The 2013 World Figure Skating Championships was an international figure skating competition in the 2012–2013 season . The event was held at Budweiser Gardens in London, Ontario , Canada on March 11–17, 2013.[ 1] Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles , pair skating , and ice dancing . The event also determined the number of entries a country may send to the 2014 World Championships and 2014 Winter Olympics .
Overview [ edit ]
The International Skating Union selected London as the host in June 2010.[ 1] Canada most recently organized the event in 2006 in Calgary, Alberta . The cost of the 2013 event was estimated at CDN $12 million.[ 2] [ 3] It was held at the Budweiser Gardens .[ 4] Total economic activity generated in Ontario by the event was CDN $42.6 million ($32.1 million in London), resulting in net economic activity (GDP) of $23.2 million ($17.2 million in London).[ 5] [ 6]
Qualification [ edit ]
Skaters were eligible for the event if they were representing an ISU member nation and had reached the age of 15 before 1 July 2012 in their place of birth. National associations selected their entries according to their own criteria but the ISU mandated that their selections achieve a minimum technical elements score (TES) at an international event prior to the World Championships.
Minimum TES [ edit ]
Minimum technical scores (TES)[ 7] [ 8]
Discipline
SP / SD
FS / FD
Men
32
60
Ladies
26
46
Pairs
24
41
Ice dance
29
39
Must be achieved at an ISU-recognized international event
in the ongoing or preceding season.
SP and FS scores may be attained at different events.
Number of entries per discipline [ edit ]
Based on the results of the 2012 World Championships , the ISU allowed each country one to three entries per discipline.
Schedule of events [ edit ]
Schedule:[ 9]
Wednesday, March 13
11:00 – Pairs' short
15:45 – Opening ceremony, Men's short
Thursday, March 14
10:30 – Ladies' short
17:15 – Short dance
Friday, March 15
11:45 – Pairs' free, including victory ceremony
17:45 – Men's free, including victory ceremony
Saturday, March 16
14:30 – Free dance, including victory ceremony
19:00 – Ladies' free, including victory ceremony
Entries [ edit ]
Member nations submitted the following entries:[ 10]
Results [ edit ]
Ice dance [ edit ]
Medals summary [ edit ]
The ice dancing medalists
Medals by country [ edit ]
Table of medals for overall placement:
Table of small medals for placement in the short segment:
Table of small medals for placement in the free segment:
Medalists [ edit ]
Medals for overall placement:
Small medals for placement in the short segment:
Small medals for placement in the free segment:
References [ edit ]
^ a b "London, Ont., to host 2013 figure skating worlds" . Associated Press . CBC News . June 21, 2010. Retrieved June 13, 2011 .
^ Daniszewski, Hank (September 11, 2011). "Pricey fix-up casts a chill" . London Free Press .
^ Mullins, Angela (September 15, 2011). "Figure skating money has staying power: Official" . Metro News . Archived from the original on September 27, 2012.
^ "Skate Canada thrilled with London's hosting of the 2013 ISU World Figure Skating Championships" . Skate Canada . March 17, 2013. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013.
^ "Skate Canada Generates $42.6 million in Economic Activity in London" . Skate Canada. July 10, 2013.
^ "2013 ISU World Figure Skating Championships London, Ontario: Economic Impact Assessment" (PDF) . Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance . May 2013.
^ "Communication No. 1742: Decisions of the ISU Council" . International Skating Union . 2012-06-27.
^ "ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2013, London, ON / Canada – Minimum Total Technical Scores" . International Skating Union . 2013-02-04.
^ "Single Event Tickets & Schedule Information for the ISU World Figure Skating Championships® 2013" . Skate Canada . September 11, 2012.
^ "Entries and schedule" . International Skating Union .
^ "ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2013: Senior Men – Result" . International Skating Union . isuresults.com. Retrieved March 16, 2013 .
^ "ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2013: Senior Men – Short Program" . International Skating Union . isuresults.com. Retrieved March 16, 2013 .
^ "ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2013: Senior Men – Free Skating" . International Skating Union . isuresults.com. Retrieved March 16, 2013 .
^ "ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2013: Senior Ladies – Result" . International Skating Union . isuresults.com. Retrieved March 17, 2013 .
^ "ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2013: Senior Ladies – Short Program" . International Skating Union . isuresults.com. Retrieved March 17, 2013 .
^ "ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2013: Senior Ladies – Free Skating" . International Skating Union . isuresults.com. Retrieved March 17, 2013 .
^ "ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2013: Senior Pairs – Result" . International Skating Union . isuresults.com. Retrieved March 15, 2013 .
^ "ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2013: Senior Pairs – Short Program" . International Skating Union . isuresults.com. Retrieved March 15, 2013 .
^ "ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2013: Senior Pairs – Free Skating" . International Skating Union . isuresults.com. Retrieved March 15, 2013 .
^ "ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2013: Senior Ice Dance – Result" . International Skating Union . isuresults.com. Retrieved March 16, 2013 .
^ "ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2013: Senior Ice Dance – Short Dance" . International Skating Union . isuresults.com. Retrieved March 16, 2013 .
^ "ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2013: Senior Ice Dance – Free Dance" . International Skating Union . isuresults.com. Retrieved March 16, 2013 .
External links [ edit ]
ISU Championships
ISU Grand Prix
Senior Internationals
Junior Internationals
National Championships