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1. GENERAL
The "Grand Prix of Figure Skating" consists of six international senior invitational events
and the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final". All six events will be held with the approval
of the International Skating Union, the responsibility of the ISU Members concerned and
in accordance with the present ISU Constitution and General Regulations 1998, the ISU
Special Regulations Figure Skating 1998, the ISU Special Regulations Ice Dancing 1998
and the relevant ISU Communications. The Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final belongs
to the ISU and will be organized by the Fédération Française des Sports de Glace
(FFSG).
The six events and the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final" are open only to eligible
persons according to the ISU Constitution and General Regulations 1998, Rule 102.
They must be entered through their ISU Members.
The six events of the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating" are:
Oct.28-31, 1999 National Car Rental Skate America Colorado Springs, U.S.A.
Nov.4-7, 1999 Sun Life Skate Canada Saint John, Canada
Nov.11-14, 1999 Sparkassen Cup on Ice Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Nov.18-21, 1999 Trophee Lalique Paris, France
Nov.25-28, 1999 Cup of Russia St Petersburg, Russia
Dec.2-5, 1999 NHK Trophy Nagoya, Japan
Jan.13-16, 2000 ISU Grand Prix Final Lyon, France
The "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final" will be organized for the best Men, Ladies,
Pairs and Dance Couples in
Lyon, France
from January 13th to January 16th, 2000
A point system within the six events of the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating" has been
established to qualify the skaters for the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final". Points will
be obtained according to the results in each of the six events comprising the "Grand Prix
of Figure Skating".
2. DESIGNATION OF THE SKATERS
2.1 Seeded Skaters/Couples
a) According to the results of the previous World Figure Skating
Championships, the skaters/couples ranking 1 - 6 in each of the 4 categories
(Men, Ladies, Pairs, Ice Dancing) shall be seeded into a minimum of two and
a maximum of three events (two events named for points).
b) In case of retirement or ineligibility of any of the top 6 skaters/couples
seeded, the next placed skater/couple shall be seeded.
c) Such seeded skaters/couples must commit on their two assigned events
(counting for points). Priority will be given to the home event, if possible.
d) The 3rd event in which the seeded skaters/couples are invited to participate
must be declared as the "non scoring event" by a date set and communicated
by the ISU Management Commission, but prize money will be awarded
according to the placement.
2.2 Invited Skaters/Couples
a) Each organizer of the six events of the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating" may
invite additional skaters/couples at their discretion. The maximum number of
entries per event is set as follows:
Men, Ladies and Ice Dancing not more than 12 but not less than 10 entries
Pairs not more than 10 but not less than 8 entries
b) No invited skaters/dance couples may compete in more than two events of
the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating". These events will count for points and
prize money will be awarded according to the placement.
Pairs may compete in a third event of the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating",
which will not count for points, but prize money will be awarded according to
the placement. This additional third event must be declared as the "non
scoring event" by a date set and communicated by the ISU Management
Commission.
c) No skater/couple, seeded, invited or alternate, may skate only in the
exhibition of an event without having participated in this event itself.
d) Each ISU Member concerned with skaters/couples (seeded or invited) named
for three events must announce by a date set and communicated by the ISU
Management Commission which events will be the "scoring events" (two
events) and which event has to be considered as the "non-scoring event".
(see also para 2.1 a) and d); 2.2 b) and 3.3)
e) A maximum of three skaters/couples of the same ISU Member may compete
in the same category of any individual event of the "Grand Prix of Figure
Skating".
3. POINT SYSTEM
3.1 Points
A point system based on the ranking of each individual event of the "Grand Prix of
Figure Skating" is established:
Men,Ladies,Dance Pairs
1st place 12 points 1st place 12 points
2nd place 9 points 2nd place 9 points
3rd place 7 points 3rd place 7 points
4th place 5 points 4th place 5 points
5th place 4 points 5th place 4 points
6th place 3 points 6th place 3 points
7th place 2 points
8th place 1 point
3.2 Confirmation of participation of seeded skaters/couples
The ISU Members must confirm the participation of their top seeded skaters/couples
in the two events designated to the "ISU Management Commission" of the "Grand
Prix of Figure Skating" by a date set and communicated by the ISU Management
Commission. If a seeded skater/couple does not participate in that event for which
he/she/they is/are designated, there will be no substitute entry.
