2008-09_figure_skating_season

2008–09 figure skating season

2008–09 figure skating season

Competitive figure skating year, 2008/7/1 to 2009/6/30

For the synchronized skating season, see 2008–09 synchronized skating season.

The 2008–09 figure skating season began on July 1, 2008, and ended on June 30, 2009. During this season, elite skaters competed on the Championship level at the 2009 European, Four Continents, World Junior, and World Championships. They also competed in elite competitions such as the Grand Prix and Junior Grand Prix series.

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Season notes

As this was a pre-Olympic season, skaters qualified entries to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games at the 2009 World Championships.

Age eligibility

Skaters competing on the junior level were required to be at least 13 but not 19 – or 21 for male pair skaters and ice dancers – before July 1, 2008. Those who had turned 14 were eligible for the senior Grand Prix series and senior B internationals. Those who turned 15 before July 1, 2008 were also eligible for the senior World, European, and Four Continents Championships.

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Music

Main article: List of 2008–2009 figure skating season music

Competitions

Key
ISU Champ. Grand Prix Other int. National
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Records

During the season, the following world records were set:

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ISU Champions

During the season, the following skaters won ISU Championships.

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Season's best scores

The following are all the season's best scores set over the season.

Men

Men's season's best scores on April 18, 2009.[1]

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Ladies

Ladies' season's best scores on April 18, 2009.[2]

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Pairs

Pair skating season's best scores on April 18, 2009.[3]

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Ice dance

Ice dance season's best scores on April 18, 2009.[4]

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World standings

Main article: 2008–09 ISU World Standings

Season-end standings (top 30)

Men's singles

As of 27 March 2009[5]

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Ladies' singles

As of 29 March 2009[6]

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Pairs

As of 26 March 2009[7]

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Ice dance

As of 28 March 2009[8]

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References

  1. [1]
    "ISU Judging System - Season Bests Total Scores 2008/2009 : Men". International Skating Union. April 18, 2009. Archived from the original on March 30, 2010. Archive 2
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    "ISU Judging System - Season Bests Total Scores 2008/2009 : Ladies". International Skating Union. April 18, 2009. Archived from the original on January 18, 2010.
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    "ISU Judging System - Season Bests Total Scores 2008/2009 : Pairs". International Skating Union. April 18, 2009. Archived from the original on January 18, 2010.
  4. [4]
    "ISU Judging System - Season Bests Total Scores 2008/2009 : Ice Dance". International Skating Union. April 18, 2009. Archived from the original on March 30, 2010.
  5. [5]
    "World Standings - Men". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on March 31, 2009.
  6. [6]
    "World Standings - Ladies". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on April 2, 2009.
  7. [7]
    "World Standings - Pairs". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on April 4, 2009.
  8. [8]
    "World Standings - Ice Dance". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on April 2, 2009.
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