Four Continents Championship

The Four Continents Championship is an international figure skating competition established in 1999. It is open to skaters from countries in Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. This competition serves as a significant event for skaters from these regions, similar to how the European Championships are for European skaters.1

The championship includes disciplines such as singles skating, pairs skating, and ice dancing. Countries that participate include Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Mexico, the United States, and others. While the Olympics and World Championships are generally considered the most prestigious events in figure skating, the Four Continents Championship provides a high-level competitive opportunity for skaters outside of Europe.12