Reflecting on Ice Skating’s Greatest Scandal
by Katherine Ruch I went to Canada after Christmas and it seems like I brought the weather back home with me! The weather here was awful on Monday and Tuesday! Considering that…
4th Annual Cyber Ice Skating Sale is Back
There is finally an annual, online sale devoted specifically to figure skaters. The 4th annual Cyber Ice Skating Sale has begun at and runs for over a week, ending on…
Recapping 2013 NHK
Alissa Czisny and IceSkatingWorld blogger Katherine Ruch by Katherine Ruch I did it!! I actually managed to watch all of NHK coverage that was broadcasted on NBC last weekend! Granted…
Recapping 2013 Cup of China
Oriental Sports Center By Katherine Ruch Sorry it has taken me so long to write my thoughts about the Cup of China. Honestly, the reason it has taken me so…
NHK Trophy in Tokyo on Universal Sports Network
Press Release: The 2013 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series continues this weekend with the NHK Trophy in Tokyo. Watch tonight (Friday, Nov. 8) on Universal Sports Network at 6…
Recapping Skate Canada 2013
by Katherine Ruch It's hard to believe the Olympics are less that 100 days away! Our Halloween here in KY got postponed due to severe weather, so I caught up…
Axels Advice from some Professional Figure Skating Instructors
In the past we asked some professional ice skating instructors their advice on helping skaters work on and land their axels. Here is what they shared with the Ice Skating…
QnA: What is an appropriate age to start teaching my child to skate?
ASK THE SKATING PRO Q. What is an appropriate age to start teaching my child to skate? A. This is a common question, but one that varies greatly depending on the…
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…
QnA: My child is struggling. Should I let her quit figure skating?
ASK THE SKATING PRO Q. My 8 year old daughter has been skating for a year and a half. She just recently moved up to the Gamma level and has…