2020 World Figure Skating Championships
The 2020 World Figure Skating Championships, originally scheduled to take place in Montréal, Canada, March 16-22, HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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IFS APRIL 2020
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier grace the cover of the IFS April 2020 issue. Years of hard work...
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Second Four Continents Crown for Kihira
Japan’s Rika Kihira fulfilled her goal of capturing a second consecutive Four Continents crown in Seoul, South Korea on Saturday evening.
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Hanyu Shatters Short Program Record
Yuzuru Hanyu is aiming to claim the Four Continents crown in Seoul, South Korea this weekend. It is the only title missing from his impressive collection.
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Kihira Wins Short Program Battle
Japan’s Rika Kihira is in pursuit of her second consecutive Four Continents title.
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2020 World Junior Championships
The 2020 World Junior Championships take place in Tallinn, Estonia, March 2-8.
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2020 European Championships
The 2020 European Championships take place in Graz, Austria, Jan. 20 -26.
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Boikova and Kozlovskii Lead Russian Sweep in Graz
Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii captured their first European Figure Skating Championships crown in a runaway victory in Graz, Austria.
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2020 Four Continents Championships
Seoul, South Korea, will host the 2020 Four Continents Championships at the WAIKIKI Mokdong Ice Rink, Tues., Feb. 4 through Sun., Feb 9.
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2020 U.S. Championships
The 2020 U.S. Championships take place Jan. 20-26 at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.
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2020 Canadian Championships
The 2020 Canadian Championships take place Jan. 13-19 in Mississauga, Ontario.
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2020 Youth Olympic Games
More than 1880 athletes will descend upon Lausanne for the 2020 Youth Olympic Games, which take place Jan. 9-22.
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IFS FEBRUARY 2020
The IFS February 2020 issue highlights the action from the 2019 Grand Prix Final and the showcase...
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Shcherbakova Surprises With Second Consecutive Win
Anna Shcherbakova scored a come-from-behind victory at the 2020 Russian Championships to capture her second consecutive title.
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Boikova Kozlovskii Capture Pairs Title
Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii captured their first national title in a tight finish in the pairs competiton in Krasnoyarsk.
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Kostornaia on Fire at Russian Championships
Unlike their male counterparts, the ladies brought their best performances to the short program at...
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Dmitri Aliev Strikes Siberian Gold
Dmitri Aliev won the men’s title at 2020 Russian nationals, despite two falls and a second-place finish in the free skate.
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Victory Dance for Sinitsina and Katsalapov
Victoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov claimed the victory in Krasnoyarsk, and danced off with their second consecutive national crown.
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Tarasova Morozov Win Short Program in Krasnoyarsk
Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov claimed the lead in the pairs short program on Thursday by a three-point margin.
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Sinitsina Katsalapov Lead at Russian Nationals
Victoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov captured top spot in the rhythm dance on Thursday by a 1.30-point margin over Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin.
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Teenage Trio Steal the Show in Krasnoyarsk
The 2020 Russian Championships opened with some surprises in the men’s short program on Thursday.
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2020 Russian Championships
The 2020 Russian Championships take place at the Platinum Arena in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, Dec. 25-29, 2019. The competition opens on Dec. 26 with the men’s short, followed by the rhythm dance and the pairs short program.
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2019 All Japan Championships
The 2019 All Japan Figure Skating Championships take place at the Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo, Dec. 19-22.
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2019 Golden Spin of Zagreb
2019 Golden Spin of Zagreb is the final competition of the 10-event Challenger Series. All four disciplines will be contested.
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Alena Kostornaia Strikes Gold at NHK Trophy
Russia’s Alena Kostornaia completed the Russian ladies sweep of the six Grand Prix events with her victory in Sapporo on Saturday night.
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Hanyu Scores Runaway Lead at NHK Trophy
Yuzuru Hanyu laid down a lights-out performance in the short program on Friday night and has an almost unbeatable lead heading into the free on Saturday.
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2019 NHK Trophy
The final competition of this season’s Grand Prix Series, 2019 NHK Trophy, plays out in Sapporo, Japan, Nov. 22-24.
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Russian Team Strike Gold at Rostelecom Cup
The Russian team captured all four titles on the second and final day of 2019 Rostelecom Cup.
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Russia Sweeps Short Programs at Rostelecom Cup
Russia swept the four disciplines on the first day at 2019 Rostelecom Cup.
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Shcherbakova Qualifies for Grand Prix Final
Anna Shcherbakova backed up her victory at Skate America with a solid win at Cup of China on Saturday.
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Han Yan Makes a Comeback at Cup of China
China’s Han Yan made a stunning return to competitive ice, winning the short program at 2019 Cup of China.
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IFS DECEMBER 2019
Our December 2019 issue celebrates this season’s junior stars, many of whom will be skating on Olympic ice in 2022.
