at least 14 years old to compete at the Senior National Championships.
COMPETITIONS
Russian Cup events will be livestreamed by Russia’s Channel 1. We will post more information on our blog regarding the National Championships.
Entries are subject to change.
FIRST EVENT
Results & entries | Schedule | Website
When: Sept. 18-22
Where: Syzran
Level & disciplines: junior & senior ladies, men, pairs, ice dance
Schedule & Youtube Streams (GMT+4)
9/18: Jr Rhythm Dance 15:30; Sr Rhythm Dance 17:45
9/19: Sr Free Dance 14:15; Sr Ladies’ SP 15:55; Jr Free Dance 17:40; Sr Men’s SP 20:15
9/20: Sr Men’s FS 13:45; Sr Ladies’ FS 15:40; Jr Pairs’ SP 17:40; Sr Pairs’ SP 19:00
9/21: Jr Pairs’ FS 14:00; Sr Pairs’ FS 15:30; Jr Ladies’ SP 17:00; Jr Men’s SP 19:45
9/22: Jr Ladies’ FS 12:00; Jr Men’s FS 15:00
Notable entries: Makar Ignatov, Anton Shulepov, Artem Kovalev, Roman Savosin, Anna Shcherbakova, Anna Frolova, Maia Khromykh, Morozov/Bagin, Shevchenko/Eremenko, Khudaiberdieva/Bazin, Akhanteva/Kolesov, Artemieva/Nazarychev
How to watch: Youtube livestreams linked above; 1tv livestream. Replay Youtube playlists: seniors, juniors.
SECOND EVENT
Results & entries | Schedule | Website
When: Oct. 10-13
Where: Moscow
Level & disciplines: junior & senior ladies, men, pairs, ice dance
Schedule & Youtube Streams (GMT+3)
10/10: Sr Rhythm Dance 13:15; Sr Men’s SP 14:20; Sr Ladies’ SP 15:55; Sr Pairs’ SP 17:40; Jr Pairs’ SP 18:30. [Day 1 Livestream]
10/11: Sr Free Dance 14:30; Sr Men’s FS 15:45; Sr Ladies’ FS 17:30; Sr Pairs’ FS 19:30; Jr Pairs’ FS 20:15 [Day 2 Livestream]
10/12: Jr Men’s SP 13:45; Jr Ladies’ SP 16:20; Jr Rhythm Dance 18:15
10/13: Jr Men’s FS 13:00; Jr Ladies’ FS 16:00; Jr Free Dance 19:00
Notable entries: Alexander Samarin, Petr Gumennik, Artem Kovalev, Anton Shulepov, Evgeny Semenenko, Alexandra Trusova, Kamila Valieva, Daria Usacheva, Stanislava Konstantinova, Anna Frolova, Sinitsina/Katsalapov, Morozov/Bagin, Pavliuchenko/Khodykin, Kadyrova/Balchenko
How to watch:1tv livestream; Youtube streams linked above. Replay: Youtube playlist
THIRD EVENT
Note: This event is held without an audience.
Results & entries | Schedule | Website
When: Oct. 23-27
Where: Sochi
Level & disciplines: junior & senior ladies, men, pairs, ice dance
Schedule & Youtube Streams (GMT+3)
10/23: Jr Rhythm Dance 17:00; Sr Rhythm Dance 19:20; Sr Men’s SP 20:15
10/24: Jr Free Dance 13:00; Sr Ladies’ SP 15:50; Sr Free Dance 17:35; Sr Men’s FS 18:40
10/25: Jr Men’s SP 13:15; Sr Pairs’ SP 16:00; Sr Ladies’ FS 17:15; Jr Pairs’ SP 19:30
10/26: Jr Men’s FS 13:15; Sr Pairs’ FS 16:15; Jr Pairs’ FS 17:30; Jr Ladies’ SP 19:00
10/27: Jr Ladies’ FS 12:00
Notable entries: Dmitri Aliev, Andrei Mozalev, Mikhail Kolyada, Anna Shcherbakova, Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, Anastasiia Guliakova, Sofia Samodurova, Daria Usacheva, Elizaveta Nugumanova, Zagorski/Guerreiro, Khudaiberdieva/Bazin, Pavliuchenko/Khodykin, Pepeleva/Pleshkov, Artemieva/Nazarychev
How to watch:1tv livestream; Youtube streams linked above. Replay: Youtube playlist
FOURTH EVENT
Results & entries | Schedule | Website
When: Nov. 8-12
Where: Kazan
Level & disciplines: junior & senior ladies, men, pairs, ice dance
Schedule & Youtube Streams (GMT+3)
11/8: Sr Ladies’ SP 17:30; Sr Men’s SP 19:15
11/9: Sr Men’s FS 14:30; Sr Rhythm Dance 16:45; Sr Ladies’ FS 17:55; Jr Rhythm Dance 20:10
11/10: Jr Free Dance 14:00; Sr Free Dance 16:30; Jr Pairs’ SP 18:15; Sr Pairs’ SP 19:45
11/11: Jr Pairs’ FS 13:00; Sr Pairs’ FS 14:30; Jr Ladies’ SP 17:00; Jr Men’s SP 19:45
11/12: Jr Ladies’ FS 12:00; Jr Men’s FS 15:00
Notable entries: Makar Ignatov, Andrei Mozalev, Roman Savosin, Evgeny Semenenko, Alena Kostornaia, Alexandra Trusova, Sofia Samodurova, Stanislava Konstantinova, Elizaveta Nugumanova, Maia Khromykh, Anastasia Tarakanova, Skoptsova/Aleshin, Boikova/Kozlovskii, Tarasova/Morozov, Mishina/Galliamov, Pepeleva/Pleshkov, Kadyrova/Balchenko
How to watch:1tv livestream; Youtube streams linked above. Replay: Youtube playlist
FIFTH EVENT
Results & entries | Schedule | Website
When: Dec. 5-8
Where: Moscow
Level & disciplines: junior & senior ladies, men, pairs, ice dance
Schedule & Youtube Streams (GMT+3)
12/5: Sr Rhythm Dance 14:30; Sr Pairs’ SP 15:30; Sr Ladies’ SP 16:40; Sr Men’s SP 18:00; Jr Pairs’ SP 19:00 [Senior SP livestream]
12/6: Sr Free Dance 13:15; Sr Pairs’ FS 14:25; Sr Ladies’ FS 15:45; Sr Men’s FS 17:30; Jr Pairs’ FS 18:50 [Senior FS livestream]
12/7: Jr Men’s SP 13:45; Jr Ladies’ SP 16:20; Jr Rhythm Dance 19:05
12/8: Jr Men’s FS 13:00; Jr Ladies’ FS 16:00; Jr Free Dance 19:00
Notable entries: Petr Gumennik, Egor Rukhin, Alexey Erokhov, Kamila Valieva, Anastasia Tarakanova, Shevchenko/Eremenko, Skoptsova/Aleshin, Mishina/Galliamov, Akhanteva/Kolesov
How to watch:1tv livestream; Youtube streams linked above. Replay: Youtube playlist