Physical and athletic demands of figure skating and the vital role physiotherapists play
The World Grand Prix of Figure Skating was held in Vancouver just last month. It’s the highest competitive level for Figure Skating outside of the Olympics and World Championships. BJSM…
Dick Button Auctions Memorabilia starts Tomorrow
At age 89, Dick Button has decided it is time to part with many fabulous pieces that form part of his vast collection. The Dick button Skating Collection, a diverse…
Meet the ‘Dancing on Ice’ 2019 professional skaters
But of course, their professional partners are just as important, having been tasked with getting the stars fit for the testing and potentially dangerous rigours of the rink. This year’s…
U.S. Figure Skating Champion John Coughlin Found Dead In Apparent Suicide
The figure skating world lost one of its prominent skaters, coaches, and TV announcers with the sudden death of John Coughlin. The 33-year-old two-time champion unfortunately took his own life…
Figure Skating in Harlem: ‘When I Skate It Just Feels Free’
Figure Skating in Harlem instructs young New Yorkers in leadership, academic development and, of course, figure skating, a professional sport where women of color make up only a fraction of…
What’s it like to skate in Disney on Ice?
From the time she was 4 years old, New Jersey native Tricia DeFelice competed in figure skating. She rode that competitive streak through high school and into college, skating at…
The 6 best ice rinks in London
After taking a spin on the ice, why not explore the Canary Wharf shopping centre which boasts dozens of restaurants, bars and outlets to suit all tastes. Tailored to the…
Skate on these stunning New East (Russian) Ice Rinks
This rink’s location is key: at the foot of Warsaw’s most famous high-rise, the Palace of Culture and Science (PKiN) — featured on the cover of Vogue and the subject…
A Look at 75 Years of Ice Skating in New York
Wollman Rink first welcomed skaters in 1950, as a safer alternative to the unpredictability of lake skating, a celebrated tradition in place since the park opened to the public in…
Is Dancing On Ice dangerous? What are the most daring moves ever pulled off?
DANCING On Ice is the show that takes celebs and transforms them into skating stars. But what are the most daring moves ever to be pulled off on the show?…
