INTERNATIONAL SKATING UNION

Communication No. 1640
Entries ISU Championships 2011
1. SPEED SKATINGa) ISU European Speed Skating Championships 2011
In accordance with Rule 208, paragraph 5 c), the following Members may enter more than 1 competitor:
LadiesAustria
Czech Republic
Germany
Netherlands

2 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors
4 competitors

NorwayPolandRussia3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors

MenFrance
Germany
Italy
LatviaNetherlands

2 competitors
2 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors
4 competitors

NorwayPolandRussia
Sweden3 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors
3 competitorsb) ISU World Allround Speed Skating Championships 2011
The entry quotas for the ISU World Allround Speed Skating Championships 2011 will be determined by theresults in the regional qualifying events held during the season 2010-11, in accordance with Rule 208, paragraph4.

c) ISU World Junior Speed Skating Championships 2011
The maximum entry quotas for the ISU World Junior Speed Skating Championships 2011 are for each ISU
Member 5 Ladies and 5 Men, and one substitute per category, in accordance with Rule 208, paragraph 7. For
each Member participating in the Team Pursuit event, a maximum of 4 Skaters (to be selected among thismaximum of 5 entered participants) may be entered.

d) ISU World Sprint Speed Skating Championships 2011
In accordance with Rule 208, paragraph 6, the following Members may enter more than 1 competitor:
LadiesArgentina
Australia
CanadaChina
Germany
Italy

2 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
4 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors

Japan
Netherlands
Romania
Republic of Korea
RussiaUkraine4 competitors
4 competitors
2 competitors
3 competitors
4 competitors
2 competitors

1Men
CanadaChina
FinlandGermany
Italy
JapanKazakhstan

2 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors
4 competitors
2 competitors

Netherlands
NorwayPolandRepublic of Korea
RussiaUSA

4 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitorse) World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships 2011
The entry quotas for the World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships 2011 will be determined inaccordance with Rule 208, paragraph 2.

2. SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATINGa) ISU World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships 2011
The entry quota for the ISU World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships 2011 will be determined inaccordance with Rule 283, paragraph 2.

b) ISU European Short Track Speed Skating Championships 2011
In accordance with Rule 285, paragraph 2, the following Members may enter more than 2 competitors:
LadiesBulgaria
Czech Republic
FranceGreat Britain
Hungary
Italy
Poland3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors

MenFrance
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Netherlands

3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitorsc) ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships 2011(i) Individual:
In accordance with Rule 281, paragraph 2 a), the following Members may enter more than 2 competitors:
LadiesCanadaChina
Republic of Korea

3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors

MenCanada
ChinaFrance
Republic of Korea
USA

3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors(ii) Relay:
The entry quota for the Relay competitions at the ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships 2011
will be determined by the World Cup classification in accordance with Rule 281, paragraph 2. Special attention
must be paid to Rule 286, paragraph 4, i.e. participation must be clear before the start of the last World Cup
Competition of the season.

d) ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Team Championships 2011
The entry quota for the ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Team Championships 2011 will be determined by
the World Cup classification in accordance with Rule 282, paragraph 3. Special attention must be paid to Rule286, paragraph 4, i.e. participation must be clear before the start of the last World Cup Competition of theseason.

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FIGURE SKATINGa)

ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2011(i)

In accordance with Rule 378, paragraph 2, the following Members shall have the right to enter more than 1
competitor, pair or dance couple:

LadiesEstonia
Finland
Georgia
Hungary
Italy
RussiaSwitzerland

2 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors

Pairs
FranceGermany
Great Britain
Italy
RussiaSwitzerland
Ukraine2 Pairs
3 Pairs
2 Pairs
2 Pairs
3 Pairs
2 Pairs
2 Pairs

Men
Belgium
Czech Republic
FranceGermany
RussiaSwedenSwitzerland
Italy
Spain

2 competitors
2 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors

Ice Dance
FranceGreat Britain
Hungary
Israel
Italy
RussiaUkraine2 couples
2 couples
2 couples
2 couples
3 couples
3 couples
2 couples(ii) In accordance with Rule 378, paragraph 4 a), the following Members shall have the right for a direct entry
into the first segment of the European Figure Skating Championships 2011:
Ladies
Italy
Finland
RussiaGeorgia
Switzerland
Hungary
Estonia
SwedenTurkeyGreat Britain
Slovak Republic
Germany
Spain
UkraineSlovenia

2 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor*)

Men
FranceCzech Republic
Italy
RussiaSwedenSwitzerland
Spain
Germany
Belgium
UkraineAustria
Slovenia

3 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor

Ice Dance
RussiaItaly
FranceUkraine
Great Britain
IsraelHungary

3 couples
2 couples
2 couples
2 couples
1 couple1 couple1 couple*) according to Rule 378, paragraph 5.
Pairs
RussiaFranceGermany
Great Britain
Ukraine
Italy
Switzerland

3 Pairs
2 Pairs
2 Pairs
2 Pairs
1 Pair1 Pair1 Pair3b)(i)

ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2011
The entries for the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2011 will be according to Rule 378paragraph 2d): "The Four Continents Championships will have open entries with each Member entitled toenter up to a maximum of three (3) entries for each event."

