2021-22 Japanese & Russian National Championships: Info & Streaming

Two of the toughest national championships in the world will take place this week in Japan and Russia! This post will be updated as more information becomes available.

JAPANESE NATIONALS

The competition will take place in Saitama. Japan’s entries to the Winter Olympics and ISU Championships will be announced after the national championships. Japan has 3 Olympic spots in women’s and men’s singles, 1 spot in ice dance, and 1 spot in pairs.

Results & entries | Schedule | Website | Fuji TV website

SCHEDULE

Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Subscribe to our Google calendar to get all competition times in your own time zone.

• Dec. 23: Rhythm Dance 14:50; Women’s SP 16:20

• Dec. 24: Pairs’ SP 15:30; Men’s SP 16:20

• Dec. 25: Free Dance 15:40; Women’s FS 17:05

• Dec. 26: Pairs’ FS 15:30; Men’s FS 17:05

• Dec. 27: Gala 15:00

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HOW TO WATCH

Fan streams: The following fan streams may show the competition; check when the events are on. The streams should be available worldwide. 房中有片林子, 主播花花, 花样滑冰FigureSkating

Fuji on Demand: Subscribers to Fuji on Demand can stream the entire competition live. The service is only available in Japan.

Fuji TV: Fuji TV and related channels will air parts of the competition live. Broadcast schedule in JST:

• 12/23: Rhythm Dance 14:50 (live, Fuji TWO); Women’s SP G1-3 16:20 (live, Fuji TWO); Women’s SP G4-5 19:00 (live, Fuji TV)

• 12/24: Pairs’ SP 15:30 (live, Fuji TWO); Men’s SP G1-3 16:20 (live, Fuji TWO); Men’s SP G4-5 19:00 (live, Fuji TV)

• 12/25: Free Dance 15:35 (live, Fuji TV); Women’s FS G1-2 17:00 (live, Fuji TWO); Women’s FS G3-4 19:00 (live, Fuji TV)

• 12/26: Pairs’ FS 15:30 (live, Fuji TWO); Men’s FS G1-2 17:00 (live, Fuji TWO); Men’s FS G3-4 19:00 (live, Fuji TV)

• 12/27: Gala 15:45 (live 45 min in, Fuji TV)

• Unblocked Fuji TV stream (alternative link)

On demand: Some videos will be uploaded on the Fuji TV Sports Youtube. Videos may also be uploaded by fans. Search skaters’ names on Youtube and filter by upload date for the latest videos.

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RUSSIAN NATIONALS

The competition will take place in St. Petersburg. Russia’s entries to the Winter Olympics and ISU Championships will be announced after the European Championships. Russia has 3 Olympic spots in each discipline.

Results | Entries | Schedule | Website | 1tv website

SCHEDULE

Moscow Time (UTC+3). Subscribe to our Google calendar to get all competition times in your own time zone.

• Dec. 23: Men’s SP 13:15; Rhythm Dance 16:05; Pairs’ SP 19:05

• Dec. 24: Free Dance 12:45; Men’s FS 15:15; Women’s SP 18:20

• Dec. 25: Pairs’ FS 15:30; Women’s FS 18:00

• Dec. 26: Medal Ceremonies 13:00; Gala 14:00

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HOW TO WATCH

Channel One: Channel One will stream the entire competition live on their website and Youtube. Broadcast schedule in Moscow Time:

• 12/22: SP Draw 19:25 [Youtube stream]

• 12/23: Men’s SP 13:10 (live); Rhythm Dance 16:00 (live); Pairs’ SP 19:00 (live) [Day 1 Youtube stream]

• 12/24: Free Dance 12:40 (live); Men’s FS 15:10 (live); Women’s SP 18:15 (live) [Day 2 Youtube stream]

• 12/25: Pairs’ FS 15:25 (live); Women’s FS 17:55 (live) [Day 3 Youtube stream]

• 12/26: Medal Ceremonies 12:55 (live); Gala 13:55 (live) [Day 4 Youtube stream]

• 1tv stream (geoblocked)

On demand: Videos will be archived on the Channel One website and Youtube.

2021-22 Russian Cup Series (National Qualifying Competitions)

The Russian Cup Series is a series of domestic competitions where skaters can compete to qualify for the Russian National Championships. More information will be added to this post as it appears. The Russian Cup events have also been added to our calendar.

See also: 2021-22 Nationals tag

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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.

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.

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COMPETITIONS

Russian Cup events will be livestreamed by Russia's Channel 1. Entries are subject to change and may not be available until the event begins.

FIRST EVENT

Results & entries | Schedule | Website

When: Sept. 22-26
Where: Syzran
Level & disciplines: junior & senior women, men, pairs, ice dance

Schedule / Youtube Streams (UTC+4)

• 9/22: Jr Rhythm Dance 16:30; Sr Rhythm Dance 18:35 [Livestream]

• 9/23: Jr Free Dance 13:45; Sr Free Dance 16:00; Sr Women SP 16:45; Sr Men SP 19:15 [Livestream]

• 9/24: Sr Women FS 13:45; Sr Men FS 16:45; Jr Pairs SP 19:20; Sr Pairs SP 21:00 [Livestream]

• 9/25: Jr Pairs FS 14:15; Sr Pairs FS 16:05; Jr Women SP 17:05; Jr Men SP 20:00 [Livestream]

• 9/26: Jr Women FS 12:00; Jr Men FS 15:30

Notable entries: Sr - Petr Gumennik, Alexey Erokhov, Andrei Lazukin, Artem Lezheev, Roman Savosin, Alexander Samarin, Alexandra Trusova, Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, Akopova/Rakhmanin, Artemeva/Nazarychev, Tarasova/Morozov, Khudaiberdieva/Bazin. Jr - Maria Zakharova, Akhanteva/Kolesov, Mamchenkova/Volkov, Ovsiankina/Samokhin

