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Mar 11, 2009
There's Still Time to See Stars on Ice 2009
Here are some of the highlights from this year's Stars on Ice tour of figure skating champions. more...
Oct 20, 2008
Skate Boots and Blades: To Buy or Not to Buy
Excited student skaters often wonder about the timing and type of figure skates or speed skates they should buy. more...
May 2, 2008
How to Lace Up Skating Boots
Lacing ice skate boots can be tricky. Follow these steps to lace your skates like a pro. more...
Apr 21, 2008
Should You Ice Skate Barefoot?
When you first begin taking skating lessons, discuss with your coach what kind of socks or tights - if any - you should use. more...
Apr 4, 2008
Figure Skating Standings & Bonuses
The ISU announced the final standings at the conclusion of this competitive figure skating season. more...
Feb 19, 2008
World Cup #6 500m Races
Speed Skaters from around the globe competed in the last of the World Cup racing series. The season ended with familiar faces atop the podium. more...
Feb 16, 2008
Four Continents Cup Skating Day 1
Nearly 100 Skaters Performed at the 2008 Four Continents Cup Figure Skating Championships, Starting with Ice Dancing, Mens and Pairs Skating more...
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Jun 30, 2009
How to Get Involved in Roller Derby
By: Karen Lynn O'Brien
Most leagues are set up as non-profit organizations, run by the skaters and other devoted volunteers. If someone has the interest, most leagues will seldom turn a volunte more...
May 30, 2009
Ingredients for Making a Roller Derby Girl
By: J.A. Huber
Flat-track roller derby is growing in popularity and derby girls are wanted. Skating attitude, minimizing injury and having fun are key in making the team. more...
Mar 25, 2008
Ice Princess Movie Review
By: Christy Jones
What ice skating fan wouldn't love a film that begins with a girl happily gliding across the frozen pond in her backyard? more...
Dec 6, 2007
Celebrate Chanukah on Ice Skates
By: Jo Ann Schneider Farris
Chabad Lubavitch hosts special and unique Chanukah on Ice events all over the globe. more...
Junior Championships Backstage
At the 2008 Junior Championships in Salt Lake City, many volunteers worked quietly behind the scenes. more...
Junior Nationals Coaches
The 2008 US Junior National Figure Skating Championships took place from 11-26 through 12-1, 2007. Many very famous ice skating champions were coaching behind the scenes. more...
Oct 3, 2007
Figure Skate on Inline Skates
Inline skaters can do some figure skating moves. This article describes some of the ice skating tricks that are possible on inline skates. more...
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