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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School
Tonya and Nancy
About the Tonya and Nancy Figure Skating Scandal: Just before the 1994 Olympics, right after a practice
About the Tonya and Nancy Figure Skating Scandal: Just before the 1994 Olympics, right after a practice
Ola Kamieniecki
Ola Kamieniecki is the 2012 Figure Skating Champion of Poland. She also is the designer of Ola's Collection, a popular line of ice skating clothes.
Ola Kamieniecki is the 2012 Figure Skating Champion of Poland. She also is the designer of Ola's Collection, a popular line of ice skating clothes.
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
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.
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.
Off-Ice Training by Downes
Lauren Downes is a licensed physical therapist, a professional figure skating coach, a former competitive skater, and she is also an off-ice strength and conditioning coach. She is the founder and creator of Sk8Strong Inc. and she has produced instructional exercise DVDs especially for figure skaters. In this article, she talks about off-ice training for figure skating.
Lauren Downes is a licensed physical therapist, a professional figure skating coach, a former competitive skater, and she is also an off-ice strength and conditioning coach. She is the founder and creator of Sk8Strong Inc. and she has produced instructional exercise DVDs especially for figure skaters. In this article, she talks about off-ice training for figure skating.
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.
Beginning Ice Skating Lesson
There are certain things new skaters learn in beginning ice skating lessons. This article lists and describes those things.
There are certain things new skaters learn in beginning ice skating lessons. This article lists and describes those things.
Photos of Famous People in Figure Skating
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Torvill and 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.
Figure Skaters Eating Plan
Figure skaters of all ages must eat a healthy and balanced diet. Eating right should begin when ice skaters are young. This article includes a suggested meal plan figure skaters.
Figure skaters of all ages must eat a healthy and balanced diet. Eating right should begin when ice skaters are young. This article includes a suggested meal plan figure skaters.
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.
Audition for Disney On Ice
This article will help those interested in skating and performing in Disney On Ice to prepare to audition for the show.
This article will help those interested in skating and performing in Disney On Ice to prepare to audition for the show.
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.
Fling Camels & Tiger Mothers
Flying Camels and Tiger Mothers by Andy Schell is an entertaining figure skating novel.
Flying Camels and Tiger Mothers by Andy Schell is an entertaining figure skating novel.
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.
RISE Figure Skating Movie
RISE is a figure skating movie that honors and remembers the tragic plane crash that killed all the members of the 1961 U.S. Figure Skating Team.
RISE is a figure skating movie that honors and remembers the tragic plane crash that killed all the members of the 1961 U.S. Figure Skating Team.
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.
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.
Figure Skating Blade Questions
Most figure skating coaches recommend blades for their students that they used when they skated. The problem with this is that no one knows why they picked a certain blade in the first place. The goal of this article is to help those new to figure skating understand ice skating blades.
Most figure skating coaches recommend blades for their students that they used when they skated. The problem with this is that no one knows why they picked a certain blade in the first place. The goal of this article is to help those new to figure skating understand ice skating blades.
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.
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.
Olympic Pairs 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
K12 Distance School Curriculum
K12 is an online distance school curriculum that is very popular among figure skaters. The program was created by William J. Bennett, former U.S. Secretary of Education and author of The Book of Virtues. Complete grade level packages for Kindergarten through Twelth Grade are available. The computer is a part of the K12 curriculum, but most of the lessons are done using textbooks and workbooks. K12's curriculum is also used in virtual public and private school programs.
K12 is an online distance school curriculum that is very popular among figure skaters. The program was created by William J. Bennett, former U.S. Secretary of Education and author of The Book of Virtues. Complete grade level packages for Kindergarten through Twelth Grade are available. The computer is a part of the K12 curriculum, but most of the lessons are done using textbooks and workbooks. K12's curriculum is also used in virtual public and private school programs.
Tara Lipinski
In 1998, Tara Lipinski won the Olympic gold medal in figure skating at age fifteen. She is youngest Olympic gold medalist in figure skating history.
In 1998, Tara Lipinski won the Olympic gold medal in figure skating at age fifteen. She is youngest Olympic gold medalist in figure skating history.
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.
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.
Coach's Eye
Coach's Eye is a sports App made for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod that figure skating coaches have found to be a useful video teaching and training tool.
Coach's Eye is a sports App made for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod that figure skating coaches have found to be a useful video teaching and training tool.
1992 Olympic Champion Kristi Yamaguchi
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
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.
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.
