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| The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final and the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2009/10 will be held with the approval and the assistance of the International Skating Union, organized under the responsibility of the Japan Skating Federation and in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations 2008, ISU Special Regulations & Technical Rules Single & Pair Skating and Ice Dance 2008 and relevant ISU Communications and the Memorandum for guidance in holding an ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final and ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final (2008 edition) as well as the announcements for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2009/2010 and ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2009/2010. Qualification into the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final and the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2009/10 is based on the results of the point system established for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating and the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating. As with the six ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating events and the seven ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating events, all competitors must belong to an ISU Member (Rule 109, paragraph 1) and qualify with regard to eligibility according to Rule 102, provided their ages fall within the limits specified in Rule 108, paragraph 2.b) for participants in the Senior Final and Rule 108, paragraph 2.c) for participants in the Junior Final and they meet the participation, citizenship and residency requirements as per Rule 109, paragraphs 1 through 5 and ISU Communication 1420. Passports of the Skaters have to be presented at the accreditation for verification. In accordance with Rule 109 of the ISU Regulations and ISU Communication No. 1420, all Skaters who do not have the nationality of the Member by which they have been entered or who, although having such nationality, have in the past represented another Member, must produce an ISU Clearance Certificate. All competitors, Team Members and Judges must be entered through their ISU Member Federation. |
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2.3 Starting Order Procedure Skaters/Couples will start the Short Program/Original Dance in reverse order of the ranking order in which they have qualified for the Final. The starting order for the Free Skating/Free Dance portion is the reverse order of the ranking order in the Short Program or the Original Dance. In the case of a tie, there will be a draw to determine who skates first. Rule 548, paragraph 2 and Rule 635, paragraph 5, b) will be observed. 2.4 Calculation of Results The calculation will be done according to Rule 352 and 353 for each individual discipline. The medallists will be announced and honoured on the podium. 2.5 Music, Music Information and Planned Program Content Sheets All competitors shall furnish competition music of excellent quality on either MD (Mini Disk) or CD (Compact Disk) format. The disks must show the exact running time of the music (not skating time), which shall be certified by the competitor and by the coach, when submitted at the time of registration. Each program (short/free/interpretive free) must be recorded on one track and on a separate disk. Competitors must provide a back-up drive for each program. The titles, composers and orchestras of the music to be used for the Short Program and Free Skating Program for Singles and Pairs, for the Original and Free Dance Program for Ice Dance and for the Exhibition, must be listed for each Competitor on the official Music Selection Form and attached to the official Entry Form for Competitors, according to Rule 378, paragraph 4 (sent by registered mail or fax). In accordance with Rule 343, paragraph 1, all disks must show the Competition event, Competitors name, the Nation and the exact running time of the music - not skating time - including any starting signal and must be submitted at the time of registration. If music information is not complete and disks not provided, accreditation will not be given. With the entry forms, the “Program Content Sheet” must be returned to the Organizing Committee. It is mandatory that the Program Content Sheet be completed precisely by each Skater/Couple in English using the terminology listed in the respective ISU Communications. It is not permitted to hand over the Program Content Sheets directly to the acting Officials. 2.6 Official Practice Official practices for Junior and Senior Competitors begin on Wednesday,December 2, 2009. The detailed schedule will be issued at the time of registration. Rule 540, paragraph 4 and Rule 629, paragraph 7 must be observed. |
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| 3.2 ) Point System for Qualification of the Senior Final Skaters qualify for the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2009/10 by accumulation of points through the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2009/10. The ranking by points will be published immediately after the last event of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating with qualification to the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final as follows: the top 8 Men, Ladies, Pairs and Ice Dance couples If there is a tie by added points, the following criteria will be taken into consideration for tie-breaking: a) the best place obtained in one of the two events will count for the better place/ranking; If there is still a tie b) the higher total of the added total scores obtained in the two events will count for the better place/ranking; If there is still a tie c) participation in two events will be considered better than having participating in only one even If there is still a tie d) the higher total of added scores in Free Skating/Free Dance obtained in the two events will count for the better place/ranking; If there is still a tie e) the higher total score in Free Skating/Free Dance obtained in one of the two events will count for the better place/ranking; If there is still a tie f) the higher total of the added scores in the Short Program/Original Dance obtained in the two events will count for the better place/ranking; If there is still a tie g) the number of participants finishing the two individual events in which the tied Skaters/Couples have competed, will be added to a total. The higher number of participants will count for the better place/ranking. If there is still a tie, all tied Skaters qualify for the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. 