Articles Index
Where Can Figure Skaters Purchase Music for Ice Dancing?
Music is important for ice dancing. Sometimes it can be very difficult to find ice dance music. This short article will help ice dancers find music to purchase and enjoy.
Why is the Ice Skating Turn "Mohawk" Named After an American Indian Tribe?
Where did the name "Mohawk" come from? Why is a mohawk, which is an ice skating turn, named after an American indian tribe?
Are Figure Skates Allowed As Carry-On Luggage On Airplanes?
If possible, when traveling to figure skating competitions, skaters should carry their skates on the plane as carry-on luggage, but security restrictions vary depending on the airline, airport, and local TSA authorities.
Are Rental Ice Skates Okay For Figure Skating?
When should a figure skater stop using rental skates? Are rental skates okay at all? This article addresses this issue.
Can Adults Skate and Compete? Is There An Age That Is Too Late to Start?
Adults can certainly compete in figure skating. Both US Figure Skating and Ice Skating Institute offer tests and competitions especially for adults. In fact, US Figure Skating holds Adult Nationals every year. There are so many opportunities for adults in skating.
Do Figure Skaters Ever Spot Their Spins Like Dancers Do?
Do figure skaters ever spot their spins like dancers do in pirouettes?
Should a Figure Skater Purchase New or Used Figure Skates?
Should a Figure Skater Purchase New or Used Figure Skates?
How Often Should Figure Skating Blades Be Sharpened?
This short article addresses how often a figure skater should sharpen his or her skates.
Whatever Happened to Barbi Smith?
Barbi Smith qualified for the World Figure Skating Championships in 1977. She was the silver medalist at the 1977 US National Figure Skating Championships and was the 1975 U.S. National Junior Ladies figure skating champion. After her figure skating career, she seemed to disappear. Many people in the ice skating world wonder whatever happened to Barbie Smith?
What is Social Ice Dancing?
This short article explains social ice dancing and what social ice dance sessions are like.
"Why Do Figure Skaters Fall Down and Still Place High? I Don't Get It!"
This short article explains why figure skaters that fall can place higher than skaters that seem to have skated perfectly.
What Extra Fees Do Figure Skating Coaches Charge?
Figure skating coaches charge for everything related to a child's skating training. When a coach takes a child to an ice skating competition or event, there are fees for taking care of the student and for expenses. There are fees to prepare for tests, competitions, and shows. Those coaching skating must make a living.
What Is the Difference Between a Toe Loop and a Toe Walley?
Both the toe loop jump and toe walley jump are similar since the toe pick assist is done with the same foot for either jump. What makes the two jumps different is the entry edge. A toe loop must take off from a back outside edge, while the toe Walley's take off is from a back inside edge.
What is the Difference Between an Amateur and a Professional Figure Skater?
Until recently, if a figure skater accepted money for teaching or performing, he or she was considered a professional ice skater. What is the difference between an amateur and a professional figure skater?
What Is the Junior World Figure Skating Championships?
The World Junior Figure Skating Championships is a yearly figure skating competition sponsored by the Internationl Skating Union (ISU). The best young figure skaters in the world compete for the title of World Junior Champion.
Why Is Figure Skating Called "Figure Skating?"
Years ago, beautiful designs were skated on clean ice in the shape of a figure eight. These designs were called figures and that is why Figure Skating is called FIGURE Skating! All figure skaters practiced figures for hours each day and before doing jumps and spins, every competitor in figure skating first had to compete in a figure event. Figure events were eliminated from official competitions in the 1990s. I miss figures, do you?
How Did the Name of the "Kiss and Cry" Figure Skating Area Come About?
After a performance at a figure skating competition, the "Kiss and Cry" area is the place where the competitors and their coaches wait for the scores to be announced and posted. There is some history surrounding how the name "Kiss and Cry" came about. This short article tells that story.
How Do I Stop My Figure Skating Spins From Traveling?
This short article gives some tips on keeping figure skating spins centered.
Is It True That Condoleezza Rice Was an Accomplished Figure Skater?
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was an accomplished figure skater. This article shares a bit about her ice skating career and her young life.
What Is the Figure Skating Competition Season?
What is the figure skating competition season? What time of year does the season for competitive figure skating begin and when does the season end?
What Is Competing Against the Book?
"Competing Against the Book" is a term used by Ice Skating Institute.
What is the Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating?
The Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating is an elite ice skating competition series where top junior level skaters from more than thirty countries compete.
What Are Skate Guards?
Skate guards are protective covers, usually made of rubber or plastic, that protect figure skate blades.
What is the Difference Between Ice Skating Institute and U.S. Figure Skating?
There are two different figure skating associations in the United States: Ice Skating Institute (ISI) and US Figure Skating (USFS). What are the differences?
Is Figure Skating a Youth Sport or a Sport for All Ages?
Is figure skating a youth sport or a sport for all ages? This short article addresses this subject.