Figure Skating: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Figure Skating Movies
This is a list of some figure skating movies. Some of these movies are well known; others are not. Some of these movies tell true stories, but most of these movies are fictional figure skating stories.
This is a list of some figure skating movies. Some of these movies are well known; others are not. Some of these movies tell true stories, but most of these movies are fictional figure skating stories.
Ice Skating Outdoors
At one time, all ice skating took place outside. Today, most people skate at indoor ice rinks, but there are still some wonderful outdoor ice rinks in the United States. This is a list of some of the top outdoor places to ice skate.
At one time, all ice skating took place outside. Today, most people skate at indoor ice rinks, but there are still some wonderful outdoor ice rinks in the United States. This is a list of some of the top outdoor places to ice skate.
Favorite Gifts for Ice Skaters
This is a short list of recommended gifts that can be given to those who love figure skating.
This is a short list of recommended gifts that can be given to those who love figure skating.
Ice Skating Jumps
There are certain jumps that all ice skaters learn and that figure skating fans should try to recognize.
There are certain jumps that all ice skaters learn and that figure skating fans should try to recognize.
Purchase Skates
This article will help a new or prospective figure skater purchase his or her first pair of skates.
This article will help a new or prospective figure skater purchase his or her first pair of skates.
Get Started Figure Skating
Getting started in figure skating is simple. Most ice arenas offer weekly group lessons that usually run from six to twelve weeks. These group lessons cover many figure skating basics.
Getting started in figure skating is simple. Most ice arenas offer weekly group lessons that usually run from six to twelve weeks. These group lessons cover many figure skating basics.
Beginning Ice Skating Lesson
Read about the things figure skaters learn in a beginning ice skating class.
Read about the things figure skaters learn in a beginning ice skating class.
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour
The East High Wildcats get ready to take the ice in Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour
The East High Wildcats get ready to take the ice in Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour
Sk8Strong Video Demo
Sk8Strong Inc. has produced off-ice strength and core training DVDs especially for figure skaters. This YouTube video includes sample clips of the exercises that are on the Sk8Strong DVDs.
Sk8Strong Inc. has produced off-ice strength and core training DVDs especially for figure skaters. This YouTube video includes sample clips of the exercises that are on the Sk8Strong DVDs.
2002 Olympic Figure Skating Champion Sarah Hughes Falls
Sarah Hughes falls and as she competes at the World Figure Skating Championships in 2003.
Sarah Hughes falls and as she competes at the World Figure Skating Championships in 2003.
Olympic Women Figure Skaters
This article lists some of the most famous women in Olympic figure skating history.
This article lists some of the most famous women in Olympic figure skating history.
Favorite Figure Skates
This is a list of the favorite figure skating boots and blades used and purchased by figure skaters. If you buy a new or used boot and blade, look for one of these brands.
This is a list of the favorite figure skating boots and blades used and purchased by figure skaters. If you buy a new or used boot and blade, look for one of these brands.
Ice Skating Clothes
It is not always easy to find figure skating apparel; in fact, to those new to skating, finding skating clothing can be a mystery!
It is not always easy to find figure skating apparel; in fact, to those new to skating, finding skating clothing can be a mystery!
Dorothy Hamill's Wedge Haircut From the 1970s
Dorothy Hamill is known for skating with a style that was perfect. Her jumps were graceful and her technical skating was excellent. Her head was always up and she had perfect posture. She was considered "America's Sweetheart." She is also known for her sweet personality.
Dorothy Hamill is known for skating with a style that was perfect. Her jumps were graceful and her technical skating was excellent. Her head was always up and she had perfect posture. She was considered "America's Sweetheart." She is also known for her sweet personality.
Figure Skating Basics
There are many moves figure skaters must master. This article includes links to lessons on falling and getting up on skates, how to stop, how to skate forward, and how to spin and jump.
There are many moves figure skaters must master. This article includes links to lessons on falling and getting up on skates, how to stop, how to skate forward, and how to spin and jump.
Figure Skating Legend Michelle Kwan
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Zuca Bags
Zuca Bags are ideal for the needs of a figure skater. The bag was designed by a mother of skaters and has changed the way skaters store and transport their figure skates and accessories.
Zuca Bags are ideal for the needs of a figure skater. The bag was designed by a mother of skaters and has changed the way skaters store and transport their figure skates and accessories.
Jackson Figure Skates
Jackson Skates are a favorite for figure skaters of all levels. The price of Jackson Skates is reasonable and there are so many different models to choose from.
Jackson Skates are a favorite for figure skaters of all levels. The price of Jackson Skates is reasonable and there are so many different models to choose from.
Fall and Get Up on Skates
Knowing how to fall and get up correctly on skates is very important for all figure skaters.
Knowing how to fall and get up correctly on skates is very important for all figure skaters.
Skating Forward
This article will help teach beginning skaters how to move forward on the ice.
This article will help teach beginning skaters how to move forward on the ice.
Skate Spinner
Skate Spinner is a figure skating training aid that simulates the skating blade on the ice. Figure skaters can practice jumps and spins anywhere with Skate Spinner. This short article reviews the product.
Skate Spinner is a figure skating training aid that simulates the skating blade on the ice. Figure skaters can practice jumps and spins anywhere with Skate Spinner. This short article reviews the product.
