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ISU Junior Grand Prix

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For the current season, see 2022–23 ISU Junior Grand Prix.

The ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating (titled the ISU Junior Series in the 1997–98 season) is a series of international junior-level competitions organized by the International Skating Union. Medals are awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.[1] The series was inaugurated in 1997 to complement the senior-level ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating.[2] Skaters earn qualifying points at each Junior Grand Prix event and the six highest-ranking qualifiers meet at the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final, which is held concurrently with the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final.[1]

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Figure skating competition

Figure skating competition

A figure skating competition is a judged sports competition in figure skating.

International Skating Union

International Skating Union

The International Skating Union (ISU) is the international governing body for competitive ice skating disciplines, including figure skating, synchronized skating, speed skating, and short track speed skating. It was founded in Scheveningen, Netherlands, in July 1892, making it one of the oldest international sport federations. The ISU was formed to establish standardized international rules and regulations for the skating disciplines it governs, and to organize international competitions in these disciplines. It is now based in Switzerland.

Single skating

Single skating

Single skating is a discipline of figure skating in which male and female skaters compete individually. Men's singles and women's singles are governed by the International Skating Union (ISU). Figure skating is the oldest winter sport contested at the Olympics, with men's and women's single skating appearing as two of the four figure skating events at the London Games in 1908.

Pair skating

Pair skating

Pair skating is a figure skating discipline defined by the International Skating Union (ISU) as "the skating of two persons in unison who perform their movements in such harmony with each other as to give the impression of genuine Pair Skating as compared with independent Single Skating". The ISU also states that a pairs team consists of "one Woman and one Man". Pair skating, along with men's and women's single skating, has been an Olympic discipline since figure skating, the oldest Winter Olympic sport, was introduced at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The ISU World Figure Skating Championships introduced pair skating in 1908.

ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating

ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating

The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating is a series of senior international figure skating competitions organized by the International Skating Union. The invitational series was inaugurated in 1995, incorporating several previously existing events. Medals are awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. The junior-level equivalent is the ISU Junior Grand Prix.

ISU Junior Grand Prix Final

ISU Junior Grand Prix Final

The ISU Junior Grand Prix Final or JGP Final is the culmination of a series of junior-level competitions – the ISU Junior Grand Prix organized by the International Skating Union. Medals are awarded in men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Skaters earn qualifying points at each Junior Grand Prix event. At the end of the series, the six highest-placing skaters from each discipline advance to the JGP Final.

Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final

Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final

The Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, often shortened to Grand Prix Final and abbreviated as GPF, is a senior-level international figure skating competition. Medals are awarded in men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. The event is the culmination of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series; skaters earn points for their placements and the top six from each discipline qualify to the Final.

History

The ISU Junior Series was established in the 1997–98 season.[3][2] Six qualifying competitions took place from late August to early November 1997, leading to the final, which was held in early March 1998. The following season, the series was expanded to eight qualifying events and renamed the ISU Junior Grand Prix.

The series was composed of seven qualifying competitions in the 2001–02 season after U.S. Figure Skating cancelled its event in Arizona following the September 11, 2001 attacks, and returned to eight the following year. The International Skating Union permanently reduced the number of qualifying competitions to seven beginning in the 2009–10 season.

The ISU officially cancelled the events of the 2020–21 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, citing increased travel and entry requirements between countries and potentially excessive sanitary and health care costs for hosting members.[4]

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1997–98 ISU Junior Series

1997–98 ISU Junior Series

The 1997–98 ISU Junior Series was the first season of what was later named the ISU Junior Grand Prix, a series of international junior level competitions organized by the International Skating Union. It was designed to be a junior-level complement to the ISU Champions Series, which was for senior-level skaters. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dance. The top skaters from the series met at the Junior Series Final in Lausanne, Switzerland on March 5–8, 1998.

2001–02 ISU Junior Grand Prix

2001–02 ISU Junior Grand Prix

The 2001–02 ISU Junior Grand Prix was the fifth season of the ISU Junior Grand Prix, a series of international junior level competitions organized by the International Skating Union. It was the junior-level complement to the Grand Prix of Figure Skating, which was for senior-level skaters. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dance. The top skaters from the series met at the Junior Grand Prix Final.

U.S. Figure Skating

U.S. Figure Skating

U.S. Figure Skating is the national governing body for the sport of figure skating in the United States. It is recognized as such by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee "USOPC" under the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act and is the United States member of the International Skating Union ("ISU"). Although the name of the organization is “the United States Figure Skating Association” it is now known as and conducts business under the name “U.S. Figure Skating.” Founded in 1921, U.S. Figure Skating regulates and governs the sport and defines and maintains the standard of skating proficiency. It specifies the rules for testing, competitions, and all other figure skating related activities. U.S. Figure Skating promotes interest and participation in the sport by assisting member clubs, skaters, and athletes, appointing officials, organizing competitions, exhibitions, and other figure skating pursuits, and offering a wide variety of programs.

