Karl Schäfer Memorial
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The Karl Schäfer Memorial is an annual elite senior-level figure skating competition. Skaters compete in four disciplines: men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dance. The competition is named for legendary figure skater Karl Schäfer. The competition is usually held in October. It is also known as the Vienna Cup. The 2006 competition did not have a pairs event.
In 2005, the competition was used as an Olympic qualifying competition.