2026-27 Challenger Event Info

[gsk8]

2026-27 Challenger Series in Figure Skating

https://bit.ly/2026-27CS

In recognition of the long standing tradition and merit of the following International Competitions, there will be a core group of four (4) Challenger Series Competitions

- Nebelhorn-Trophy in Oberstdorf (GER)
- Ondrej Nepela Trophy in Bratislava (SVK)
- Golden Spin of Zagreb (CRO)
- One Competition in Canada or the United States to be agreed upon among the ISU Figure kating Members in Canada and the United States.

 

[4everchan]

It's been how many years since Autumn Classic was presented in Canada ? I think the last one was in 2023. It would be about time. And make it in Pierrefonds so I can go

 

[Jeanie19]

2026-27 Challenger Series in Figure Skating

https://bit.ly/2026-27CS

In recognition of the long standing tradition and merit of the following International Competitions, there will be a core group of four (4) Challenger Series Competitions

- Nebelhorn-Trophy in Oberstdorf (GER)
- Ondrej Nepela Trophy in Bratislava (SVK)
- Golden Spin of Zagreb (CRO)
- One Competition in Canada or the United States to be agreed upon among the ISU Figure kating Members in Canada and the United States.

Shouldn't there be more? Last year was 10.

 

[NanaPat]

Shouldn't there be more? Last year was 10.

The next paragraph:

Up to a maximum of six (6) additional International Figure Skating Competitions may be added by theISU Council at its full discretion based on the applications from organizing ISU Members from allContinents to be submitted to the ISU by the deadline of May 10, 2026.

 

[saine]

Shouldn't there be more? Last year was 10.

They listed the core four competitions, with up to six additional competitions to be added. Applications are due May 10, and competitions have to be scheduled between August 15 to February 15, which excludes the current scheduling of Cranberry Cup.

 

[Jeanie19]

They listed the core four competitions, with up to six additional competitions to be added. Applications are due May 10, and competitions have to be scheduled between August 15 to February 15, which excludes the current scheduling of Cranberry Cup.

Can Cranberry Cup still be a Senior B at the earlier date?

 

[saine]

Can Cranberry Cup still be a Senior B at the earlier date?

It can be. I'm hoping it is, it should be one of the events Skate Canada is open to giving permission to skaters to compete in