The Fifth ISU Grand Prix and the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final of the 2023/24 Allotted to Espoo and Beijing

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The fifth ISU Grand Prix and the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final of the 2023/24 allotted to Espoo (FIN) and Beijing (CHN) - International Skating Union

The ISU Council decided to allot the organization of the fifth ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating event to Espoo (FIN) which will take place on November 17-19, 2023 and the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final will return to Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10, 2023.

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The ISU Council decided to allot the organization of the fifth ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating event to Espoo (FIN) which will take place on November 17-19, 2023 and the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final will return to Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10, 2023.

The 2023/24 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series and Final are thus planned according to the following schedule with the pending cities to be announced later in the year:

1. ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating – Skate America: October 20-22, 2023 – TBA (USA)
2. ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating – Skate Canada International: October 27-29, 2023 – Vancouver (CAN)
3. ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating – Grand Prix de France: Novembre 3-5, 2023 – Angers (FRA)
4. ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating – Cup of China: November 10-12, 2023 – Chongqing (CHN)
5. ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating – Grand Prix Espoo: November 17-19, 2023 – Espoo (FIN)
6. ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating – NHK Trophy: November 24-26, 2023 – Osaka (JPN)
7. ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final (Junior & Senior): December 7-10, 2023 – Beijing (CHN)

 

[barbk]

I wonder what the backup plan is for the GP Final?

Nice to see Espoo getting the GP!

 

[Hedwig]

I wonder what the backup plan is for the GP Final?

Nice to see Espoo getting the GP!

I wondered the same. I hope they have Tallinn on speed dial …

 

[Colonel Green]

We’re going from no competitions in China in years (other than the Olympics) to three major competitions in one season.

I’m sure this will go off without a hitch.

 

[Karen-W]

Whelp, the ISU is chasing the dollar signs wherever it can. It's not like butts were filling the seats anywhere this season so far, so why not try China?

I'm a little surprised Italy didn't bid for the 5th GP. They could really use those host spots.

 

[Orm Irian]

I wondered the same. I hope they have Tallinn on speed dial …

Or Sheffield..

 

[Karen-W]

Also, note that Osaka is hosting both a JGP and a GP this season.

Nice of the ISU to let the host feds announce their GP locations before the ISU announced them, lol. Skate Canada back to Vancouver and GPdF back to Angers.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

They should just try West Hollywood for once

 

[jamesy]

They should just try West Hollywood for once

Then there will be more than crying going on in the restrooms.

 

[thvu]

And of course USFS is last minute again with the SA location.

Anyone hear any rumors about the location?

 

[kirkbiggestfan]

Rumor has it it’s TBD location

 

[Rhumba d’Amour]

And of course USFS is last minute again with the SA location.

Anyone hear any rumors about the location?

Let’s speculate. Will we return to any former locations—Norwood MA, Las Vegas, Lake Placid, etc? Or will it be somewhere new and exciting?

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Let’s speculate. Will we return to any former locations—Norwood MA, Las Vegas, Lake Placid, etc? Or will it be somewhere new and

I have a feeling they are going to ride the skating club of Boston for a while….

 

[MacMadame]

Let’s speculate. Will we return to any former locations—Norwood MA, Las Vegas, Lake Placid, etc? Or will it be somewhere new and exciting?

Don't forget somewhere new and boring.

 

[Rhumba d’Amour]

Don't forget somewhere new and boring.

Hershey, PA! Nice big arena, middle of nowhere, but—chocolate!

 

[Karen-W]

I saw a rumor a few months ago that Vegas was the likely location.

 

[Evgeniafan]

Hershey, PA! Nice big arena, middle of nowhere, but—chocolate!

Norwood is better for me, but I've always wanted to go to Hershey, PA.

 

[Lanie]

And of course USFS is last minute again with the SA location.

Anyone hear any rumors about the location?

I had asked somebody, and granted this was about a month ago, but there was absolutely no idea of any potential locations…

 

[SidelineSkater]

I know the answer - how can other countries select their GP host city and USFS can't announce without a few months notice for planning. Yes, there are more location options here, but it really helps for travel plans.

I think I'll be in Europe the week or so before SA and probably can't swing two trips so close together. My timing is bad - we're leaving right before the start of Finlandia Trophy...but we will be in Antwerp the weekend prior for the World Gymnastics Championships event finals...so there's that!

 

[Rhumba d’Amour]

Norwood is better for me, but I've always wanted to go to Hershey, PA.

Just think of the possibilities. Sweepers dressed as chocolate kisses! Rainbow candy and sprinkles everywhere!

Those Russian comps with sponsorship from the ice cream pop company have nothing on this.

Come on, USFS!

 

[Frau Muller]

Whelp, the ISU is chasing the dollar signs wherever it can. It's not like butts were filling the seats anywhere this season so far, so why not try China?

I'm a little surprised Italy didn't bid for the 5th GP. They could really use those host spots.

Given today’s international news…Will Pres Xi insist on Russian skaters?

 

[Karen-W]

Given today’s international news…Will Pres Xi insist on Russian skaters?

Doubtful. China won't insist on anything with regard to Russia that will piss off the West.

 

[On My Own]

Winnie the Pooh was very involved with skating until recently. So who knows.

 

[rhapsody]

Plz let SkAm be in Vegas again. VEGAS VEGAS VEGAS. Or California.

 

[Lanie]

I vote east coast since I'm no longer in LA but what the hell y'all know I'll be there anyway

 

[Firedancer]

I vote somewhere in the northeast

 

[Debbie S]

I vote somewhere in the northeast

But not Lake Placid!

 

[Karen-W]

Y'all just had it in Boston.

While I know some don't care for Las Vegas, it would be nice to see it in a different part of the country. Maybe Atlanta or DFW?

 

[BlueRidge]

Y'all just had it in Boston.

I was there. That wasn't Boston.

 

[Lanie]

It was FAKE BOSTON