European Criterium

European Criterium is a series of international and inter-club figure skating competitions. First organised in the 1997–98 season, it is open to skaters who are members of European clubs.

Age categories

The competitions are organised in the following age categories:

• Chicks (Girls and Boys),
• Cubs (Girls and Boys - 8 and 9 years old),
• Springs (Girls and Boys - 10 and 11 years old),
• Debs (Girls and Boys - 12 and 13 years old),
• Novices (Girls and Boys - 14 and 15 years old),
• Juniors (Ladies and Boys)
• Seniors.

Skaters compete in several events, earning points for their placements. The points are added together to produce the final standings, which lead to the final competition (Coppa Europa).

Competitions

Competitions which are part of the series include:

• Skate Celje, held in early November in Celje, Slovenia. Named since 2002–03 season.
• Skate Helena, held in Belgrade, Serbia.
• Sofia Trophy, held in Sofia, Bulgaria.
• Sportland Trophy (formerly Rozmaring-Titanium Trophy), held in March in Budapest, Hungary. Named since 2004–05 season.
• Coppa Europa (Trofeo U.I.S.P.), held in late March to early April in Canazei, Italy. Named since 1989–90 season.

Formerly part of the series

• Hellmut Seibt Memorial, held in February in Vienna, Austria.
• Brno Cup, held in January in Brno, Czech Republic. Named since 2004–05 season.
• Mozart Cup, held in January in Salzburg, Austria. Named since 2006–07 season.

Events by season

2015–16

1. Skate Celje in Celje, Slovenia
2. 9th Skate Helena in Belgrade, Serbia
3. Sofia Trophy in Sofia, Bulgaria
4. Sportland Trophy in Budapest, Hungary
5. Coppa Europa U.S.I.P Trophy in Canazei, Italy

2006–07 season

1. Skate Celje - Celje, 9–12 November ., .
2. Mozart Cup - Salzburg, 17–21 January ., .
3. Hellmut Seibt Memorial - Vienna, 6–11 February .
4. Rozmaring-Titanium Trophy - Budapest, 7–11 March .
5. European Criterium Final - Canazei (Italy), 31 March-6 April

2005–06 season

1. Skate Celje - Celje, 9–13 November ,
2. Brno Cup - Brno, 7–8 January - CANCELLED
3. Hellmut-Seibt Memorial - Vienna, 31 January-5 February
4. Titanium-Rozmaring Trophy - Budapest, 8–12 March ,
5. Coppa Europa-Trofeo U.I.S.P - Pinzolo, 31 March-6 April ,

Final standings .

2004–05 season

1. Skate Celje - Celje, 10–14 November ,
2. Brno Cup - Brno, 6–9 January ,
3. Hellmut Seibt Memorial - Vienna, 8–13 February,
4. Rozmaring Trophy - Budapest, 9–13 March ,
5. EC Italy - Pinzolo, 1–7 April ,

Final standings .

2003–04 season

1. Skate Celje - Celje, 6–9 November ,
2. EC Czech Republic - Brno, 16–19 December ,
3. Hellmut Seibt Memorial - Vienna, 17–22 February ,
4. EC Hungary - Budapest, 11–14 March ,
5. EC Poland - Warsaw, March - CANCELLED
6. EC Italy - Pinzolo, 2–8 April ,

Final standings .

2002–03 season

1. Skate Celje - Celje, 6–11 November ,
2. EC Czech Republic - Brno, 7–10 January ,
3. EC Hungary - Budapest, 30 January-2 February ,
4. Hellmut Seibt Memorial - Vienna, 11–16 February ,
5. EC Poland - Warsaw, 6–9 March ,
6. EC Italy - Bolzano, 7–13 April ,

Final standings .

2001–02 season

1. EC Slovenia - Celje, 7–11 November ,
2. EC Czech Republic - Brno, 3–6 January ,
3. EC Hungary - Budapest, 1–3 February - CANCELLED
4. Helmut Seibt Memorial - Vienna, 19–24 February ,
5. EC Poland - Warsaw, 7–10 March ,
6. EC Italy - Asiago, 8–13 April ,

Final standings .

2000–01 season

1. EC Slovenia - Celje, 9–12 November ,
2. EC Czech Republic - Brno, 5–7 January ,
3. EC Poland - Warsaw, 10–14 January ,
4. EC Hungary - Székesfehérvár, 8–11 February ,
5. Helmut Seibt Memorial - Vienna, 11–16 February ,
6. EC Italy - Asiago, 9–14 April ,

Final standings .

1999–2000 season

1. EC Slovenia - Celje, 18–20 November,
2. EC Czech Republic - Brno, 7–9 January,
3. EC Poland - Warsaw, 20–23 January ,
4. EC Hungary - Dunaújváros, 17–20 February ,
5. EC Austria - Vienna, 22–26 February ,
6. EC Italy - Asiago, 9–15 April ,

Final standings .

1998–99 season

1. EC Czech Republic - Brno, 7–10 January .
2. EC Hungary - Budapest, 4–7 February .
3. EC Austria - Vienna, 24–27 February .
4. EC Slovenia - Celje, 18–21 March .
5. EC Italy - Pinzolo, 13–18 April .

Final standings .

1997–98 season

1. EC Slovenia - Celje, 13–16 November ,
2. EC Czech Republic - Brno, 23–25 January ,
3. EC Hungary - Budapest, 5–8 February ,
4. EC Poland - Warsaw, 5–8 March ,
5. EC Italy - Pinzolo, 7–13 April ,

Final standings .

References

• European Criterium competitions
• The Figure Skating Corner
• European Criterium results