For long programs, figure skaters generally search for music with different moods and tempos. A basic outside edge spiral position with the free leg held unsupported behind the body, A pair outside edge spiral in a catch-foot position, Parallel mirror spread eagles with the man on an inside edge and the woman on an outside edge, Male ice dancer in Besti squat while lifting his partner. [105] In October 2004, a U.S. [125][126] Although pair skaters are most susceptible, serious head injuries can occur in all disciplines, including ice dance. news. Originally headquartered in Minnesota, the organization now operates out of Dallas, Texas. This jump has been attempted in competition but has not been landed successfully. Every Country's Favorite Winter Olympics Sport Figure Skaters in Japan also enjoy some level of celebritysome like Mao Asada and Yuzuru Hanyu (the first Japanese male figure skater to win an Olympic gold medal) becoming household names and gaining large sponsorships. 1: Martina Navratilova", "Preview of 2011 Grand Prix Final in Quebec", "Workin' for a livin': Skaters take part-time jobs", "Figure skaters get creative to cover massive costs", "European News: Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy and More: Summer Updates", "Cappellini-Lanotte verso la qualificazione olimpica, attesa per Carolina", "Isu Grand Prix, anche Anna e Luca sul podio", "Wounded Savchenko and Szolkowy in tough spot", "Amodio, Meite seek prominence in different ways", "Skater Binnebose back on the ice, teaching after brain surgery", "Concussions in figure skating: How they happen", "Dangerous drama: Dance lifts becoming 'scary', "Nra Hoffmann: "We've gone through really tough times", "Bates sidelined after injuring Achilles in practice", "Russian's Comeback In Pairs Is Stunning", "Journey back to the ice: Skaters recover after slash", "OLYMPICS: NAGANO 1998; Taking Life and Its Scars and Pains", "Elena RIABCHUK / Stanislav ZAKHAROV: 2002/2003", "Shin splints or anterior compartment syndrome? Jumps are divided into two different categories: toe jumps and edge jumps. Qualifying tournaments are often televised locally and each game of the final stage at Kshien is televised nationally on NHK. Competitive programs are constrained to include a set number of elements. [100] In the 2010s, American senior national medalists had expenses in the mid-five-figure range. 2089: Single & Pair Skating Scale of Values, Levels of Difficulty and Guidelines for marking Grade of Execution, season 2017/18 (REVISED)", "ISU Statutes, Constitution, Regulations & Technical Rules (2018)", "Chan takes World title with record score", "The Inside Edge: Programs with vocals on the way", "Programmer makes music jump for Olympic skaters", "Beyond 'Carmen': Finding the right piece of music", "What not to wear: The rules of fashion on the ice", "Slovak Pair Tests New ISU Costume Rules", "Savchenko and Szolkowy off to strong start in pre-Olympic season", "Fashion forward: Designers, skaters on costumes", "International Skating Union Constitution and General Regulations 2010 as accepted by the 53rd Ordinary Congress, June 2010: Age limits for Single & Pair Skating / Ice Dance (page 102)", "Figure Skating: ISU Congress votes in favour of increasing age limit to 17 years", "Ice skating set to gradually raise minimum competition age from 15 to 17 after Kamila Valieva doping scandal", "Age requirement could keep stars from rising", "Junior skaters shouldn't face senior pressure", "ISU: No discrepancies for Olympic silver medalists", "Constitution and General Regulations 2010", "Constitution and General Regulations 2012", "FOCUS for parents: What does it cost to skate competitively?