The invitations will be forwarded through the host ISU Member of the "Grand Prix of
Figure Skating" event concerned.
3.3 Confirmation of participation of invited skaters/couples
The invitations for participation for skaters/couples, besides the seeded ones, will be
forwarded to the ISU Members concerned by the host Member of the "Grand Prix of
Figure Skating" event. The ISU Members of these invited skaters/couples must
confirm the participation simultaneously to the ISU Management Commission and
the host ISU Member by a date set and communicated by the ISU Management
Commission. This confirmation must include the latest indication which events are
the scoring and which event is the non-scoring competition, in case of receiving
three invitations for a skater/couple. (see also 2.1 a) and 2.2.b))
3.4 Restrictions for participation in Junior and Senior Grand Prix Events
No single skater (Man or Lady) or Dance couple may compete in events of the
"Grand Prix of Figure Skating" and "Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating" in the same
skating season. This restriction is not valid for Pairs.
3.5 Restrictions for participation in "Grand Prix of Figure Skating" and
"Open International Competitions"
ISU Communication No. 1023, regarding the ISU principles for entries to the "Grand
Prix of Figure Skating" and Open International Competitions shall be applied.
3.6 Confirmation of alternates with respect to invited skaters/couples
Alternate skaters in each individual event must be approved by the ISU Management
Commission of the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating". In general the deadline for
alternates is set by a date communicated by the ISU Management Commission, but
for practical reasons each organizer of an event is requested to communicate
directly with the Chair or the Vice-Chairman of the Management Commission
regarding late alternates.
3.7 Points considered
The two results as confirmed/announced are to be considered for the ranking of the
"Grand Prix of Figure Skating". The points are added to determine the ranking of the
"Grand Prix of Figure Skating" on the basis of the highest amount of points first .
3.8 Final ranking order
The ranking by points will be published immediately after the last event of the "Grand
Prix of Figure Skating" (for 1999/2000 the "NHK Trophy"). Qualified for the "Grand
Prix of Figure Skating Final" are
the top 6 ranking Men
the top 6 ranking Ladies
the top 5 ranking Pairs
the top 5 ranking Dance Couples
3.9 Ties
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 designated events will count for the better
place/ranking;
If there is still a tie
b) the best place in a Free Program in the designated events will count for the
better place/ranking;
If there is still a tie
c) the total of the two Free Program places in the designated events will count for
the better place/ranking;
If there is still a tie
d) the best place in the Short Program/Original Dance obtained in the designated
events will count for the better place/ranking;
If there is still a tie
e) the total of the two places obtained in the Short Program/Original Dance in the
designated events will count for the better place/ranking.
If there is still a tie
f) 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 skaters tied are qualified for the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating
Final".
4. PRIZE MONEY OF EACH INDIVIDUAL EVENT
All prize money in favour of the awarded skaters will be paid at the end of each
individual event 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
cost.
4.1 Prize money for each individual event
The Global Prize Money per individual event of the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating" will
be
US$ 264,000.00
awarded to winners and placed skaters/couples as follows:
Men, Ladies,Pairs and Ice Dancing
1st place US$ 30,000.00
2nd place US$ 18,000.00
3rd place US$ 10,000.00
4th place US$ 5,000.00
5th place US$ 3,000.00
Prize money may be reduced or completely withheld if a skater/couple:
i) will not participate in the final exhibition gala of the event concerned with at least
one exhibition number (show dance or similar) plus an "encore" if so requested.
ii) does not attend the press conference after his/her/their event.
iii) does not take part in social events if asked by the ISU and/or the organizer.