The following Members, as non-European Federations may participate in the Four Continents Championships:
Argentina
Australia
BrazilCanadaChina
Chinese Taipei
D.P.R. Korea
Hong Kong/China
India
Japan
Kazakhstan
Malaysia

MexicoMongolia
New ZealandPhilippines
Puerto Rico
Republic of Korea
Singapore
South Africa
ThailandUSA
Uzbekistan(ii) In accordance with Rule 378, paragraph 4 a), the following Members shall have the right for a direct entry
into the first segment of the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2011:Ladies
JapanUSA
Republic of Korea
CanadaUzbekistan
China
Australia
South Africa
MexicoChinese Taipei

3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor

Pairs
China
USA
CanadaJapan
Chinese Taipei

3 Pairs
3 Pairs
3 Pairs
1 Pair1 Pair

4MenUSAJapan
CanadaChina
Kazakhstan
Republic of Korea
Chinese Taipei
BrazilAustralia

3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors
1 competitor
1 competitor1 competitor
1 competitor

Ice Dance
CanadaUSA
China
Australia
Mexico3 couples
3 couples
3 couples
2 couples
1 couplec)(i)

ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships 2011
In accordance with Rule 378, paragraph 2, the following Members shall have the right to enter more than 1competitor, pair or dance couple:

LadiesCanadaGermanyJapan
RussiaSwedenUSA

2 competitors
2 competitors
3 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors
3 competitors

Men
CanadaChina
Japan
Kazakhstan
RussiaSwedenUSA

2 competitors
2 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors
3 competitors

PairsCanada
China
Japan
RussiaUSA

2 Pairs
3 Pairs
3 Pairs
3 Pairs
2 Pairs

Ice Dance
CanadaFranceItaly
RussiaUkraineUSA

2 couples
2 couples
2 couples
3 couples
2 couples
3 couples(ii) In accordance with Rule 378, paragraph 4 b), the following Members shall have the right for a direct entry
into the first segment of the World Junior Figure Skating Championships 2011:Ladies
USA
RussiaSwedenGermanyJapan
CanadaFranceEstonia
Switzerland
TurkeyFinlandDenmark

3 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor

Pairs
China
RussiaCanada
USAJapanGermany
Czech Republic

2 Pairs
3 Pairs
2 Pairs
2 Pairs
1 Pair1 Pair1 Pair *)

Men
China
USA
RussiaKazakhstan
Japan
CanadaSwedenSpain
FranceBelgium
Germany
PolandBrazil2 competitors *)3 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor

Ice Dance
RussiaUSA
CanadaItaly
UkraineFranceGermany
Hungary
Czech RepublicGreat Britain

3 couples
3 couples
2 couples
1 couple1 couple1 couple1 couple1 couple1 couple1 couple*) according to Rule 378, paragraph 5.
For the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships all competitors must fulfill the requirements of Rule108, paragraph 2 c).

5d)
(i)

ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2011
In accordance with Rule 378, paragraph 2, the following Members shall have the right to enter more than 1competitor, pair or dance couple:

LadiesCanadaFinland
Italy
Japan
Republic of Korea
RussiaSwedenUSA

2 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors

PairsCanadaChina
Germany
RussiaUSA

2 Pairs
3 Pairs
2 Pairs
3 Pairs
2 Pairs

MenBelgium
CanadaCzech Republic
FranceItaly
Japan
SwedenUSA

2 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
3 competitors
2 competitors
3 competitors

Ice Dance
CanadaFranceGreat Britain
Hungary
Israel
Italy
RussiaUSA

3 couples
2 couples
2 couples
2 couples
2 couples
2 couples
2 couples
3 couples(ii) In accordance with Rule 378, paragraph 4 b), the following Members shall have the right for a direct entry
into the first segment of the World Figure Skating Championships 2011:
LadiesJapanUSA
RussiaRepublic of Korea
Finland
CanadaItaly
SwedenGermany
Great Britain
Hungary
China
Australia
Georgia

