International figure skating
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Figure skating is a sport enjoyed all round the world. Originally based in European countries, the sport is enjoying a major expansion in the countries of East Asia.
The international governing body of the sport is the International Skating Union (ISU).
Currently only those nations which are members of the International Skating Union are allowed to compete in the figure skating events in the Olympic Games.
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[edit] Figure skating in Africa
Figure skating in South Africa
The governing body of figure skating in South Africa is the South African Figure Skating Association, who are members of the ISU.
[edit] Figure skating in Asia
Figure skating in Afghanistan
The ice skating rink in Kabul was closed by the Taliban. The building was later destroyed.
Figure skating in Azerbaijan
The governing body of figure skating in Azerbaijan is the The Skating Federation of Azerbaijan Republic, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in People's Republic of China
The governing body of figure skating in People's Republic of China is the Chinese Skating Association, who are members of the ISU.
There are also figure skating Associations in other parts of China:
Macau - Macau Skating Union
Figure skating in Georgia
The governing body of figure skating in Georgia is the Georgian Figure Skating Association, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Hong Kong
The governing body of figure skating in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Skating Union, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in India
The governing body of figure skating in India is the Ice Skating Association of India, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Indonesia
The governing body of figure skating in Indonesia is the Skyrink Jakarta, who are not yet members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Israel
The governing body of figure skating in Israel is the Israel Ice Skating Federation, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Japan
The governing body of figure skating in Japan is the Japan Skating Federation, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Kazakhstan
The governing body of figure skating in Kazakhstan is the Skating Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Mongolia
The governing body of figure skating in Mongolia is the Skating Union of Mongolia, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in North Korea
The governing body of figure skating in North Korea is the Skating Association of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Pakistan
The governing body of figure skating in Pakistan is the Pakistan Skating Association, who are not yet members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Philippines
The governing body of figure skating in Philippines is the Philippine Skating Union, who are provisional members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Singapore
The governing body of figure skating in Singapore is the Singapore Ice Skating Association, who are not yet members of the ISU.
Figure skating in South Korea
The governing body of figure skating in South Korea is the Korea Skating Union, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Taiwan
The governing body of figure skating in Taiwan is the Chinese Taipei Skating Union, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Thailand
The governing body of figure skating in Thailand is the Figure and Speed Skating Association of Thailand, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Turkmenistan
The governing body of figure skating in Turkmenistan is the Figure Skating Federation of the Republic of Turkmenistan, who are not yet members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Uzbekistan
The governing body of figure skating in Uzbekistan is the Figure Skating Federation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, who are members of the ISU.
[edit] Figure skating in Europe
Figure skating in Andorra
The governing body of figure skating in Andorra is the Federacio Andorrana d’Esports de Gel, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Armenia
The governing body of figure skating in Armenia is the Armenia Skating Federation, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Austria
The governing body of figure skating in Austria is the Österreichischer Eiskunstlauf Verband, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Belarus
The governing body of figure skating in Belarus is the Skating Union of Belarus, who are members of the ISU.
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Figure skating in Belgium
The governing body of figure skating in Belgium is the Federation Royale Belge de Patinage Artistique, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The governing body of figure skating in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Skating Federation of Bosnia & Herzegovina, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Bulgaria
The governing body of figure skating in Bulgaria is the Bulgarian Skating Federation, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Croatia
The governing body of figure skating in Croatia is the Croatia Skating Federation, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Cyprus
The governing body of figure skating in Cyprus is the Cyprus Ice Skating Federation, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Czech Republic
The governing body of figure skating in Czech Republic is the Czech Figure Skating Association, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Denmark
The governing body of figure skating in Denmark is the Danske Skøjte Union, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Estonia
The governing body of figure skating in Estonia is the The Estonian Skating Union, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Finland
The governing body of figure skating in Finland is the Suomen Taitoluisteluliitto, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in France
The governing body of figure skating in France is the Federation Française des Sports de Glace, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Germany
The governing body of figure skating in Germany is the Deutsche Eislauf-Union e.V., who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Gibraltar
The governing body of figure skating in Gibraltar is the Gibraltar Skating Association, who are not yet members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Greece
The governing body of figure skating in Greece is the Hellenic Ice Sports Federation, who are members of the ISU.