3.2 ) Point System for Qualification of the Senior Final Skaters qualify for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2009/10 by accumulation of points through the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2009/10. The ranking by points will be published immediately after the last event of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating with qualification to the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final as follows: the top 6 Men, Ladies, Pairs and Ice Dance couples If there is a tie by added points, the following criteria will be taken into consideration for tie-breaking: a) the best place obtained in the two designated events will count for the better place/ranking; If there is still a tie, b) the higher total of the added total scores obtained in the designated events will count for the better place/ranking: If there is still a tie, c) participation in two events will be considered better than having participated in only one event; If there is still a tie, d) the higher total of the added scores in Free Skating/Free Dance obtained in the two designated events will count for the better place/ranking; If there is still a tie, e) the higher total score in Free Skating/Free Dance obtained in one of the two designated events will count for the better place/ranking; If there is still a tie, f) the higher total of the added scores in the Short Program/Original Dance obtained in the two designated events will count for the better place/ranking; If there is still a tie, g) the number of participants finishing the two individual events in which the tied Skaters/Couples have completed, will be added to the total. The higher number of participants will count for the better place/ranking. If there is still a tie, all Skaters tied are qualified for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. |
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| 4.1 Junior Final 4.1.1 Participation Bonus – Junior Final A Skater/Couple will receive an extra bonus of US$ 2,500.00 for participation in the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, provided the Skater/Couple a. completes the Final, including the Exhibition; b. takes part in all social events of the Final, if asked by the ISU and/or the Organizing Committee; c. participates in the final Exhibition Gala if asked with at least one exhibition number (show number or similar) plus an "encore" if so requested. Only complete programs are accepted (no part or fraction of a program) In case of injury or illness of any participant in the Final the extra bonus may be granted as an exception also for those Skaters/Couples who are unable to finish their event but have completed at least one initial round, provided the injury or illness is confirmed through the official doctor and, if needed, through one of the ISU Medical Advisors. The bonus will be paid at the end of the Final through the hosting ISU Member and through the ISU Members of the awarded Skaters. The withholding taxes, if any, will be deducted according to the respective law of the host country taking into account double tax treaties with the countries of the awarded Skaters. The ISU is not responsible for any taxes, fees or other costs. 4.1.2 Prize Money – Junior Final The Prize Money made available by the ISU for the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final is: US$ 105,000.00 The prize money in favour of the awarded Skaters will be paid at the end of the Final through the hosting ISU Members and through the ISU Members of the awarded Skaters. The withholding taxes, if any, will be deducted according to the respective law of the host country taking into account double tax treaties with the countries of the awarded Skaters. The ISU is not responsible for any taxes, fees or other costs. The individual prize money will be as follows:
Skaters/Couples qualified for the exhibition of the Final must participate with an appropriate show number different from their competition programs. Failure to do so will result in a reduction of US$ 1,000.00 from the awarded prize money. Skaters/Couples are expected to be ready for any ceremony and/or prize award and to participate in press conferences and/or social events if asked by the ISU and/or the event’s Organizer. Failure to do so may result in a reduction of awarded prize money. The decision to reduce prize money will be made by the assigned ISU Delegate, subsequently to be ratified by the Council. 4.2 Senior Final 4.2.1 Participation Bonus – Senior Final There is no participation bonus for participants of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. 4.2.2 Prize Money – Senior Final The Prize Money made available by the ISU for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final is: US$ 272,000.00 The prize money in favor of the awarded Skaters will be paid at the end of the Final through the hosting ISU Members and through the ISU Members of the awarded Skaters. The withholding taxes, if any, will be deducted according to the respective law of the host country taking into account double tax treaties with the countries of the awarded Skaters. The ISU is not responsible for any taxes, fees or other costs.
