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Understanding Figure Skating Tests and Levels Created: Saturday, May 09, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013
The figure skating test structure may be confusing to those new to ice skating. This article outlines and explains figure skating tests and levels.
Gracie Gold - US Figure Skater and World Figure Skating Competitor Created: Thursday, June 13, 2013 Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Gracie Gold is the 2012 United States Junior Ladies Champion. In 2013, she earned a spot on the United States World Figure Skating Team by winning the silver medal in the Championship Ladies event...
Things Figure Skating Coaches Must Do By July 1st of Each Year Created: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013
By July 1st of each year certain requirements must be met by figure skating coaches in the United States. This is a list of those requirements.
All Figure Skaters Need to Turn Out Their Free Legs and Point Their Toes Created: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
All figure skaters must learn how to point their toes and also turn out their free foot and free legs.
Figure Skating Organizations Around the World Created: Friday, June 07, 2013 Updated: Sunday, June 09, 2013
Many countries around the world have a skating association or federation that governs figure skating.
Dutch Waltz Ice Dance Tutorial - A Guide for New Figure Skaters Created: Saturday, June 08, 2013 Updated: Saturday, June 08, 2013
The Dutch Waltz is usually the first ice dance those new to figure skating learn and master.
Dutch Waltz Video Created: Saturday, June 08, 2013 Updated: Saturday, June 08, 2013
The first ice dance most figure skaters learn is the Dutch Waltz.
Before You Watch Figure Skating at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games Created: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Updated: Friday, June 07, 2013
As the 2014 Winter Olympics approaches, there are certain figure skaters that ice skating fans should especially pay attention to. These skaters may become the 2014 Olympic Figure Skating Champion...
World Synchronized Figure Skating Championships 2013 Photo Gallery Created: Friday, April 05, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, June 04, 2013
This photo gallery includes photos of some of the synchronized skating teams from around the world who participated in the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships from April 3-6, 2013 in Bosto...
Ice Skating Rinks In Southern California Created: Monday, October 08, 2012 Updated: Saturday, June 01, 2013
There are several indoor ice skating rinks in southern California.
U.S. Speed Skaters to Watch In Vancouver Created: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 Updated: Saturday, June 01, 2013
There are certain speed skaters from the United States that fans should especially pay attention to at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games.
Review of "Frozen in Time" - A Book by Nikki Nichols Created: Thursday, December 28, 2006 Updated: Saturday, June 01, 2013
"Frozen in Time - The Enduring Legacy of the 1961 U.S. Figure Skating Team" tells the story of the entire 1961 U.S. Figure Skating team that was killed in a plane crash in Brussels, Belgium on Febr...
Girls Usually Wear White Figure Skates and Boys Wear Black Figure Skates Created: Thursday, May 30, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013
It may seem obvious, but not all people new to figure skating know what color of skates to buy.
Figure Skating Coaches Must Follow a Code of Ethics Created: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
An important principle and guideline all ice skating coaches must observe is that teaching a private lesson student of another skating coach without permission is unacceptable.
Cheer Factor SubDi Warm Up Suits For Figure Skaters Created: Monday, May 27, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013
Figure skating clubs or teams can create their own look with Cheer Factor's SubDi warm up suits.
Cheer Factor SpiritShadow Warm Up Suits For Figure Skaters Created: Thursday, May 23, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Cheer Factor makes a low-cost practical warm-up suit, the SpiritShadow Warm-up, for figure skaters.
Olympic Figure Skating Events Created: Sunday, August 30, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Women's and Men's single skating events, pair skating, and ice dancing are the figure skating events that take place at the Winter Olympics.
Ice Skating Institute's Synchronized Skating Programs Created: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Ice Skating Institute has several programs for skaters interested in synchronized figure skating.
Everything You May Want to Know About Olympic Figure Skating Created: Sunday, July 26, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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.
Showtime On Ice 2013 Photo Gallery Created: Thursday, May 02, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
"Showtime On Ice" is an annual ice show hosted by the South Suburban Ice Arena, the Denver Figure Skating Club, and the Colorado Skating Club. This photo gallery remembers the 2013 show.
Before You Choose a Figure Skating Coach Created: Saturday, June 10, 2006 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
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 in...
How to Purchase and Choose Ice Skates For Figure Skating Created: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
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.
Figure Skating Competition Coaching Costs Created: Thursday, January 20, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
When a figure skating coach teaches a skater at a competition, there are fees for instructing the student and for the coach's expenses.
US Figure Skating Technical Specialist Qualifications Created: Sunday, May 23, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
When a figure skater performs in an ice skating competition, the technical specialist will identify the elements. He or she will identify a spin or jump and the level of difficulty of each element....
About U.S. Figure Skating's Basic Skills Program Created: Friday, July 31, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
The U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills program is the official learn-to-skate program for figure skating in the United States.
What Is the National Solo Dance Championship? Created: Saturday, September 26, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
The National Solo Dance Championship is a pilot figure skating competition. The first event was held in Colorado Springs, Colorado in September of 2009. Competitors compete in Bronze, Silver, and...
Early History of the Ice Skating Institute Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Ice Skating Institute, ISI, is the ice skating association that covers the needs of ice arena owners and operators, ice skating coaches, and recreational ice skaters, and ice hockey players. This ...
"Dancing on Ice" - A British Figure Skating Reality Show Created: Sunday, May 12, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
British figure skating legends and Olympic ice dancing champions help prepare the skaters who perform in the British figure skating reality show, "Dancing on Ice."
Video of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean's Bolero Free Dance Created: Sunday, November 18, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Olympic Ice Dance Champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean did a free dance performance at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo that is remembered as a legendary performance. They skated to Ma...
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean's Bolero - Dancing on Ice 2013 Created: Sunday, May 12, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
During Dancing on Ice, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean re-created their famous Olympic program, Bolero, that receive nine perfect 6.0 scores, for Dancing on Ice's audiences.
What to Wear for Ice Dancing Created: Thursday, May 09, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
At one time, ice dancing clothes were no different than traditional ice skating clothes, but times have changed.
Half Swizzles Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Half-Swizzles are exercises done in learn to skate classes that help new skaters master basic stroking and crossover skills.

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