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,…
Elvis Stojko is No Fan of Skating Judging System
The proliferation of quads in the sport today also pleases Stojko, who made history as the first skater to land quad-double and quad-triple combinations in competition. The four-revolution jump became…
National Championships in Salt Lake City prove you’re never too old to figure skate
This will be the third time San Jose resident Connie Curry — who, at 80, is the oldest competitor — has participated. Curry was 60 when she bought her first…
Jason Brown Shares the Olympic Spirit with Ill Children ahead Of 2020 Olympic Games
With less than 500 days left until the opening of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, the United States Olympic Committee is enlisting Team USA athletes to meet some…
Estrada wins her third gold medal at U.S. National Synchronized Skating Championships
Emma Estrada didn’t expect to win her third consecutive National Championship Gold medal at the February 2019 Synchronized Skating Championships held in Michigan. “We kind of just went into the…
Skating swiftly: Your child’s dedication can yield rewards in Delta
Whether your child has a competitive spirit or simply wants to learn to figure skate at their own pace for self-enjoyment, the opportunity is available for them in Delta with…
Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal comes to the Greater Seattle area April 10-14
Julie Desmarais, the show’s publicist tells us, “It’s the first time we’re performing on ice! It required a lot of R&D to see how we could implement the elements of…
Japan’s results at 2019 Worlds not a cause for concern
SAITAMA - The world championships turned out to be a disappointment for Japan. With a realistic chance at four medals in singles, the host nation had to settle for just…
Isabella Hesselton finds joy, success as synchronized skater
What is synchronized skating? The response is pretty much the same whenever Isabella Hesselton’s friends find out that she’s active and successful in synchronized skating. “They all say that they’ve…
The Latest On Nathan Chen, Mia Hamm, Jade Carey & More – 15 Things We Learned Last Week
10. Bradie Tennell and Mariah Bell both have a lot to be proud of after this week after ISU World Figure Skating Championships. Tennell bounced back for a personal-best score…