Figure skating competition
The 2024 U.S. Figure Skating Championships were held January 22–28, 2024, at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.[1] Medals were awarded in men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dance at the senior and junior levels. The results were part of the U.S. selection criteria for the 2024 World Championships and 2024 World Junior Championships.
Qualifying
Skaters qualified for the U.S. Championships by competing in the National Qualifying Series, a series of competitions that allowed skaters to qualify for Sectionals, U.S. Pairs Final, and U.S. Ice Dance Final in November.[2]
Advancement to U.S. Championships
Skaters advanced by either having a bye or competing at Singles Sectionals, U.S. Pairs, or U.S. Ice Dance Finals.
If the maximum number of competitors wasn't reached through byes, additional spots were available at the Championship Series. Competitors from the Championship Series were selected based on the next best total combined score. If the number of athletes with three international competitions from the approved competition list exceeded the number of available byes (four for senior singles, three for senior pairs, five for senior ice dance, and three for all junior disciplines), byes were awarded based on the highest to lowest total score in the following order of importance:
There was a minimum required score for all athletes to compete. Approved international competitions applicable for byes were the Grand Prix Series, Junior Grand Prix Series, Challenger Series, and Junior and Senior Grand Prix Final.
Seniors
Singles
Singles skaters could advance to the U.S. Championships in the following ways:
There were a maximum of 18 spots.
Pairs
Pairs could advance to the U.S. Championships in the following ways:
There were a maximum of 12 spots.
Ice dance
Ice dance teams could advance to the U.S. Championships in the following ways:
There were a maximum of 15 spots.
Juniors
Singles
Singles skaters could advance to the U.S. Championships in the following ways:
- Qualifying for the same event at the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final
- Competing at three international assignments classified as an ISU Junior Grand Prix or ISU Challenger Series event
- Having one of the top four total combined scores from each section in the Sectional Singles Final
- Having one of the top two total combined novice scores from each section in the Sectional Singles Final
There were a maximum of 18 spots.
Pairs
Pairs teams could advance to the U.S. Championships in the following ways:
- Qualifying for the same event at the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final
- Competing at three international assignments classified as an ISU Junior Grand Prix or ISU Challenger Series event
- Having one of the top nine total combined scores from each section in the U.S. Pairs Final
There were a maximum of 12 spots.
Ice dance
Ice dance teams could advance to the U.S. Championships in the following ways:
- Qualifying for the same event at the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final
- Competing at three international assignments classified as an ISU Junior Grand Prix or ISU Challenger Series event
- Having one of the top twelve total combined scores from each section in the U.S. Ice Dance Final
There were a maximum of 15 spots.
Entries
U.S. Figure Skating published the official list of preliminary entries on November 21, 2023.[3]
Senior
Junior
Changes to preliminary assignments
Schedule
Medal summary
Senior
Junior
Senior results
Men's singles
Women's singles
Pairs
Emily Chan and Spencer Akira Howe withdrew from the competition after the short program for medical reasons.[14]
Ice dance
Junior results
Men's singles
Women's singles
Pairs
Ice dance
International team selections
World Junior Championships
The 2024 World Junior Championships were held from February 26 to March 3, 2024, in Taipei, Taiwan. Teams were selected using the Athlete Selection Criteria.[21]
- Alternates
World Championships
The 2024 World Championships were held from March 18–24, 2024, in Montreal, Canada. Teams were selected using the Athlete Selection criteria.[22]
- Alternates
References
- ^ "2024 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships | U.S. Figure Skating". USFS. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ "Columbus - Initial Information" (PDF). US Figure Skating.
- ^ "2024 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships Lineup Announced | U.S. Figure Skating". USFS. 2023-11-21. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ "2024 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships Lineup Announced | U.S. Figure Skating". USFS. 2023-11-21. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ "2024 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships Lineup Announced". U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone. 2023-11-21. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ "After taking some time to reflect over the last few months..." Instagram. January 15, 2024. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Ava Ziegler withdraws from figure skating nationals to focus on Four Continents". NBC Sports. 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "2024 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships Lineup Announced". U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone. 2023-11-21. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ "Lucas Broussard has withdrawn due to medical reasons". Twitter. January 25, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Events Schedule for the 2024 U.S. Figure Skating Championships". www.columbussports.org. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ "2023 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships". U.S. Figure Skating Association. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ "2024 US Nationals: Mens Final Results". skatingscores.com. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ "2024 US Nationals: Womens Final Results". skatingscores.com. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ "Pairs' leaders Emily Chan, Spencer Howe withdraw from figure skating nationals". NBC Sports. 2024-01-26. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ "2024 US Nationals: Pairs Final Results". skatingscores.com. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ "2024 US Nationals: Ice Dance Final Results". skatingscores.com. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "2024 US National - Junior Mens Final Results". skatingscores.com. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ "2024 US Nationals Junior Womens Final Results". skatingscores.com. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ "2024 US Nationals - Junior Pairs Final Results". skatingscores.com. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ "2024 US Nationals Junior Ice Dance Final Results". www.skatingscores.com. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ "U.S. Figure Skating Names 16 Athletes to World Junior Championships Roster | U.S. Figure Skating". USFS. 2024-02-02. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "2024 ISU Championships: Announcements of Entrants". Rocker Skating. January 28, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
External links
- Official website
- 2024 U.S. Championships at SkatingScores.com
