A major skating competition needs more than a timetable, results page, and arena map. It needs a visual character that can make the event feel welcoming,…
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From Turin Ice To Event Icon
The story behind the official logo of Torino 2019
The official logo of Torino 2019 belonged to an event where sport, place, and spectacle had to speak in one visual language. From December 5–8, 2019, the…
Understanding ticket collection deadlines at the Torino 2019 box office
Collecting a ticket at the box office is different from downloading an electronic pass or receiving a paper ticket by post. For the ISU Grand Prix of Figure…
The judges’ panel at the Grand Prix Final: who sits where
At the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin, the action on the ice is only one part of the competition. Around the rink, a carefully arranged group…
From Practice Ice to Competition Performance
A figure skater’s routine may look familiar from the first run-through to the final performance, yet the version seen in competition is shaped by many small…
Where To Watch Torino 2019 On Big Screens Across Turin
When the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final arrived in Turin from December 5–8, 2019, the competition extended well beyond the Palavela arena. Spectators…
Inside Palavela’s training world
Palavela is best known as the dramatic Turin venue where elite skaters perform under competition lights, yet the building’s most important work often takes…
How Skater Safety Shaped the Torino 2019 Final
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin brought the world’s leading Senior and Junior athletes together at Palavela from December 5–8, 2019. Behind…
Helping Children Understand And Enjoy Figure Skating Scores
Figure skating can look mysterious to a child. A skater may spin rapidly, land a difficult jump, or glide across the ice with apparent ease, yet the final…
What happens during the awards and flower ceremony
The awards and flower ceremony is the emotional closing point of a figure-skating competition. After the technical elements, program components, falls,…