ISU Grand Prix
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The ISU Grand Prix is a series of international figure skating competitions sponsored by the International Skating Union (ISU) since the mid-1990s. It features top skaters competing in six events, with a maximum of 12 participants in singles and 10 in pairs per event. Skaters earn points and prize money, with the top performers advancing to the Grand Prix Final.1
A parallel series, the Junior Grand Prix, provides international experience for skaters under 19 (or 21 for pairs/dance). This series consists of eight events, and skaters may enter a maximum of two.1
The sport has seen significant changes, including the elimination of compulsory figures in 1990, which shifted focus to athletic freestyle skating. The 1990s also brought rule changes regarding amateur and professional status, allowing amateurs to earn money from endorsements and ISU-sanctioned events. Television has played an increasingly important role, with high viewership for major competitions.2
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