There are no ice rinks in Greece currently. The last was closed in May 2003.
Figure skating in Hungary
The governing body of figure skating in Hungary is the Hungarian National Skating Federation, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Iceland
The governing body of figure skating in Iceland is the Icelandic Skating Association, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Republic of Ireland
The governing body of figure skating in Republic of Ireland is the Irish Figure Skating Association, who are provisional members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Italy
The governing body of figure skating in Italy is the Federazione Italiana Sport del Ghiaccio, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Latvia
The governing body of figure skating in Latvia is the Latvian Skating Association, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Lithuania
The governing body of figure skating in Lithuania is the Lithuania Skating Federation, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Luxembourg
The governing body of figure skating in Luxembourg is the Union Luxembourgeoise de Patinage, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Monaco
The governing body of figure skating in Monaco is the Federation Monegasque de Patinage, who are provisional members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Netherlands
The governing body of figure skating in Netherlands is the Koninklijke Nederlandsche Schaatsenrijders Bond, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Norway
The governing body of figure skating in Norway is the Norges Skøyteforbund, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Poland
The governing body of figure skating in Poland is the Polish Figure Skating Association, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Portugal
The governing body of figure skating in Portugal is the Federação Portuguesa de Patinagem, who are provisional members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Romania
The governing body of figure skating in Romania is the Romanian Skating Federation, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Russia
The governing body of figure skating in Russia is the Figure Skating Federation of Russia, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in San Marino
The governing body of figure skating in San Marino is the Federazione San Marin Sport del Ghiaccio, who are not yet members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Serbia and Montenegro
The governing body of figure skating in Serbia and Montenegro is the Serbia & Montenegro Skating Association, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Slovakia
The governing body of figure skating in Slovakia is the Slovak Figure Skating Association, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Slovenia
The governing body of figure skating in Slovenia is the Slovene Skating Union, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Spain
The governing body of figure skating in Spain is the Real Federacion Española Deportes de Invierno, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Sweden
The governing body of figure skating in Sweden is the Svenska Konståkningsförbundet, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Switzerland
The governing body of figure skating in Switzerland is the Schweizer Eislauf-Verband, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Turkey
The governing body of figure skating in Turkey is the Turkish Ice Sports Federation, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Ukraine
The governing body of figure skating in Ukraine is the Figure Skating Federation of Ukraine, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in United Kingdom
The governing body of figure skating in United Kingdom is the National Ice Skating Association of UK, who are members of the ISU.
There are also figure skating associations in other parts of the United Kingdom:
Northern Ireland – The Northern Ireland Ice Skating Federation
Scotland – Skate Scotland
Wales – Welsh Ice Skating Association
[edit] Figure skating in North America
Figure skating in Canada
The governing body of figure skating in Canada is the Skate Canada, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Mexico
The governing body of figure skating in Mexico is the Federacion Mexicana de Deportes Invernales, who are members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Puerto Rico
The governing body of figure skating in Puerto Rico is the Puerto Rico Skating Federation, who are provisional members of the ISU.
Figure skating in United States of America
The governing body of figure skating in United States of America is the United States Figure Skating Association, who are members of the ISU.
[edit] Figure skating in Oceania
Figure skating in Australia
The governing body of figure skating in Australia is the Ice Skating Australia Inc, who are members of the ISU.
There are state associations in:
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Queensland
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Victoria
Western Australia
Tasmania
there are currently no state associations in 
Northern Territory, or 
Norfolk Island
Figure skating in New Zealand
The governing body of figure skating in New Zealand is the New Zealand Ice Skating Association, who are members of the ISU.
[edit] Figure skating in South America
Figure skating in Argentina
The governing body of figure skating in Argentina is the Federación Argentina de Patinaje Sobre Hielo, who are provisional members of the ISU.
Figure skating in Brazil
The governing body of figure skating in Brazil is the Brazilian Ice Sports Federation, who are members of the ISU.
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