Memories of Figure Skaters and Coaches and Other Skating Memories
This section includes links and stories to memories of skaters, coaches, and other skating memories.
The Best and the Worst Figure Skating Events From 2000 to 2009
2009 ends the first decade of the 21st century. This list looks back at the best and the worst events of those ten years.
2009 ends the first decade of the 21st century. This list looks back at the best and the worst events of those ten years.
Richard Dwyer Memories - "Mr. Debonair" Ice Skating Show Star
Richard Dwyer is one of the most popular ice skating show stars in figure skating history. He was and is the famous "Mr. Debonair." What memories do you have of the legendary figure skating star?
Richard Dwyer is one of the most popular ice skating show stars in figure skating history. He was and is the famous "Mr. Debonair." What memories do you have of the legendary figure skating star?
Irina Rodnina - Three Time Olympic Pair Skating Champion
Irina Rodnina is considered the most successful pair skater in figure skating history. She won three different Olympics and ten world titles. What memories do you have from her skating career?
Irina Rodnina is considered the most successful pair skater in figure skating history. She won three different Olympics and ten world titles. What memories do you have from her skating career?
School Figures - Remembering Compulsory Figures
Years ago, beautiful designs were skated on clean ice in the shape of a figure eight. These complex designs were called figures and that is why Figure Skating is called FIGURE Skating. What memories do you have of doing compulsory figures?
Years ago, beautiful designs were skated on clean ice in the shape of a figure eight. These complex designs were called figures and that is why Figure Skating is called FIGURE Skating. What memories do you have of doing compulsory figures?
Memories of Figure Skater Haley Gans
Colorado figure skater, Haley Gans, died tragically in a skiing accident on Friday, November 20, 2009. In this article, those who knew Haley share their memories.
Colorado figure skater, Haley Gans, died tragically in a skiing accident on Friday, November 20, 2009. In this article, those who knew Haley share their memories.
Share Your Memories of Figure Skater Haley Gans
Colorado figure skater, Haley Gans, died tragically in a skiing accident. She was fourteen years old. Here, readers who knew Haley are able to share their memories.
Colorado figure skater, Haley Gans, died tragically in a skiing accident. She was fourteen years old. Here, readers who knew Haley are able to share their memories.
Marty Martino - Figure Skating Coach Manuel Martins "Marty Martino"
Marty Martino taught figure skating in Colorado Springs for over forty years. At age 71, on March 1, 2009, he died sudddenly after experiencing a massive heart attack.
Marty Martino taught figure skating in Colorado Springs for over forty years. At age 71, on March 1, 2009, he died sudddenly after experiencing a massive heart attack.
Ice Skating Memories 2007
This article highlights some ice skating events that happened in 2007.
This article highlights some ice skating events that happened in 2007.
Ice Skating Memories 2006
2006 was a big year in figure skating history since it was an Olympic year. This article highlights some of the important ice skating memories that happened in 2006.
2006 was a big year in figure skating history since it was an Olympic year. This article highlights some of the important ice skating memories that happened in 2006.
Video Montage of Women U.S. Figure Skating Champions
"U.S. Ladies Figure Skating Champions - A History," is a video montage put together by a user on YouTube.com. Almost every U.S. Ladies figure skating champion is shown.
"U.S. Ladies Figure Skating Champions - A History," is a video montage put together by a user on YouTube.com. Almost every U.S. Ladies figure skating champion is shown.
Figure Skating Video Montage to a Joni Mitchell Song
A figure skating fan and YouTube user put together a beautiful figure skating video montage of some favorite performances of figure skating champions to "River" by singer Joni Mitchell.
A figure skating fan and YouTube user put together a beautiful figure skating video montage of some favorite performances of figure skating champions to "River" by singer Joni Mitchell.
Debbie Weinstein Minter Shares About Doing an Original Figure
In 2008, US Figure Skating Gold Medalist, Debbie Weinstein Minter, performed an original figure that included many figure skating turns, loops, and edges. She named it "Compost Heap" becuase it had a "little of everything all mixed together." In this article, she shares what her experience was like.
In 2008, US Figure Skating Gold Medalist, Debbie Weinstein Minter, performed an original figure that included many figure skating turns, loops, and edges. She named it "Compost Heap" becuase it had a "little of everything all mixed together." In this article, she shares what her experience was like.
Skaters of the Past and Present
This is a list of my favorite skaters past and present.
This is a list of my favorite skaters past and present.
Self-Publish Your Skating Memories With Blurb.com
Figure skaters are able to publish their ice skating memories and photos into full colored books with a service called Blurb.
Figure skaters are able to publish their ice skating memories and photos into full colored books with a service called Blurb.
Figure Skaters and Hollywood Professional School
Hollywood Professional School was a school in southern California where many figure skaters attended. The figure skaters that attended Hollywood Professonal School (HPS) devoted their time to developing their skating talent. Hollywood Professional School is part of the history of figure skating in the United States.
Hollywood Professional School was a school in southern California where many figure skaters attended. The figure skaters that attended Hollywood Professonal School (HPS) devoted their time to developing their skating talent. Hollywood Professional School is part of the history of figure skating in the United States.
Hollywood Professional School Photos
Hollywood Professional School was a school in southern California that many figure skaters attended. The school is part of the history of figure skating in the United States since some of the figure skating alumni of the school became very famous.
Hollywood Professional School was a school in southern California that many figure skaters attended. The school is part of the history of figure skating in the United States since some of the figure skating alumni of the school became very famous.
