Common Sense and Fun Approaches to Teaching Basic Skills
by Rebecca Nagle Snowplow 1, 2 & 3 or learn-to-skaters can be very playful with a creative coaching mind. As we all know, attention spans are very short and...
Following My Own Instructions: A Plan for this Skating Season.
By Katherine Ruch Fall is in the air. I make this statement for a whole variety of reasons. The kids are back in school, the school supplies have been...
Sports Ethics
by Susan L. Ward Ethics is a complex philosophical subject because it involves the study of morality and human values. Defining values in terms of sports participation is a...
Ask the Skating Pro: What is the difference between a Mohawk and a Choctaw?
Q. What is the difference between a Mohawk and a Choctaw? A. When doing a Mohawk you remain on the same edge after the change of feet and continue...
Ice Skating Competition and Surviving the End of the World
By Katherine Ruch Ice Skating really is a fascinating sport but it may take someone who is a glutton for punishment to keep at this craziness. If you had...
How old should my child be to start ice skating?
by Michelle Wilkin Age four is best to start. There are some children who are ready at 3 years old. Consider the following criteria: Attention Span – most group...
How to Dress for Ice Skating
by Ryan English If you are just an average ice skater and you only skate for fun, probably any type of clothing will good enough as long as it...
Ice Skating Tips For Figure Skaters
by Francis Murphy While some novice ice skaters decided to learn ice skating all by themselves which are possible, it is actually recommended to get some professional skating lessons...
The Most Commonly Performed Jumps in Figure Skating
If you are a figure skating fan you have no doubt heard these terms used throughout the many competitions you’ve watched. In some cases you may even recognize them,...