- Joined
- Mar 22, 2018
National Team (main)
- Men: Cha Junhwan, Seo Minkyu, Choi Habin*, Kim Hyungyeom, Lee Jaekeun
- Women: Shin Jia, Kim Yujae, Kim Yuseong, Lee Haein, Youn Seojin, Kim Chaeyeon, Huh Jiyu*, Ko Nayeon*, You Young
National Team (reserve)
- Men: Yu Donghan*, Kim Yesung, Kim Aaron, Chung Jaewook*
- Women: Joo Hyewon*, Jeong Subeen*, Hwang Jeongyul*, Lee Hyowon*, Kim Geonhee*, Choi Jina*, Kim Minsong*, Kim Jiyu*, Cha Doi*, Jang Harin*, Park Hayoung*, Jeon Hyoeun*
* Age ineligible for seniors
Team Korea GP assignments
GP France: Seo Minkyu / Kim Yuseong, Youn Seojin
Skate Canada: Kim Hyungyeom / Kim Yujae, Shin Jia
Cup of China: Cha Junhwan, Seo Minkyu / Kim Chaeyeon, Lee Haein
Skate America: Kim Yujae, Yun Ahsun
Finlandia Trophy: Kim Seoyoung, Lee Haein
NHK Trophy: Cha Junhwan / Kim Chaeyeon, Shin Jia, You Young
WC Quotas
- Men: 1
- Women: 2
JWC Quotas
- Men: 3
- Women: 2
JGP Quotas
- Men: 14
- Women: 7+@(claimed spots)
Major Domestic Competitions Calendar
JGP Selections: 7.18-19
Espoirs Cup* & Universiade Selections: 10.15-18
Ranking Competition: 12.3-6
Nationals: 1.7-10
National Figure Skating Competition (=Classified Competition): 3.25-28
+National Winter Sports Festival: 2.17-21
*pre-novice & novice competition
FAQ
Q: Where are the time schedules/starting orders/livestream links for (domestic competition)?
A: Will be posted when they are available on this thread, except for the Ranking Competition and Nationals, which will have their own threads.
Q: Isn't there an entries/live results page for (domestic competition)?
A: No, there isn't. To be precise, the KSU isn't sharing the link they use for the officials. That's why I post all the necessary info in text form.
Q: What exactly are all those domestic competitions and why are there so many of them?
A: To answer the latter first, it's because 1) KSU would rather make skaters compete and use the results than take the time and effort to come up with selection criteria and 2) they exist not only for the top elite skaters but for Korean skaters in general. Short rundown of the major domestic competitions mentioned above:
- JGP Selections: decides who gets JGP tickets.
- Ranking Competition: one of the two criteria for National Team selection and doubles as 4CC selections.
- Nationals: the other criterion for National Team selection and doubles as Worlds selections.
-National Figure Skating Competition: competition of a national scale that is of less import than the Ranking Competition or Nationals. Will include much fewer internationally recognized names.
- National Winter Sports Festival: a multi-sport national event under the Korean Sports & Olympic Committee's (not the KSU's) jurisdiction. Skaters have to qualify via regional qualifiers and it's technically the 'biggest' domestic competition scale-wise. Is of import especially because the results of NWSF can be used for the skater's college portfolio.
Q: Do skaters have to do all these domestic competitions?
A: The Ranking Competition and Nationals are a must if you want to be a part of next season's NT and get to compete in 4CC/Worlds, there is no bye system. Selection competitions are also required if the skater wishes to be selected, obviously. NWSF is as mentioned necessary for college portfolios. I know there are always concerns regarding injuries/health issues because of all the competitions but 1)the system is pretty much fixed and 2)it's not just all the competing that causes injuries/health issues, it's more complicated than that.
Q: Why do non-senior eligible skaters compete as seniors in domestic competitions?
A: Korea has a 'level' system called 급수 in Korean and it signifies the 'level' of a skater's skills. For example, to gain the 7th level a woman must be able to jump 2 out of 3Lo/3F/3Lz and a man must be able to jump a 3-3 combination (as well as the requirements for the lower levels, it goes without saying). There are up to 8 levels, and 7th and 8th level skaters are considered domestic seniors regardless of their age. Similarly 5th and 6th level skaters are considered domestic juniors regardless of age. Also of note, you need to be 7th level or higher to get international assignments for major competitions including the JGP circuit.
Things of Note
- As of time of writing, we have neither pairs nor ice dance teams (sobs). So far neither Hannah nor Ye has uploaded anything about new partners and whether they'll represent Korea, and since Cho Hyejin has gone MIA I am not optimistic.
- Below is a list of singles skaters who could appear at JGP selections. Those with a * have to pass their level test in time.
Men: Lee Jaekeun, Choi Habin, Yu Donghan, Kim Aaron, Kim Taehwan*, Kim Yesung, Lee Yunho*, Chung Jaewook
Women: Ko Nayeon, Hwang Jeongyul, Kim Geonhee, Lee Jiyoon, Huh Jiyu, Lee Hyorin, Park Eunbi, Jang Harin, Kim Jiyu, Joo Hyewon, Kim Minsong, Lee Hyowon, Lee Gyuri, Park Hayoung, Han Heesue, Jung Subeen, Cha Doi, Kim Gaeun*, Kim Soohyun*, Choi Jina*, Jeon Hyoeun*, Park Gyugyung*, Park Nawon*
- Lastly, a situation update on OP(=yours truly)'s availability: my first manuscript is now published (with very little fanfare), but since I am a new name with zero name recognition I'm again working on a new story. I will mostly be able to answer simple questions though, and since I apparently hate myself I will be more present after the season begins. See you then!
