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[13] identified specific anthropometric, physical, coordination, and ice skating characteristics that discriminate young elite from non-elite figure skaters aged 9 to 12 years. They found no difference between the elite and non-elite groups in maturity status and anthropometric or physical parameters. However, elite skaters scored better than non-elites in the coordination tests to jump sideways and tended to do so in the moving sideways test. Importantly, the finding suggests that no sport-specific motor coordination tests allow discrimination between elite and non-elite skaters and can aid in talent detection and identification among young ice skaters. In a recent study [4], the authors compared the parameters of anthropometric and physical fitness of elite 11- to 16-year-old female and male figure skaters. They concluded that evaluating the relationship between morphological characteristics and motor skills with specific field tests and standardized tests performed at regular intervals in young figure skating athletes can contribute to better selection of athletes, as well as to the effectiveness of their individual training preparation. In another study [5], the physical qualities off the ice in 10- to 33-year-old athletes based on the disciplines and levels of skating were compared. The authors stated that the observed physical qualities varied significantly depending on the discipline and level of skating and that senior and junior skaters tended to exhibit greater speed and strength than novice skaters. These results emphasized the need for strength and conditioning programs that reflect the specific demands of the discipline and the level of skaters. Furthermore, data obtained from off-ice testing can establish normative values for figure skaters. [PERSON] et al. [2] analyzed longitudinal changes in strength and agility in 9-25-year-old competitive single figure skaters, considering their levels of competition. Skaters remained at the same competitive level on the ice or progressed by one level in consecutive seasons. Surprisingly, the most significant changes occurred in lower-level female skaters who remained at the same level. This finding underlines the importance of early participation in strength and conditioning programs to maximize athleticism before reaching the senior level, where off-ice performance improvements tend to plateau. More specifically, we mean participation in appropriately designed youth resistance training programs that are supervisedand instructed by qualified professionals, which are recommended for aspiring young athletes of this age. These programs must consider biological age, training age, motor skill competency, technical proficiency, and existing strength levels of athletes ([PERSON], 2018). We recognize that a successful and effective training process in figure skating is only possible if coaches do not neglect any important areas of sports training and focus on developing the skater as a whole. This involves integrating physical, mental, and emotional aspects to enhance performance. By addressing all these components, a holistic approach aims to create well-rounded athletes who are not only skilled on the ice but also healthy. The studies mentioned above focused on various fitness parameters and anthropometric characteristics that describe young elite or non-elite figure skaters. However, studies analyzing the association between fitness parameters and success in competitions in figure skaters are missing. As far as we know, only one study ([PERSON], 2018) investigated the effects of lower-limb strength and endurance on the quality of execution of single jumps (Axel jumps). The findings indicate that muscular strength and endurance have an effect on the training progress and performance of figure skating elements such as jumps. However, none of these studies specifically addresses the question of whether and to what extent fitness parameters influence a figure skater's performance in competition.