At a major figure skating event, the coaches’ area is one of the most concentrated spaces in the arena. It may look quiet from the stands, yet every movement,…
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Inside the Coaches’ Area During a Live Figure Skating Competition
How the warm-up room works before each skating group
Before a figure-skating group enters the ice, a carefully managed sequence is already underway away from the arena spotlight. Skaters arrive from the locker…
Turin food guide for Grand Prix visitors
Attending the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final at Palavela is an excellent excuse to explore Turin through its food. The city’s culinary identity…
How skaters manage jet lag before international competitions
International figure skating demands precision from the first step of a warm-up to the final landing in a competition program. That precision becomes harder to…
The Skaters Waiting Behind the Grand Prix Final Field
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin brought together the strongest performers from the 2019 Grand Prix series, but the event was shaped by a…
The challenge of back-to-back events in the Grand Prix series
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating is designed as a connected series, yet each competition demands the focus of a major championship. Skaters travel from one…
How Ice Dancers Build Required Pattern Elements
Ice dance combines the discipline of ballroom technique with the speed, balance, and edge control of skating. Every movement has a purpose: a change of edge…
Why a season’s best score matters in figure skating
A season’s best score is the highest official mark a skater or team has earned during the current competitive season. It gives fans, coaches, selectors and…
Costume Design And Style At Torino 2019
The fashion of figure skating sits between sport, theatre, and couture. At Torino 2019, costumes helped turn the Palavela ice into a moving stage, giving each…
How to reach Palavela by public transport in Turin
Palavela stands in Turin’s southern Lingotto district, beside the Po River and the Italia ’61 complex. For spectators attending the ISU Grand Prix of Figure…