The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final brought Senior and Junior competitors to Palavela in Turin from December 5–8, 2019. With packed sessions, practice…
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Staying Safe at Torino 2019
Reading the difference between edge and toe jumps
Figure skating jumps can look remarkably similar at competition speed. A skater rises into the air, rotates, lands backward on one foot, and immediately…
The Ice Dance Battle Reaching Torino
The 2019–20 figure skating season has turned ice dance into one of the most compelling contests on the Grand Prix calendar. Several established partnerships…
Famous Grand Prix Final winners remembered in Turin
Turin hosted the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final at the Palavela arena from December 5–8, 2019. The competition brought together the strongest Senior…
Photographing Figure Skating at Palavela
Photographing figure skating at Palavela means working in a fast, theatrical environment where movement, light, music, and architecture are constantly…
A day in the life of a figure skating volunteer at Torino 2019
A day in the life of a figure skating volunteer at Torino 2019 began long before the first skater entered the Palavela. From December 5–8, 2019, Turin welcomed…
Why the Warm-Up Group Matters in Every Skating Segment
At a figure skating competition, the warm-up group is more than a short period for athletes to loosen their muscles and test the ice. It is a moving…
How To Track Figure Skating Results In Real Time
Following a major figure skating competition is much easier when results, schedules, start orders, and performance statistics are kept in one reliable place.…
Understanding the kiss and cry at figure skating events
At a figure skating competition, the performance does not end when the music stops. Skaters still have a tense few minutes ahead: they leave the ice, meet…
After the final: medals, flowers, and the lasting Turin moment
The final score is only one part of a figure-skating event. Once the last element has been completed and the marks have appeared on the screen, the arena…