2026-27 Single & Pair Skating: SOV and PC Factors

[gsk8]

ISU Communication No. 2786

The ISU has released the Scale of Values and Program Components Factors for the 2026-27 season.

This Communication replaces ISU Communication 2707

ISU 2026-27 Scale of Values in Figure Skating

The ISU’s 2026–27 Scale of Values: A Subtle Shift with Strategic Consequences The International Skating Union (ISU) released Communication No. 2786

www.goldenskate.com

 

[saine]

It looks like the non-jump elements are having their BV increased. Spins and step sequences are increased compared to 2025-26, along with the choreo sequence.

 

[ladyjane]

Interesting. After reading both articles I have the feeling this is (partly) what many of us have been asking for: a clearer seperation between BV and GOE (not the better known skaters automatically getting the highest GOE for jumps and even bad spins), clearer distinction between components (not automatically when one component is high, others also get higher even if that is not correct).

I hope it works out as intended, but I forsee judging shenagans being judging shenagans, just different ones than before. Still, personally I like it that quality will get more focus. I wonder about ID though....will there be a communication on that too? Just wondering.

 

[gsk8]

It will certainly be a "learning-curve" for the judges who have been around for a while. Or should I say "challenge"?

 

[ladyjane]

Both: challenge and learning-curve!

 

[FlossieH]

Do we know yet what the technical minimums will be for Junior Worlds, Euros/4CC, and senior Worlds?

 

[gsk8]

Looks like they updated this to reflect the correct GOEs for quintuple jumps

 

[usethis2]

I am happy to see this (on pg.16):

Poor take-off: For example a toe-assisted jump is taken off from the full blade, Toe Loop is executed like a Toe Axel, the take-off to Salchow is assisted with the free foot on the ice or there is excessive rotation on the ice at the take-off. The reduction in GOE is -2 to -4 and the maximum starting GOE is +2.

Finally some accountability on prerotation and blade stomping.

Also falls are now severely punished both in TES and PCS. An element with a fall get automatic -5 GOE, and the max PCS for those with two falls are 8.75.

 

[noskates]

I like all of these changes...just hope the judges are able to keep up.

 

[Mozartistique]

Did they reduce the value for quad throws ? 4STh at 6,5 base value seems low to me.

 

[gsk8]

Did they reduce the value for quad throws ? 4STh at 6,5 base value seems low to me.

No, it's the same from last year.

 

[gsk8]

Do we know yet what the technical minimums will be for Junior Worlds, Euros/4CC, and senior Worlds?

Not yet. In the past it's been in July