How to watch:

• 1tv stream (geoblocked)

• Youtube playlist

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SECOND EVENT

Results & entries | Schedule | Website

When: Oct. 10-14
Where: Yoshkar-Ola
Level & disciplines: junior & senior women, men, pairs, ice dance

Schedule (UTC+3)

• 10/10: Jr Rhythm Dance 16:30; Sr Rhythm Dance 18:55

• 10/11: Jr Free Dance 13:45; Sr Free Dance 16:25; Sr Women SP 17:45; Sr Men SP 20:05

• 10/12: Sr Women FS 13:45; Sr Men FS 16:15; Jr Pairs SP 17:20; Sr Pairs SP 18:35

• 10/13: Jr Pairs FS 14:00; Sr Pairs FS 15:20; Jr Women SP 16:15; Jr Men SP 19:15

• 10/14: Jr Women FS 11:30; Jr Men FS 14:50

Notable entries: Sr - Artem Lezheev, Akhanteva/Kolesov, Pavliuchenko/Khodykin, Pepeleva/Pleshkov, Sinitsina/Katsalapov, Skoptcova/Aleshin

How to watch:

• 1tv stream (geoblocked)

• Youtube playlist

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THIRD EVENT

Results & entries | Schedule | Website

When: Oct. 24-28
Where: Sochi
Level & disciplines: junior & senior women, men, pairs, ice dance

Schedule / Youtube Streams (UTC+3)

• 10/24: Jr Rhythm Dance 17:00; Sr Rhythm Dance 19:30 [Livestream]

• 10/25: Jr Free Dance 13:45; Sr Free Dance 16:25; Sr Women SP 18:05; Sr Men SP 20:40 [Livestream]

• 10/26: Sr Women FS 13:45; Sr Men FS 16:35; Jr Pairs SP 19:10; Sr Pairs SP 20:30 [Livestream]

• 10/27: Jr Pairs FS 13:00; Sr Pairs FS 14:15; Jr Women SP 16:15; Jr Men SP 19:35 [Livestream]

• 10/28: Jr Women FS 11:30; Jr Men FS 15:05 [Livestream]

Notable entries: Sr - Alexei Erokhov, Artem Kovalev, Roman Savosin, Ilya Yablokov, Anastasia Gulyakova, Sofia Muravieva, Elizaveta Nugumanova, Sofia Samodelkina, Sofia Samodurova, Artemeva/Nazarychev, Akhanteva/Kolesov, Kostiukovich/Briukhanov, Mishina/Galliamov, Khabibullina/Knyazhuk, Khudaiberdieva/Bazin. Jr - Chikmareva/Ianchenkov, Tyutyunina/Shustitskiy

How to watch:

• 1tv stream (geoblocked)

• Youtube playlist

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FOURTH EVENT

Results & entries | Schedule | Website

When: Nov. 8-12
Where: Kazan
Level & disciplines: junior & senior women, men, pairs, ice dance

Schedule / Youtube Streams (UTC+3)

• 11/8: Jr Rhythm Dance 17:00; Sr Rhythm Dance 19:00 [Livestream]

• 11/9: Jr Free Dance 13:45; Sr Free Dance 16:05; Sr Women SP 17:45; Sr Men SP 20:05 [Livestream]

• 11/10: Sr Women FS 13:45; Sr Men FS 16:35; Jr Pairs SP 18:05; Sr Pairs SP 20:15 [Livestream]

• 11/11: Jr Pairs FS 13:00; Sr Pairs FS 15:25; Jr Women SP 16:45; Jr Men SP 20:00 [Livestream]

• 11/12: Jr Women FS 11:30; Jr Men FS 15:00 [Livestream]

Notable entries: Sr - Vladislav Dikidzhi, Andrey Lazukin, Anastasia Gulyakova, Anastasia Zinina, Elizaveta Nugumanova, Sofia Samodelkina, Akopova/Rakhmanin, Kadyrova/Balchenko, Kostiukovich/Briukhanov, Storublevtceva/Gritsaenko. Jr - Kirill Sarnovskiy, Nikolay Ugozhaev, Alina Gorbacheva, Petushkova/Malikov, Khabibullina/Knyazhuk, Leonteva/Gorelkin, Rybakova/Makhnonosov

How to watch:

• 1tv stream (geoblocked)

• Youtube playlist

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FIFTH EVENT

Results & entries | Schedule | Website

When: Nov. 17-21
Where: Perm
Level & disciplines: junior & senior women, men, pairs, ice dance

Schedule / Youtube Streams (UTC+5)

• 11/17: Jr Rhythm Dance 17:00; Sr Rhythm Dance 19:30 [Livestream]

• 11/18: Jr Free Dance 13:45; Sr Free Dance 16:25; Sr Women SP 17:40; Sr Men SP 19:45 [Livestream]

• 11/19: Sr Women FS 13:45; Sr Men FS 15:50; Jr Pairs SP 17:25; Sr Pairs SP 19:20 [Livestream]

• 11/20: Jr Pairs FS 13:00; Sr Pairs FS 15:00; Jr Women SP 16:05; Jr Men SP 19:30 [Livestream]

• 11/21: Jr Women FS 11:30; Jr Men FS 15:10 [Livestream]

Notable entries: Sr - Artem Kovalev, Sofia Muravieva, Adeliia Petrosian, Sofia Samodurova, Ushakova/Nekrasov. Jr - Kirill Sarnovskiy, Nikolai Ugozhaev, Sofia Zakharova, Chikmareva/Ianchenkov, Kaganovskaia/Angelopol, Khavronina/Cirisano

How to watch:

• 1tv stream (geoblocked)

• Youtube playlist