The ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series 2019/20 features talented junior skaters from all over the world and provides young skaters aged 13 to 19 (21 for the male ice dance and pair skating partners) with the opportunity to compete at a high international level. The 2019/20 season marks the 23rd edition of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating that was introduced in 1997.
Avonley Ngyen and Vadym Kolesnik (USA) at the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2018©International Skating Union (ISU)
Several of the world’s best Junior Skaters return to the circuit this season including two time ISU World Junior Pairs medalists Polina Kostiukovich/Dmitri Ialin (RUS), ISU Junior Grand Prix Final Champion Stephen Gogolev (CAN), 2018 ISU Junior Grand Prix silver medalist Petr Gumennik (RUS) and ISU Junior Grand Prix Finalists Avonley Ngyuen/Vadym Kolesnik (USA). At the same time, newcomers such as U.S. Champion Alysa Liu are eager to leave their mark on the circuit.
Stephen Gogolev (CAN) at the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2018©International Skating Union (ISU)
The best six Skaters / Couples in each discipline qualify for the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin (ITA), December 5-8, 2019. Skaters earn points according to their placements in order to qualify for the Final.
Alysa Liu (USA) at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships 2019©International Skating Union (ISU)
Selection Criteria
More than 300 young skaters from over 50 ISU Members are expected to compete in this year’s series. Each ISU Member is entitled to enter competitors for the series while the number of their entries depends on the result of the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships 2019.
Polina Kostiukovich and Dmitri Ialin (RUS) at the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships 2018©International Skating Union (ISU)
Prize Money & Points
Competitors collect points in their ISU Junior Grand Prix events towards the qualification for the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final. The following point system based on the ranking has been established to determine the qualifiers for the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final:
Place Men/Ladies Pairs Ice Dance
1st place 15 points 15 points 15 points
2nd place 13 points 13 points 13 points
3rd place 11 points 11 points 11 points
4th place 9 points 9 points 9 points
5th place 7 points 7 points 7 points
6th place 5 points 5 points 5 points
7th place 4 points 4 points 4 points
8th place 3 points 3 points 3 points
9th place 2 points - -
10th place 1 points - -
The Global Prize money per individual event of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating is
US$22.500,00 awarded to each medal winner for each category as follows:
Singles (Ladies and Men) Pair Skating and Ice Dance (per couple)
1st place US$2.000,00 US$ 3.000,00
2nd place US$1.500,00 US$2.250,00
3rd place US$1.000,00 US$1.500,00
Maria Kazakova and Georgy Reviya (GOR) at the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2018©International Skating Union (ISU)
Where to watch and follow the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2019?
Live stream: ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating YouTube Channel
Video on Demand: ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating YouTube Channel
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Highlights, clips, interviews, behind the scenes:
YouTube: ISU Junior Grand Prix
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Twitter: @ISU_Figure
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Winners of ISU Junior and Senior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2018©International Skating Union (ISU)
ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2019
Courchevel, France - August 22 to 24
Lake Placid, USA - August 29 to August 31
Riga, Latvia – September 5 to 7
Chelyabinsk, Russia - September 12 to 14
Gdansk, Poland - September 19 to 21
Zagreb, Croatia – September 26 to 28
ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final – Torino, Italy - December 5 to 8
The ISU Junior Grand Prix Figure Skating Series started in 1997. It includes seven events and the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. The Series features some of the up and coming Skaters of the world and provides young skaters aged 13 to 19 (21 for the male Ice Dance and Pair Skating partners) with the opportunity to compete at a high international level. A points system based on the ranking has been established to determine the qualifiers for the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. Points are obtained according to the results in each of the seven events and only the top six Skaters / Couples in each discipline can qualify for the Final. The ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating is financed by the ISU Development Program.
Since 2011 all events of the Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating are live streamed on the official ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating YouTube Channel. The 2018/19 season marks the 22nd edition of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating that was introduced in 1997.