Skaters/Couples qualified for the exhibition of the Final must participate with an appropriate show number different from their competition programs. Failure to do so will result in a reduction of US$ 5,000.00 from the awarded prize money. Skaters/Couples are expected to be ready for any ceremony and/or prize award and to participate in press conferences and/or social events if asked by the ISU and/or the event’s Organizer. Failure to do so may result in a reduction of awarded prize money. The decision to reduce prize money will be made by the assigned ISU Delegate, subsequently to be ratified by the Council. |
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| 5.1 General Entries must be accompanied by the official "Declaration for Competitors and Officials entering ISU Events” as per Rule 131 and ISU Communication 1523. Entries by fax or e-mail must be confirmed by a letter sent out simultaneously to the Organizers (See Rule 115, paragraph 5). The completed Declaration Form must be signed by the competitors and also by all officials (including team officials) appointed by the Member serving at an ISU Event (Judges, Team Leaders, and also those Coaches, Choreographers, Team Medical Doctors, Physiotherapists, Team Officials who are requesting accreditation for the Event). In case of competitors who are not full of age (under 18), such Declaration must be co-signed by at least one of the parents or other guardian at law. Each Entry Form and Declaration Form must be signed by an authorized ISU Member Representative such as President, General Secretary, Executive Director, CEO (Rule 104, paragraph 4). For more details please refer to Rules 115, 131, 378 and ISU Communication No. 1523 or any update of this Communication. 5.2 Entries of Competitors – Junior Final Confirmation of entries will be forwarded to the Member of the qualified Skaters/Couples by the ISU Secretariat. The official entry to the host Organizing Committee of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final must be forwarded by the respective Members using the official entry forms. If a Skater or Couple cannot participate due to injury or illness, the respective ISU Member must inform the ISU Secretariat and the Organizing Committee in writing immediately so that the ISU Secretariat can extend an invitation to the next ranked Skater/Couple. The Skater or Couple will be required to forward a medical certificate to the ISU Secretariat in accordance with paragraph 6.2 of this announcement. The ISU Members concerned must enter and confirm the participation of the qualified Competitors, the qualified substitutes by November 1, 2009. 5.3 Entries of Competitors – Senior Final Confirmation of entries will be forwarded to the Member of the qualified Skaters/Couples by the ISU Secretariat. The official entry to the host Organizing Committee of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final must be forwarded by the respective Members using the official entry forms. If a Skater or Couple cannot participate due to injury or illness, the respective ISU Member must inform the ISU Secretariat and the Organizing Committee in writing immediately so that the ISU Secretariat can extend an invitation to the next ranked Skater/Couple. The withdrawn Skater or Couple will be required to forward a medical certificate to the ISU Secretariat in accordance with paragraph 6.2 of this Announcement. The ISU Members concerned must enter and confirm the participation of the qualified Competitors, the qualified substitutes by November 25, 2009. 5.4 Entries of Team Members Official entries of Team Leaders, Assistant Team Leaders, Team Officials, Team Medical Staff and Coaches and the partner or relative of a Judge will be accepted. Accreditation will be provided to those who are officially accepted by the ISU and the Organizer. Please be advised that only one Coach per Skater/Couple will be accredited. An Assistant Team Leader will be accepted for Teams having six (6) and more Skaters. Only two Team Officials of each Member, including the Member President provided that they are Council Members, Technical Committee Members or Members of the Head Office of their ISU Member federation, will be accredited. Not more than one (1) Team Doctor and one (1) Team Physiotherapist will be accepted as the Team Medical Staff, for which the organizer requests the right to have a medical certification (document) presented before accreditation. A partner or relative of a Judge will be accepted for restricted accreditation. The Member Federations shall guarantee that the requested accreditation of Team Members will correspond to their function within the team. The names of Team Leaders, Assistant Team Leaders, Team Officials, Team Medical Staff and Coaches must be listed on the Entry Form “Composition of Delegation”. Judges and Judges’ partner or relative are to be listed on the same form. For teams qualified for the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final all Forms must be returned to the Organizer by fax/e-mail and confirmed by registered mail not later than November 1, 2009. For teams qualified for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final all Forms must be returned to the Organizer by fax/e-mail and confirmed by registered mail not later than November 25, 2009. ISU Members qualified for both the Senior and Junior Grand Prix Final are requested to provide a set of preliminary forms with all the team members concerning the Junior Final by November 1, 2009 and provide and updated set of forms including all team members of the Senior Final by November 25, 2009. 