- Men: Cha Junhwan, Seo Minkyu, Choi Habin*, Kim Hyungyeom, Lee Jaekeun
- Women: Shin Jia, Kim Yujae, Kim Yuseong, Lee Haein, Youn Seojin, Kim Chaeyeon, Huh Jiyu*, Ko Nayeon*, You Young
National Team (reserve)
- Men: Yu Donghan*, Kim Yesung, Kim Aaron, Chung Jaewook*
- Women: Joo Hyewon*, Jeong Subeen*, Hwang Jeongyul*, Lee Hyowon*, Kim Geonhee*, Choi Jina*, Kim Minsong*, Kim Jiyu*, Cha Doi*, Jang Harin*, Park Hayoung*, Jeon Hyoeun*
* Age ineligible for seniors
Team Korea GP assignments
GP France: Seo Minkyu / Kim Yuseong, Youn Seojin
Skate Canada: Kim Hyungyeom / Kim Yujae, Shin Jia
Cup of China: Cha Junhwan, Seo Minkyu / Kim Chaeyeon, Lee Haein
Skate America: Kim Yujae, Yun Ahsun
Finlandia Trophy: Kim Seoyoung, Lee Haein
NHK Trophy: Cha Junhwan / Kim Chaeyeon, Shin Jia, You Young
WC Quotas
- Men: 1
- Women: 2
JWC Quotas
- Men: 3
- Women: 2
JGP Quotas
- Men: 14
- Women: 7+@(claimed spots)
Major Domestic Competitions Calendar
JGP Selections: 7.18-19
Espoirs Cup* & Universiade Selections: 10.15-18
Ranking Competition: 12.3-6
Nationals: 1.7-10
National Figure Skating Competition (=Classified Competition): 3.25-28
+National Winter Sports Festival: 2.17-21
*pre-novice & novice competition
FAQ
Q: Where are the time schedules/starting orders/livestream links for (domestic competition)?
A: Will be posted when they are available on this thread, except for the Ranking Competition and Nationals, which will have their own threads.
Q: Isn't there an entries/live results page for (domestic competition)?
A: No, there isn't. To be precise, the KSU isn't sharing the link they use for the officials. That's why I post all the necessary info in text form.
Q: What exactly are all those domestic competitions and why are there so many of them?
A: To answer the latter first, it's because 1) KSU would rather make skaters compete and use the results than take the time and effort to come up with selection criteria and 2) they exist not only for the top elite skaters but for Korean skaters in general. Short rundown of the major domestic competitions mentioned above:
- JGP Selections: decides who gets JGP tickets.
- Ranking Competition: one of the two criteria for National Team selection and doubles as 4CC selections.
- Nationals: the other criterion for National Team selection and doubles as Worlds selections.
-National Figure Skating Competition: competition of a national scale that is of less import than the Ranking Competition or Nationals. Will include much fewer internationally recognized names.
- National Winter Sports Festival: a multi-sport national event under the Korean Sports & Olympic Committee's (not the KSU's) jurisdiction. Skaters have to qualify via regional qualifiers and it's technically the 'biggest' domestic competition scale-wise. Is of import especially because the results of NWSF can be used for the skater's college portfolio.
Q: Do skaters have to do all these domestic competitions?
A: The Ranking Competition and Nationals are a must if you want to be a part of next season's NT and get to compete in 4CC/Worlds, there is no bye system. Selection competitions are also required if the skater wishes to be selected, obviously. NWSF is as mentioned necessary for college portfolios. I know there are always concerns regarding injuries/health issues because of all the competitions but 1)the system is pretty much fixed and 2)it's not just all the competing that causes injuries/health issues, it's more complicated than that.
Q: Why do non-senior eligible skaters compete as seniors in domestic competitions?
A: Korea has a 'level' system called 급수 in Korean and it signifies the 'level' of a skater's skills. For example, to gain the 7th level a woman must be able to jump 2 out of 3Lo/3F/3Lz and a man must be able to jump a 3-3 combination (as well as the requirements for the lower levels, it goes without saying). There are up to 8 levels, and 7th and 8th level skaters are considered domestic seniors regardless of their age. Similarly 5th and 6th level skaters are considered domestic juniors regardless of age. Also of note, you need to be 7th level or higher to get international assignments for major competitions including the JGP circuit.
Things of Note
- As of time of writing, we have neither pairs nor ice dance teams (sobs). So far neither Hannah nor Ye has uploaded anything about new partners and whether they'll represent Korea, and since Cho Hyejin has gone MIA I am not optimistic.
- Below is a list of singles skaters who could appear at JGP selections. Those with a * have to pass their level test in time.
Men: Lee Jaekeun, Choi Habin, Yu Donghan, Kim Aaron, Kim Taehwan*, Kim Yesung, Lee Yunho*, Chung Jaewook
Women: Ko Nayeon, Hwang Jeongyul, Kim Geonhee, Lee Jiyoon, Huh Jiyu, Lee Hyorin, Park Eunbi, Jang Harin, Kim Jiyu, Joo Hyewon, Kim Minsong, Lee Hyowon, Lee Gyuri, Park Hayoung, Han Heesue, Jung Subeen, Cha Doi, Kim Gaeun*, Kim Soohyun*, Choi Jina*, Jeon Hyoeun*, Park Gyugyung*, Park Nawon*
- Lastly, a situation update on OP(=yours truly)'s availability: my first manuscript is now published (with very little fanfare), but since I am a new name with zero name recognition I'm again working on a new story. I will mostly be able to answer simple questions though, and since I apparently hate myself I will be more present after the season begins. See you then!
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