3 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor

Pairs
RussiaChina
CanadaUSA
Germany
Italy
France3 Pairs
2 Pairs
2 Pairs
2 Pairs
1 Pair1 Pair1 Pair

6MenUSAJapan
CanadaFranceCzech Republic
Italy
Belgium
SwedenSpain
Kazakhstan
RussiaUkraineChina

3 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
2 competitors
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor
1 competitor

Ice DanceUSA
CanadaItaly
FranceRussia
Great BritainIsrael
HungaryJapan

3 couples
2 couples
2 couples
2 couples
2 couples
1 couple1 couple1 couple1 couplee)

Minimum Technical Scores

Skaters/couples participating in the above-mentioned Championships (except for World Junior Figure SkatingChampionships) must have reached in an ISU recognized International Competition (as per Article 38,
paragraph 7 and Rule 107, paragraphs 1 to 9) during the ongoing season (2010/11) or immediately precedingseason (2009/10) the applicable minimum Technical Scores (both for SP/SD/OD and FS/FD) as follows:
MenLadiesPairs
Ice DanceSP20.00 points
SP
15.00 points
SP
17.00 points
OD/SD 17.00 points

FSFS
FS
FD

35.00 points
25.00 points
30.00 points
27.00 points

The minimum Technical Scores can be reached in either the same or in two different International Competitions.
The Technical Scores for each entered skater/couple, including the event where they were obtained and the dateof these events needs to be indicated on the "Entry Form for Competitors".
Skaters/couples, who fail to achieve the minimum scores as indicated above at the time of the entry deadline bynames (21 days prior to the Championships), must present on site of the Championships to the ISU
Representative/Sport Director a certification (result – copy of protocol) of the event, in which they haveobtained such a minimum score.
The deadline for such confirmation is 24 hours prior to the first draw of the respective discipline. In case
Preliminary Rounds are in place, all competitors (seeded and non-seeded) must confirm such minimum scores
24h prior to the draw for the respective Preliminary Round.
f) ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2011
In accordance with Rule 768, paragraph 2b), the following Members have a right to enter more than 1 team:CanadaFinlandRussia
SwedenUSA

2 teams
2 teams
2 teams
2 teams
2 teams

4. ENTRY DEADLINESa) Speed Skating
In accordance with Rule 208, paragraphs 8 and 9, the preliminary number of coaches and other team staff, thenumber of competitors and substitutes (corresponding with the number of ordinary entries), as well as
preliminary names of the competitors and the team leader, must be submitted 18 days before the first day of theChampionship (i.e. the day of the first event, Ladies or Men). The ISU Members are requested to include in theirpreliminary entries only the number of coaches, team leaders and other team staff, and the number and names ofcompetitors and substitutes that they actually intend to send to the Championships concerned. The names of thecompetitors and available substitutes, as well as the names of the team leader, coaches and other team staff forwhom the ISU Member is requesting accreditation for the Championships must be communicated to theorganizing committee not later than 12:00 (noon) local time (at the site of the Championships) three (3) days
before the first day of the Championships. For Post Entries Rule 115, paragraph 6 of the General Regulations
applies.
b) Short Track Speed Skating
In accordance with Rule 295, paragraphs 4 b), c) and e), the number of competitors, substitutes, coaches andteam leaders shall be entered at least six (6) weeks before the first day of the Competition. The number of otherpersonal travelling with the team shall also be communicated separately at least six (6) weeks before the ISU
Event concerned. Members are seriously requested to enter only the number of skaters they actually intend tosend to the ISU Event concerned. The names of the competitors and substitutes names per category with theirInternational Registration Number, the names of the Competitors for each of the respective individual distances
and the confirmation of participation in the relay shall be communicated to the organizing committee at the latest
on the fifth day before the first race of the Competition. For Post Entries Rule 115, paragraph 6 of the General
Regulations applies.
7c) Single and Pair Skating & Ice DanceIn accordance with Rule 378, paragraph 1, entries by name must reach the Sport Director Figure Skating(currently the Chair of the Sports Directorate) and the Organizing Committee simultaneously by 21 days before
the first day (opening and first draws) of the Championships concerned.
d) Synchronized Skating
In accordance with Rule 768, paragraph 1, entries of teams must reach the Sport Director Figure Skating(currently the Chair of the Sports Directorate) and the Organizing Committee simultaneously by 21 days before
the first day (opening and first draws) of the Championships concerned.
The exact deadlines are issued in the Official Announcement for each ISU Championships.
Please also study Rule 131 and ISU Communication No. 1628 “Declaration for Competitors and Officials
entering ISU Events”.

Milan,

Ottavio Cinquanta, President

August 31, 2010
Lausanne,Fredi Schmid, Director General8