The International Skating Union (ISU) has just released their calendar of events for 2024, and it’s looking to be an exciting year for figure skating fans around the world. From the Winter Youth Olympic Games to the World Figure Skating Championships, there’s a lot to look forward to in 2024. Let’s take a closer look at what’s on the schedule.

Winter Youth Olympic Games

The 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games will be held in Gangwon, South Korea from January 19 to February 4. This will be the third time that figure skating has been included in the Youth Olympics, and fans can expect to see some of the top young skaters from around the world compete in both singles and pairs events.

Q: What is the age limit for the Winter Youth Olympic Games?

A: Skaters must be between the ages of 15 and 18 as of July 1st of the year preceding the Games.

Four Continents Figure Skating Championships

The Four Continents Figure Skating Championships will take place from February 6 to February 11 in Taipei City, Taiwan. This competition is open to skaters from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania, and is considered to be one of the most prestigious events in the figure skating world.

Q: How many skaters are usually selected to compete in the Four Continents Championships?

A: Each country can enter up to three skaters or teams per event.

Winter Universiade

The Winter Universiade is a multi-sport event for university athletes, and the figure skating competition will be held from March 4 to March 10 in Lucerne, Switzerland. This is a great opportunity for young skaters to gain international experience and compete against their peers from around the world.

Q: What are the eligibility requirements for the Winter Universiade?

A: Skaters must be at least 17 years old and under 25 years old on January 1st of the year of the competition, and must be currently enrolled in a university or college.

World Junior Figure Skating Championships

The World Junior Figure Skating Championships will take place from March 18 to March 24 in Helsinki, Finland. This competition is open to skaters who are under the age of 19 as of July 1st of the previous year, and is considered to be a stepping stone for young skaters hoping to make it to the senior level.

Q: Can skaters who have already competed at the senior level still compete at the World Junior Championships?

A: No, skaters who have competed at the senior level are not eligible to compete at the World Junior Championships.

World Figure Skating Championships

The World Figure Skating Championships will be held from April 1 to April 7 in Montpellier, France. This is the most prestigious event in the figure skating world, and only the top skaters from each country are eligible to compete.

Q: How many skaters from each country can compete at the World Championships?

A: The number of entries per country is determined by their results at the previous year’s World Championships.

ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating

The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating is a series of six international events held from October to December, with the final taking place in December. The top six skaters or teams from each event qualify for the Grand Prix Final.

Q: How are the skaters or teams selected for each Grand Prix event?

A: Skaters or teams are selected by the ISU based on their world ranking and previous season’s results.

Overall, 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for figure skating fans, with a wide range of competitions to look forward to. Whether you’re a fan of the Olympics, the World Championships, or the Grand Prix series, there’s something for everyone in the ISU calendar of events.