The decision to reduce or withhold the prize money can only be made by the ISU
Management Commission after consultation with the ISU Grand Prix Coordinator.
4.2 Point Bonus System
The point system will globally allocate
US$ 37,800.00
to the skaters/couples who scored points in the individual events but did not qualify
for the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final". The respective payment in favour of the
awarded skaters of this "point bonus" will be made by the ISU after the "Grand Prix
of Figure Skating Final" for the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating" 1999/2000 to the ISU
Members concerned. Gross amounts are paid and the ISU is not responsible for any
taxes, fees or other cost.
Points, valid for the "Point Bonus System", will only be calculated for those skaters,
who did not receive prize money within the individual event concerned.
5. TECHNICAL DETAILS FOR THE INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
Men: Short Program Duration max. 2 min., 40 sec.;
the prescribed elements to be skated are
those listed in ISU Special Regulations
Figure Skating 1998, Rule 310, para 2
Free Skating Duration 4 min., 30 sec.;
in accordance with ISU Special Regulations
Figure Skating 1998, Rule 320
Factors Short Program 0,5
Free Skating 1,0
Ladies: Short Program see Men;
Free Skating Duration 4 min.,
in accordance with ISU Special Regulations
Figure Skating 1998, Rule 320
Factors see Men;
Pairs: Short Program Duration max. 2 min., 40 sec.;
the prescribed elements to be skated are
those listed in ISU Special Regulations
Figure Skating 1998, Rule 313, para 2, 3, 4,
group C
Free Skating Duration 4 min., 30 sec.;
in accordance with ISU Special Regulations
Figure Skating 1998, Rule 321
Factors Short Program 0,5
Free Skating 1,0
Ice Dancing: Compulsory Dance One of the four Compulsory Dances
announced for the 1999/2000 season to be
skated at each of the six events. The
prescribed Compulsory Dances determined
by the Ice Dance Technical Committee
(IDTC) for each event are as follows:
Skate America, USA Viennese Waltz
Skate Canada, CAN Yankee Polka
Sparkassen Cup, GER Quickstep
Trophée Lalique, FRA Argentine Tango
Cup of Russia, RUS Viennese Waltz
NHK-Trophy, JPN Yankee Polka
Original Dance Duration 3 min.;
Rhythms: "Latin Combination"
Any 2 or 3 of Cha Cha, Mambo, Merengue,
Rhumba or Samba
Any tempo - with hesitation, retard or pause
2/4, 2/2 ("cut time") and 4/4 time
Music & composition in accordance with ISU
Communications No. 1005, 1022 and 1026
for the season 1999/2000.
Free Dance Duration 4 min.;
Music & composition in accordance with ISU
Special Regulations Ice Dancing 1998, Rule
510 (Season 1999/2000) and ISU
Communications No. 1022 and 1026.
Factors Compulsory Dance 0,4
Original Dance 0,6
Free Dance 1,0
6 REFEREES AND JUDGES
6.1 Referees and Assistant Referees
Each Member Federation hosting an event of the "Grand Prix" will propose to the
Management Commission the names of Referees and Assistant Referees, who are
selected for invitation by a date set by the ISU. The coordination will be made by the
Management Commission and submitted to the ISU President for confirmation not
later than by a date set and communicated by the ISU.
An individual Grand Prix event must have at least one ISU Office Holder (Technical
Committee Member) as a Referee and/or Assistant Referee but not more than two
Office Holders serving per event.
6.2 Panel of Judges
Each panel in each individual event of the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating" and the
"Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final" will consist of at least seven Judges from seven
different ISU Members and one Substitute Judge.
No Judge, Referee or Assistant Referee may serve in more than two disciplines per
event.
6.3 Limitation of Events / Disciplines
No official (Referee, Assistant-Referee, Judge) may serve in more than two out of
the six individual events of the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating". The "Grand Prix of
Figure Skating Final" does not count for this limitation.
