The exhibition gala at the end of a Grand Prix Final has long served as figure skating's most relaxed stage, where athletes trade technical demands for…
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Most Memorable Exhibition Gala Performances from Past Grand Prix Finals
How pairs teams execute the throw triple loop and triple flip
At Torino 2019, the Palavela in Turin presented pairs skating as a study in timing, leverage and trust. A throw looks simple because the airborne position is…
Inside Torino 2019's ice certification process
At Torino 2019, the process of testing and certifying the competition ice surface formed a quiet technical foundation for every performance at Palavela. From 5…
Reading Step Sequence Levels In The Senior Men’s Short Program
The step sequence is one of the shortest sections of a senior men’s short program, yet it can reveal a great deal about a skater’s technique, musicality and…
The Story Behind The Turin 2019 Official Logo
The Turin 2019 official logo belongs to an event identity built around movement, precision and place. It represented the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating…
How Figure Skaters Adapt To Jet Lag Across Time Zones
For elite figure skaters, travelling across the world is part of the competitive calendar. A flight from Sydney to Europe can involve several time zones, a…
A practical guide to junior ladies free skate choreography
A junior ladies free skate combines strict technical requirements with the freedom to create a memorable performance. At the 2019 ISU Grand Prix of Figure…
How referees settle disputes over figure-skating element calls
At a major figure-skating competition, a referee is the official who keeps the event moving fairly when a technical decision is questioned. The role sits…
How Grand Prix Points Decide The Road To The Final
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating is a season-long qualification series rather than a single competition. Senior skaters in men’s singles, ladies’ singles,…
Behind the Curtain at the Palavela: Where Champions Begin Their Day
The Palavela in Turin has hosted the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final a handful of times, yet every December it becomes a pressure cooker of…