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2019 Grand Prix Final
Torino, Italy, hosts the 2019 Grand Prix Final (senior and junior) Dec. 5-8.
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2019 Denis Ten Memorial Challenge
The 2019 Denis Ten Memorial Challenge takes place at the Halyk Arena sports complex in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Oct. 10-13.
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2019 Grand Prix Assignments
The 2019 Grand Prix Series opens with Skate America in Las Vegas, Nevada, and closes out with NHK Trophy in Sapporo, Japan.
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2019 Rostelecom Cup
2019 Rostelecom Cup, the second to last event of the Grand Prix Series, takes place in Moscow, Russia, Nov. 15-17.
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2019 Cup of China
2019 Cup of China, the fourth event of the Series, will take place in Chongqing Nov. 8-10.
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2019 Internationaux de France
Internationaux de France, the third event of the Series, takes place in the southern city of Grenoble, Nov. 1-3.
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2019 Skate Canada
Skate Canada International takes place in Kelowna, British Columbia, Oct. 25-27.
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2019 Skate America
The 2019 Grand Prix Series opens with Skate America under the bright lights of Las Vegas, Nevada.
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2019 Challenger Series
The 2019 Challenger Series gets underway with Autumn Classic International in Oakville, Canada, Sep. 12-14, and Lombardia Trophy in Bergamo, Italy, Sep. 13-15.
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2019 Warsaw Cup
2019 Warsaw Cup, the second-to-last competition of the 2019 Challenger Series, takes place n Warsaw, Poland, November 14-17.
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2019 Asian Open Trophy
The 2019 Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy, the eighth of the 10-event Challenger Series, takes...
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2019 Minsk Arena Ice Star
2019 Ice Star takes place in Minsk, Belarus, Oct. 18-20. Three disciplines — men′s, ladies and ice dance — will be contested.
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2019 Finlandia Trophy
2019 Finlandia Trophy, the sixth event of the Challenger Series, takes place October 11-13 in...
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2019 Nebelhorn Trophy
The 2019 Nebelhorn Trophy takes place in Oberstdorf, Germany, Sept. 25-28.
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2019 Junior Grand Prix Series
The 2019 Junior Grand Prix Series will showcase many new talents from around the globe.
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2019-2020 Competition Calendar
A complete list of all International Skating Union competitions for the current season.
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2019 JPG Lake Placid
2019 JPG Lake Placid is the second of the seven-event Series. Pairs will be contested at this event.
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IFS OCTOBER 2019
One year has passed since the world learned of the tragic death of Denis Ten on July 19, 2018....
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2019 US Figure Skating Classic
2019 U.S, Figure Skating Classic, will take place in Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 17-22.
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2019 JGP Courchevel
The first event of the 2019 Junior Grand Prix Series takes place in Courchevel, France, Aug. 21-24.
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2019 Ondrej Nepela Memorial
The 2019 Ondrej Nepela Memorial takes place Sept. 19-21. This is a non-pairs event.
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2019 Skate Canada Autumn Classic
2019 Autumn Classic International, the first of the 10-event Challenger Series competitions, takes place in Oakville, Canada, Sept. 12-14.
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2019 Lombardia Trophy
2019 Lombardia Trophy, the second event of the Challenger Series, takes place Sept. 13-15 at the...
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Team Japan 2019-2020 Season
Team Japan 2019-2020 has a similar line-up to that of the previous season, with the addition of a number of new faces in the junior ranks.
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Synchro Skating: New Challenger Series
The ISU has implemented a five-event synchro skating Challenger Series that will begin in November and conclude in February 2020.
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2019 JGP Egna-Neumarkt Italy
Three disciplines will be contested at the final stop of the Series at 2019 JGP Egna-Neumarkt, Italy,which takes place Oct. 2-5.
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2019 JGP Croatia Cup
Zagreb hosts 2019 JGP Croatia Cup, the sixth event of the Series, Sept. 25-28. All four...
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2019 JGP Baltic Cup
Gdańsk, Poland, hosts the fifth event of the Series, 2019 JGP Baltic Cup. All four disciplines will be contested at this competition.
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2019 JGP Chelyabinsk Russia
The Series moves to Chelyabinsk, Russia, for the fourth event of the JGP Series, Sept. 12-14. This...
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2019 JGP Riga Cup Latvia
2019 Riga Cup, the third event of the Series will be held at the Volvo Sport Center, Sept. 4 – 7 in Riga, Latvia.
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Team USA 2019-2020 Season
The athletes who will represent Team USA in the 2019-2020 season have been announced.
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Team Canada 2019-2020 Season
A total of 27 athletes, comprised of six men, three ladies, four pairs and five ice dance teams...
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IFS AUGUST 2019
The August 2019 issue of International Figure Skating magazine marks a milestone, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary of covering the sport.