Ice Dreams Movie Review
"Ice Dreams" is a Hallmark Channel original television movie that was released in January of 2010. It
"Ice Dreams" is a Hallmark Channel original television movie that was released in January of 2010. It
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
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.
Ola Kamieniecki Video
Polish Figure Skating Champion, Ola Kamieniecki started skating when she was three years old. She competed in her first competition when she was four. This video shows that performance.
Polish Figure Skating Champion, Ola Kamieniecki started skating when she was three years old. She competed in her first competition when she was four. This video shows that performance.
The History of Figure Skating
Just before the 2010 Winter Olympics, a sixth grade student, named Lauren, contacted Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com's Guide to Figure Skating. Lauren was doing a research project at school and had some excellent questions about the history of figure skating. The answers to her questions are included in this article.
Just before the 2010 Winter Olympics, a sixth grade student, named Lauren, contacted Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com's Guide to Figure Skating. Lauren was doing a research project at school and had some excellent questions about the history of figure skating. The answers to her questions are included in this article.
Pair Skating Lifts
Lifts are the highlight of pair skating. There are several different types of lifts that pair skaters do. This short article lists the main lifts done by figure skaters that do pairs.
Lifts are the highlight of pair skating. There are several different types of lifts that pair skaters do. This short article lists the main lifts done by figure skaters that do pairs.
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.
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.
Olympic Ice Dancers
Ice Dancing was included at the Winter Olympics for the first time in 1976. This is a list of some famous ice dancers in Olympic figure skating history.
Ice Dancing was included at the Winter Olympics for the first time in 1976. This is a list of some famous ice dancers in Olympic figure skating history.
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?
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.
Simple Ice Skating Toe Jumps
There are some simple toe jumps that are fun and easy to do on figure skates. As a figure skater advances, these simple jumps are used to connect steps and elements in a skater's program.
There are some simple toe jumps that are fun and easy to do on figure skates. As a figure skater advances, these simple jumps are used to connect steps and elements in a skater's program.
Olympic Figure Skating Medalist Sasha Cohen
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
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.
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?
PIC® Frame Skates
The PIC® Skate is an inline figure skate. Skaters who own this skate say they are able to practice moves that are done on the ice on dry land.
The PIC® Skate is an inline figure skate. Skaters who own this skate say they are able to practice moves that are done on the ice on dry land.
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.
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. On February 25, 2010, she won the Olympic figure skating title.
Korean figure skating champion Kim Yu-Na is the 2009 Four Continents Figure Skating Champion and the 2009 World Figure Skating Champion. On February 25, 2010, she won the Olympic figure skating title.
Skate in the Summer
Summer is a great time to put in extra hours on the ice. Most ice arenas set up summer skating programs that will keep figure skaters cool and busy. Some facilities offer special figure skating classes and off-ice classes for skaters.
Summer is a great time to put in extra hours on the ice. Most ice arenas set up summer skating programs that will keep figure skaters cool and busy. Some facilities offer special figure skating classes and off-ice classes for skaters.
Coach's Eye Video Demonstration
The Coach's Eye sports app for iPhone, iPod, or iPad gives figure skating coaches the ability to take a quick video of a skating student and then, the coach can give the skater an immediate evaluation.
The Coach's Eye sports app for iPhone, iPod, or iPad gives figure skating coaches the ability to take a quick video of a skating student and then, the coach can give the skater an immediate evaluation.
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!
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.
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.
Figure Skating Judging System
There is a new judging system for figure skating, called the ISU Judging System, that was implemented shortly after the 2002 Olympics. There are several officials invloved with this new judging system. What each figure skating official does is explained in this article. Also, a short explanation of the new system of scoring is summarized.
There is a new judging system for figure skating, called the ISU Judging System, that was implemented shortly after the 2002 Olympics. There are several officials invloved with this new judging system. What each figure skating official does is explained in this article. Also, a short explanation of the new system of scoring is summarized.
Before You Skate Backwards
Before trying to skate backward, it is a good idea to practice walking backward and gliding for a short distance on figure skates. This exercise will help beginning figure skaters become comfortable with the feeling of moving backward on ice skates.
Before trying to skate backward, it is a good idea to practice walking backward and gliding for a short distance on figure skates. This exercise will help beginning figure skaters become comfortable with the feeling of moving backward on ice skates.
Become an Ice Dancer
There are certain steps involved in becoming an ice dancer. It takes quite a bit of preparation to be able to do free dance, which is what most young skaters interested in ice dancing want to do. Figure skaters must first learn some ice dance basics and master and pass compulsory dance tests. This article explains what is involved.
