The 2007–08 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating was a series of international invitational competitions in the first half of the 2007–08 season. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies singles, pairs, and ice dancing over six events. Skaters earned a certain number of points per placement and the top six scoring skaters or teams at the end of the series qualified for the 2007–08 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, held in Turin, Italy.
| 2007–08 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Grand Prix |
| Date: | October 26 – December 16, 2007 |
| Season: | 2007–08 |
| Previous: 2006–07 Grand Prix | |
| Next: 2008–09 Grand Prix | |
The Grand Prix series set the stage for the 2008 European Figure Skating Championships, the 2008 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, the 2008 World Junior Figure Skating Championships, and the 2008 World Figure Skating Championships, as well as each country's national championships. The Grand Prix series began on October 25, 2007 and ended on December 16, 2007.
The Grand Prix is organized by the International Skating Union. Skaters compete for prize money and for a chance to compete in the Grand Prix Final. The corresponding series for Junior-level skaters was the 2007–08 ISU Junior Grand Prix.
Qualifying
editSkaters who reached the age of 14 by July 1, 2007 were eligible to compete on the senior Grand Prix circuit. The top six skaters/teams from the 2007 World Figure Skating Championships were seeded and were guaranteed two events. Skaters/teams who placed 7th through 12th were also given two events, though they were not considered seeded.[1]
Skaters who medaled at the 2006–07 Junior Grand Prix Final or the 2007 World Junior Championships were guaranteed one event. Medaling at both guaranteed only one invitation.
The host country was allowed to send three skaters/teams of its choosing in each discipline. The remaining spots were filled from the top 75 skaters/teams in the 2006–07 Season's Best list. The International Skating Union published the list of invitations on June 8, 2007.[2]
Schedule
editThe series was composed of six events leading to the Grand Prix Final.[3]
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| October 26–28 | 2007 Skate America | Reading, Pennsylvania, United States |
| November 1–4 | 2007 Skate Canada International | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
| November 8–11 | 2007 Cup of China | Harbin, China |
| November 15–18 | 2007 Trophée Éric Bompard | Paris, France |
| November 22–25 | 2007 Cup of Russia | Moscow, Russia |
| Nov. 29 – Dec. 2 | 2007 NHK Trophy | Sendai, Japan |
| December 13–16 | 2007–08 Grand Prix Final | Turin, Italy |
Medal summary
edit| Event | Date | Discipline | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Skate America
|
October 27 | Pairs |  Jessica Dubé / Bryce Davison |
 Pang Qing /Tong Jian |
 Vera Bazarova / Yuri Larionov |
| Men |  Daisuke Takahashi
|
Evan Lysacek
|
Patrick Chan
| ||
| October 28 | Ice dancing | Tanith Belbin / Benjamin Agosto |
 Nathalie Péchalat /Fabian Bourzat |
 Federica Faiella /Massimo Scali | |
| Ladies | Kimmie Meissner
|
Miki Ando
|
Caroline Zhang
|
| Event | Date | Discipline | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skate Canada
|
November 3 | Pairs |  Aliona Savchenko / Robin Szolkowy |
Jessica Dubé / Bryce Davison |
Yuko Kawaguchi / Alexander Smirnov |
| Ladies | Mao Asada
|
Yukari Nakano
|
Joannie Rochette
| ||
| November 4 | Ice dancing | Tessa Virtue / Scott Moir |
Anna Cappellini / Luca Lanotte |
Pernelle Carron / Mathieu Jost | |
| Men | Brian Joubert
|
 Kevin van der Perren
|
Jeffrey Buttle
|
| Event | Date | Discipline | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cup of China
|
November 9 | Pairs | Pang Qing / Tong Jian |
Keauna McLaughlin / Rockne Brubaker |
Jessica Miller / Ian Moram |
| November 10 | Ladies |  Kim Yuna
|
Caroline Zhang
|
Carolina Kostner
| |
| Ice dancing | Tanith Belbin / Benjamin Agosto |
Oksana Domnina / Maxim Shabalin |
Federica Faiella / Massimo Scali | ||
| Men | Johnny Weir
|
Evan Lysacek
|
 Stéphane Lambiel
|
| Event | Date | Discipline | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trophée Eric Bompard
|
November 17 | Ice dancing | Isabelle Delobel / Olivier Schoenfelder |
Jana Khokhlova / Sergei Novitski |
Meryl Davis / Charlie White |
| Men | Patrick Chan
|
Sergei Voronov
|
Alban Préaubert
| ||
| Ladies | Mao Asada
|
Kimmie Meissner
|
Ashley Wagner
| ||
| Pairs | Zhang Dan / Zhang Hao |
Pang Qing / Tong Jian |
Maria Mukhortova / Maxim Trankov |
| Event | Date | Discipline | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cup of Russia
|
November 24 | Ladies | Kim Yuna
|
Yukari Nakano
|
Joannie Rochette
|
| Pairs | Zhang Dan / Zhang Hao |
