The Lives of Hockey and Figure Skating Parents really aren’t that different
by Catherine Collins of Ultimate Edges of Excellence It all starts by taking your 3 year old to the rink for “learn to skate” lessons as something to fill an hour…
Should Kids Wear Helmets while Ice Skating? Some N.J. Lawmakers Think So
TRENTON — It might get a cold reception from some New Jersey kids, but state lawmakers have begun advancing a bill that would require them to wear helmets while ice…
Counseling a Child & Parent Off a Sport that Child Doesn’t Really Like
by Author: Catherine Collings (CEO Ultimate Edges of Excellence) As an elite figure skating coach and hockey skating technique specialist of over, cough 37, cough… years, I have seen all types…
Parenting An Athlete
copyright Ice Skating World LLC I have observed parents that have been too underactive and too overactive in their child’s sport. There is a fine balance between being the micro-managing…
How Old Should My Child be to Start Ice Skating?
by Michelle Wilkin Age four is best for children to begin. There are some children who are ready at 3 years old to start ice skating. Consider the following criteria:…
How to Choose Music for a Sport that Requires Music
5 Steps for Figure Skaters by Catherine Collings Let’s face it. There are many sports that require music to compete such as Figure Skating, Gymnastics, Dressage, and Synchronized Swimming (to name…
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…
Tips for Photographing Figure Skating
In many ways, photographing figure skating is similar to photographing hockey because both sports are performed inside an arena on a rink. But there's one big difference. While hockey pictures…
