2002–03 ISU Junior Grand Prix
The 2002–03 ISU Junior Grand Prix was the sixth season of the ISU Junior Grand Prix, a series of international junior level competitions organized by the International Skating Union. It was the junior-level complement to the Grand Prix of Figure Skating, which was for senior-level skaters. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dance. The top skaters from the series met at the Junior Grand Prix Final.
Competitions
The locations of the JGP events change yearly. In the 2002–03 season, the series was composed of the following events:Date | Event | Location |
August 21–25 | 2002 JGP Courchevel | Courchevel, France |
September 12–15 | 2002 JGP Belgrade Sparrow | Belgrade, Yugoslavia |
September 19–22 | 2002 JGP Scottsdale | Scottsdale, United States |
September 26–29 | 2002 JGP Montreal | Montreal, Canada |
October 3–6 | 2002 JGP Skate Slovakia | Bratislava, Slovakia |
October 10–13 | 2002 JGP Pokal der Blauen Schwerter | Chemnitz, Germany |
October 16–20 | 2002 JGP China | Beijing, China |
Oct. 31 – Nov. 3 | 2002 JGP Trofeo Rita Trapanese | Milan, Italy |
December 12–15 | 2002–03 Junior Grand Prix Final | The Hague, Netherlands |
Series notes
At the Junior Grand Prix Final, bronze medalist Miki Ando became the first lady to land a quadruple jump in competition when she landed a quadruple salchow.Junior Grand Prix Final qualifiers
The following skaters qualified for the 2002–03 Junior Grand Prix Final, in order of qualification.Joelle Bastiaans was given the host wildcard spot to the Junior Grand Prix Final.