2011 Skate Canada International
The 2011 Skate Canada International was the second event of six in the 2011–12 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational competition series. It was held at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario on October 27–30. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Skaters earned points toward qualifying for the 2011–12 Grand Prix Final. Eligibility Skaters who reached the age of 14 by July 1, 2011 were eligible to compete on the senior Grand Prix circuit. In July 2011, minimum score requirements were added to the Grand Prix series and were set at two-thirds of the top scores at the 2011 World Championships. Prior to competing in a Grand Prix event, skaters were required to earn the following: Entries The entries were as follows. Nathalie Péchalat and Fabian Bourzat withdrew on October 26 due to Bourzat's bronchitis. Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time (UTC -04:00). Thursday, October 27 11:00–16:30 – Practices Friday, October 28 08:30–14:00 – Practices 14:05–15:25 – Ladies' short program 15:45–16:55 – Pairs' short program 18:30–19:00 – Welcome ceremonies 19:30–20:50 – Men's short program 21:10–22:20 – Ice dancing short dance Saturday, October 29 07:30–13:45 –