<P> A team event debuted at the 2014 Olympics . It consists of two segments : qualification and finals . During qualification each team has one men 's single skater , one ladies ' single skater , one pair , and one ice dance couple skate their short program / dance . Before the finals , each team is allowed to replace up to two skaters / couples . The final consists of each skater / couple skating their short program / dance . Results are determined by placement points . </P>
<P> A team event debuted at the 2014 Olympics . It consists of two segments : qualification and finals . During qualification each team has one men 's single skater , one ladies ' single skater , one pair , and one ice dance couple skate their short program / dance . Before the finals , each team is allowed to replace up to two skaters / couples . The final consists of each skater / couple skating their short program / dance . Results are determined by placement points . </P>
when did team skating became an olympic event
when did team skating became an olympic event
2014
2014