The 2006 European Figure Skating Championships were a senior international figure skating competition in the 2005–06 season. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. The event was held at the Palais des Sports de Gerland in Lyon, France from January 17 to 22, 2006.
Figure skating was first contested in the Olympic Games at the 1908 Summer Olympics. Since 1924, the sport has been a part of the Winter Olympic Games.
Figure skating is a sport with participants across the world. Originally based in North America and Europe, the sport has experienced a major expansion in the countries of East Asia.
The World Junior Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which figure skaters within a designated age range compete for the title of World Junior champion. The ISU guidelines for junior eligibility have varied throughout the years – currently, skaters must be at least 13 years old but not yet 19 before the previous 1 July, except for men competing in pair skating and ice dancing where the age maximum is 21.
Country changing is a phenomenon in the figure skating world in which skaters change the country they represent in competition. There are many different reasons why competitors switch countries, but it mostly comes down to maximizing the possibility of being able to compete at the World Figure Skating Championships and the Winter Olympic Games. A skater who cannot do that representing their home country often looks for another one. Because spots to Worlds and the Olympics are allotted by country, not by skater, a skater can hope to transfer to a new country and have a better chance of becoming national champion, being sent to Worlds, and qualifying for a spot in the Olympics.
The 1992 World Junior Figure Skating Championships were held from November 26 to December 1, 1991 in Hull, Quebec, Canada. The event was sanctioned by the International Skating Union and open to ISU member nations. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.
The Soviet Figure Skating Championships were a figure skating national championship held annually to determine the national champions of the Soviet Union. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.
The 1995 French Figure Skating Championships took place in December 1994 in Bordeaux for singles and pairs and in Besançon for ice dance. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing on the senior level. The event was used to help determine the French team to the 1995 World Championships and the 1995 European Championships.
The 1994 French Figure Skating Championships took place in Rouen for singles and pairs and in Athis-Mons for ice dance. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing on the senior level. The event was used to help determine the French team to the 1994 World Championships and the 1994 European Championships.
The 1993 French Figure Skating Championships took place in Grenoble for singles and pairs and in La Roche-sur-Yon for ice dance. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing on the senior level. The event was used to help determine the French team to the 1993 World Championships and the 1993 European Championships.
The 1989 French Figure Skating Championships took place in Caen for singles and pairs and in Limoges for ice dance. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing on the senior level. The event was used to help determine the French team to the 1989 World Championships and the 1989 European Championships.
The 1988 French Figure Skating Championships took place in Grenoble for singles and pairs and in Lyon for ice dance. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing on the senior level. The event was used to help determine the French team to the 1988 Winter Olympics, the 1988 World Championships, and the 1988 European Championships.
The 1987 French Figure Skating Championships took place in Épinal for singles and pairs and in Dijon for ice dance. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing on the senior level. The event was used to help determine the French team to the 1987 World Championships and the 1987 European Championships.
The 1986 French Figure Skating Championships took place in Franconville for singles and pairs and in Lyon for ice dance. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing on the senior level. The event was used to help determine the French team to the 1986 World Championships and the 1986 European Championships.
The 1985 French Figure Skating Championships took place in Belfort for singles and pairs and in Angers for ice dance. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing on the senior level. The event was used to help determine the French team to the 1986 World Championships and the 1986 European Championships.
The 2013 European Figure Skating Championships was a senior international figure skating competition in the 2012–13 season. The competition was held from 23 to 27 January 2013 at the Dom Sportova in Zagreb, Croatia. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.
The 1993 World Junior Figure Skating Championships were held on December 1–6, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea. The event was sanctioned by the International Skating Union and open to ISU member nations. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.
The 1977 World Junior Figure Skating Championships were held on February 8–12, 1977 in Megève, France. Sanctioned by the International Skating Union, it was the second edition of an annual competition in which figure skaters compete for the title of world junior champion. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.
The 1978 World Junior Figure Skating Championships were held on March 21–26, 1978 in Megève, France. Sanctioned by the International Skating Union, it was the third edition of an annual competition in which figure skaters compete for the title of world junior champion. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.
The 1980 World Junior Figure Skating Championships were held on January 15–20, 1980 in Megève, France. Sanctioned by the International Skating Union, it was the fifth edition of an annual competition in which figure skaters compete for the title of world junior champion. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.