Fall Safely on Figure Skates
No one wants to fall while ice skating, but if you are going to skate, you are going to fall. How can a figure skater, especially an adult who doesn't want to fall, fall safely? This article addresses this issue.
No one wants to fall while ice skating, but if you are going to skate, you are going to fall. How can a figure skater, especially an adult who doesn't want to fall, fall safely? This article addresses this issue.
2006 Olympic Figure Skater Emily Hughes Falls on Ice Skates
2006 Olympic figure skater Emily Hughes falls on ice skates.
2006 Olympic figure skater Emily Hughes falls on ice skates.
Jackson Softec Figure Skates
Softec figure skates make it possible to skate for hours in a comfortable boot.
Softec figure skates make it possible to skate for hours in a comfortable boot.
Snowplow Stop
Stopping on the ice is essential for every figure skater. This is the first and easiest stop a skater must master.
Stopping on the ice is essential for every figure skater. This is the first and easiest stop a skater must master.
Lace Figure Skates
Lacing figure skates correctly will make the ice skating experience more enjoyable. Correct lacing of figure skates is very important and must be done a certain way.
Lacing figure skates correctly will make the ice skating experience more enjoyable. Correct lacing of figure skates is very important and must be done a certain way.
Favorite Music for Ice Skating
There are certain pieces of music that are the favorites of figure skaters and ice skating fans.
There are certain pieces of music that are the favorites of figure skaters and ice skating fans.
Christine Errath, Dorothy Hamill, and Dianne DeLeeuw - 1976 Winter Olympics
Dorothy Hamill is known for skating with a style that was perfect. Her jumps were graceful and her technical skating was excellent. Her head was always up and she had perfect posture. She was considered "America's Sweetheart." She is also known for her sweet personality.
Dorothy Hamill is known for skating with a style that was perfect. Her jumps were graceful and her technical skating was excellent. Her head was always up and she had perfect posture. She was considered "America's Sweetheart." She is also known for her sweet personality.
Skating Legend Michelle Kwan
Michelle Kwan is considered a figure skating legend and is the most decorated figure skater in U.S. history.
Michelle Kwan is considered a figure skating legend and is the most decorated figure skater in U.S. history.
The Story of Haley Rose Gans
This is a different kind of story. It’s not a story about a skater who worked hard and made it to Worlds or the Olympics or landed triple triple combinations. It’s a story about a different kind of gift. It’s a story about Haley Rose Gans.
This is a different kind of story. It’s not a story about a skater who worked hard and made it to Worlds or the Olympics or landed triple triple combinations. It’s a story about a different kind of gift. It’s a story about Haley Rose Gans.
Olympic Figure Skating
In this article, learn some things that fans want to know about Olympic figure skating and ice skating history. Also, find out how to become a figure skater.
In this article, learn some things that fans want to know about Olympic figure skating and ice skating history. Also, find out how to become a figure skater.
Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding at the 1994 Winter Olympic Games
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Hockey Skate or Figure Skate?
What is the difference between a hockey skate and a figure skate?
What is the difference between a hockey skate and a figure skate?
Music for Figure Skating
Skating to music is a very important part of figure skating. This article will help figure skaters with music selection
Skating to music is a very important part of figure skating. This article will help figure skaters with music selection
Italiian Skating Champion Carolina Kostner
Carolina Kostner of Italy competed in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2007. She won a bronze medal at the Grand Prix Final that took place in Torino, Italy.
Carolina Kostner of Italy competed in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2007. She won a bronze medal at the Grand Prix Final that took place in Torino, Italy.
Ekaterina Gordeeva and Sergei Grinkov - Olympic Pair Skating Champions
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
1976 Olympic Champion Dorothy Hamill
Dorothy Hamill is known for skating with a style that was perfect. Her jumps were graceful and her technical skating was excellent. Her head was always up and she had perfect posture. She was considered "America's Sweetheart." She is also known for her sweet personality.
Dorothy Hamill is known for skating with a style that was perfect. Her jumps were graceful and her technical skating was excellent. Her head was always up and she had perfect posture. She was considered "America's Sweetheart." She is also known for her sweet personality.
African American Ice Skaters
There are certain African American figure skaters that should be remembered. This short article highlights some of those skaters.
There are certain African American figure skaters that should be remembered. This short article highlights some of those skaters.
Ice Castles
Ice Castles was made in 1978. Lynn Holly Johnson, who was a beautiful and talented skater and actress in the 1970s, plays a young and talented teen from Iowa who is discovered by a top skating coach. She gets a chance to go to Colorado to be trained to become an Olympic champion.
Ice Castles was made in 1978. Lynn Holly Johnson, who was a beautiful and talented skater and actress in the 1970s, plays a young and talented teen from Iowa who is discovered by a top skating coach. She gets a chance to go to Colorado to be trained to become an Olympic champion.
How to Spin
Learning to spin on ice skates is not easy, but is so much fun!
Learning to spin on ice skates is not easy, but is so much fun!
Tanith Belbin and Benjamin Agosto - U.S. Ice Dance Champions
This photo gallery shows some very funny figure photos of elite competitive ice skaters in some very "interesting" and amusing positions.
This photo gallery shows some very funny figure photos of elite competitive ice skaters in some very "interesting" and amusing positions.
Lynn-Holly Johnson - Co-Star of the Ice Skating Movie Ice Castles
Lynn-Holly Johnson co-starred in the 1978 movie "Ice Castles." She played Lexie, a talented young ice skater from Iowa who goes to a figure skating training center in Colorado to work towards skating in the Olympics.