2009–10 ISU Junior Grand Prix

2009–10 ISU Junior Grand Prix

The 2009–10 ISU Junior Grand Prix was the 13th season of the ISU Junior Grand Prix, a series of international junior level competitions organized by the International Skating Union. It was the Junior-level complement to the 2009–10 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, which is for Senior-level skaters. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dance.

2020–21 ISU Junior Grand Prix

2020–21 ISU Junior Grand Prix

The 2020–21 ISU Junior Grand Prix was scheduled to be the 24th season of a series of junior international competitions organized by the International Skating Union. It was intended to be the junior-level complement to the 2020–21 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating. Skaters would have competed for medals in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dance, as well as for qualifying points. The top six from each discipline would have qualified for the 2020–21 Junior Grand Prix Final, to be held together with the senior final.

COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The novel virus was first identified in an outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. Attempts to contain it there failed, allowing the virus to spread to other areas of Asia and later worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on 30 January 2020, and a pandemic on 11 March 2020. As of 10 March 2023, the pandemic had caused more than 676 million cases and 6.88 million confirmed deaths, making it one of the deadliest in history.

Competitions

There are generally seven qualifying events which lead to a final. All seven hold competitions in men's singles, ladies singles, and ice dancing. Four or five of the events also include a pairs competition. The locations of the ISU Junior Grand Prix events change yearly. The eighth event is the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final.[1] Beginning in the 2008–09 season, it has been held concurrently with the senior final.[5]

Event First held Last held
Andorra 2005 2005
Armenia 2018 2018
Australia 2011 2017
Austria 2007 2021
Belarus 2008 2017
Bulgaria 1997 2007
Canada 1999 2018
China 1998 2010
Chinese Taipei 2006 2006
Croatia 1999 2019
Czech Republic 1999 2022
Estonia 2005 2016
France 1997 2022
Germany 1997 2016
Hungary 1997 2009
Italy 2001 2022
Japan 1999 2017
Latvia 2011 2022
Lithuania 2018 2018
Mexico 1998 2013
Netherlands 1999 2006
Norway 1999 2006
Poland 1999 2022
Romania 2004 2011
Russia 2012 2021
Serbia 2002 2004
Slovakia 1997 2021
Slovenia 1999 2021
South Africa 2008 2008
Spain 2008 2015
Sweden 1999 2003
Turkey 2009 2012
Ukraine 1997 2004
United Kingdom 2000 2010
United States 1999 2019

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ISU Junior Grand Prix Final

ISU Junior Grand Prix Final

The ISU Junior Grand Prix Final or JGP Final is the culmination of a series of junior-level competitions – the ISU Junior Grand Prix organized by the International Skating Union. Medals are awarded in men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Skaters earn qualifying points at each Junior Grand Prix event. At the end of the series, the six highest-placing skaters from each discipline advance to the JGP Final.

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Andorra

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Andorra

The ISU Junior Grand Prix in Andorra is an international figure skating competition. Sanctioned by the International Skating Union, it is held in the autumn in some years as part of the JGP series. Medals may be awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Armenia

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Armenia

The ISU Junior Grand Prix (JGP) in Armenia is an international figure skating competition. Sanctioned by the International Skating Union, it is held in the autumn of some years as part of the JGP series. Medals may be awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. The competition is organized by the Figure Skating Federation of Armenia.

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Australia

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Australia

The ISU Junior Grand Prix in Australia is an international figure skating competition. Sanctioned by the International Skating Union, it is held in the autumn in some years as part of the JGP series. Medals may be awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Austria

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Austria

The ISU Junior Grand Prix in Austria is an international figure skating competition. Sanctioned by the International Skating Union, it is held in the autumn in some years as part of the JGP series. Medals may be awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Belarus

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Belarus

The ISU Junior Grand Prix in Belarus is an international figure skating competition. Sanctioned by the International Skating Union, it is held in the autumn in some years as part of the JGP series. Minsk and Gomel have both held the event. Medals may be awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Bulgaria

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Bulgaria

The ISU Junior Grand Prix in Bulgaria is an international figure skating competition. Sanctioned by the International Skating Union, it is held in the autumn in some years as part of the JGP series. Medals may be awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Canada

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Canada

The ISU Junior Grand Prix in Canada is an international figure skating competition. Sanctioned by the International Skating Union, it is held in the autumn in some years as part of the JGP series. Medals may be awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.