There are certain steps involved in becoming an ice dancer. It takes quite a bit of preparation to be able to do free dance, which is what most young skaters interested in ice dancing want to do. Figure skaters must first learn some ice dance basics and master and pass compulsory dance tests. This article explains what is involved.
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.
Buying Figure Skates
This article will help figure skaters of all abilities decide how to purchase the correct figure skates appropriate for their age, skating level, and need.
This article will help figure skaters of all abilities decide how to purchase the correct figure skates appropriate for their age, skating level, and need.
What Skating Mothers Do
In February of 2012, photo collages appeared on Facebook and the internet that briefly shared about what
In February of 2012, photo collages appeared on Facebook and the internet that briefly shared about what
The Disney Moive "Go Figure"
Go Figure is a Disney Channel Original Movie about a talented figure skater who must play hockey to help finance her figure skating.
Go Figure is a Disney Channel Original Movie about a talented figure skater who must play hockey to help finance her figure skating.
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.
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.
Dorothy Hamill
Dorothy Hamill won the 1976 Winter Olympics.
Dorothy Hamill won the 1976 Winter Olympics.
University of Minnesota's Hockey Figure Skating Cheerleaders and Players
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.
Ice Castles 2010 Movie Review
"Ice Castles 2010" is a remake of the 1978 Oscar-nominated movie " Ice Castles ". Like the 1978 movie,
"Ice Castles 2010" is a remake of the 1978 Oscar-nominated movie " Ice Castles ". Like the 1978 movie,
Figure Skating Turns
Every figure skating turn has a name. When a figure skater turns from forward to backward or from backward to forward on one foot, he could be doing a three turn, a bracket, a counter, or a rocker. Each turn is slightly different.
Every figure skating turn has a name. When a figure skater turns from forward to backward or from backward to forward on one foot, he could be doing a three turn, a bracket, a counter, or a rocker. Each turn is slightly different.
Discount Skatewear
Discount SkateWear is an online figure skating store that carries major brands of figure skates, boots, blades, skating clothes, ice skating accessories and gifts. About everything a figure skater needs can be purchased through DiscountSkatewear.com.
Discount SkateWear is an online figure skating store that carries major brands of figure skates, boots, blades, skating clothes, ice skating accessories and gifts. About everything a figure skater needs can be purchased through DiscountSkatewear.com.
Champions: A Love Story
A forgotten figure skating movie is Champions: A Love Story. It was based a bit on a real figure skating tragedy that occurred in the 1970s. A male figure skater was killed when his private plane crashed on his way to the Midwestern Figure Skating Championship. The movie took that story and made a very heartwarming story about a young pair skating team that falls in love.
A forgotten figure skating movie is Champions: A Love Story. It was based a bit on a real figure skating tragedy that occurred in the 1970s. A male figure skater was killed when his private plane crashed on his way to the Midwestern Figure Skating Championship. The movie took that story and made a very heartwarming story about a young pair skating team that falls in love.
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.
Dance Moms Versus Skating Moms
The television reality show "Dance Moms" is a popular Lifetime TV reality show. Figure skating families
The television reality show "Dance Moms" is a popular Lifetime TV reality show. Figure skating families
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.
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.
Paramount Blades
Paramount figure skating blades are considered by some to be the most advanced figure skating blades available.
Paramount figure skating blades are considered by some to be the most advanced figure skating blades available.
Figure Skating Legend Michelle Kwan
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Katarina Witt - 1984 and 1988 Olympic Figure Skating Champion
From its appearance in the first modern Olympic Games in 1908, to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and beyond, figure skating has gone through amazing changes. Check out the history of the sport.
From its appearance in the first modern Olympic Games in 1908, to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and beyond, figure skating has gone through amazing changes. Check out the history of the sport.
Peggy Fleming 1968 Olympics
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Skating Competition Journal
This is a short journal of my family's experience at an ice skating competition.
This is a short journal of my family's experience at an ice skating competition.
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.
Olympic Ice Dance Champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won gold in ice dancing at the 1984 Winter Olympics. They changed ice dancing and are considered figure skating legends.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won gold in ice dancing at the 1984 Winter Olympics. They changed ice dancing and are considered figure skating legends.
Become a Figure Skating Coach
Many individuals want to teach skating. This article addresses the qualifications needed to coach figure skating.
Many individuals want to teach skating. This article addresses the qualifications needed to coach figure skating.