Lynn-Holly Johnson co-starred in the 1978 movie "Ice Castles." She played Lexie, a talented young ice skater from Iowa who goes to a figure skating training center in Colorado to work towards skating in the Olympics.
A Little Blade Advice!
Ice skate technician, Geoff Hébert, has written an article called A Little Blade Advice! The goal of his article is help skaters understand all the different blade options that are available for figure skaters.
Ice skate technician, Geoff Hébert, has written an article called A Little Blade Advice! The goal of his article is help skaters understand all the different blade options that are available for figure skaters.
Choose a Skating Coach
Unlike ballet, dance, or gymnastics, where learning occurs in a group lesson format most of the time, figure skating is mastered through private lessons. So….if you or your child is really interested in mastering figure skating, your first step is to select a private lesson coach.
Unlike ballet, dance, or gymnastics, where learning occurs in a group lesson format most of the time, figure skating is mastered through private lessons. So….if you or your child is really interested in mastering figure skating, your first step is to select a private lesson coach.
Figure Skating Pants
In recent years, most figure skaters practice in figure skating pants (in addition to skating dresses). This article lists some of the most popular brands of of figure skating pants.
In recent years, most figure skaters practice in figure skating pants (in addition to skating dresses). This article lists some of the most popular brands of of figure skating pants.
Sk8Strong Figure Skating DVDs
Sk8Strong Inc. has produced instructional exercise DVDs especially for figure skaters. The DVDs provide figure skaters with a comprehensive off-ice training program.
Sk8Strong Inc. has produced instructional exercise DVDs especially for figure skaters. The DVDs provide figure skaters with a comprehensive off-ice training program.
What to Wear for Skating
Dressing properly for skating helps most figure skaters skate better. This short article gives information on how to dress for figure skating competitions, exhibitions, tests, and performances.
Dressing properly for skating helps most figure skaters skate better. This short article gives information on how to dress for figure skating competitions, exhibitions, tests, and performances.
Olympic US Skating Team 2010
Due to the new judging system for figure skating, there is no way anyone can really predict which U.S. figure skaters will qualify for the Vancouver Olympics in 2010, but certain figure skaters may qualify.
Due to the new judging system for figure skating, there is no way anyone can really predict which U.S. figure skaters will qualify for the Vancouver Olympics in 2010, but certain figure skaters may qualify.
Actors Matt Dallas and Daphne Zuniga Skate With Santa Claus
Actors Matt Dallas and Daphne Zuniga skate with Santa Claus at the Rockefeller Center Ice Rink
Actors Matt Dallas and Daphne Zuniga skate with Santa Claus at the Rockefeller Center Ice Rink
2006 Olympic Figure Skating Champion Evgeni Plushenko
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Olympic Ice Skaters Margarita Drobiazko and Povilas Vanagas Fall
Ice dancers Margarita Drobiazko and Povilas Vanagas of Lithuania fall during the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Ice dancers Margarita Drobiazko and Povilas Vanagas of Lithuania fall during the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Gordeeva and Grinkov
Russian pair skaters Gordeeva and Grinkov won virtually every competition they entered. They won the Olympics in both 1988 and in 1994. They began skating together as children and married in 1991. Sergei died suddenly in 1995. Ekaterina Gordeeva continues to perform.
Russian pair skaters Gordeeva and Grinkov won virtually every competition they entered. They won the Olympics in both 1988 and in 1994. They began skating together as children and married in 1991. Sergei died suddenly in 1995. Ekaterina Gordeeva continues to perform.
Chanukah on Ice
Chanukah on Ice is an event that caters to Jewish families. It a part of Hanukkah events sponsored by Chabad-Lubavitch in more then 11,000 locations around the world.
Chanukah on Ice is an event that caters to Jewish families. It a part of Hanukkah events sponsored by Chabad-Lubavitch in more then 11,000 locations around the world.
Footwork Sequences
When figure skaters put a series of turns and steps together, they are doing footwork. The possibilities are endless. This article lists some suggested footwork sequences that can be skated by a figure skater who can do most ice skating turns and steps.
When figure skaters put a series of turns and steps together, they are doing footwork. The possibilities are endless. This article lists some suggested footwork sequences that can be skated by a figure skater who can do most ice skating turns and steps.
Ice Skating Training
Many people that enter figure skating don't know how often an ice skater needs to skate to improve. This short article will help answer that concern.
Many people that enter figure skating don't know how often an ice skater needs to skate to improve. This short article will help answer that concern.
Two-Time World Figure Skating Champion Irina Slutskaya Falls
Irina Slutskaya of Russia falls during the 2006 Winter Olympic Games.
Irina Slutskaya of Russia falls during the 2006 Winter Olympic Games.
Michelle Kwan Falls on the Ice
Michelle Kwan falls during the United States National Figure Skating Championships.
Michelle Kwan falls during the United States National Figure Skating Championships.
Joannie Rochette - 2009 World Figure Skating Ladies Silver Medalist
Kathie Fry was About.com's Guide to Inline Skating for five years. She now is the editor of SkateLog.com that includes articles and news about inline skating, quad roller skating, and ice skating. She has been in touch with About.com's Figure Skating Guide, JO ANN Schneider Farris, for many years. In 2009, she linked up with Jo Ann at the World Figure Skating Championships in Los Angeles. This photo collection includes photos she took from that memorable day.
