The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating has become one of the sport’s defining annual competitions. Each season, leading skaters travel between major…
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The history of the ISU Grand Prix series
Getting Around Turin for the 2019 Figure Skating Final
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final brought four days of Senior and Junior competition to Turin’s Palavela arena from December 5–8, 2019. For…
From Competition Mode to Gala Spotlight
The post-event exhibition gala is the moment when elite skaters can step outside the strict demands of competition. At an event such as the ISU Grand Prix of…
Why Turin 2019 mattered before the Olympic season
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin was much more than the closing competition of the 2019 Grand Prix series. Held at Palavela from December…
What to look for in a junior ice dance rhythm dance
A junior ice dance rhythm dance can seem effortless when two skaters move across the ice with apparent freedom. Underneath that smooth performance, however, is…
How Palavela Builds Ice for Elite Figure Skating
Palavela’s striking dome is closely associated with Turin’s major sporting occasions, yet the arena’s most important competition surface sits below the…
How Figure Skating Scores Change Between Two Segments
At a major event such as the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Torino, every performance is judged through two separate segments: the short program and…
The Quadruple Jump’s Rise In Men’s Figure Skating
The quadruple jump has changed men’s figure skating from a sport built around controlled triples into a high-speed contest of rotation, power, and precision.…
A guide to the final celebrations at Torino 2019
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final at Palavela in Turin brought together the strongest Senior and Junior skaters of the 2019 Grand Prix series. From…
Why the Junior Final Matters in Figure Skating
The ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final is far more than a competition for promising teenagers. It is a demanding international stage where young…