Turin’s winter climate can be crisp, damp, and changeable, making weather an important part of planning a visit to the Palavela arena. During the ISU Grand…
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Turin Winter Weather and Travel to the Palavela Arena
The creative minds behind Turin’s standout skating programs
At the 2019 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin, every leading program carried two identities. It had to satisfy the technical demands of the…
Reading the Six-Point Tiebreak in Grand Prix Final Standings
The ISU Grand Prix Final is decided through a qualification race that begins long before the skaters arrive at the host arena. During the Grand Prix Series,…
A parent's guide to taking children to the figure skating finals
Taking children to a major figure skating event can turn a sports outing into a lasting family memory. The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin…
The Hidden Work Behind Ice Resurfacing Breaks
At a figure skating competition, an ice resurfacing break can look like a short pause between programs. Music stops, skaters leave the rink, officials review…
Meet The Youngest Competitors At The 2019 Grand Prix Final
The 2019 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final brought the world’s leading skaters to Turin’s Palavela arena from December 5–8. Alongside established…
The Silent Signals Behind Synchronized Pair Jumps
A side-by-side jump is one of pairs skating’s clearest tests of partnership. Two athletes leave the ice separately, rotate through the same element, and aim to…
Why Ice Dance Begins With the Rhythm Dance
Ice dance is built around the relationship between movement, music, timing, and partnership. Although the free dance often receives the greatest attention…
How short program and free skate scores are built
At a figure-skating competition such as the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin, every performance is judged through two connected but distinct…
Finding Excellent Espresso Near Turin’s Palavela Arena
The Palavela arena stands in Turin’s Lingotto district, a practical location for figure-skating fans attending competitions, practice sessions, and gala…