Figure skating demands precision, power, balance and concentration within a short performance window. A skater may spend much of the day waiting, warming up,…
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Palavela: Turin’s enduring sports and entertainment landmark
Palavela stands beside the River Po as one of Turin’s most recognisable modern buildings. Its sweeping roof resembles a billowing sail, giving the arena its…
Inside the Making of Torino 2019’s Official Souvenir Program
An official souvenir program does more than fill a few pages before the first skater takes the ice. For the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin, it…
The Ice Dance Pattern Dance In The Torino Junior Event
At the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin, the junior ice dance competition offered a clear view of how technical discipline and performance…
What Makes A Level Four Spin In Figure Skating
A level four spin is the highest difficulty rating available for a spin under the applicable ISU judging framework. It is not awarded simply because a skater…
Performing under pressure when the crowd is yours
A home crowd can make a figure-skating performance feel extraordinary. Familiar flags, family members in the stands and supporters who know every jump create…
Inside The Kiss And Cry At A Figure Skating Grand Prix
The kiss and cry is one of the most recognisable spaces in figure skating. It is where skaters sit with their coach after a performance, watch the technical…
How the Referee Keeps Figure Skating Competition Moving
At a major figure-skating event, the referee is the official who keeps the session orderly, fair and on time. While judges assess the quality of each…
How Figure Skating Starting Orders Are Drawn
The draw for starting order is a formal part of a figure-skating competition, not a casual decision made moments before athletes take the ice. At a major event…
Turin’s Cultural Landmarks Beyond The Palavela
A visit to the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin offers much more than four days of competition. Between the men’s, ladies’, pairs and ice dance…