At the Palavela arena in Turin, the 2019 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final depended on far more than the skaters seen under the lights. Volunteers helped…
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A Day in the Life of a Volunteer at the 2019 Grand Prix Final
What the small medals ceremony looks like at Palavela
At a major figure skating event, the most visible medal presentation usually comes at the end of the competition. The three skaters or teams with the highest…
Inside the medical team that supports skaters at Torino 2019
At a major figure-skating competition, the medical operation is largely invisible when it works well. Fans see clean programs, difficult jumps, fast lifts, and…
How skaters get their starting places in the Grand Prix Final
At the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, the starting order is a carefully regulated part of the competition rather than a reflection of reputation,…
A beginner’s guide to the six jumping techniques in figure skating
Jumps are among the most exciting elements in figure skating, but their speed can make them difficult to understand at first. A skater may appear to spring…
Official Hashtags And Handles For Torino 2019
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin brought together the leading Senior and Junior athletes in men’s singles, ladies’ singles, pairs, and ice…
What To Expect When Champions Receive Their Medals
A figure-skating competition reaches its most visible moment when the athletic tension gives way to ceremony. After days of short programs, free skates,…
Why the Grand Prix Final is a pre-Olympic benchmark
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final occupies a distinctive place in the international season. It is smaller than the Olympic Games, yet the field is…
The Legacy of Italian Figure Skating Legends
Italian figure skating has been shaped by athletes who brought technical precision, theatrical instinct, and a distinctive sense of style to the ice. Their…
How social media reshapes the Final fan experience
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin brought the world’s leading Senior and Junior skaters to Palavela from December 5–8, 2019. For fans in the…