International Skating Union

international governing body for competitive ice skating

Key facts

Sport: Ice skating
Jurisdiction: International
Abbreviation: ISU
Founded: 23 July 1892 ; 133 years ago ( 1892-07-23 ) in Scheveningen, Netherlands
Affiliation: IOC
Headquarters: Chemin de Brillancourt 4, Lausanne , Switzerland
President: Jae Youl Kim
Vice presidents: Benoit Lavoie (figure skating) Tron Espeli (speed skating)
Director: Colin Smith
Operating income: CHF 35.86 million (2023)

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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. It was founded in Scheveningen, Netherlands, in July 1892, 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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