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The Russian Ministry of Sports has approved the skaters nominated for Team Russia 2019-2020. The team this season will have a very different look to the previous one. With so many ladies vying for places on the squad — including...
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Team USA Strikes Gold at World Team Trophy
Team USA claimed the 2019 World Team Trophy crown – its fourth in six appearances – by a margin of 13 points over the rest of the field.
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Team USA Maintains World Team Trophy Lead
Team USA extended its lead over Japan and Russia on Day 2 of the 2019 World Team Trophy.
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USA Leads at 2019 World Team Trophy
Team USA leads after the first day of competition at the 2019 World Team Trophy in Fukuoka, Japan.
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IFS JUNE 2019
Nathan Chen claimed his second World crown in Saitama. Alina Zagitova completed the sweep of the top four major titles in the sport.
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2019 World Team Trophy
The 2019 World Team Trophy takes place in Fukuoka, Japan, April 11-14.
Read MoreISU World Standings – 2018-2019
The point totals for the ISU Season and World Standings for the 2018-2019 season as at April 5, 2019.
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2019 World Junior Championships
The 2019 World Junior Championships take place March 6-10 in Zagreb, Croatia.
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2019 World Championships
The 2019 World Championships, the second to last event of the 2018-2019 season, take place in Saitama, Japan, March 20-24.
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2019 Junior Worlds Preview
2019 Junior Worlds will offer a glimpse into the future with many of the top skaters and teams aiming for a podium finish at the final competition of their junior careers.
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IFS APRIL 2019
Javier Fernández bid farewell to the competitive skating world at the 2019 European Championships.
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2019 Four Continents
The 2019 Four Continents Championships take place in Anaheim, California, Feb. 5-10.
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2019 U.S. Championships
The 2019 U.S. Championships take place Jan. 18-27 in Detroit, Michigan.
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2019 European Championships
Spain’s Javier Fernández will be chasing a record seventh consecutive title at the 2019 European Championships.
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2019 Canadian Championships
The 2019 Canadian Championships take place Jan. 14-20 in Saint John, New Brunswick.
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Gilles Poirier Hope to Tell Golden Story at Canadians
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier head into the 2019 Canadian Championships with high expectations.
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Jason Brown: Hard Work Paying Off
Jason Brown is gearing up for the 2019 U.S. Championships where he aims to have a better outing than the one he had in San Jose a year ago.
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Bradie Tennell Chasing Second U.S. Title
Bradie Tennell remains the top U.S. lady heading into the 2019 U.S. Championships in Detroit.
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Dick Button Auctions Memorabilia
The Dick Button Skating Collection will be sold via auction on Jan. 25 and 26, 2019.
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Team Japan – Four Continents and Worlds
Japan has announced its teams for Four Continents, Winter Universiade, Junior Worlds and the World Championships.
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Russia Names 2019 Europeans Team
Russia named its 2019 Europeans and Winter Universiade teams on Dec. 23.
Read MoreIFS FEBRUARY 2019
Rika Kihira was the star of the show at the 2018 Grand Prix Final and is the lead story in our full report of the senior events in Vancouver.
Read More2019 Russian Championships
The 2019 Russian Championships take place in Saransk, Dec. 19-23.
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2018 Japanese Championships
The 87th All Japan Championships take place in Kadoma City, Osaka, Dec. 21-24, 2018.
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Russia Institutes New Strategy
The Russian federation will permit juniors to contest senior nationals starting next season.
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2018 Golden Spin of Zagreb
2018 Golden Spin of Zagreb, the final competition of the Challenger Series, takes place Dec. 5-9
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2018 Junior Grand Prix Final
The 2018 Junior Grand Prix Final takes place in Vancouver, Canada, Dec. 6-9.
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2018 Internationaux de France
2018 Internationaux de France will determine who goes to the Final and who stays home.
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2018 Tallinn Trophy
2018 Tallinn Trophy takes place Nov. 26 – Dec. 2.
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2018 Rostelecom Cup
2018 Rostelecom Cup will be a critical competition for skaters looking to book a ticket to the Grand Prix Final.
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2018 Inge Solar Memorial-Alpen Trophy
The Inge Solar Memorial/Alpen Trophy takes place in Innsbruck, Austria, Nov. 11-18.
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2018 NHK Trophy
2018 NHK Trophy, the fourth event of the Grand Prix Series, takes place in Hiroshima, Nov. 9-11.
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IFS DECEMBER 2018
French ice dance stars Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron say their best is yet to come.
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2018 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Helsinki
2018 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Helsinki takes place Nov. 2-4 at the Helsinki Ice Hall.
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2018 Skate Canada
2018 Skate Canada — the second event of the Grand Prix Series — takes place in Laval, Québec, Oct. 26-28.
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