TV Skating Schedule, 10/07
October Exits with Speed and Figure Skating Air Dates
The 2007-2008 figure and speed skating seasons are here in full force and filling television airways with the excitement that comes with these energetic sporting events.
Tune in frequently in the coming weeks to cheer on your countrymen as they compete for a number of prize-winning crowns.
For lineup and location details on more ice performances, see the following articles: “2007 Disson Figure Skating Shows” and “More 2007 Figure Skating Shows”.
Airing this weekend is Halloween on Ice, starring Nancy Kerrigan and the Mannheim Steamrollers. NBC will broadcast the performance Saturday, October 27, from 4:00-6:00pm. The Style network shows it on Sunday, October 28, from 10:00am-12:00pm. Instead of viewing violent vampire videos, opt for the aptly-aired third showing on Halloween night. The Style network has scheduled the show from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Don’t forget to tune in October 28th to watch your favorite Olympic-eligible figure skaters compete for the international Skate America title. Skate America, takes place this weekend in Reading, Pennsylvania, and will show Sunday on NBC from 4:00pm-6:00pm.
Familiar names on the men’s roster include Japan’s Daisuke Takahashi, USA’s Ryan Bradley (my money’s on him), USA’s Evan Lysacek (hopefully san’s Carmen costume). Canada’s Mira Leung, and Japan’s Miki Ando & Mai Asada will probably top the podium ahead of the USA ladies, Emily Hughes, Kimmie Meissner, and Caroline Zhang. The pairs competition includes skaters from Canada, China, Russia and the USA. Several world medalists should make this a very good competitive event.
The ice dancing final standings will probably consist of all USA team members – given their experience on the international circuit. Belbin and Agosto are trying to prove their Olympic worthiness, ahead of a diverse group of skaters from Azerbaijan, China, France, Israel, Japan and Russia.
Short Track speed skaters race in the first two competitions on the World Cup circuit. Harbin, China, and Kobe, Japan host the events. Check your local television listings for broadcast times.