5.5 Contact Information for submitting of Entry Forms The entry must be made on the official entry forms and must be sent by fax/e-mail and confirmed by registered mail to: Japan Skating Federation Kishi Memorial Hall Room 414 1-1-1, Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8050 Japan Fax: +81 3 34 81 23 50 E-mail: info@skatingjapan.or.jp and to:
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| 6.1 Replacement Procedure A qualified Skater/Couple for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final and or ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, unable to participate, will be replaced by the immediate following Skater/Couple based on the ranking order of points of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating or the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2009/10. The first three substitute Skaters/Couples must imperatively stay on “stand-by” until Monday, November 30, 2009 – 12:00 (noon) Japan local time. The ISU Members concerned are responsible for the necessary visa and/or travel documents. 6.2 Injury or Illness of Qualified Skaters In the case a Skater is withdrawn for injury or illness a Medical Certificate is required to be submitted to the ISU as per Rule 140, paragraph 5. The Certificate must be issued on the stationary of a Medical Doctor or on an ISU withdrawal form in case of in-competition withdrawal and duly signed by the Medical Doctor. If the certificate is not in English a translation signed by the President or General Secretary of the Member of respective Skater must be attached; In addition, upon request of the Chair of the Sports Directorate the Certificate must be received by the ISU within 72 hours after the notice of withdrawal and the following information must be included or attached:.
6.3 Decision for Replacement The ISU Vice President of Figure Skating will make the final determination of any replacement for the Final in accordance with paragraph 6.1 of this announcement. |
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| 7.1 ISU appointed Officials The ISU will appoint all Officials (Referees, Technical Controllers, Technical Specialists, Assistant Technical Specialists, Data/Replay Operators and the Officials Assessment Commission), for the Final. The ISU Secretariat will inform the Organizing Members of the names of the Officials assigned to their events. No changes will be accepted unless approved by the ISU President. 7.2 Composition of Panels of Judges The panels of Judges in each individual event of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final and the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final will consist of 9 Judges of different ISU Members if possible, but not less than 8 Judges. Judges must have the qualification ISU Judge. No Judge may serve in more than two disciplines of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final and two disciplines of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2008/2009 each. The composition of the panels of Judges in each category will be made in accordance with the following procedure: a) first priority will be given to the participating ISU Members in the Senior Final; b) second priority will be given to the participating ISU Members in the Junior Final; c) third priority, if necessary, will be given to the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating organizing Members of individual Grand Prix events; d) fourth priority, if necessary, will be given to the ISU Members with Judges present at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final (Junior and Senior), but not mentioned under a) and b); e) fifth priority, if necessary, will be given to the host Member of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final and the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final; f) sixth priority, if necessary, will be given to the ISU Members with Skaters/Couples qualified as alternates in the Senior Final; g) seventh priority, if necessary, will be given to the ISU Members with Skaters/Couples qualified as alternates in the Junior Final; h) eighth priority, if necessary, will be given to the ISU Members with Skaters/Couples not qualified for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, with priority to the discipline concerned, starting from that Skater/Couple with the highest total amount of points but not being alternate for the final. 7.3 Invitation of Judges The invitations to the Judges will be issued by the ISU Secretariat immediately following the last event of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2008/2009 (Skate Canada). The respective ISU Members entitled to nominate a Judge must submit the name of the Judge(s) not later than November 25, 2009. The selection of Judges will be made by the respective Member. The Members are responsible for providing all selected and stand-by Judges with the appropriate travel documents in time. The name(s) of the Judge(s) must be submitted on the official entry form by fax/e-mail and confirmed by registered mail to: Japan Skating Federation Kishi Memorial Hall Room 414 1-1-1, Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8050 Japan Fax: +81 3 34 81 23 50 E-mail: info@skatingjapan.or.jp and to:
