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As one of the very few sports that combine athleticism with artistry, Figure Skating draws on a wide spectrum of musical genres.  Music and movement are the underpinnings of the five Program Components, which form the basis of this module.

The ISU wants to support the concerted efforts to proactively limit the risk of spreading the virus and to protect the health of its staff, their families, neighbours and friends.

The revision to the ISTI that came into force on March 1st, 2020 is specifically related to the requirement for urine samples to meet a suitable specific gravity for analysis. Related documents is attached in this News.

We are pleased to announce the third edition of the ISU Healthy Skater Seminar that shall take place during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2020 in Montreal. The theme for this edition’s seminar is ‘The Role of Nutrition in Performance’ moderated by ISU Medical Commission Chair Dr Jane Moran and supported by selected speakers.

ISU Communication No. 2311 invites ISU Members to make applications for Junior Skater Scholarships in accordance with the new  ISU Development Program Communication (Communication No. 2310). The deadline for applications is April 1, 2020.

In view of the upcoming ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships scheduled to be held in Seoul/South Korea on March 13-15, 2020, the ISU is especially monitoring the situation in the Seoul area.

A revised Communication outlining the ISU Development Program has been published to replace Communication No. 2052.

The online Referee Reappointment Learning Exercises available on the ISU eLearning platform continue to assist ISU Members and their Referees to fulfil part of the Referee Reappointment requirements.

The fourth edition of the Pure as Ice 2019/20 took place at the ISU World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Bormio, Italy at the Ice stadium, Bormio with the support of the FISG.

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:

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announces that its 2020 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List), which was first published on 30 September 2019, has entered into force on January 1st, 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 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.