Cancelled: ISU World Figure Skating Championships® 2020
OTTAWA, ON: With the uncertainty surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Skate Canada and the International Skating Union (ISU), were informed today by the Government of Quebec that they have cancelled the ISU World Figure Skating Championships® 2020. The event was scheduled to take place from March 16-22, 2020 in Montreal at Centre Bell.
Skate
Canada and the International Skating Union (ISU) have closely monitored
the provincial and federal health authorities position on the spread of
the virus and fully respect the difficult decision made
today. Like the authorities, Skate Canada and the ISU are committed to
the health and safety of the athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers
and spectators.
Many
stakeholders have been affected by the cancellation of the world
championships, and Skate Canada and the ISU will be communicating
directly with each group in the coming days. Any fan who has purchased
tickets
directly from the official ticket provider Evenko will receive details
on the refund process in due course.
Skate Canada, in partnership with the local organizing committee, Patinage Quebec and all our partners, looked forward to hosting figure skating’s flagship event in Montreal. We thank you all for your efforts and commitment as we prepared to deliver a world-class event.
For Information:
Emma Lindblad, Communications Coordinator
+1 (613) 747-1007 ext. 753
elindblad@skatecanada.ca