Kathie Fry was About.com's Guide to Inline Skating for five years. She now is the editor of SkateLog.com that includes articles and news about inline skating, quad roller skating, and ice skating. She has been in touch with About.com's Figure Skating Guide, JO ANN Schneider Farris, for many years. In 2009, she linked up with Jo Ann at the World Figure Skating Championships in Los Angeles. This photo collection includes photos she took from that memorable day.
Lake Placid Leather Ice Skates
Lake Placid Elite Figure Skates are a "higher end" version of entry level figure skates. The skates can be purchased at most major discount stores and online. The inexpensive price may draw some buyers, but it is best to not purchase this brand of ice skates if you are really interested in becoming a figure skater. These skates will do if you plan to ice skate around an ice rink or on a frozen pond once in awhile.
Lake Placid Elite Figure Skates are a "higher end" version of entry level figure skates. The skates can be purchased at most major discount stores and online. The inexpensive price may draw some buyers, but it is best to not purchase this brand of ice skates if you are really interested in becoming a figure skater. These skates will do if you plan to ice skate around an ice rink or on a frozen pond once in awhile.
Ice Skating Accessories Galore
Ice Skating Accessories Galore offers a variety of ice skating and hockey accessories, clothing, gifts and jewelry.
Ice Skating Accessories Galore offers a variety of ice skating and hockey accessories, clothing, gifts and jewelry.
Olympic Men Figure Skaters
This is a list of some of the most famous men in Olympic figure skating history.
This is a list of some of the most famous men in Olympic figure skating history.
Skate Spinner Demo Video
Skate Spinner is a figure skating training aid that simulates the skating blade on the ice. Figure skaters can practice jumps and spins anywhere with Skate Spinner. This YouTube video shows the product in action.
Skate Spinner is a figure skating training aid that simulates the skating blade on the ice. Figure skaters can practice jumps and spins anywhere with Skate Spinner. This YouTube video shows the product in action.
Figure Skating Calendar 2010
Ice skating coach, Katie Stader Holmes has created a full color figure skating calendar. The calendar is a fundraiser to help pay for the insurance expenses for her autistic child.
Ice skating coach, Katie Stader Holmes has created a full color figure skating calendar. The calendar is a fundraiser to help pay for the insurance expenses for her autistic child.
Scott Hamilton
Scott Hamilton won the 1984 Olympics in figure skating.
Scott Hamilton won the 1984 Olympics in figure skating.
Cost of Private Lessons
The cost of private figure skating instruction can vary, but in almost all instances, the skater must be aware that he or she must pay the rink for admission and ice time and also pay a separate fee to the figure skating coach for the lesson.
The cost of private figure skating instruction can vary, but in almost all instances, the skater must be aware that he or she must pay the rink for admission and ice time and also pay a separate fee to the figure skating coach for the lesson.
Salchow
A jump done from the back inside edge of one foot to the back outside edge of the other foot. A half revolution is done in the air.
A jump done from the back inside edge of one foot to the back outside edge of the other foot. A half revolution is done in the air.
Kristi Yamaguchi
Kristi Yamaguchi won the 1992 Olympics. She also competed in pair skating with partner Rudy Galindo. In 1989, she became the first woman, in thirty-five years, to win two medals at the U.S. nationals.
Kristi Yamaguchi won the 1992 Olympics. She also competed in pair skating with partner Rudy Galindo. In 1989, she became the first woman, in thirty-five years, to win two medals at the U.S. nationals.
Sinead Kerr and John Kerr
This photo gallery shows some very funny figure photos of elite competitive ice skaters in some very "interesting" and amusing positions.
This photo gallery shows some very funny figure photos of elite competitive ice skaters in some very "interesting" and amusing positions.
East Coast Cast - High School Musical on Ice 2007
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
2007 West Coast Cast - Disney's High School Musical on Ice
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Michelle Kwan
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.
Waltz Jump
Russian born Larisa Gendernalik is not only a figure skating coach, but the artist of impressive figure skating drawings and paintings.
Russian born Larisa Gendernalik is not only a figure skating coach, but the artist of impressive figure skating drawings and paintings.
Olympic Ice Skater Johnny Weir
Johnny Weir is the 2004, 2005 and 2006 U.S. National Men's Figure Skating Champion.
Johnny Weir is the 2004, 2005 and 2006 U.S. National Men's Figure Skating Champion.
How to Do an Axel
The axel jump may be the hardest jump for many figure skaters. Once ice skaters master an axel, the double jumps come quickly. This short article outlines some steps that will help a figure skater master an axel jump.
The axel jump may be the hardest jump for many figure skaters. Once ice skaters master an axel, the double jumps come quickly. This short article outlines some steps that will help a figure skater master an axel jump.
Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul, from the Ukraine, won the 1994 Olympics in women's figure skating.
Oksana Baiul, from the Ukraine, won the 1994 Olympics in women's figure skating.
Mondor Over the Boot Tights
Mondor over the boot figure skating tights are ice skating tights that include a built in skate boot cover.
Mondor over the boot figure skating tights are ice skating tights that include a built in skate boot cover.
U.S. Figure Skating Regional Map
Regional figure skating competitions are the first in a series of qualifying competitions. The United States is divided into nine different regions.
