The Grand Prix International Series is the International Skating Union's series of six international skating events. It culminates in the Grand Prix Final, which features the top six ranking skaters/couples in each category competed for the Grand Prix championship.
At each Grand Prix event, points are awarded for placement in order to determine eligibility for the Grand Prix Final. The points are as follows:
Men, Ladies, Ice Dance:
1st place: 15 points
2nd place: 13 points
3rd place: 11 points
4th place: 9 points
5th place: 7 points
6th place: 5 points
7th place: 3 points
8th place: 1 point
Pairs:
1st place: 15 points
2nd place: 13 points
3rd place: 11 points
4th place: 9 points
5th place: 7 points
6th place: 5 points
The Grand Prix schedule is as follows:
Trophee Eric Bompard (TEB), Paris, France, Oct. 15-18
Rostelecom Cup, Moscow, Russia, Oct. 22-25
Cup of China, Beijing, China, Oct. 29-Nov. 1
NHK Trophy, Nagano, Japan, Nov. 5-8
Skate America, Lake Placid, New York, Nov. 12-15
Skate Canada International, Kitchener, ON, Canada, Nov. 19-22
U.S. Television Schedule for Trophee Eric Bompard:
Universal Sports 10/16: 5pm to 7pm, Men and Pairs
Universal Sports 10/16: 8pm to 10 pm, Ladies short programs
Universal Sports 10/16: 11pm to 1am, Men and Pairs (possibly a repeat of above?)
Universal Sports 10/17: 10 am to 12 pm, Ladies short program
Universal Sports 10/17: 5pm to 6pm, Mens free skate
Universal Sports 10/17: 6pm to 7pm, Pairs free skate
Universal Sports 10/17: 8pm to 9pm, Mens free skate
Universal Sports 10/17: 9pm to 10pm, Pairs free skate
Universal Sports 10/18: 12pm to 1pm, Mens free skate
Universal Sports 10/18: 1pm to 2pm, Pairs free skate
Universal Sports 10/18: 5pm to 7pm, Ladies free skate
NBC 10/18: 1pm to 3pm