The 2019 ISU Grand Prix Final gathered six senior ladies inside the Palavela arena between 5 and 8 December, each carrying a season's worth of momentum into…
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Senior ladies finalists headlining the Torino 2019 Grand Prix Final
Reading the Axel: Clean Form Versus a Subtle Two-Foot Landing
The axel holds a special place in figure skating because it starts facing forward, demands an extra half rotation, and rewards a kind of patience other jumps…
Choosing the Best Palavela Seats for Ice Dance Footwork
Ice dance is often won in the details: a quick series of turns, a precisely matched edge, a change of hold, or a deep knee bend that travels across the ice in…
Why Skaters Return To The Ice After A Difficult Result
The question of why certain skaters choose to perform at the exhibition gala after losing is central to the appeal of figure skating. A gala does not change…
Understanding Figure Skating Scores From Short Program To Free Skate
At the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin, held at Palavela from 5–8 December 2019, every result came from two connected performances. The short…
How Announcements Keep Figure Skating On Schedule
At a major figure skating event, the audience sees polished performances, scores and medal ceremonies. Behind that smooth presentation is a tightly managed…
A Volunteer’s Day At The Grand Prix Final
Before the first blade cuts across the ice, a figure-skating event is already in motion. At the Palavela arena in Turin, volunteers help turn a large…
Understanding Junior Pairs Short Program Lifts And Throws
At the Torino 2019 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, junior pairs were judged on a compact programme that demanded precision from the opening seconds.…
How Figure Skaters Train Three Jump Types in One Program
A figure-skating program can look effortless from the stands, yet every jump reflects months of highly specific preparation. Skaters must learn to take off…
Inside the Palavela Temporary Ice Engineering Marvel
The ISU Grand Prix Final rolls into Turin each December with athletes who chase perfect landings, and behind every blade carve is a temporary ice system that…