No official may serve in more than two disciplines within one event of the "Grand Prix
of Figure Skating" (see para 6.2).
Each organizer of an event of the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating" must inform the ISU
Management Commission of the name and ISU Member of the Judges entered for
this event, by a date set and communicated by the ISU Management Commission.
All name changes of Judges must be forwarded to the ISU Management
Commission as well.
6.4 Referees and Judges Expenses
Referees, Assistant Referees, Judges and Substitute Judges will receive an
honorarium of US$ 300.00 for each individual "Grand Prix of Figure Skating" event
and US$ 600.00 for the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final".
7. GRAND PRIX OF FIGURE SKATING FINAL1999/2000
According to the ranking order by points
the top 6 Men and Ladies,
the top 5 Pairs and
the top 5 Dance Couples
are invited to the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final" , which will take place in
Lyon, France, from January 13th to January 16th, 2000
The format is as described in Appendices A and B (attached).
7.1 Bonus for participation in the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final"
A skater/couple, except those skaters/couples entered through a wild card (see point
7.3), will receive an extra bonus of
US$ 10,000.00
for participation in the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final", provided the
skater/couple
a) completes all initial rounds (1 and 2) of the final event including the
Gala Exhibition;
b) takes part in all social events of the final event, if asked by the ISU
and/or the host organizer.
Skaters/couples who are unable to finish their event in case of injury or illness but
who have completed at least one initial round in the Final, may be also granted the
extra bonus, provided that a medical confirmation by the official doctor/Medical
Advisor of the ISU can be presented.
The bonus in favour of the awarded skaters 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 cost.
If the number of qualified skaters/couples has to be increased due to a tie, the
"Bonus for participation in the Final" will be divided equally between the tied
skaters/couples.
7.2 Prize Money
The ISU will make available the Global Prize Money of the "Grand Prix of Figure
Skating Final" of
US$ 482,000.00
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 cost.
Men and Ladies Pairs and Ice Dancing
1st placeUS$ 50,000.00 1st placeUS$ 50,000.00
2nd placeUS$ 30,000.00 2nd placeUS$ 30,000.00
3rd placeUS$ 20,000.00 3rd placeUS$ 20,000.00
4th placeUS$ 10,000.00 4th placeUS$ 10,000.00
5th placeUS$ 8,000.00 5th placeUS$ 8,000.00
6th placeUS$ 5,000.00
The Prize Money will be awarded immediately after the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating
Final".
7.3 Wild Card of the "Grand Prix Final of Figure Skating"
The host country of the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final" has the right to play one
"Wild Card" for a skater/couple of its own country, provided that no skater/couple of
the host country has qualified for the Final. This "Wild Card" can be used either for a
Lady, Man, Pair or Dance couple.
The "Wild Card" can only be used for a skater/couple who was originally entered in
two events of the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating" finishing at least one event but who
could not qualify for the Final. This skater/couple will skate first in the 1st Free
Skating Program/Free Dance (A) respectively.
7.4 Technical Details and Venue for the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final"
Organizing
Committee: Fédération Française des Sports de Glace
Place: Lyon, France
Men: Free Skating A Duration 4 min., 30 sec.; in accordance with
ISU Special Regulations Figure Skating
1998, Rule 320
Free Skating B Duration 4 min., 30 sec.; in accordance with
ISU Special Regulations Figure Skating
1998, Rule 320
Short Program Duration max. 2 min., 40 sec.; the
prescribed elements to be skated are those listed in
ISU Special Regulations Figure Skating 1998,
Rule 310, para 2
Remarks: The two Free Skating Programs must be
different in at least 50% of the music
chosen, the costume and in their whole character.
Each skater has to decide before the
first draw, which Free Skating Program he
will skate first (A) and which Free Skating
Program he will skate last (B). There
is no change possible after the first draw.
