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The 2001 NHK Trophy is the last competition of six international senior events of the ISU Grand Prix Series of Figure Skating for Ladies, Men, Pairs and Ice Dancing. The competition, organized by the Japan Skating Federation (JSF) and co-organized by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) will be held in Kumamoto, Japan from November 28th to December 2nd, 2001.

The Competition will be conducted in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations 2000, the ISU Special Regulations Figure Skating 2000, the ISU Special Regulations Ice Dancing 2000 and the ISU Communications. The Technical Announcement for the “ISU Grand Prix Series 2001/2002” will be valid for the 2001 NHK Trophy. All competitors, referees and judges must be eligible persons in accordance with the ISU Constitution and General Regulations 2000, Rule 102 and must be entered through their national association.

Technical Data
	Organizer:	Japan Skating Federation
	Place:	Aqua Dome Kumamoto, a heated ice arena with an artificial ice surface of 60m x 30m
	Men:	Short Program	max. 2min., 40sec.; The prescribed elements to be skated are those listed in the ISU Regulations, Rule 310, para2.
		Free Skating	4 min., 30sec., plus or minus 10 sec., In accordance with ISU Regulations, Rule 320
		Factors	Short Program 0.5, Free Skating 1.0
	Ladies:	Short Program	see Men;
		Free Skating	4 min., plus or minus 10 sec., In accordance with ISU Regulations, Rule 320
		Factors	see Men;
	Pairs:	Short Program	max. 2min., 40sec.; The prescribed elements to be skated are those listed in the ISU Regulations, Rule 313, para2 and 4(Group B)
		Free Skating	4 min., 30sec., plus or minus 10 sec., In accordance with ISU Regulations, Rule 321
		Factors	see Men;
	Ice Dancing	Compulsory Dance	GOLDEN WALTZ; Group of compulsory dance are listed for the 2001/2002 season in ISU Communication 1065.
		Original Dance	2 min., 30 sec., plus or minus 10 sec.,
			Spanish Medley as described in ISU Communication 1109.
			Type: Any 2 or 3 of a dance in Flamenco style, a Tango (any type), a Paso Doble, and/or a Waltz (which should be performed in a Spanish manner). Any appropriate tempo and time signature.
		Free Dance	4 min., plus or minus 10 sec., As per ISU Special Regulations Ice Dancing 2000, Rule 510, ISU Communication 1109 and all pertinent ISU Communications.
		Factors	Compulsory Dance 0.4, Original Dance 0.6, Free Dance 1.0

City of Kumamoto
	The City of Kumamoto is located in the middle of Kyushu Island (the southern Island) of Japan. It has rich history and tradition with plenty of clear water and green forest. It is also famous for the national treasure, Kumamoto Castle. You will enjoy a mild weather and old Japanese tradition in Kumamoto. The temperature in Kumamoto in the early December is 5 - 15 degrees Celsius.