World Skating Federation
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| Sport | Skating |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | WSF |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Closure date | 2005 |
The World Skating Federation (WSF) was an effort in 2003 to replace the International Skating Union as the governing body for ice skating.[1]
The WSF was founded in the aftermath of the 2002 Winter Olympics figure skating scandal.[1] Plans for the organization were announced in March 2003,[2] and involved former ISU officials Sally-Anne Stapleford, Sonia Bianchetti, Ron Pfenning, and Britta Lindgren.[3]
The group promised to judge in an unbiased manner by utilizing the 6.0 system, as well as by ensuring that ice skating judging panels are geographically balanced and held accountable.[2]
Most of the group's members were noted to be from the United States, or work there.[2] At the time plans for WSF were announced, the group had a planned budget of $1 million, but had only raised about $200,000.[2] The money was mostly raised from individuals making small donations.[2]