Branches of Figure Skating
Figure Skating has four major branches: Singles, Pairs, Dance, and Synchronized Skating.
Figure Skating has four major branches: Singles, Pairs, Dance, and Synchronized Skating.
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.
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.
2010 US Olympic Skating Team
The 2010 U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team was chosen at the United States National Figure Skating Championships which took place in Spokane, Washington in January of 2010.
The 2010 U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team was chosen at the United States National Figure Skating Championships which took place in Spokane, Washington in January of 2010.
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.
Olympic Figure Skating Scandal
The 2002 Olympic figure skating scandal caused the scoring system for figure skating to be revanmped and changed.
The 2002 Olympic figure skating scandal caused the scoring system for figure skating to be revanmped and changed.
Eddie Shipstad
Eddie Shipstad's grandfather started Shipstads and Johnson Ice Follies. He is now a figure skating coach. Shipstad is continues to follow his family heritage by also producing private ice shows for private corporations.
Eddie Shipstad's grandfather started Shipstads and Johnson Ice Follies. He is now a figure skating coach. Shipstad is continues to follow his family heritage by also producing private ice shows for private corporations.
Ice Follies
Shipstads and Johnson Ice Follies was a touring ice skating show that existed from 1936 to 1979.
Shipstads and Johnson Ice Follies was a touring ice skating show that existed from 1936 to 1979.
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.
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.
Dorothy Hamill - 1976 U.S. National Ladies Figure Skating Champion
At the 1976 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships, amateur photographer, LeRoy Miltner, took some photos as the skaters that qualified for the Olympics were introduced to the audience. The photos were misplaced until Thanksgiving of 2007. Mr. Miltner found the photos and is excited to now share them with About.com's readers.
At the 1976 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships, amateur photographer, LeRoy Miltner, took some photos as the skaters that qualified for the Olympics were introduced to the audience. The photos were misplaced until Thanksgiving of 2007. Mr. Miltner found the photos and is excited to now share them with About.com's readers.
Lynn-Holly Johnson
Lynn-Holly Johnson co-starred with Robby Benson in the 1978 movie Ice Castles. She played Lexie who was a talented young ice skater from Iowa who moved to Colorado to train for the Olympics.
Lynn-Holly Johnson co-starred with Robby Benson in the 1978 movie Ice Castles. She played Lexie who was a talented young ice skater from Iowa who moved to Colorado to train for the Olympics.
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.
Freestyle
: In figure skating, the word "Freestyle" has more than one meaning. A freestyle session is a practice
: In figure skating, the word "Freestyle" has more than one meaning. A freestyle session is a practice
Jackson Haines
The founder of the figure skating of today is Jackson Haines, an American ballet dancer and figure skater. Haines was the first skater to incorporate ballet and dance movements into ice skating. His style of stating included athletic jumps, leaps, turns, and spins.
The founder of the figure skating of today is Jackson Haines, an American ballet dancer and figure skater. Haines was the first skater to incorporate ballet and dance movements into ice skating. His style of stating included athletic jumps, leaps, turns, and spins.
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.
Review of EDEA Skates
This article reviews EDEA Skates.
This article reviews EDEA Skates.
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.
Off-Ice Jumps
Lorna Brown is a British and World Professional ice skating champion and a world and Olympic figure skating coach. In this article, she gives some thoughts on the importance of off-ice jump training.
Lorna Brown is a British and World Professional ice skating champion and a world and Olympic figure skating coach. In this article, she gives some thoughts on the importance of off-ice jump training.
Choreograph a Skating Program
Every skater that enters a competition or takes a figure skating test must have a choreographed program that is skated to music.
Every skater that enters a competition or takes a figure skating test must have a choreographed program that is skated to music.
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.
Yu-Na Kim of Korea Does a Bielmann
Kim Yu-Na is the 2009 World Figure Skating Champion and the 2009 Four Continents champion. She has won the South Korean National figure skating title five times. She is the favorite to win the 2010 Women's Olympic Figure Skating title.
Kim Yu-Na is the 2009 World Figure Skating Champion and the 2009 Four Continents champion. She has won the South Korean National figure skating title five times. She is the favorite to win the 2010 Women's Olympic Figure Skating title.
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.
1976 Olympic Figure Skating Champion John Curry
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Harlick Figure Skating Boots
A skater can't go wrong if he or she purchases a Harlick boot. Both custom and stock boots are available.
A skater can't go wrong if he or she purchases a Harlick boot. Both custom and stock boots are available.