Regional figure skating competitions are the first in a series of qualifying competitions. The United States is divided into nine different regions.
Profile on Sasha Cohen
Figure Skater Sasha Cohen won a Silver Medal in the 2006 Winter Olympics and she is the 2006 United States Figure Skating Ladies Champion. She is an elegant and beautiful skater. Her beautiful presentation makes her not only an athlete, but a celebrity.
Figure Skater Sasha Cohen won a Silver Medal in the 2006 Winter Olympics and she is the 2006 United States Figure Skating Ladies Champion. She is an elegant and beautiful skater. Her beautiful presentation makes her not only an athlete, but a celebrity.
Olympic Figure Skating Medalist Sasha Cohen
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
2007 US Men's Figure Skating Champion Evan Lysacek Falls
2007 U.S. Men's Figure Skating Champion Evan Lysacek falls during the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, Italy.
2007 U.S. Men's Figure Skating Champion Evan Lysacek falls during the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, Italy.
Oksana Domnina and Maxim Shabalin
This photo gallery shows some very funny figure photos of elite competitive ice skaters in some very "interesting" and amusing positions.
This photo gallery shows some very funny figure photos of elite competitive ice skaters in some very "interesting" and amusing positions.
Olympic Ice Skaters Federica Faiella and Massimo Scali Fall
Federica Faiella and Massimo Scali of Italy fall during the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Federica Faiella and Massimo Scali of Italy fall during the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Scandals in Figure Skating
There are some figure skating scandals that have caught the attention of the general public. This article summarizes the most publicized scandals in the figure skating world.
There are some figure skating scandals that have caught the attention of the general public. This article summarizes the most publicized scandals in the figure skating world.
Waltz Jump
A jump that takes off from a forward outside edge. A half revolution is made in the air, and the skater lands on a back outside edge on the opposite foot.
A jump that takes off from a forward outside edge. A half revolution is made in the air, and the skater lands on a back outside edge on the opposite foot.
Ice to Rollers
Irene and David Diamond began skating in their early fifties. Because of lack of ice time, they tried artistic roller figure skating and continue to enjoy dance skating in their retirement years.
Irene and David Diamond began skating in their early fifties. Because of lack of ice time, they tried artistic roller figure skating and continue to enjoy dance skating in their retirement years.
Shoot the Duck
A shoot the duck is a fun ice skating move where the skater bends all the way down to the ice and glides on one foot while kicking the other foot completely forward.
A shoot the duck is a fun ice skating move where the skater bends all the way down to the ice and glides on one foot while kicking the other foot completely forward.
Ice Skating Is Fun!
Ice skating can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This article outlines the joys and benefits of the sport.
Ice skating can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This article outlines the joys and benefits of the sport.
Skating Romances and Marriages
Figure skating seems to be a great place for romance. Several skaters have met at the rink and have had romances. This is a list of just some skating related romances and marriages.
Figure skating seems to be a great place for romance. Several skaters have met at the rink and have had romances. This is a list of just some skating related romances and marriages.
Ice Dance or Pairs?
Ice dancing is ballroom dancing on the ice. In pair skating the man lifts the lady above his head and the pair does difficult acrobatic moves. Spins are done together in both disciplines, but in pair skating difficult solo jumps and spins are also done in unison. Ice dancers do intricate footwork sequences to music and must skate to a certain beat.
Ice dancing is ballroom dancing on the ice. In pair skating the man lifts the lady above his head and the pair does difficult acrobatic moves. Spins are done together in both disciplines, but in pair skating difficult solo jumps and spins are also done in unison. Ice dancers do intricate footwork sequences to music and must skate to a certain beat.
What Are Skate Guards?
Skate guards are protective covers, usually made of rubber or plastic, that protect figure skate blades.
Skate guards are protective covers, usually made of rubber or plastic, that protect figure skate blades.
Barbara Ann Scott
Barbara Ann Scott was the first Canadian to win a gold medal in Olympic figure skating.
Barbara Ann Scott was the first Canadian to win a gold medal in Olympic figure skating.
Figure Skating 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 the figure skating competition season? What time of year does the season for competitive figure skating begin and when does the season end?
Ice Dance Free Dance Elements
Free dance is the most entertaining part of ice dancing. Certain moves are done by each ice dancing couple. This article will help those interested in ice dancing to recognize free dance moves, positions, steps, and elements.
Free dance is the most entertaining part of ice dancing. Certain moves are done by each ice dancing couple. This article will help those interested in ice dancing to recognize free dance moves, positions, steps, and elements.
Triple Axel
The triple axel is a figure skaitng jump. It is the only triple jump that takes off from a forward outside edge.
The triple axel is a figure skaitng jump. It is the only triple jump that takes off from a forward outside edge.
Become a Skater
Do you want to get an idea of what's involved in becoming a figure skater? Before you begin to skate, there are things you should know.
Do you want to get an idea of what's involved in becoming a figure skater? Before you begin to skate, there are things you should know.
Joanne Carter - Australian Figure Skating Champion Falls
Falling is a part of figure skating and famous ice skaters do fall down. This photo collection shows elite figure skaters falling down on ice skates.
Falling is a part of figure skating and famous ice skaters do fall down. This photo collection shows elite figure skaters falling down on ice skates.
