Chinese Skating Association

The Chinese Skating Association (CSA) was founded in 1956. It hosts the annual Chinese Figure Skating Championships and the Cup of China.

Chinese Skating Association
Sportfigure skating
JurisdictionChina
AbbreviationCSA
Founded1956
AffiliationInternational Skating Union
HeadquartersBeijing
Official website
www.chinacsa.net.cn
China

Notable people in Chinese figure skating

ISU Events Hosted by China

In 2003 the Cup of China became a Grand Prix event sanctioned by the International Skating Union.

Focus on Jumps

In the 1990s Yao Bin focused on the throw quad salchow for his pairs students like Shen and Zhao.[2] Chinese men like Guo Zhengxin, Li Chenjiang, Xusheng Yu and Zhang Min focused on such jumps as the quad salchow and quad toe loop.

Age controversy

In February 2011, pairs skaters Sui Wenjing and Han Cong's ages became the subject of controversy. Although his ISU bio lists Han as born on August 6, 1992, a Chinese website suggests he was born in March 1989.[3] This would mean that during the 2010-11 season he is too old for junior events.[3] His partner's age also came under scrutiny. Her ISU bio states that she was born on July 18, 1995, but the Chinese website suggests she was born on May 7, 1997, making her 12 and thus, too young to compete in junior events during the 2009–10 season, including the 2010 World Junior Championships, as well as senior Grand Prix events during the 2010–11 season.[3]

References
  1. "The rise of Chinese figure skating - All about China | Radio86.com". Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
  2. "China's future in pair skating - Figure Skating News". Archived from the original on 2011-01-13. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
  3. "China eyed over 9 athletes' ages". ESPN. Associated Press. February 14, 2011. Retrieved February 14, 2011.
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