7.4 Officials Remuneration The Referees, the Technical Controllers, the Technical Specialists, the Judges, the Officials Assessment Commission, the Data and Replay Operators, will receive remuneration in accordance with ISU Communication No. 1401, paragraph I (or any update of this Communication). Only hard currencies are acceptable. The remuneration must be paid upon accreditation. |
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| The Organizing Member will pay travel expenses for air-fare (economy rates) for all Competitors qualified for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final and for the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, the Referees, the Technical Controllers and the Judges from their domicile to Narita (NRT) airport and return. The travel expenses of the Technical Specialists, the Data and Replay Operators and the OAC members are covered by the ISU. ISU Members, who are going to make their own travel arrangements, will need the approval of the air fare and travel dates of the Organizing Committee. The Organizing Committee will in general only reimburse the same price of air-tickets, which at the maximum represents the rate the Organizing Member can obtain. All Team members, Referees, the Technical Controllers, the Technical Specialists, the Data and Replay Operators and Judges are responsible for their own travel documents (visa, insurance, etc.). The Organizing Committee will help and support applications for visa purposes if those requests arrive in an appropriate time. |
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| 9.1 Meals and Lodging for ISU Event Officials and Judges The Organizing Member will pay accommodation and meal expenses for all Judges, Referees and Technical Officials (Technical Specialists, Technical Controllers, Data/Video Operator, Swiss Timing Sport Service Gmbh (4 persons), etc… as indicated in cost chart) from dinner on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 through breakfast on Monday, December 7, 2009. If any longer period is agreed upon with the Organizing Committee, the period of coverage will be prolonged accordingly. All extra expenses incurred by any Event Official will be the responsibility of that person and must be paid prior to departure. 9.2 Meals and Lodging for Competitors The Organizing Member will pay accommodation and meal expenses for all Competitors from dinner on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 through breakfast on Monday, December 7, 2009. This period may be extended due to individual flight arrangements. If any longer period is agreed upon with the Organizing Committee, the period of coverage will be prolonged accordingly. All extra expenses incurred by any competitor will be the responsibility of respective team leader and must be paid prior to departure. 9.3 Meals and Lodging for other Team Members All expenses for rooms and meals for any other team member will be the responsibility of the respective team leader or of the respective team member and must be paid prior to departure. |
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| All ISU Event Officials, Competitors, Team Leaders and Team Officials taking part in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final and the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2008/2009 are requested to announce as soon as possible but not later than November 25, 2009 to the Organizing Committee, on the enclosed forms, the names of the airlines, flight numbers, dates and times of arrival at Narita (NRT) Airport. All announced team members will be met by the Organizing Committee at Narita (NRT) airport. Coaches, Team Medical Staff are only met if they travel with the team. |
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| All ISU Event Officials, ISU Guests, Competitors, Judges and other Team Members will be accommodated at Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka, 1-2 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8585 Tel: +81 3 3481 2351 Fax: +81 3 3481 2351 URL: http://www.princehotels.com/en/akasaka/4
Tax & service charge & breakfast included All bookings must be made through the Organizing Committee. Additional hotels for Media: All media personnel are requested to arrange the reservation by themselves. Akasaka Excel Hotel Tokyu 2-14-3, Nagata-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0014 Tel (+81) 3-3580-2311 Fax (+81) 3-3580-6066 URL: http://www.tokyuhotelsjapan.com/en/TE/TE_AKASA/index.html |