Ladies: Free Skating A Duration 4 min.; in accordance with ISU
Special Regulations Figure Skating 1998,
Rule 320
Free Skating B Duration 4 min.; in accordance with ISU
Special Regulations Figure Skating 1998,
Rule 320
Short Program see Men;
Remarks: see Men;
Pairs: Free Skating A Duration 4 min., 30 sec.; in accordance with
ISU Special Regulations Figure Skating
1998, Rule 321
Free Skating B Duration 4 min., 30 sec.; in accordance with
ISU Special Regulations Figure Skating
1998, Rule 321
Short Program Duration max. 2 min., 40 sec.; the
prescribed elements to be skated are those listed in
ISU Special Regulations Figure Skating 1998,
Rule 313, para 2 and 3, group C
Remarks: see Men;
Ice Dancing: Free Dance A (To be skated in Round 1)
Duration: 4 min.;
must be in accordance with the ISU Special
Regulations Ice Dancing 1998, Rule 510
(Season 1999/2000) as written with the
following exceptions:
Paragraph 3) applies except that vocal
music may not be used;
Paragraph 4i) applies. In addition, the
maximum number of lifts shall be 7;
Paragraph 4j) shall not apply.
(Therefore, Required Elements need not
to be included)
This means that any previous Free Dance,
part or parts of a previous Free Dance or a
fully new or partially new Free Dance may
be skated provided it complies with the
above.
Original Dance (To be skated in Round 1)
Duration 3 min.;
Rhythms: "Latin Combination"
Any 2 or 3 of Cha Cha, Mambo, Merengue,
Rhumba or Samba
Any tempo - with hesitation, retard or pause
2/4, 2/2 ("cut time") and 4/4
Music and composition in accordance with
ISU Communications No. 1005, 1022 and
1026 for the season 1999/2000.
Free Dance B (To be skated in "Super Final" – Round 3 & 4)
Duration: 4 minutes;
Music and composition must be in
accordance with ISU Special Regulations
Ice Dancing 1998, Rule 510 (Season
1999/2000) and ISU Communications No.
1022 and 1026.
Specific Remarks: Free Dance "A" and "B" must be completely
different programs.
Factors: Men, Ladies, Pairs Round 1 (Free Skate A) 1,0
Round 2 (Short Program) 0,5
Dance Round 1 (Free Dance A) 0,6
Round 2 (Original Dance) 0,4
Points, places or any other marks of Round 1 and 2 are no longer
valid for the "Super Final".
Round 3 and 4 are "Head to Head" and have no factors.
7.5 Progress of Competition
Round 1 All participants skate their first Free Skating Program/Free Dance A.
It is at the skaters' discretion, which of the Free Skating Programs they
skate first, but Ice Dancers must skate Free Dance A.
Round 2 All participants skate their Short Program/Original Dance.
The result of Round 1 and Round 2 is the "Combined Result". Place 5 and 6 of the
combined result in the single events, Place 5 in the pair event and Place 5 in the
Dance event receive prize money, but do not progress to the Super Final. They will
also take part in the Gala Exhibition.
Round 3 Places 3 and 4 of the combined result compete with their 2nd Free
Skating Program/Free Dance B in a "Head to Head" competition
for the Final 3rd and 4th Place.
Round 4 Places 1 and 2 of the combined result compete with their 2nd Free
Skating program/Free Dance B in a "Head to Head" competition for
the Final 1st and 2nd Place.
Round 3 skates before Round 4. There is a separate draw in each Round to
determine which Skater skates first.
All skaters who qualified for the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final" will participate in
the Gala Exhibition.
7.6 Ties
In case of ties after Round 2, ISU Special Regulations for Figure Skating 1998, Rule
356, paragraph 4 and ISU Special Regulations Ice Dancing 1998, Rule 546,
paragraph 3, c) will apply.
7.7 Entries
Invitations on behalf of the ISU to the qualified skaters/couples will be forwarded by
the host Organizing Committee of the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final" to the ISU
Members concerned including all official forms.
