Pairs skating combines the technical demands of singles with timing, trust and physical connection between two athletes. In the free skate, competitors must…
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Senior Pairs Free Skate Elements Explained
How Figure Skaters Manage Equipment Failures Under Pressure
A broken lace, loose blade screw or damaged boot can turn a polished skating routine into an immediate test of judgement. Equipment failures are uncommon at…
The history of the Grand Prix Final in Turin and Italy
The Grand Prix Final brought the world’s leading figure skaters to Turin from 5–8 December 2019, creating one of the most significant skating events ever…
Packing Smart For A Day At Torino’s Palavela
A day at the Palavela arena is built around concentration, atmosphere and movement: arriving for security checks, finding your seat, watching several skating…
Behind The Rink: Social Media At Torino 2019
At a major skating event, the action extends far beyond the ice surface. The social media team becomes the link between the arena, the athletes and the…
Reading The Decisive Moments In A Pairs Short Program
A pairs short program can feel like a rapid sequence of spectacular tricks, yet the result is usually shaped by a handful of precise moments. A clean entry, a…
The Junior Men’s Competition At The 2019 Grand Prix Final
The junior men’s competition at the 2019 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final brought six ambitious skaters to Turin’s Palavela arena from December 5–8. They…
Camel Spins And Sit Spins Explained For Figure Skaters
A spin can look like a blur of speed, sequins and precise musical timing, yet its defining feature is often simple: the shape created by the skater’s body. Two…
Inside The Craft Of A Figure Skating Exhibition Gala
An exhibition gala is the moment when elite figure skating steps outside the strict competitive format and becomes a staged performance. At the ISU Grand Prix…
Turin Winter Weather and Getting to Palavela
Turin in early December offers a very different experience from the Australian summer. During the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, held at Palavela from…