The buzz of the Palavela in early December feels a long way from a Sydney arvo in midsummer, yet for Australian fans, the Torino 2019 ISU Grand Prix of Figure…
Guides
Behind the Curtain: How Skaters Prepare Before Stepping Onto the Ice
What the Junior Ladies' Short Program Demands in 2019
The junior ladies' short program stands as one of the most technical and tightly regulated tests in competitive figure skating. Within a narrow window of time,…
Guide to the Senior Rhythm Dance Elements at Torino 2019
The ISU Grand Prix Final returns to Italy in December 2019, and for the first time at this flagship event the senior ice dance discipline will be contested…
How to choose the best seats for jumps and spins
Figure skating rewards spectators who plan ahead. The difference between a great view and a missed detail often comes down to where you sit, because the same…
Lighting and Staging Effects That Transform the Torino Exhibition Gala
Every December, the Palavela arena in Turin hosts the final flourish of the figure-skating calendar, an exhibition gala that turns competitive programs into…
Decoding the senior men's free skate: what to watch for in Turin
When six of the world's strongest senior men arrive at the Palavela in December, the four-minute free skate becomes a small drama all on its own. Each…
How Referees Keep Figure Skating Competitions Fair
Figure skating can look effortless from the stands: a clean take-off, a fast lift, a precise step sequence and music that seems to carry every movement. Behind…
Decoding the judges' scoresheets from the Torino 2019 Final
When Australian fans tuned in to watch the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in December 2019, many were watching from sun-drenched backyards while their…
Junior Pairs at the 2019 Grand Prix Final in Turin
The junior pairs competition at the 2019 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final brought together emerging athletes whose skating already showed the technical…
Inside the Kiss and Cry Area at Torino 2019 Grand Prix Final
Just metres from the ice at the Palavela arena in Turin, a small fenced rectangle holds the hopes, nerves and quiet celebrations of every skater who completes…