If a skater/couple cannot participate due to injury
a) he/she/they must inform the Organizing Committee, the ISU Management
Commission and the ISU Secretariat simultaneously in writing through the
respective ISU Member immediately so that the Organizing Committee,
the ISU Management Commission or the ISU Secretariat can extend an
invitation on behalf of the ISU to the next ranked skater/couple.
b) An injured skater may be called to the place of the "Grand Prix of Figure
Skating Final", at the expense of the ISU, to be examined by the ISU
Medical Advisor
7.8 Referees and Assistant Referees
The Referees and Assistant Referees for the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final" will
be appointed by the ISU President. The ISU Management Commission may submit
recommendations to the ISU President.
The Referee must have the qualification of "Referee for ISU Championships", the
Assistant Referee must have the qualification of at least "Referee for International
Competitions".
7.9 Judges
The panel of Judges will consist of at least seven Judges from seven different ISU
Members and one Substitute Judge.
The composition of the panel of Judges in each category will be made according to
the following procedure:
a) first priority will be given to the participating ISU Members in each category;
b) second priority, if necessary, will be given to the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating"
Members hosting the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Events;
c) third priority, if necessary, will be given to the ISU Members with skaters/couples
not qualified for the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final" in the discipline
concerned, starting from that skater/couple with the highest total amount of
points (= first substitute).
The ISU must inform through the host country of the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating
Final" all ISU Members concerned about the number of Judges set or qualified.
The selection of Judges will be made by the respective ISU Member.
Judges must have the qualification of at least "International Competition Judge".
No Judge may serve in more than two disciplines of the "Grand Prix of Figure
Skating Final".
7.10 Schedule (subject to change)
The first official practice is scheduled on Wednesday, January 12th, 2000
commencing at 12.00 hours.
The Judges' Meeting and the composition of the panel of Judges is scheduled on
January 13th, 2000.
The Opening & Draws are scheduled on January 13th, 2000.
All events are scheduled between January 14th and 15th, 2000.
The Gala Exhibition is scheduled on Sunday, January 16th, 2000.
7.11 Expenses
The organizing Member will pay travel expenses for air-fare at economy rates for all
Competitors qualified for the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final", for all Judges
invited (see 7.9), the Referees and Assistant Referees from their domicile to Lyon
and return.
The organizing Member will pay board and lodging for all Competitors and Judges,
Referees and Assistant Referees from Wednesday, January 12th, 2000 (incl. lunch)
to Monday, January 17th, 2000 (incl. lunch). All overseas Competitors, Judges and
Referees/Assistant Referees will be covered from their day of arrival until their day of
departure according to their flight possibilities.
7.12 Liability
According to ISU Constitution and General Regulations 1998, Rule 119, the
organizer and the ISU accept no liability for injuries or damage sustained by
Competitors or Officials.
8. ALTERNATES
8.1 Replacement of seeded skaters in the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating"
A top seeded skater/couple who becomes ineligible will be replaced by the
immediately following skater/couple based on the results of the previous World
Figure Skating Championships.
8.2 Replacement for the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final"
A qualified skater/couple for the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final", unable to
participate, will be replaced by the immediately following skater/couple based on the
ranking order of points.
The first three alternate skaters/couples must stay on "stand-by" until three days
before the "Opening & First Draws" of the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final"
(scheduled on January 13th, 2000) as possible alternates. These alternate
skaters/couples are responsible for their own necessary visa affairs or travel
documents.
Any replacements do not influence at first the invitation of Judges and/or the
composition of the panel of Judges.
8.3 Decision for Replacements
The ISU Management Commission of the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating" and the ISU
will decide upon any replacements.
9. INJURIES or ILLNESS of top seeded skaters
In any case of injury or illness a medical certification, confirmed by the ISU Member
and/or an ISU Medical Advisor has to be sent to the Chairman of the ISU Management
Commission and the ISU Secretariat simultaneously.
