At the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin, held at Palavela from 5–8 December 2019, every result came from two connected performances. The short…
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Understanding Figure Skating Scores From Short Program To Free Skate
How Announcements Keep Figure Skating On Schedule
At a major figure skating event, the audience sees polished performances, scores and medal ceremonies. Behind that smooth presentation is a tightly managed…
A Volunteer’s Day At The Grand Prix Final
Before the first blade cuts across the ice, a figure-skating event is already in motion. At the Palavela arena in Turin, volunteers help turn a large…
Understanding Junior Pairs Short Program Lifts And Throws
At the Torino 2019 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, junior pairs were judged on a compact programme that demanded precision from the opening seconds.…
How Figure Skaters Train Three Jump Types in One Program
A figure-skating program can look effortless from the stands, yet every jump reflects months of highly specific preparation. Skaters must learn to take off…
Inside the Palavela Temporary Ice Engineering Marvel
The ISU Grand Prix Final rolls into Turin each December with athletes who chase perfect landings, and behind every blade carve is a temporary ice system that…
Inside the Senior Ladies' Choreography Sequence at Torino 2019
The senior ladies' free skate at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin offered audiences a clear view of how modern figure skating fuses athletic…
How to Spot a Clean Triple Toe Loop From a Two-Foot Landing
When the ISU Grand Prix Final rolls into the Palavela in Turin, plenty of Australians stay up late to catch the competition. Most figure skating fans from…
A guide to junior pairs short program requirements at Torino 2019
The junior pairs short program is a tightly choreographed package of six elements performed within a strict time limit, designed to showcase the technical and…
The role of the competition doctor in on-ice emergencies
Inside the Palavela arena in Turin, the atmosphere during the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final crackles with an energy that few other venues can match.…