World Champion Thrills Local Skating Club
"....she was among Kamloops Skating Club members who enjoyed a seminar taught by 22-year-old world champion and Olympic medallist figure skater Kaetlyn Osmond at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre…
Wearable technologies help 2018 Olympians achieve top performance
By Jaci VanHeest, Associate Professor of Education, University of Connecticut. Wearable systems can reveal just how hard these skaters' bodies are working. As Fitbits and other wearable activity monitors change…
Ask the Skating Pro: What is the difference between a Mohawk and a Choctaw?
Ask the Figure Skating Professional 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…
July 7th – Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir Host Special Figure Skating Master Class
LONDON, ON, July 2, 2015 /CNW/ - What Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir will be hosting a special Master Class for figure skaters in the London area, as part of…
5 Ways to Make Better Skating Progress this Season
by Marta Nilsen, PSA Master-rated coach Do you have goals for this upcoming 2015-16 skating season? Here are five steps for improving your figure skating and making better progress during…
How Do I Choose a Coach?
by Candyce Mairs copyright Bruno Rosa The selection of a figure skating coach is an important one and should be thoughtfully considered. The combination of personalities between the skater and the…
What You Need to Know About Skate Sharpening
by Eric Neubauer How frequently should skates be sharpened?Typical sharpening frequencies range from every 5 weeks for a daily skater to every nine months for a once-a-week skater. In general,…
What Things Do I Look For in a Coach?
by Gina Oesterlei Coaches are usually former competitive skaters; while no former training is necessary to be a coach, most coaches have passed tests as well as competed during their skating…
How Can Synchronized Skating Help my (or my child’s) Figure Skating?
by Dierdre Dizon Drill teams and precision have received a bad wrap. While some parents may have let their daughters join a team for a year for fun, if your child…
