2020 Skate America

2020 Skate America is the first event of the 2020-21 Grand Prix series and will take place at the Orleans Arena, Oct. 23-24, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series consists of six international senior invitational events and culminates with the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. However, due to COVID-19, the Final has been postponed for this season and no World standing or ranking points will be awarded in the Grand Prix events. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in strict accordance with the Nevada Gaming Control Board guidelines, there will be no spectators in attendance at 2020 Skate America.

• Official site
• ISU Event Page
• Announcement
• Results

Note: In light of the pandemic, the usual selection criteria do not apply for the 2020-21 Grand Prix season. The competitors will be invited according to the following principles:

• The top 6 Skaters/Teams from the ISU Grand Prix List are given priority to be selected for a Grand Prix event provided they reside/train in one of the Grand Prix Member countries, or have no travel restrictions to travel to a Grand Prix Member country in the nearby area.
• The top 7-12 Skaters (for Ladies and Men), Top 7-10 Couples (for Pair Skating and Ice Dance) from the Grand Prix List are given second priority to be selected for a Grand Prix.
• The top 24 Season’s best and World Standings Skaters/Couples for season 2019/20 (not included in the above) will have third priority for selection.
• The remaining entries will be from Skaters/Teams in the top 75 season’s best list from 2019/20 and up to two Skaters/Teams from the Organizing Grand Prix Member (off list).
• If there are no available Skaters/Teams left in the top 75, the Organizing Grand Prix Member may invite any other Skater training in the Organizing Grand Prix Member’s country.