Camel Spin Tutorial
A camel spin is a figure skating spin that is done with the same body position as the spiral (arabesque). This tutorial shows the basic steps required to do a camel spin.
A camel spin is a figure skating spin that is done with the same body position as the spiral (arabesque). This tutorial shows the basic steps required to do a camel spin.
Colorado Springs World Arena
Figure skaters from all over the the world come to Colorado Springs to train at the Colorado Springs World Arena. The facility is also the home of the Broadmoor Skating Club.
Figure skaters from all over the the world come to Colorado Springs to train at the Colorado Springs World Arena. The facility is also the home of the Broadmoor Skating Club.
Janet Lynn
Janet Lynn was the United States National Figure Skating Champion from 1969 through 1973. She won an Olympic bronze medal in 1972.
Janet Lynn was the United States National Figure Skating Champion from 1969 through 1973. She won an Olympic bronze medal in 1972.
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.
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.
Shattuck-St. Mary's School
Shattuck-St. Mary’s School is a boarding school that offers a full-time figure skating program. Top coaches and training are provided to students. The program is college preparatory. Shattuck-St. Mary’s School is the first private boarding school in the United States to offer figure skating training.
Shattuck-St. Mary’s School is a boarding school that offers a full-time figure skating program. Top coaches and training are provided to students. The program is college preparatory. Shattuck-St. Mary’s School is the first private boarding school in the United States to offer figure skating training.
Mohawk
A mohawk is an ice skating turn that is done from same edge to same edge, from either forward to backward or backward to forward.
A mohawk is an ice skating turn that is done from same edge to same edge, from either forward to backward or backward to forward.
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.
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.
Scott Hamilton - 1984 Olympic Figure Skating Champion
Scott Hamilton is the 1984 Olympic Men's Figure Skating Champion. He is the founder of Stars on Ice and is also a celebrity and television figure skating commentator.
Scott Hamilton is the 1984 Olympic Men's Figure Skating Champion. He is the founder of Stars on Ice and is also a celebrity and television figure skating commentator.
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.
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.
How to Qualify for Regionals
The figure skating competition season begins in the fall with regional figure skating competitions which usually take place in October of each year. To qualify to compete at regional figure skating competitions, certain U.S. Figure Skating test requirements are required.
The figure skating competition season begins in the fall with regional figure skating competitions which usually take place in October of each year. To qualify to compete at regional figure skating competitions, certain U.S. Figure Skating test requirements are required.
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.
Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto - Olympic Silver Medalists Ice Dancing
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Teaching Tot Ice Skating Classes
A young child's first time on the ice needs to be fun, but also productive. This article gives ideas on how to teach beginning group tot figure skating lessons.
A young child's first time on the ice needs to be fun, but also productive. This article gives ideas on how to teach beginning group tot figure skating lessons.
Taking Care of Ice Skates
There are some guidelines to follow regarding the care of figure skates.
There are some guidelines to follow regarding the care of figure skates.
Basic Figure Skating Stops
Stopping on the ice is done by scraping the flat part of the blade across the ice. Pressure is put on the scraping foot, and the friction created on the ice causes a stop. This article lists the basic stops done by figure skaters.
Stopping on the ice is done by scraping the flat part of the blade across the ice. Pressure is put on the scraping foot, and the friction created on the ice causes a stop. This article lists the basic stops done by figure skaters.
Wendy Burge, Dorothy Hamill, Linda Fratianne
At the 1976 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships, amateur photographer, LeRoy Miltner, took some photos as the skaters that qualified for the Olympics were introduced to the audience. The photos were misplaced until Thanksgiving of 2007. Mr. Miltner found the photos and is excited to now share them with About.com's readers.
At the 1976 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships, amateur photographer, LeRoy Miltner, took some photos as the skaters that qualified for the Olympics were introduced to the audience. The photos were misplaced until Thanksgiving of 2007. Mr. Miltner found the photos and is excited to now share them with About.com's readers.
Broadmoor Skating Club
The Broadmoor Skating Club, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is one of the most famous and prestigious figure skating clubs in the United States. Many of the Broadmoor Skating Club's members have won medals at National, Olympic, and World figure skating events.
The Broadmoor Skating Club, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is one of the most famous and prestigious figure skating clubs in the United States. Many of the Broadmoor Skating Club's members have won medals at National, Olympic, and World figure skating events.
Freestyle Practice List
Many figure skaters have a difficult time figuring out how and what to practice during freestyle practice
Many figure skaters have a difficult time figuring out how and what to practice during freestyle practice
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.