Japan Open 1 October Saitama, Japan skipped Finlandia Trophy 7-9 October Vantaa, Finland skipped NHK Trophy 11-13 November Sapporo, Japan done Cup of Russia 25-27 November Moscow, Russia done Finnish Nationals 17-18 December Tampere, Finland done Europeans 2012 27-29 January 2012 Sheffield, United Kingdom silver! Nordics 2012 9-12 February 2012 Vantaa, Finland skipped Worlds 2012 31 March - 1 April Nice, France skipped
Since the outbreak of the crisis, the ISU was and remains in close contact with the Japan Skating Federation (JSF) who in turn did likewise with the competent Japanese authorities. After having explored all possible options to maintain the 2011 ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Japan, the JSF has now informed the ISU that regretfully and reluctantly they must decline hosting the Championships in Japan. Also, the JSF agreed to the postponement of the ISU World Team Trophy initially scheduled to be held in April 2011 to be held instead in April 2012 in Japan at a place and exact dates to be agreed upon. The ISU agrees with this conclusion.
While the ISU gave priority to find a solution to keep the 2011 ISU World Figure Skating Championship in Japan, the ISU fully understands the JSF decision. As we all struggle to come to terms with the unimaginable tragedies following the monstrous earthquake of March 11, the ISU reiterates its expressions of grief and sympathy to all those affected by loss of life, injury and loss of homes. The ISU admires the resilience, strength of character and faith of the Japanese people in recovering from this tragedy.
In light of this catastrophe, the consequences on sports events and in particular the ISU World Figure Skating Championships and ISU World Team Trophy become relatively secondary. Nevertheless, it is the ISU’s duty to find the best possible solution for a possible rescheduling and relocation of the Events taking into account all points of view.
Based on spontaneous proposals from ISU Member federations received to host the Championships and possibly additional Members who might be interested and available, the ISU Council is evaluating the different options taking into account all relevant aspects and points of view. This primarily involves the tremendous logistical challenge to organize and conduct such major Event on short notice. Also, the Council cannot ignore legal and contractual constraints as well as timing conflicts with other skating or sporting events.
Considering the scope and complexity of the situation, quick evaluations and decisions were and remain extremely difficult to make and the ISU counts on the understanding of the Figure Skating community for taking a minimum but reasonable amount of time to reach conclusions in cooperation with the concerned ISU Members and entities.
The ISU Council is conscious that a solution satisfying all points of view is probably difficult to be achieved and begs all involved for their understanding and cooperation in these truly exceptional circumstances.
An update of the situation will be communicated in the coming days.
Ottavio Cinquanta Fredi Schmid
President Director General
According to the statement by ISU(below) and some news,
Worlds 2011 in Tokyo will be at least postponed (maybe to April) or finally canceled.
Japan Earthquake/Tsunami
14 Mar 2011 06:53
ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2011 Tokyo
Lausanne, March 14, 2011
Taking into account the continued critical developments in Japan, the ISU’s primary concern for the safety of all participants, spectators and members of concerned entities as well as the travel advisories from many governments to avoid travel to Japan until the situation is settled, the ISU in consultation and agreement with the Japan Skating Federation (JSF) and in line with the advise of the Japanese authorities, has concluded that the staging of the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2011 scheduled to be held on March 21-27, 2011 is not possible and the Championships will not be held during that time.The postponement of the Event or alternatively the final cancellation is under evaluation.
The same applies to the ISU World Team Trophy in Figure Skating scheduled to be held in Yokohama on April 14-17, 2011.
It is understood that a postponement of the above-mentioned World Championships as well as the holding of the ISU World Team Trophy is subject to the confirmation by the competent Japanese authorities that the situation is back to normal conditions allowing the safe conduct of major ISU sports Events in the Tokyo area.
As soon as the situation in this respect has been finalized, the ISU will inform all parties concerned of the decision taken.
Ottavio Cinquanta Fredi Schmid
President Director General
ISU European figure skating championships Bern 2011 has just started!
Kiira Korpi will skate her short program on Friday and free skating on Saturday.
The starting order will be updated soon. http://www.isuresults.com/results/ec2011/SEG006.HTM
Schedule
Friday Jan. 28
14:00 – 18:10 Ladies – short program
Kiira has been selected, with Laura Lepisto and Juulia Turkkila, for next Nordics Championships, which will be held in Copenaghen – Danmark, from 10 to 13 of February.
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