Figure skating routines combine jumps, spins, lifts, footwork, musical interpretation, and transitions into a single performance. Although a choreographic…
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Choreographic and step sequences in figure skating
Balancing School And Elite Figure Skating As A Junior
Junior figure skaters live by two demanding calendars. The academic year requires regular attendance, homework, examinations, and long-term projects, while the…
When Rivals Share the Ice and Lift the Sport
Figure skating is built around individual ambition, yet its most memorable moments often come from connections between competitors. A skater may spend years…
Lost your ticket on event day? A practical guide for Palavela
Losing a ticket on the day of a major skating event can feel disastrous, especially when you have travelled to Turin for a specific session. The ISU Grand Prix…
How a Championship Ice Surface Comes to Life
At a major figure-skating event, the ice is more than a smooth platform beneath the athletes. It is a carefully engineered performance surface that must…
A practical guide to the official hotel for Torino 2019
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin brought together the leading Senior and Junior athletes from December 5–8, 2019. For skaters, coaches,…
Why Turin Was Chosen For The 2019 Figure Skating Final
Turin offered the 2019 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final a compelling blend of sporting heritage, modern infrastructure, and an international city…
The Grand Prix Final’s Most Unforgettable Comeback Performances
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final is designed to magnify pressure. Only the strongest skaters from the six-event series qualify, the field is small,…
How to read a figure skating protocol sheet
A figure skating protocol sheet is the official scoring record for a performance. It converts jumps, spins, steps, skating quality, and errors into a detailed…
The unseen precision behind every skating performance
At a major figure-skating event, attention naturally settles on the athletes, their programs, and the marks displayed after each performance. Yet the…