Mabel Fairbanks - African American Figure Skater and Ice Skating Coach
Mabel Fairbanks was an African American figure skater and ice skating coach. Her strength and determination paved the way for African Americans and other figure skaters from minority backgrounds to be part of the sport.
Mabel Fairbanks was an African American figure skater and ice skating coach. Her strength and determination paved the way for African Americans and other figure skaters from minority backgrounds to be part of the sport.
Marty Martino - Figure Skating Coach
Marty Martino taught figure skating in Colorado Springs for over forty years. At age 71, on March 1, 2009, he died sudddenly after experiencing a massive heart attack.
Marty Martino taught figure skating in Colorado Springs for over forty years. At age 71, on March 1, 2009, he died sudddenly after experiencing a massive heart attack.
Mary McKinstry - Super Skating Mom
Mary McKinstry ran a boarding house for young skaters in the 1960s in Squaw Valley, California. I was a "McKinstry Kid." This is a tribute to a wonderful woman who helped mold the lives of many young figure skaters.
Mary McKinstry ran a boarding house for young skaters in the 1960s in Squaw Valley, California. I was a "McKinstry Kid." This is a tribute to a wonderful woman who helped mold the lives of many young figure skaters.
Disney On Ice - A Skater's Memories
This is a short description of one figure skater's memories of skating and touring with Disney On Ice.
This is a short description of one figure skater's memories of skating and touring with Disney On Ice.
Shipstads and Johnson Ice Follies
Ice Follies was the first traveling ice show.
Ice Follies was the first traveling ice show.
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow...
This is a very amusing and true ice skating story.
This is a very amusing and true ice skating story.
"Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow..." Photos
This series of illustrations shows how a fall was handled at an ice skating event. It is a funny story that is "a classic" in the figure skating world. It is not the story of a typical fall.
This series of illustrations shows how a fall was handled at an ice skating event. It is a funny story that is "a classic" in the figure skating world. It is not the story of a typical fall.
Ice Skating Photos
This photo collection contains ice skating photos that may be of interest to those interested in figure skating.
This photo collection contains ice skating photos that may be of interest to those interested in figure skating.
Giuliano Grossi Memory Page
This is a scrapbook that celebrates the life of the Italian skater and coach, Giuliano Grossi. Giuliano was a dear friend of mine. 1984 Olympic Champion and celebrity, Scott Hamilton, was coached by Giuliano Grossi when he was a young boy. Mr. Grossi was a figure skating star and a great skating coach. He is missed by many.
This is a scrapbook that celebrates the life of the Italian skater and coach, Giuliano Grossi. Giuliano was a dear friend of mine. 1984 Olympic Champion and celebrity, Scott Hamilton, was coached by Giuliano Grossi when he was a young boy. Mr. Grossi was a figure skating star and a great skating coach. He is missed by many.
Skating History Lesson: Hollywood Professional School
Hollywood Professional School was a school in southern California where many figure skaters attended. This link tells about my own memories of the figure skaters that attended Hollywood Professional School. Peggy Fleming is the school's most famous figure skating graduate.
Hollywood Professional School was a school in southern California where many figure skaters attended. This link tells about my own memories of the figure skaters that attended Hollywood Professional School. Peggy Fleming is the school's most famous figure skating graduate.
Squaw Valley Memories
Many figure skaters in the 1960s and 1970s spent the summer training in Squaw Valley. This is a memory page I put together about those summers. It takes those who skated there during the summer back to a wonderful time in their lives.
Many figure skaters in the 1960s and 1970s spent the summer training in Squaw Valley. This is a memory page I put together about those summers. It takes those who skated there during the summer back to a wonderful time in their lives.
Holiday on Ice Reunion Page
This links the skating alumni of Holiday on Ice.
This links the skating alumni of Holiday on Ice.
Ice Follies Photo Gallery
Ice Follies Star, Don Jackson, has put together photos from the Ice Follies. Most of the photos in this gallery are from 1962 through 1968.
Ice Follies Star, Don Jackson, has put together photos from the Ice Follies. Most of the photos in this gallery are from 1962 through 1968.
A Review of the 1961 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships
Sandra Loosemore of Skateweb wrote this excellent review of the 1961 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships after viewing a video at the World Figure Skating Museum. Those who placed in this event at the senior level, were killed in a plane crash in 1961 when the entire U.S. Figure Skating Team flew to compete in the 1961 World Figure Skating Championships.
Sandra Loosemore of Skateweb wrote this excellent review of the 1961 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships after viewing a video at the World Figure Skating Museum. Those who placed in this event at the senior level, were killed in a plane crash in 1961 when the entire U.S. Figure Skating Team flew to compete in the 1961 World Figure Skating Championships.
A Tribute to My First Ice Dance Coach Howie Harrold
My first dance pro when I began to dance seriously was a man named Howie Harrold. He died in a tragic accident when I was only thirteen years old. This link is a tribute to him.
My first dance pro when I began to dance seriously was a man named Howie Harrold. He died in a tragic accident when I was only thirteen years old. This link is a tribute to him.
History of the Los Angeles Figure Skating Club
Virginia Vale, a skater, actress, and figure skating judge, shares some of her memories of the Los Angeles Figure Skating Club.
Virginia Vale, a skater, actress, and figure skating judge, shares some of her memories of the Los Angeles Figure Skating Club.
"Gerry in Oz" Ice and Roller Skating
"Gerry in Oz" has put together a very complete site that includes information about both ice and roller figure skating.
"Gerry in Oz" has put together a very complete site that includes information about both ice and roller figure skating.