Kristi Yamaguchi, Tonya Harding, Nancy Kerrigan 1991 U.S. Nationals
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
University of Minnesota's Hockey Figure Skating Cheerleaders
University of Minnesota's hockey cheerleaders are figure skaters who are able to do figure skating moves and cheer at the same time. The skating they do while cheering is very difficult.
University of Minnesota's hockey cheerleaders are figure skaters who are able to do figure skating moves and cheer at the same time. The skating they do while cheering is very difficult.
Kim Yu-Na
Korean figure skating champion Kim Yu-Na is the 2009 Four Continents Figure Skating Champion and the 2009 World Figure Skating Champion.
Korean figure skating champion Kim Yu-Na is the 2009 Four Continents Figure Skating Champion and the 2009 World Figure Skating Champion.
Tonya Harding
Just before the 1994 Olympics, right after a practice session at the United States National Figure Skating Championships in Detroit, Michigan, Nancy Kerrigan was attacked and hit hard with a hard object on her knee. The accident made it impossible for her to compete and Tonya Harding won the Championship Ladies event. Shortly after that, it was discovered that Tonya Harding had been part of an alleged conspiracy to hurt Nancy. Tonya was banned from U.S. Figure Skating for life.
Just before the 1994 Olympics, right after a practice session at the United States National Figure Skating Championships in Detroit, Michigan, Nancy Kerrigan was attacked and hit hard with a hard object on her knee. The accident made it impossible for her to compete and Tonya Harding won the Championship Ladies event. Shortly after that, it was discovered that Tonya Harding had been part of an alleged conspiracy to hurt Nancy. Tonya was banned from U.S. Figure Skating for life.
Landing
Whenever a figure skater jumps in the air, he or she first takes off and then lands. Most jumps must be landed on one foot and on a clean back outside edge.
Whenever a figure skater jumps in the air, he or she first takes off and then lands. Most jumps must be landed on one foot and on a clean back outside edge.
A Lesson on Forward Crossovers
There are different ways to get the right foot over the left foot. Most beginning skaters will want to place the right foot over the left, which is okay, but as a skater advances, it is better to place the right inside edge next to the other skate's left outside edge, and to then slide the left skate under the right.
There are different ways to get the right foot over the left foot. Most beginning skaters will want to place the right foot over the left, which is okay, but as a skater advances, it is better to place the right inside edge next to the other skate's left outside edge, and to then slide the left skate under the right.
Olympic Figure Skating Jumps
This list will help spectators recognize the jumps done by Olympic figure skaters.
This list will help spectators recognize the jumps done by Olympic figure skaters.
Ice Skating Events 2008
This article highlights some of the top figure skating memories from 2008.
This article highlights some of the top figure skating memories from 2008.
Mia St. Clair Ice Skating Doll
2008's Limited Edition American Girl doll is an ice skater named Mia St. Clair. She lives in New York State and her brothers play hockey, but she has decided to pursue her figure skating dream.
2008's Limited Edition American Girl doll is an ice skater named Mia St. Clair. She lives in New York State and her brothers play hockey, but she has decided to pursue her figure skating dream.
Surya Bonaly
French figure skater Surya Bonaly became a U.S. citizen in 2004. She is known for being the only skater who can land a back flip on one foot on the ice. She is remembered for being disqualified for doing that move in the 1998 Olympics.
French figure skater Surya Bonaly became a U.S. citizen in 2004. She is known for being the only skater who can land a back flip on one foot on the ice. She is remembered for being disqualified for doing that move in the 1998 Olympics.
Pernelle Carron and Mathieu Jost of France
This photo gallery shows some very funny figure photos of elite competitive ice skaters in some very "interesting" and amusing positions.
This photo gallery shows some very funny figure photos of elite competitive ice skaters in some very "interesting" and amusing positions.
Olympics 2010 Predictions
Due to the new judging system for figure skating, there is no way anyone can really predict which figure skaters will win at the Vancouver Olympics in 2010, but certain figure skaters may win.
Due to the new judging system for figure skating, there is no way anyone can really predict which figure skaters will win at the Vancouver Olympics in 2010, but certain figure skaters may win.
2010 Olympic Skating Preview
As the 2010 Winter Olympics approaches, there are certain figure skaters that ice skating fans should especially pay attention to. These skaters may become the 2010 Olympic Figure Skating Champions or medalists.
As the 2010 Winter Olympics approaches, there are certain figure skaters that ice skating fans should especially pay attention to. These skaters may become the 2010 Olympic Figure Skating Champions or medalists.
High School Musical on Ice
The ideas from the Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2" are put into a professional ice show in Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour.
The ideas from the Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2" are put into a professional ice show in Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour.
Freestyle Practice List
Most young figure skaters have a difficult time figuring out what to practice during freestyle practice sessions. This is a recommended practice plan for an ice skater who is able to do "the basics" (forward and backward stroking, turns, stops, and crossovers). It is assumed that the figure skater can do some jumps and spins.
Most young figure skaters have a difficult time figuring out what to practice during freestyle practice sessions. This is a recommended practice plan for an ice skater who is able to do "the basics" (forward and backward stroking, turns, stops, and crossovers). It is assumed that the figure skater can do some jumps and spins.
2007 World Figure Skating Champion Miki Ando Falls
Miki Ando of Japan falls at Skate America 2007.
Miki Ando of Japan falls at Skate America 2007.
