The International Skating Union (ISU) is surprised by the news that the European Commission has adopted a “Statement of Objections” in the course of its antitrust investigation of the ISU’s eligibility rules prohibiting Skaters from participating in unauthorized events that are not on the ISU international calendar.
The ISU Council met on September 9-10, 2016 in Geneva, Switzerland. The following decisions were taken by the Council during the meeting.
In an effort to streamline social media conversations around ISU Events and Championships, an extensive list of "Official ISU Hashtags" for all ISU Events, Series and Championships is now available. The ISU also launches its newly curated social media page.
The ISU Special Regulations and Technical Rules for Speed Skating 2016 have been published and are available under the ISU Statutes, Constitution, Regulations & Technical Rules section
The ISU Junior World Cup will be organized as a series of International Competitions subject to regulations given in this ISU Communication. The ISU Junior World Cup is an ISU Event, financially supported through the ISU Development Program.
This Communication 2038 is an update of ISU Communication No. 1957 which was issued for the season 2015-16. It contains important regulations on safety measures, making it mandatory for Competitors to wear certain safety gear and racing suits with specific qualities.
In accordance with Rule 104, paragraph 13 a), b) and c) the ISU publishes the national results for the season 2015/16.
Further to ISU Communication No. 2033 (Entries ISU Championships 2017), this Communication contains detailed information on the qualification process and entry procedures for ISU Speed Skating Championships for the season 2016/17.
During the 129th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session that took place in Rio de Janeiro (BRA), ISU Honorary President Mr. Ottavio Cinquanta became Honorary IOC Member and was awarded with the Olympic Order.
IOC e-learning tool on "Female Athlete Health" has been launched
ISU Communication 2031 on the ISU World Cup Speed Skating 2016/17
(This Communication replaces Communication No. 1420) The ISU Council, following the adoption of certain amendments to Rule 109 of the ISU General Regulations by the 2016 Congress, has enacted the following updated Clearance Procedure...
The list of International Speed Skating and Short Track Speed Skating Competitions for the season 2016/17 is now available.