The 2015–16
Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final
The Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final – originally known as the Champions Series Final – is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union (ISU). It is the culminating event of the Grand Prix Series.
Meda ...
and
ISU Junior Grand Prix Final
The ISU Junior Grand Prix Final (titled the ISU Junior Series Final in the 1997–98 season) is the final event of a series of junior-level competitions – the ISU Junior Grand Prix – organized by the International Skating Union (ISU). Medal ...
took place from December 10 to 13, 2015 in
Barcelona
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,
Spain
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.
[ Hosted by Barcelona for the second year in a row, the combined event was the culmination of two international series — the Grand Prix of Figure Skating and the Junior Grand Prix. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, women's singles, ]pair skating
Pair skating is a figure skating discipline defined by the International Skating Union (ISU) as "the skating of two persons in unison who perform their movements in such harmony with each other as to give the impression of genuine Pair Skating ...
, and ice dancing
Ice dance (sometimes referred to as ice dancing) is a discipline of figure skating that historically draws from ballroom dancing. It joined the World Figure Skating Championships in 1952, and became a Winter Olympic Games medal sport in 1976. A ...
on the senior and junior levels. For the first time, medals were also awarded in synchronized skating.
Records
The following new highest senior and junior scores were set during this competition:
Schedule
(Local time):
Thursday, December 10
* 14:05 - Junior: Short dance
* 15:20 - Junior: Ladies short
* 16:25 - Junior: Pairs' short
* 17:40 - Junior: Men's short
* Opening ceremony
* 20:30 - Senior: Pairs' short
* 21:55 - Senior: Men's short
Friday, December 11
* 15:45 - Junior: Free dance
* 17:05 - Junior: Men's free
* 19:05 - Senior: Short dance
* 20:20 - Senior: Pairs' free
* 21:55 - Senior: Ladies short
Saturday, December 12
* 13:30 - Junior: Ladies free
* 14:45 - Junior: Pairs' free
* 16:10 - Synchronized skating: free
* 17:25 - Senior: Free dance
* 19:45 - Senior: Ladies free
* 21:00 - Senior: Men's free
* Awards ceremony
Sunday, December 13
* Gala exhibition
Qualifiers
Senior-level qualifiers
Due to the cancellation of the free skating/dance at the 2015 Trophée Éric Bompard, the International Skating Union
The International Skating Union (ISU) is the international sport governing body, governing body for competitive ice skating disciplines, including figure skating, synchronized skating, speed skating, and short track speed skating. It was founded ...
announced an exception to the qualification criteria – Bompard competitors who finished seventh in the qualifying standings would be invited to compete in the Grand Prix Final.
Junior-level qualifiers
Synchronized skating
On 1 September 2015, the ISU announced that synchronized skating would make its debut at the Grand Prix Final. The top five countries would be allowed to send one team, with criteria used from placements at the 2015 World Synchronized Skating Championships. There would also be three substitutes. The following countries qualified:
* Canada
* Finland
* Russia
* Sweden
* United States
Substitutes:
* Germany
* Japan
* Italy
Medalists
Senior
Junior
Medals table
Senior
Junior
Senior-level results
Men
Yuzuru Hanyu
is a Japanese figure skater and ice show producer. Universally regarded as one of the greatest figure skaters in history for his well-rounded skills, achievements, innovations, longevity, popularity, and impact on the sport, he started skat ...
set a new world record
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for the short program (110.95), for the free skating (219.48), and for the combined total (330.43).
Women
Pairs
Ice dancing
Synchronized skating
Junior-level results
Men
Women
Polina Tsurskaya set a new junior world record
Junior or Juniors may refer to:
Aircraft
* Ekolot JK-05L Junior, a Polish ultralight aircraft
* PZL-112 Junior, a Polish training aircraft
* SZD-51 Junior, a Polish-made training and club glider
Arts and entertainment Characters
* Bowser Jr ...
for the free skating (128.59 points) and for the combined total (195.28 points).
Pairs
Ice dancing
References
External links
Official website
2015–16 Grand Prix Final
at the International Skating Union
* Entries
Starting orders and result details
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Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final
The Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final – originally known as the Champions Series Final – is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union (ISU). It is the culminating event of the Grand Prix Series.
Meda ...
Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final
The Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final – originally known as the Champions Series Final – is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union (ISU). It is the culminating event of the Grand Prix Series.
Meda ...
Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final
ISU Junior Grand Prix
International figure skating competitions hosted by Spain
Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final
The Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final – originally known as the Champions Series Final – is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union (ISU). It is the culminating event of the Grand Prix Series.
Meda ...
Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final
The Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final – originally known as the Champions Series Final – is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union (ISU). It is the culminating event of the Grand Prix Series.
Meda ...
Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final
The Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final – originally known as the Champions Series Final – is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union (ISU). It is the culminating event of the Grand Prix Series.
Meda ...