International Skating Union

International Skating Union
SportIce Skating
JurisdictionInternational
Membership
AbbreviationISU
Founded23 July 1892; 132 years ago (1892-07-23)[1] in Scheveningen, Netherlands[2][3]
AffiliationIOC
HeadquartersAvenue Juste-Olivier 17, Lausanne, Switzerland
PresidentKim Jae-youl
Vice president(s)
  • Benoit Lavoie (figure skating)[4]
  • Tron Espeli (speed skating)[5]
DirectorColin Smith[6]
Operating incomeDecrease CHF 35.6 million (2018)[7]
Official website
www.isu.org
  • Official language: English[a]

The International Skating Union (ISU) is the international governing body for competitive ice skating disciplines, including figure skating, synchronized skating, speed skating, and short track speed skating.[8] It was founded in Scheveningen, Netherlands, in July 1892,[2] making it one of the oldest international sport federations. The ISU was formed to establish standardized international rules and regulations for the skating disciplines it governs, and to organize international competitions in these disciplines. It is now based in Switzerland.

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  2. ^ a b Hines 2011, p. xxi.
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  4. ^ "Alexander Lakernik – International Skating Union". isu.org. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Tron Espeli – International Skating Union". isu.org. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  6. ^ "Colin Smith – International Skating Union". isu.org. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  7. ^ Cite error: The named reference FR2018 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  8. ^ "ISU Constitution and General Regulations 2012" (PDF). International Skating Union. June 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2014.


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