Aliona Savchenko / Robin Szolkowy |
Yuko Kawaguchi / Alexander Smirnov | ||
| Men | Johnny Weir
|
Stéphane Lambiel
|
Andrei Griazev
| ||
| November 25 | Ice dancing | Oksana Domnina / Maxim Shabalin |
Nathalie Péchalat / Fabian Bourzat |
 Anna Zadorozhniuk / Sergei Verbillo |
| Event | Date | Discipline | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHK Trophy
|
November 30 | Pairs | Aliona Savchenko / Robin Szolkowy |
Keauna McLaughlin / Rockne Brubaker |
Jessica Dubé / Bryce Davison |
| December 1 | Ice dancing | Isabelle Delobel / Olivier Schoenfelder |
Tessa Virtue / Scott Moir |
Jana Khokhlova / Sergei Novitski | |
| Ladies | Carolina Kostner
|
Sarah Meier
|
Nana Takeda
| ||
| December 2 | Men | Daisuke Takahashi
|
 Tomáš Verner
|
Stephen Carriere
|
| Event | Date | Discipline | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix Final | December 15 | Ice dancing | Oksana Domnina / Maxim Shabalin |
Tanith Belbin / Benjamin Agosto |
Isabelle Delobel / Olivier Schoenfelder |
| Men | Stéphane Lambiel
|
Daisuke Takahashi
|
Evan Lysacek
| ||
| Pairs | Aliona Savchenko / Robin Szolkowy |
Zhang Dan / Zhang Hao |
Pang Qing / Tong Jian | ||
| Ladies | Kim Yuna
|
Mao Asada
|
Carolina Kostner
|
Medal standings
edit| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States | 5 | 7 | 5 | 17 |
| 2 | Japan | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 | China | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 4 | Canada | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| 5 | France | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 6 | Germany | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | South Korea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 | Russia | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 |
| 9 |  Switzerland | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 | Italy | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 11 | Belgium | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Czech Republic | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 13 | Ukraine | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (13 entries) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 84 | |
Points
editAfter the final event, the NHK Trophy, the six skaters/teams with the most points advanced to the Grand Prix Final. The point system was as follows:
| Placement | Points (Singles/Dance) | Points (Pairs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | 15 points | 15 points |
| 2nd Place | 13 points | 13 points |
| 3rd Place | 11 points | 11 points |
| 4th Place | 9 points | 9 points |
| 5th Place | 7 points | 7 points |
| 6th Place | 5 points | 5 points |
| 7th Place | 4 points | |
| 8th Place | 3 points |
If a pairs team competed in more than two events, the teams who scored below them in their non-scoring competition did not automatically move up in gaining points. For example, if Team A placed second below Team B, and it was Team B's non-scoring event, Team A still earned 13 points, not 15.
Skaters were required to compete in two events in order to qualify for the Final.
Final points
editSkaters in bold qualified for the Grand Prix Final.
Prize money
editThe total prize money is $180,000 per individual event and $272,000 for the Final.[1] All amounts are in U.S. dollars. Pairs and dance teams split the money. The breakdown is as follows:
| Placement | Prize money (series) | Prize money (Final) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $18,000 | $25,000 |
| 2nd | $13,000 | $18,000 |
| 3rd | $9,000 | $12,000 |
| 4th | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| 5th | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| 6th | - | $3,000 |
References
edit- ^ a b "2007/08 Grand Prix Announcement" (PDF). International Skating Union. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2007.
- ^ "Lineup Announced for 2007-08 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series". U.S. Figure Skating. 8 June 2007. Archived from the original on 15 July 2007.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "2007 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 18 December 2007.
- ^ "Grand Prix Standings: Men". International Skating Union.
- ^ "Grand Prix Standings: Ladies". International Skating Union.
- ^ "Grand Prix Standings: Pairs". International Skating Union.
- ^ "Grand Prix Standings: Ice dancing". International Skating Union.
External links
edit- 2007 Skate America at the International Skating Union
- 2007 Skate Canada International at the International Skating Union
- 2007 Cup of China at the International Skating Union
- 2007 Trophée Eric Bompard at the International Skating Union
- 2007 Cup of Russia at the International Skating Union
- 2007 NHK Trophy at the International Skating Union
- 2007–2008 Grand Prix Final at the International Skating Union