International Figure Skating

2019 GRAND PRIX SERIES

The 2019 Grand Prix Series opens in Las Vegas, Nevada, and concludes in Sapporo, Japan. China has returned to the roster this season, and will host the fourth event in Chongqing.

Las Vegas

The 2019 Grand Prix Series opens with Skate America under the bright lights of Las Vegas.

Russia has 18 ladies spots in this season’s Series, and will field three in each of the six events. Elizaveta Tuktamysheva leads the trio that will compete in Nevada. Reigning World junior silver medalist Anna Shcherbakova, who will come armed with at least one quad, will join her.

Both will be in a battle for a place on the

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