The prestigious Crystal Globes were introduced in 2022/23 to honor the top-performing male and female skaters each season. This trophy quickly became a coveted award, symbolizing excellence in the sport.

For the 2024/25 season, the competition format of the ISU Short Track World Tour was updated, reducing the schedule to three individual races for women and men per weekend, each carrying modified points values. 

To foster a stronger team dynamic, the ISU has introduced the Team Crystal Globe, ensuring that all skaters—not just those vying for individual medals—play a crucial role in earning points for their teams. 

As part of the ISU Short Track World Tour, the competition now features bold new team identities and uniforms, enhancing the sport’s team-focused atmosphere and visual appeal.

Scoring – ISU Crystal Globe (Individual)

Races:

Three individual races for Women and Men at each ISU Short Track World Tour:

• 500m
• 1000m
• 1500m

Participation:

• Maximum of three skaters from each nation per distance.
• Each skater can participate in a maximum of 18 races across six events.

Scoring System:

• Total score is based on the combined points from each athlete's best 15 races.
• Points can come from any combination of distances (e.g., 6 races in 2 distances and 3 races in another).

Points Distribution:

• 1st Place: 100 points
• 2nd Place: 80 points
• 3rd Place: 70 points
• Points continue down to 24th place.

Women’s ISU Crystal Globe Standings

Men’s ISU Crystal Globe Standings

Last season’s Crystal Globe champions were also honored with custom-designed helmets created by Itzhak de Laat.

Scoring – ISU Team Crystal Globe

Team Scoring:

• Total points scored by all athletes on each team are combined.
• No races are dropped in the team standings.

Participation:

Maximum Points:

Relay Points:

Points for relays are tripled:

• Mixed 2000m Relay
• Women’s 3000m Relay
• Men’s 5000m Relay

Points Distribution for Relays:

• 1st Place: 300 points
• 2nd Place: 240 points
• 3rd Place: 210 points

Overall Classification:

Every nation is classified, even those without relay teams.

ISU Team Crystal Globe Standings