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Sport Ice Skating
Jurisdiction International
Membership
Abbreviation ISU
Founded 23 July 1892; 131 years ago (1892-07-23) in Scheveningen
 Netherlands
Affiliation IOC
Headquarters Avenue Juste-Olivier 17
Lausanne
 Switzerland
President NetherlandsJan Dijkema
Vice president(s) 1st Vice-President
Figure Skating
RussiaAlexander Lakernik
2nd Vice-President
Speed Skating
NorwayTron Espeli
Director SwitzerlandFredi Schmid
Operating income DecreaseCHF 35.6 million (2018)
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The International Skating Union (ISU) is the international governing body for competitive ice skating disciplines, including figure skating, synchronized skating, speed skating, and short track speed skating. It was founded in Scheveningen, Netherlands, in July 1892, making it one of the oldest international sport federations. The ISU was formed to establish standardized international rules and regulations for the skating disciplines it governs, and to organize international competitions in these disciplines. It is now based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Unión Internacional de Patinaje sobre Hielo para niños

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