ISU Junior Grand Prix in China

ISU Junior Grand Prix in China

The ISU Junior Grand Prix in China is an international figure skating competition. Sanctioned by the International Skating Union, it is held in the autumn in some years as part of the JGP series. Medals may be awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Chinese Taipei

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Chinese Taipei

The ISU Junior Grand Prix in Chinese Taipei is an international figure skating competition. Sanctioned by the International Skating Union, it is held in the autumn in some years as part of the JGP series. Medals may be awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Croatia

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Croatia

The ISU Junior Grand Prix in Croatia is an international figure skating competition. Sanctioned by the International Skating Union, it is held in the autumn in some years as part of the JGP series. Medals may be awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Estonia

ISU Junior Grand Prix in Estonia

The ISU Junior Grand Prix in Estonia is an international figure skating competition. Sanctioned by the International Skating Union, it is held in the autumn in some years as part of the JGP series. Medals may be awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.

Qualifying

Unlike the senior ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, competitors are entered by their national federations rather than seeded by the ISU. The number of entries allotted to each ISU member federation is determined by the country's placements at the previous season's World Junior Championships in each respective discipline.[5][6]

The host country is allowed to enter up to three skaters/teams in singles and dance, with no limit on its pair entries. For a number of years, pairs were allowed to compete on both the junior and senior Grand Prix series in the same season but this option was removed before the 2012–13 season.[7]

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Junior Grand Prix series, skaters must be at least 13 but not 19 (or 21 for male pair skaters and ice dancers) before the preceding July 1. A skater must meet the age requirement before it turns July 1 in their place of birth.[8] For example, Adelina Sotnikova was born a few hours into July 1, 1996 in Moscow and consequently, was not eligible to compete until the 2010–11 season.[9]

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ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating

ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating

The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating is a series of senior international figure skating competitions organized by the International Skating Union. The invitational series was inaugurated in 1995, incorporating several previously existing events. Medals are awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. The junior-level equivalent is the ISU Junior Grand Prix.

World Junior Figure Skating Championships

World Junior Figure Skating Championships

The World Junior Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which figure skaters within a designated age range compete for the title of World Junior champion. The ISU guidelines for junior eligibility have varied throughout the years – currently, skaters must be at least 13 years old but not yet 19 before the previous 1 July, except for men competing in pair skating and ice dancing where the age maximum is 21.

Adelina Sotnikova

Adelina Sotnikova

Adelina Dmitriyevna Sotnikova is a retired Russian figure skater. She is the 2014 Olympic gold medalist in ladies' singles, a two-time European silver medalist, a two-time Rostelecom Cup bronze medalist, and a four-time Russian national champion.

Moscow

Moscow

Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia. The city stands on the Moskva River in Central Russia, with a population estimated at 13.0 million residents within the city limits, over 17 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in the metropolitan area. The city covers an area of 2,511 square kilometers (970 sq mi), while the urban area covers 5,891 square kilometers (2,275 sq mi), and the metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometers (10,000 sq mi). Moscow is among the world's largest cities; being the most populous city entirely in Europe, the largest urban and metropolitan area in Europe, and the largest city by land area on the European continent.

Source: "ISU Junior Grand Prix", Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, (2022, November 30th), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISU_Junior_Grand_Prix.

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2014–15 ISU Junior Grand Prix

2016–17 ISU Junior Grand Prix
References
  1. ^ a b c "ISU Junior Grand Prix 2014 - 15 Announcement" (PDF). International Skating Union. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-09-13. Retrieved 2014-12-07.
  2. ^ a b "Some key dates in ISU history". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on July 2, 2014.
  3. ^ "1997/1998 ISU Junior Series". Figure Skating Corner.
  4. ^ "ISU Junior Grand Prix Series 2020/21 cancelled". International Skating Union. July 20, 2020.
  5. ^ a b "ISU Junior Grand Prix 2008 - 09 Announcement". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 2009-02-11.
  6. ^ "ISU Junior Grand Prix 2009 - 10 Announcement". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 2009-04-22.
  7. ^ "ISU Junior Grand Prix 2012 - 13 Announcement". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 2014-04-13. Retrieved 2012-05-04.
  8. ^ "ISU Communication No. 1874" (PDF). International Skating Union.
  9. ^ Vaytsekhovskaya, Elena (December 13, 2010). Елена Буянова: "Сотникова намного лучше, чем была я" [Elena Buianova: "Sotnikova is much better than I was"]. sport-express.ru (in Russian). Retrieved December 19, 2010.
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