The ISU Grand Prix Final is the pinnacle event of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure skating series. The series hosts six stops: United States (Skate America), Canada (Skate Canada International), China (Cup of China), France (Trophée Eric Bompard), Russia (Rostelecom Cup) and Japan (NHK Trophy). Skaters are awarded points based on their placements at their assigned events and the top six in each of the four disciplines advance to the Final.

How often you should sharpen your blades depends on the quality of blade, the amount of skating you do and how hard you skate. Beginner level blades are made of softer steel and need to be sharpened more often than intermediate and advanced level blades. Beginner level blades (Canskate Programs) should be sharpened every 8 - 10 hours of skating time. Intermediate level blades (Junior and Intermediate Programs) should be sharpened every 20 - 25 hours. Advanced level blades (Above Intermediate Programs) should be sharpened every 35 - 45 hours of skating. It is also suggested that you have your skates sharpened at least one week before a competition, ice show or test.