Figure Skating Calendar - July, 2010
Ice skating coach, Katie Stader Holmes has created a full color figure skating calendar. The calendar is a fundraiser to help pay for the insurance expenses for her autistic child.
Ice skating coach, Katie Stader Holmes has created a full color figure skating calendar. The calendar is a fundraiser to help pay for the insurance expenses for her autistic child.
Understand Ice Skating Tests
The figure skating test structure may be confusing to those new to ice skating. This article outlines and explains figure skating tests and levels.
The figure skating test structure may be confusing to those new to ice skating. This article outlines and explains figure skating tests and levels.
Hair for Figure Skating
In addition to wearing proper ice skating clothes, a figure skater must make sure his or her hair looks nice. A nice hairstyle will make most figure skaters skate better.
In addition to wearing proper ice skating clothes, a figure skater must make sure his or her hair looks nice. A nice hairstyle will make most figure skaters skate better.
Example of a Boy's Hair for Figure Skating
In addition to wearing proper ice skating clothes, a figure skater must make sure his or her hair looks nice. A nice hairstyle will make most figure skaters skate better. This photo gallery includes suggestions on how to wear hair for figure skating practice, competitions, and other ice skating events.
In addition to wearing proper ice skating clothes, a figure skater must make sure his or her hair looks nice. A nice hairstyle will make most figure skaters skate better. This photo gallery includes suggestions on how to wear hair for figure skating practice, competitions, and other ice skating events.
Kelsi (Laura Doty) Celebrates a Wildcat Victory With the East High Cheerleaders
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
A Figure Skater's Gift Basket
Sue Woods is an adult figure skater. When her birthday came up, she put together a figure skater's birthday wish list. About.com's Guide to Figure Skating, Jo Ann Schneider Farris, was so impressed with the list, that she asked if she could share it with About.com's readers. The gift suggestions on Sue's list will be useful to anyone who wants to buy a gift for a friend or family member who loves ice skating.
Sue Woods is an adult figure skater. When her birthday came up, she put together a figure skater's birthday wish list. About.com's Guide to Figure Skating, Jo Ann Schneider Farris, was so impressed with the list, that she asked if she could share it with About.com's readers. The gift suggestions on Sue's list will be useful to anyone who wants to buy a gift for a friend or family member who loves ice skating.
Are You Too Old to Skate?
When is it too late to begin figure skating? If a skater begins skating as a teen or after he or she is eighteen years old, is it too late to become a serious competitive figure skater? Is it possible to learn double and triple jumps as a young adult?
When is it too late to begin figure skating? If a skater begins skating as a teen or after he or she is eighteen years old, is it too late to become a serious competitive figure skater? Is it possible to learn double and triple jumps as a young adult?
Katelyn Figure Skating Doll
Target stores and Our Generation has made an alternative to the American Girl Mia figure skating doll. The doll's name is Katelyn.
Target stores and Our Generation has made an alternative to the American Girl Mia figure skating doll. The doll's name is Katelyn.
Brian Joubert - French Figure Skater and World Figure Skating Champion
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Figure Skating Calendar November 2010
Ice skating coach, Katie Stader Holmes has created a full color figure skating calendar. The calendar is a fundraiser to help pay for the insurance expenses for her autistic child.
Ice skating coach, Katie Stader Holmes has created a full color figure skating calendar. The calendar is a fundraiser to help pay for the insurance expenses for her autistic child.
Figure Skating Spins
This article lists some of the basic ice skating spins. Many of the spins advanced figure skaters do are variations of the basic figure skating spins listed in this article.
This article lists some of the basic ice skating spins. Many of the spins advanced figure skaters do are variations of the basic figure skating spins listed in this article.
Painting of 2006 Olympic Figure Skating Champion Shizuka Arakawa
Russian born Larisa Gendernalik is not only a figure skating coach, but the artist of impressive figure skating drawings and paintings. Larisa Gendernalik was coached by the legendary Russian figure skating coach, Alexei Mishin.
Russian born Larisa Gendernalik is not only a figure skating coach, but the artist of impressive figure skating drawings and paintings. Larisa Gendernalik was coached by the legendary Russian figure skating coach, Alexei Mishin.
Figure Skating Routine
You've worked hard on mastering a number of figure skating moves; now it’s time to set a program to music.
You've worked hard on mastering a number of figure skating moves; now it’s time to set a program to music.
Jackson Freestyle Skates
The Jackson Freestyle boot and blade combination figure skate is a good choice for ice skaters who are beginning to master single jumps, double jumps, and most spins. The price is reasonable and the quality of the boot is a good choice for many figure skaters.
The Jackson Freestyle boot and blade combination figure skate is a good choice for ice skaters who are beginning to master single jumps, double jumps, and most spins. The price is reasonable and the quality of the boot is a good choice for many figure skaters.
Disney On Ice
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.
Ice Dancing Clothes - The 14 Step
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.
Olympic Speed Skating
Get excited about the speed skating events that will take place in Vancouver in 2010!
Get excited about the speed skating events that will take place in Vancouver in 2010!
1992 Olympic Champion Kristi Yamaguchi
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Kurt Browning - World and Canadian Figure Skating Champion Kurt Browning
Canadian figure skating champion Kurt Browning won the world figure skating championships four times. In recent years he has been known for being a television media commentator for figure skating. Browning also holds the record for being the first male ice skater to land a quadruple jump in competition.
