A Documentary about Synchronized Skating
“Life in Synchro,” partly filmed at the MedStar Capitals IcePlex in Ballston, will be screened locally at the DC Independent Film Festival on Saturday, March 7. Rosslyn resident Nicole Davies produced the film…
Skater Olivia Serafini on Eating Right
One look at Skater Olivia Serafini's social media profile and you'll know: she's an elite athlete with an appetite for helping others deal with what she struggled with during her…
How Old-School Figure Skating Can Relieve Stress
Most people today think of Olympian jumps when they think of figure skating. But when I was a kid, everything I knew about the sport came from a 1951 novel…
Choosing Women’s Ice Skates
Women's ice skates should offer proper support when you're gliding across the ice, as well as a comfortable fit to avoid blisters and foot pain. So, whether you're a casual,…
Finding Success in Synchronized Skating at College
In her freshman year at Miami, she was on the collegiate team that won the national championships. Now a sophomore, she and her team are preparing to represent Team USA…
How to Register Your Figure Skater for Their First Official Test
Testing A Skater's First Test Session Your child has gone through all the Basic Skills courses, they've been taking lessons with a private coach, and now comes an important milestone:…
Champion figure skater Czisny will coach camp at BGSU
Alissa Czisny will be holding classes with on-ice and off-ice instruction, as well as private lessons, during the figure skating camp July 15-18. Skaters must qualify for special instruction. A…
International Pairs Seminar Develops Skills
International Pairs The International Skating Union (ISU) is hosting its annual pairs seminar in Novogorsk, Russia, this week, organized by esteemed Russian coach, Nina Mozer. Fifteen teams from seven nations…
Deeside Synchronised Skating Club
Among the best in the UK after season of extraordinary successes The Deeside Ice Rink based teams competed in competitions across the UK and Europe proving themselves to be a…
How to Do a One‐Foot Glide in Figure Skating
A one-foot glide is a beginning skill in ice skating. It is important in learning other skills, such as edges. Glide on two feet. Once you get to your desired speed,…
