Madeline Schizas (CAN), from nearby Oakville, Ontario, notched a season's best to lead the Women's competition in Mississauga. © ISU
Canadian Champion Madeline Schizas grabbed a narrow lead over teammate Gabrielle Daleman as the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating: Skate Canada International in Mississauga, ON (CAN) opened Friday with the Women’s Short Program. Newcomer Ava Marie Ziegler (USA) sits in third.
Performing to “Black Swan”, Schizas completed a triple Lutz-triple toe loop combination, a triple loop, double Axel as well as two level-four spins. The Skater from Oakville, ON, earned a season’s best with 67.90 points.
“I feel pretty good about my Short Program. There's always things that I'd like to improve, but I'm happy with how it went. I'm happy with how I managed myself and my nerves,” the 19-year-old shared.
“I didn't have any moments where I felt out of control of what I was doing, and that was a big change for me from last season.”
Gabrielle Daleman (CAN) was thrilled with her performance at her first home Grand Prix in two years. © ISU
Daleman’s performance to “Diamonds” by Rihanna was highlighted by her trademark triple toe-triple toe combination, a double Axel and level-four spins and footwork, but her triple Lutz was somewhat shaky. The 2017 ISU World bronze medalist picked up 66.65 points.
“I'm thrilled with how I skated. There's always room for improvement. But for being my first Grand Prix back in two years on home soil and I couldn’t have asked for a better kick off for the season,” Daleman said.
“I was very controlled. I just let the music take over, let it tell me what to do, when to jump, and just gave it my heart, and it was absolutely magic and I cannot be happier with it.”
Ava Marie Ziegler (USA), in her first senior Grand Prix, achieved a personal best to sit third after the Short Program. © ISU
Ziegler produced a triple Lutz-triple toe, triple flip and double Axel in her routine to “Rebirth” for a personal best score of 66.49 points.
“Obviously, things could have been better, but overall it’s my first senior Grand Prix. I definitely didn't think I'd be sitting here talking to all of you, but I'm very happy that I am here and I've definitely worked day in and day out to get here,” the 16-year-old noted.
“My goals are just to keep being consistent and to place in the top three at senior nationals.”
The 2020 ISU Four Continents silver medalist Young You (KOR) slightly under-rotated her triple flip (q) and reduced her combination to a triple Lutz-double toe to come fourth at 65.10 points.
Star Andrews (USA) came fifth on 64.69 points followed by Rinka Watanabe (JPN), who went for a triple Axel, but under-rotated and stepped out (62.78 points). Two-time ISU Four Continents Champion Rika Kihira (JPN), who returns to the Grand Prix after missing the past season due to injury, placed eighth on 59.27 points.
Skate Canada International in Mississauga (CAN) October 28-30 is the second of six events in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.
More than 150 Skaters/Couples representing 29 ISU Members have been invited to the Series. The maximum number of entries for each event is 12 Ladies, 12 Men, 8 Pairs and 10 Ice Dance couples.
The General Announcement of the 2022/23 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series is available here. The individual announcements are published under the respective events. Full entry lists and further information are available on the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series page.
Selection Criteria
The Skaters are seeded and invited to the six Grand Prix of Figure Skating events based on the results of the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2022. Skaters/Couples who have placed 1 to 6 in each of the four categories are seeded and assigned to two events. Skaters/Couples who have placed 7-12 at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships are selected for two ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating events, and Skaters with a top 24 Seasonal Best Scores (from the 2021/22 season) as well as those placed in the top 24 of the ISU World Standings can also be invited. If available, medalists from the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships can also be selected.
In order for a Skater/Couple to be eligible to compete at an ISU Grand Prix event, a minimum total score must have been achieved in the 2021/22 or current 2022/23 season in an ISU event (Grand Prix, Junior Grand Prix, Championships) or a Challenger Series event. Exceptions apply to host country Skaters, previously ranked Skaters or split ranked Couples who return with new partners. The minimum total score is 3/5 of highest score per discipline at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2022 and are as follows: Women: 141.65, Men: 187.49, Pairs: 132.65, Ice Dance: 137.89.
Following the IOC recommendation and in order to protect the integrity of ice skating competitions and for the safety of all the participants of international ice skating competitions, the ISU Council based on Article 17.1.q)i) of the ISU Constitution, agreed that with immediate effect and until further notice, no Skaters belonging to the ISU Members in Russia (Russian Skating Union and the Figure Skating Federation of Russia) and Belarus (Skating Union of Belarus) shall be invited or allowed to participate in International ice skating competitions including ISU Championships and other ISU Events. The same applies to Officials listed in the respective ISU Communications and/or Regulations under Russia and Belarus (see ISU Communication 2469).
Grand Prix Standings
Men Women Ice Dance Pair Skating
Where to Watch
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ISU Grand Prix Schedule
The schedules of each ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating events are available below:
21 - 23 Oct, 2022 Skate America, Norwood (USA)
28 - 30 Oct, 2022 Skate Canada International, Mississauga (CAN)
04 - 06 Nov, 2022 Grand Prix de France, Angers (FRA)
11 - 13 Nov, 2022 MK John Wilson Trophy, Sheffield (GBR)
18 - 20 Nov, 2022 NHK Trophy, Sapporo (JPN)
25 - 27 Nov, 2022 Grand Prix Espoo, Espoo (FIN)
08 - 11 Dec, 2022 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, Torino (ITA)
About ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series started in 1995 (previously known as the ISU Champions Series) and consists of six invitational international senior events and the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. The top six of the past World Championships are seeded. Competitors collect points in their Grand Prix events towards the qualification for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. Only the top six Skaters / Couples in each discipline can qualify for the Final.
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