FIERCELY COMPETIVE!
The 2018 Junior Grand Prix Series (JGP) once again left no doubt about the depth and level of talent that exists in the younger ranks.
Though many skaters returned for their second, third or even fourth Series — as in the case of Tomoki Hiwatashi of the U.S. — a handful of first-time competitors claimed steps on the podiums.
The seven-event Series which started in Bratislava, Slovakia, in late August, ended in Yerevan, Armenia, the second week of October.
Berths at the junior Final are determined first by placement. Skaters are awarded 15 points for first; 13 for second; 11 for third, with each placement dropping incrementally by two points. If there is a tie in the top six placements, the highest score determines the ranking.
Only six skaters/teams in each discipline qualify for the Junior Grand Prix Final and this season was
