Overview
- The International Skating Union is considering ending the combined Short Program and Free total to decide results.
- The proposal would introduce a Technical Program and an Artistic Program for men, women, and pairs.
- Candidate segment lengths discussed with teams were 2 minutes 40 seconds for the Technical Program and 3 minutes 30 seconds for the Artistic Program.
- Officials presented the draft framework to coaches at the European Championships in Sheffield as part of the consultation process.
- The plan seeks to counter criticism of jump-heavy scoring by elevating expressive elements, with details subject to further refinement and formal approval.