2023 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships
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| 2023 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships | |
|---|---|
| Type: | ISU Championship |
| Date: | February 7 – 12 |
| Season: | 2022–23 |
| Location: | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States |
| Host: | U.S. Figure Skating |
| Venue: | Broadmoor World Arena |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles: | |
| Women's singles: | |
| Pairs: | |
| Ice dance: | |
| Previous: 2022 Four Continents Championships | |
| Next: 2024 Four Continents Championships | |
The 2023 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships were held from February 7–12, 2023, at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in the United States. Held annually since 1999 (except for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic), the competition featured skaters from the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Medals were awarded in men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dance. Nations from non-European countries could send three entries at most for every discipline.[1]
Age and minimum TES requirements
The competition was open to skaters from all non-European member nations of the International Skating Union. The corresponding competition for European skaters was the 2023 European Championships.
Skaters were eligible for the 2023 Four Continents Championships if they turned 15 years of age before July 1, 2022, and met the minimum technical elements score requirements. The ISU accepts scores if they were obtained at senior-level ISU-recognized international competitions during the ongoing season at least 21 days before the first official practice day of the championships or during the preceding season.[2]
| Discipline | SP / RD | FS / FD |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 28 | 46 |
| Women | 25 | 42 |
| Pairs | 25 | 42 |
| Ice dance | 28 | 45 |
- SP/RD and FS/FD scores may be attained at different events.
Number of entries per discipline
Each qualifying ISU member nation could enter up to three skaters or teams per discipline.[2]
Entries
Member nations began announcing their selections in December 2022. The International Skating Union published a complete list of entries on January 18, 2023.
Changes to preliminary assignments
| Date | Discipline | Withdrew | Added | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31 | Ice dance | Surgery (Gilles) | [6] | ||
| February 1 | Pairs | — | [5] | ||
| February 3 | Ice dance | Visa issues | [6] | ||
| February 6 | Women | [4] |