Canadian figure skating champion Kurt Browning won the world figure skating championships four times. In recent years he has been known for being a television media commentator for figure skating. Browning also holds the record for being the first male ice skater to land a quadruple jump in competition.
Death Spiral Video
A death spiral is a figure skating move done in pair skating. The man does a back outside pivot and holds the lady's hand. The woman circles the man on an inside or outside edge. Her body is in an almost parallel position to the ice and her head is dropped back. This is a video of a pair skating team practicing a death spiral.
A death spiral is a figure skating move done in pair skating. The man does a back outside pivot and holds the lady's hand. The woman circles the man on an inside or outside edge. Her body is in an almost parallel position to the ice and her head is dropped back. This is a video of a pair skating team practicing a death spiral.
Swizzles
Put your blades together with heels touching in a "V" position. On inside edges, push outward, then inward to make your toes touch. You should make the shape of a fish. You have now done a forward swizzle or scissors. Repeat by doing several in a row. Now try going backward. Reverse the process, starting with your toes together on inside edges, move outward, then inward so your heels touch again. As you make the move, make sure to bend your knees. This is a great exercise to get knees going.
Put your blades together with heels touching in a "V" position. On inside edges, push outward, then inward to make your toes touch. You should make the shape of a fish. You have now done a forward swizzle or scissors. Repeat by doing several in a row. Now try going backward. Reverse the process, starting with your toes together on inside edges, move outward, then inward so your heels touch again. As you make the move, make sure to bend your knees. This is a great exercise to get knees going.
Rockefeller Center Ice Rink
Over a quarter million people skate at Rockefeller Center's ice rink each year. It is considered part of the "New York City experience."
Over a quarter million people skate at Rockefeller Center's ice rink each year. It is considered part of the "New York City experience."
Outdoor Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center
Ice skaters skate at the outdoor skating rink at Rockefeller Center in New York City.
Ice skaters skate at the outdoor skating rink at Rockefeller Center in New York City.
Sonja Henie
Sonja Henie is considered a figure skating legend and is also considered the first ice skating celebrity. She won gold at three different Olympics and is known for bringing ballet to the ice.
Sonja Henie is considered a figure skating legend and is also considered the first ice skating celebrity. She won gold at three different Olympics and is known for bringing ballet to the ice.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympics in ice dancing in 1984. They are considered figure skating legends.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympics in ice dancing in 1984. They are considered figure skating legends.
Edge
Ice skates have inside edges and outside edges. Stand with your feet parallel. Press your feet to the outside. These are outside edges. Now, press your feet to the inside. You are on inside edges.
Ice skates have inside edges and outside edges. Stand with your feet parallel. Press your feet to the outside. These are outside edges. Now, press your feet to the inside. You are on inside edges.
Ice Dancers Isabelle Delobel and Olivier Schoenfelder of France
This photo gallery shows some very funny figure photos of elite competitive ice skaters.
This photo gallery shows some very funny figure photos of elite competitive ice skaters.
Mao Asada - World and Japanese Figure Skating Champion
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Swiss Figure Skating Champion Stephane Lambiel
Stephane Lambiel of Switzerland competed in the 2007 Grand Prix of Figure Skating.
Stephane Lambiel of Switzerland competed in the 2007 Grand Prix of Figure Skating.
2007 The East Coast Cast - Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Ice Skater Nancy Kerrigan
Nancy Kerrigan is an ice skater who won a bronze at the 1992 Olympics and a silver medal in the 1994 Olympics. She is also famous for being clubbed in the right knee.
Nancy Kerrigan is an ice skater who won a bronze at the 1992 Olympics and a silver medal in the 1994 Olympics. She is also famous for being clubbed in the right knee.
Disney On Ice Video
In 2006, the Disney On Ice show featured skaters telling stories, while skating, of the best Disney princess stories. This video shows the finale of the live 2006 Disney on Ice show.
In 2006, the Disney On Ice show featured skaters telling stories, while skating, of the best Disney princess stories. This video shows the finale of the live 2006 Disney on Ice show.
Ice Light Boot Gloves
Ice Light Boot Gloves are zippered gloves that cover ice skate boots and help keep feet warm.
Ice Light Boot Gloves are zippered gloves that cover ice skate boots and help keep feet warm.
Junior Nationals
Sometimes the U.S. National Figure Skating Championships is called "Big Nationals" because lower level Juvenile and Intermediate skaters who qualify, compete at a separate event held earlier in the competition season called "Junior Nationals." What is sometimes confusing to understand is that Junior level events are held at "Big Nationals," not Junior Nationals.
Sometimes the U.S. National Figure Skating Championships is called "Big Nationals" because lower level Juvenile and Intermediate skaters who qualify, compete at a separate event held earlier in the competition season called "Junior Nationals." What is sometimes confusing to understand is that Junior level events are held at "Big Nationals," not Junior Nationals.
What Makes Skaters Spin Fast?
How do figure skaters spin fast? This short article addresses this question.
How do figure skaters spin fast? This short article addresses this question.
Axel
The takeoff of this jump is on a forward outside edge. After jumping forward from that forward edge, the skater makes 1½ revolutions in the air and lands on the other foot on a back outside edge.
The takeoff of this jump is on a forward outside edge. After jumping forward from that forward edge, the skater makes 1½ revolutions in the air and lands on the other foot on a back outside edge.