ISU Technical Chiefs Detail Figure Skating Rule Changes

The ISU’s technical committees are working to refine figure skating rules, improve judging consistency, and enhance scoring transparency.
ISU Technical Chiefs Explain New Rules for Singles, Pairs and Ice Dance
Leena Laaksonen and Michela Cesaro discuss 2026–27 rule changes, choreographic elements, judging consistency and plans to improve scoring transparency.
The International Skating Union (ISU) held a media roundtable on October 16, 2026. Leena Laaksonen, Chair of the Technical Com