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| All ISU Office Holders, ISU Event Officials, Competitors, Team Leaders, Team Officials, Team Medical Staff and one Coach/Choreographer (per competitor) taking part in the Final are requested to register as follows: Accreditation for ISU Office Holders, ISU Event Officials and Teams will be located in the “Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka “ and for the Media at “Yoyogi First Gymnasium”. The accreditation will be started 13:00 Nov. 30, 2009 (Mon). All Skaters and Judges will be required to present their passport (and clearance certificate if passport is not the same as the Member entering the Skater) prior to receiving accreditation. Accreditation will not be issued without presentation of a valid passport |
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| In accordance with Rule 119, it is the sole obligation of each ISU Member participating in ISU Events, as defined in Rule 107, to provide medical and accident insurance for their athletes, officials and all other members of the ISU Member’s team. Such insurance must assure full medical attendance and also the return of the ill or injured person to the home country by air transport or by other expeditious It is an internal matter of each ISU Member to decide the issue who shall pay the premium for such insurance. The ISU assumes no responsibility for or liability with respect to bodily or personal injury or property damage incurred in connection incurred by Competitors and Officials. |
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| The Anti-Doping tests will be conducted in accordance with the current ISU Anti-Doping Rules & Procedures (ISU Communications No. 1546 and 1547 or any further update of this Communication). The tests will be carried out on the best placed Skater/s in Singles (after the final Free Skating), Pair Skating (after the Free Skating) and Ice Dance (after the Free Dance). One Skater from the remainder of the Skaters shall be selected by random draw in Singles, Pair Skating and Ice Dance. In Pair Skating and Ice Dance, either the man or the lady, but not both, shall be tested and shall be selected by random draw. |
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| The three best placed Skaters/Couples in each event will be announced and honored. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be presented to the medalists. The national anthem of the winner will be played and the flags of the medal winners will be hoisted. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| All medalists of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final as well as the Gold Medalists of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final and other selected Competitors will be required to participate in the Gala Exhibition on Sunday, December 6, 2009. Show exhibition numbers different from the competition programs are expected (see also paragraph 4.1.2 and 4.2.2). A Short Program/Original Dance or a Free Program or a part of it or a competition program in another costume or skated to a different music is not to be considered a „show number”. Each gold medalist will be expected to provide an encore in addition to their regular exhibition programs. There will be no extra exhibition fee awarded. |
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International Skating Union Mr. Ottavio Cinquanta, ISU President Contact: International Skating Union Mr. Fredi Schmid, ISU Director General or Ms. Patricia Mayor, ISU Sports Coordinator Figure Skating Chemin de Primerose 2 1007 Lausanne/Switzerland Telephone +41 – 21 612 66 66 Fax +41 – 21 612 66 77 E-mail info@isu.ch Mr. David Dore ISU Vice President of Figure Skating & Coordinator ISU Figure Skating Event Coordination Group 534 Buchanan Crescent Gloucester, ON, K1J 7V4 CANADA Telefax: +1 613 747 8222 E-mail: daviddore@sympatico.ca Any late changes regarding an event (entries etc) must be communicated simultaneously to the ISU Secretariat (entries@isu.ch) and to Peter Krick (e-mail: peter.krick@eventint.com). ISU Figure Skating Event Coordination Group: Mr. David Dore, ISU Vice-President of Figure Skating & Coordinator ISU Figure Skating Event Coordination Group Mr. Peter Krick, ISU Chair Sports Directorate Ms. Patricia Mayor, ISU Sports Coordinator Figure Skating Mr. Mario Meinel, ISU Event Coordinator Ms. Rita Zonnekeyn, Member S&PTC Ms. Halina Gordon-Poltorak, Member IDTC Organizing Members of the 6 individual ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Events:
Organizing Member ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2009/10 Japan Skating Federation Kishi Memorial Hall Room 414 1-1-1, Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8050 Japan Fax: +81 3 34 81 23 50 E-mail: info@skatingjapan.or.jp |
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