ISU Junior Grand Prix
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The ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating is a series of international invitational junior level competitions
organized by the International Skating Union
. Junior figure skaters
compete in the disciplines of men's singles
, ladies' singles
, pair skating
, and ice dancing
. Originally called the ISU Junior Series, the Junior Grand Prix was created in 1997 to complement the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating
, which is a series of senior-level competitions. Skaters earn qualifying points at each Junior Grand Prix event. The highest-ranking qualifiers meet at the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final
, which is held concurrently with the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final
.
. Beginning in the 2008–2009 season, it has been held concurrently with the senior final.
, skaters for the Junior Grand Prix 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 their skaters' placements at the previous season's World Junior Championships
in each respective discipline.
The host country is allowed to enter up to three skaters/teams in singles and dance, with no limit on its pair entries.
was born a few hours into July 1, 1996 in Moscow
and consequently, was not eligible to compete until the 2010-11 season.
Figure skating competition
-International:* International competitions sanctioned by the International Skating Union. These competitions are held using ISU rules; skaters are entered by their respective national skating federations....
organized by the International Skating Union
International Skating Union
The International Skating Union 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 1892, making it one of the oldest international...
. Junior figure skaters
Figure skating
Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice skates. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level , and at local, national, and international competitions...
compete in the disciplines of men's singles
Single skating
Single skating is a discipline of figure skating, wherein a single person skates alone. Men's singles and ladies' singles are both Olympic disciplines and are both governed by the International Skating Union. The other Olympic figure skating events are pair skating and ice dancing...
, ladies' singles
Single skating
Single skating is a discipline of figure skating, wherein a single person skates alone. Men's singles and ladies' singles are both Olympic disciplines and are both governed by the International Skating Union. The other Olympic figure skating events are pair skating and ice dancing...
, pair skating
Pair skating
Pair skating is a figure skating discipline. International Skating Union regulations describe pair teams as consisting of "one lady and one man." The sport is distinguished from ice dancing and single skating by elements unique to pair skating, including overhead lifts, twist lifts, death spirals,...
, and ice dancing
Ice dancing
Ice dancing is a form of figure skating which draws from the world of ballroom dancing. It was first competed at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1952, but did not become a Winter Olympic Games medal sport until 1976....
. Originally called the ISU Junior Series, the Junior Grand Prix was created in 1997 to complement the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating is a series of international invitational competitions organized by the International Skating Union. Elite figure skaters compete in the disciplines of ladies' singles, men's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing...
, which is a series of senior-level competitions. Skaters earn qualifying points at each Junior Grand Prix event. The highest-ranking qualifiers meet at the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final
ISU Junior Grand Prix Final
The ISU Junior Grand Prix Final is the culminating competition of the ISU Junior Grand Prix, which is a series of junior-level competitions organized by the International Skating Union...
, which is held concurrently with the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final
Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final
The Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final is an international, senior-level figure skating competition. It is the culmination of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. Skaters compete in men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing....
.
Competitions
The junior version of the Grand Prix series was established in the 1997–1998 season. 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 of the events also hold a pairs competition. The locations of the ISU Junior Grand Prix events change yearly. The eighth event is the ISU Junior Grand Prix FinalISU Junior Grand Prix Final
The ISU Junior Grand Prix Final is the culminating competition of the ISU Junior Grand Prix, which is a series of junior-level competitions organized by the International Skating Union...
. Beginning in the 2008–2009 season, it has been held concurrently with the senior final.
Qualifying
Unlike the senior ISU Grand Prix of Figure SkatingISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating is a series of international invitational competitions organized by the International Skating Union. Elite figure skaters compete in the disciplines of ladies' singles, men's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing...
, skaters for the Junior Grand Prix 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 their skaters' placements at the previous season's World Junior 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 younger figure skaters compete for the title of World Junior Champion...
in each respective discipline.
The host country is allowed to enter up to three skaters/teams in singles and dance, with no limit on its pair entries.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Junior Grand Prix series, skaters are required to have turned 13 by the preceding July 1 (e.g. July 1, 2009 for the 2009-10 series) but cannot have turned 19 (or 21 for male pair skaters and ice dancers) by that date. A skater must meet the age requirement before it turns July 1 in their place of birth. For example, Adelina SotnikovaAdelina Sotnikova
Adelina Dmitriyevna Sotnikova is a Russian figure skater. She is the 2011 World Junior champion, 2010 Junior Grand Prix Final champion and two-time Russian National champion.- Career :...
was born a few hours into July 1, 1996 in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
and consequently, was not eligible to compete until the 2010-11 season.