After 15 years, the European figure-skating elite will again come to Bratislava. The capital of Slovakia will host the ISU European Figure Skating Championships® 2016 from January 27. – 31./Bratislava. Over 5 days, the spectators at the Ondrej Nepela Arena will be able to enjoy a unique experience. The competition for precious medals will include women’s singles, men’s singles, ice dancing and pair skating. The entire event will culminate in the traditional Gala Exhibition.
The organizing committee at the same time introduced the special guest of the event: two-time European champion and former Slovak skater, Jozef Sabovčík, also known as Jumping Joe. On the last day of the event, 31st January it will be exactly the 30th anniversary of the moment when he wrote history: at the European championships in Copenhagen 1986 he was the first to land a quad jump in competition.
Jozef Sabovčík comes to Slovakia from Salt Lake City, where he lives. He will visit his home town with his wife Jennifer and sons Blade and Jozef Jaden. “Jozef agreed that he would skate at the exhibition gala. To see him on the ice will be a highlight for all spectators,” said Martin Letenay, the head of the organizing committee.
Olympic bronze medalist of Sarajevo 1984, Jozef Sabovčík is a role model for many young figure skaters. “He will meet his successors, young and talented skaters also on the ice,” Martin Letenay revealed.
Schedule:
Wednesday, 27th January 2016
10.15 – 15.25: Ladies’ Short Program
16.45 – 17.05: Opening Ceremony
17.30 – 22.40: Men’s Short Program
Thursday, 28th January 2016
12.25 – 16.55: Short Dance
17.45 – 21.50: Men’s Free Skating
Friday, 29th January 2016
14.00 – 16.50: Pairs’ Short Program
18.00 – 21.55: Ladies’ Free Skating
Saturday, 30th January 2016
10.00 – 13.00: Pairs’ Free Skating
14.30 – 17.50: Free Dance
Sunday 31st January 2016
14.30 – 17.00: Exhibition Gala