10. DOPING
10.1 Doping Tests in the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating" and "Grand Prix of
Figure Skating Final"
Doping tests will be conducted in each of the six events of the "Grand Prix of Figure
Skating" as well as the "Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final".
The tests will be carried out on the best skater/couple of each category of the final result
of each event and the Final. One skater from the remainder of the skaters shall be
selected by random draw in Singles, Pairs and Ice Dancing. In Pair Skating and Ice
Dancing, either the man or the lady but not both shall be tested and shall be selected by
random draw. Doping tests will be carried out according to ISU Regulations, Rule 139,
and the current Doping Rules as communicated by the relevant ISU Communication.
11. INFORMATION
For further information any request should be addressed to
Morry STILLWELL
Chairman of the ISU Grand Prix Management Commission
941 Tomorro Lane,
Fallbrook, CA 92028, USA
phone: (+) 1 760 728 4209
fax: (+) 1 760 728 4436
12. "Grand Prix of Figure Skating" ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
ISU Mr. Ottavio CINQUANTA, Honorary Chairman
CFSA Mrs. Betty BOUMA and Mr. David DORE
FFSG Mr. Bernard GOY and Mr. Didier GAILHAGUET
DEU Mrs. Angela SIEDENBERG and Mr. Peter KRICK
JSF Mr. Katsuichiro HISANAGA and Mr. Nagahisa ONO
FSFR Mr. Valentin PISEEV and Mr. Sergei KONONYKHIN
USFSA Mr. James DISBROW, Mr. Morry STILLWELL, Mr. Jerry LACE and
Mr. John F. LEFEVRE
ISU Management Commission
Morry STILLWELL Chairman
Peter KRICK Vice Chairman
David DORE Recorder
Bernard GOY
Sergei KONONYKHIN
Nagahisa ONO
13. "GRAND PRIX OF FIGURE SKATING FINAL"
International Skating Union
Mr. Ottavio CINQUANTA, President
Contact: Mr. Fredi SCHMID
General Secretary
International Skating Union
Chemin de Primerose 2
CH-1007 Lausanne
phone: (+) 21 612 66 66
fax: (+) 21 612 66 77
Organizing Committee
Contact: Mr. Didier GAILHAGUET, President
35, rue Felicien David
F-75016 Paris, France
phone: (+) 1 5392 8181
fax: (+) 1 5392 8182
Appendices
Appendix A: Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 1999/2000
Technical Details
Appendix B: Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 1999/2000
Technical Details Ice Dancing
First Round
Five dance couples to skate a Free Dance "A" as described in the Technical
Announcement. It must be a completely different Free Dance from the Free Dance "B" to
be skated in the "Super Final".
Value 60% (Factor 0.6)
Second Round
Five dance couples to skate an Original Dance – "Latin Combination", constructed in
accordance with ISU Communications No. 1005, 1022 and 1026.
Value: 40% (Factor 0,4)
Combined result of Rounds 1 and 2
Place points of Rounds 1 and 2 to be combined to determine placings 1 to 5.
Values: 0,6 + 0,4 = 1,0
In case a tie after Round 1 and 2, ISU Special Regulations Ice Dancing 1998, Rule 546,
paragraph 3, c) will apply.
Couples placing 1 through 4 will proceed to Round 3 and Round 4. The Couple placing
5th is eliminated.
Third and fourth Round (Super Final)
The two couples who placed 3rd and 4th in the First and Second Rounds shall compete
"Head to Head" to decide the final placing for positions 3 and 4.
The two couples who placed 1st and 2nd in the First and Second Rounds shall compete
"Head to Head" to decide the final placing for positions 1 and 2.
These couples are to skate the Free Dance "B" as described in the Technical
Announcement. This cannot be the same as the Free Dance skated in the First Round.
Value: 100% (separate from Rounds 1 and 2.)
Rounds 3 and 4 are "Head to Head" and have no factors.
Grand Prix of Figure Skating – Technical Announcement
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