The ISU Grand Prix Final sits at the end of each season's qualifying circuit, gathering the six highest-scoring skaters or teams from the autumn series into a…
Guides
Tracing the Evolution of the ISU Grand Prix Final Series
How practice groups are organised before a figure skating competition
The Palavela arena in Turin opened its doors for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final between 5 and 8 December 2019, and behind the polished performances…
Understanding The Base Value And GOE Of A Triple Axel
A triple axel is one of figure skating’s most recognisable elements. It begins from a forward outside edge, requires three and a half rotations in the air, and…
Senior Ladies Steal the Spotlight at the 2019 Grand Prix Final in Turin
When the skating world gathers for a Grand Prix Final, the senior ladies' event is often the marquee attraction. Six of the season's most decorated skaters…
The voice that frames every performance
At the Palavela in Turin, where the ISU Grand Prix Final unfolded across four December days, the loudspeaker was never silent for long. Between the polished…
Behind the sparkle: how skaters ready their costumes for the Grand Prix Final
When the house lights drop and a single skater takes the ice at the Palavela, the audience sees a flash of colour before the music even starts. Costumes are…
Junior pairs short program: what to watch in Turin
The ISU Grand Prix Final brings together the season's highest-scoring junior pairs at the Palavela arena in Turin, and the short program often shapes the…
The Palavela Arena’s Design And Ice Surface
The Palavela arena in Turin is easy to recognise before a skater takes the ice. Its sweeping roof resembles a billowing sail, giving the building a strong…
How premium seating upgrades work at major skating events
Premium seating can change the way a figure skating session feels. A better view of the ice, closer access to the rink and improved hospitality can make a…
A Clear Guide To The Senior Men’s Short Program
The senior men’s short program is a compact test of skating quality, technical control and musical discipline. At a major event such as the ISU Grand Prix of…