However, their decision to team up met with some disapproval from the Russian skating federation.

A nod and a sanction from the skating federation seems to be the deciding factor.

Maurizi said he would try to have a sexual abuse policy instituted by the skating federation.

Bowman met with the news media last week to deny rumors of drug use, after the national skating federation confronted him about the reports.

However, Harding could be suspended from the skating federation pending any disciplinary hearing.

On the contrary, the skating federation praised Koss for his years of dedication.

Given the situation, it's hard for me to understand where were our judges and the administration of our Skating Federation?

Skaters are entered by their respective national skating federations.

National championships are held by individual national skating federations and governed by their domestic rules.

The event is organized by Bulgarian Skating Federation, the sport's national governing body.