ISU

With the support of the ISU Development Commission, the Fédération Française des Sports de Glace Union is organizing an international Novice Synchronized Skating development training seminar for Coaches and Team participants in Wasquehal (Lille), France on June 12 – 15, 2020.

This Communication summarizes the main general obligations of ISU Members, according to the ISU Statutes (see Article 39, paragraph 1 of the ISU Constitution for the definition of the ISU Statutes) and according to established procedures. This does not alter the obligation of ISU Members to adhere to those Rules contained in the ISU Statutes (in particular but not limited to Article 6, paragraph 3 and Article 7, of the ISU Constitution) which are not specifically referred to in this Communication.

The International Skating Union adds a new careers section to ISU.ORG

Precautions have been implemented at all ISU Events as of January 31, 2020 and are aimed at all athletes and their entourage for the prevention of contracting the Coronavirus:

Transformed from the materials of the Oberstdorf seminars conducted in 2019, the new eLearning course - Ice Dance Foundations - makes the expertise and best practices of renowned Coaches available in the multiple areas.

The rising stars are about to take part in the Youth Olympic Games that will take place from January 9 – 22, 2020.

The Pilot Phase of the ISU Centers of Excellence has officially kicked-off via an online meeting with the representatives of all  involved entities and concerned ISU Members.

As the festive season approaches and another year draws to an end, it is an opportunity to reflect on 2019 and look to the future and what 2020 will bring.

As we come to the end of another great year, the ISU President, Mr. Jan Dijkema, would like to address a message to all skating friends.

As the end of year approaches it is time to think of 2020. The ISU has produced a Wall Calendar that will help keep track of the day and the ISU schedule with the Official Calendar.

The ISU acknowledges the December 9, 2019 decision of the WADA Executive Committee unanimously endorsing a four year period of non-compliance for the Russian Anti-Doping Agency and related consequences.

Sleep is the core foundation of recovery and  has a direct impact on the performance of Skaters. The ISU eLearning Platform presents a series of modules on Sleep and Recovery, aiming to enable a better understanding on these topics.

International Skating Union (ISU) launches #UpAgain – a global digital campaign with an emotional and inspiring message.

This summer a first Figure Skating camp was organized by the ISU in collaboration with MozerTeam. The camp was held in Italy in Baselga di Piné, Italy, from July 25 to August 4. The training camp was attended by 8 couples from 6 countries, as well as 6 coaches from different countries. Every day for 10 days, the athletes trained for 2-3 hours on the ice and three hours off-ice. Continuing the cooperation between ISU and MozerTeam, it is planned to hold two more camps this season.

The ISU would like to remind ISU Members and their Referees that the Referees Reappointment Learning Exercises for Figure Skating International and ISU Referees continue to be available on the ISU eLearning Platform ( https://elearning.isu.org/moodle/index.php? ).