The Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin brought together six ice dance teams with very different competitive identities. From technically…
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Junior Ice Dance Teams Shaping The Next Generation
Turin 2019 And The Quadruple Jump Revolution
At the 2019 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, men’s skating reached a compelling point in its evolution. Quadruple jumps were no longer rare highlights…
Making a Figure Skating Visit Accessible at Palavela
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin brought Senior and Junior athletes, coaches, families, officials, and fans together at the Palavela arena…
Eating And Drinking At Palavela During A Skating Session
A full day at the Palavela arena combines competition, practice sessions, changing ice schedules, and long periods in the stands. Planning where to buy a snack…
Buying official souvenirs at the Torino 2019 venue
Attending the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final at Palavela in Turin was an opportunity to watch elite Senior and Junior athletes while taking home a…
Torino’s winter sports legacy from 2006 to 2019
Torino occupies a distinctive place in Italy’s winter sports story. The city is closely associated with the 2006 Winter Olympics, yet its sporting identity…
A first-time spectator’s guide to figure skating
Walking into a major figure skating event can feel like entering several competitions at once. Skaters move through the same ice surface, yet the scoring,…
The Teams Behind the Skaters At Torino 2019
Figure skating is presented through individual performances, yet every routine reflects a much larger working group. At the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating…
Why the Grand Prix Final Stands Apart From Other ISU Events
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final occupies a distinctive place in the international skating calendar. It is not a regular stop on the Grand Prix…
How Officials Shape Fairness In Figure Skating Competition
At an event such as the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Torino, every performance is judged within a detailed sporting framework. The audience sees…