Month: September 2015

  • Skating Articles on Wednesday, September 30, 2015

    Brown opens season with first Nepela appearance: Chen hopes to clinch second career JGP Final berth in Logroño, Spain - Source, IceNetwork News

    Ilyushechkina and Moscovitch set ‘bigger’ goals - by Paula Slater, Golden Skate News

    Gilles, Poirier stray from norm in effort to close gap: Canadian dance duo brings typically offbeat nature to this year's programs - by Beverley Smith, IceNetwork News

    Nepela Memorial (Ondrej Nepela Trophy). Schedule, the Russian participants - Source, (Google Translation) of Stadium.ru article

    A New Event, The ISU Shanghai Trophy Will Combine Short Track Speed Skating and Synchronized Skating Competitions from March 4 thru 6, 2016 - Source, ISU.org

    How The Short Program Was Invented - by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Denis Ten Training September, 2015 - Source, TSL Video @ Youtube.com

    Daisuke Murakami Training Footage September, 2015 - Source, TSL Video@ Youtube.com

    Canadian skaters prepared for sixth stop on ISU Junior Grand Prix circuit in Spain - Source, SkateCanada.ca

    Rumer Willis is taking off her dance shoes and lacing up her skates! Teaming Up With Fellow 'Dancing With the Stars' Champion for New TV Special! - by Leanne Aguilera, ET Online

    (Mobile, AL) City Council approves (downtown) Ice Skating Rink - by Alexa Knowles, Fox10 News

    2016 Midwestern/Pacific Coast Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships to be held at Veterans Memorial Coliseum next January (27th-31st) in Portland, Oregon - Source, Rosequarter.com

    That Was The Week That Was In Figure Skating (21-27 September 2015) - Source, Europe On Ice - Blog http://blog.europeonice.com/?eid=509

  • Skating Articles on Tuesday, September 29, 2015

    O'Neill proves the pen is mightier than the skate: Tracy O'Neill, a former skater whose career was cut short by injury, draws on the years she spent in the sport to inject her writing with a refreshing realness - by Nick McCarvel, IceNetwork News

    Mao Asada eager to regain her edge - MASAKO HARA, Nikkei deputy editor, Nikkei.com

    Figure Skating Coach Bruno Marcotte Interview - by The Blades Boys, Youtube.com

    Volosozhar & Trankov - Nebelhorn Trophy press conference - Source, The Blade Boys on Youtube.com

    Mirai Nagasu - Interview at Nebelhorn Trophy 2015 (before her comeback Free Skate) - Source, The Blade Boys @ Youtube.com

    Shoma Uno had a media day for the Japan Open. You can see a glimpse of his practice at Chukyo Uni' rink - Source, Dailymotion.com

    Joe Inman's Last Int'l Assignment as Judge is 2015 Nebelhorn - Source, Information Post by 'wanfan1818' @ FSU

    Interview with Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin - Source, A Translation Post from 'quiqie' @ FSU

    ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Logrono, Spain 2015 Official Announcement - Source, ISU.net

    23rd Ondrej Nepela Trophy 2015 Official Announcement - Source, ISU.net

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  • Skating Articles on Monday, September 28, 2015

    Concussions take out U.S. bronze medalist Farris, World champion Papadakis - by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Ullr The Norse Skate God - by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Olympic Notebook: ‘Munich 72 and Beyond’ chronicles aftermath - by Ed Odeven, JapanTimes.co.jp

    Please join us in welcoming our new Club athletic trainer, Mara Smith! - Source, SC of Boston

    Golden comeback for Kaetlyn Osmond – Canadian ice dancers Paul and Islam add silver - Source, SkateCanada.ca

    Canada’s Roman Sadovsky lands bronze at ISU Junior Grand Prix - Source, SkateCanada.ca

    Canada’s Elladj Baldé wins gold at international figure skating competition - Source, SkateCanada.ca

    Watch Patrick Chan''s 2015-2016 New Short Program - Source, Youtube.com

    World Pairs Champions Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford Debut their new Free Skate - Source, Youtube.com

    TSL's This and That 9/28/15: Nebelhorn Trophy, Patrick Chan, Duhamel & Radford - Source, Youtube.com

  • Skating Articles on Sunday, September 27, 2015

    Chock, Bates start season with Nebelhorn gold: Paul, Islam claim silver; Cannuscio, McManus win bronze for Team USA - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

    Kaetlyn Osmond, figure skater, wins gold in season debut: Canadian returns from broken leg suffered last year - Source, CBC Sports

    Osmond puts lost season behind her with gold: Leonova claims silver; Hicks takes home bronze behind 'Elizabeth' free - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

    No timetable for Farris' return from concussion: U.S. bronze medalist suffered injury on hard fall during summer practice - by Amy Rosewater, IceNetwork News

    2015 JGP Torun play-by-play/results: Men's free skate - by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2015 Nebelhorn Trophy play-by-play/results: Ladies free skate - by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    (A New Skating Podcast from) The Blade Boys - Episode 1 (2015-2016 Season Preview) - Source, Youtube.com

    Kaetlyn Osmond - Interview at Nebelhorn Trophy - Source, The Blade Boys on Youtube.com

    First test events in view as IOC concludes 5th Coordination Commission visit in PyeongChang - Source, Olympic.org

    Miller brings choreographic vision to event planning: Renowned skating choreographer creates spectacular parties, weddings - by Lois Elfman, IceNetwork News

  • Skating Articles on Saturday, September 26, 2015

    Baldé takes gold behind dominant flamenco free: Aaron settles for silver; Menshov claims bronze; Hochstein places seventh - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

    Volosozhar, Trankov bare fangs in Nebelhorn free: Russians suck life out of field with Dracula program; Americans second - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

    2015 Nebelhorn Trophy play-by-play/results: Ladies short program - by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Gabriella Papadakis: "a kind of rehabilitation of the brain" - Sabine Colpart, Liberation.fr

    Russian figure skaters won all the podium on the stage of the Junior Grand Prix in Torun couples - Source, Google Translation of an RSport.ru article

    'Disappointed' Farris withdraws from Grand Prix: 2015 U.S. bronze medalist sidelined by concussion, training on hold - Source, IceNetwork News

    Tokyo set to propose new sports for 2020 Games - Source, Australian Olympic Committee

    Joshua Farris withdrew from his Grand Prix figure skating assignments as he recovers from a concussion - by Nick Zaccardi, NBC Sports

    Holliston seventh-grader wins gold in figure skating at State Games of America - by Amanda Beland, Wicked Local Holliston

    2015 Nebelhorn Trophy play-by-play/results: Men's free skate - by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2015 Nebelhorn Trophy play-by-play/results: Pairs free skate - by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2015 Nebelhorn Trophy play-by-play/results: Ladies short program - by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

  • Skating Articles on Friday, September 25, 2015

    'More artistic' Aaron leads after personal-best short: Former U.S. champion puts offseason changes on display at Nebelhorn - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

    Chock, Bates comfortably in front at Nebelhorn: Paul, Islam second; Turks third; Cannuscio, McManus in medal contention - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

    Flawed Volosozhar, Trankov lead despite mistakes: New German pair surprises by finishing second; Scimeca, Knierim fourth - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

    2015 Nebelhorn Trophy play-by-play/results: Pairs short program - by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2015 Nebelhorn Trophy play-by-play/results: Men's short program - by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Torun tales: Carreira blogs from Junior Grand Prix: U.S. ice dancer takes readers behind the scenes from historic Polish city - by Christina Carriera, IceNetwork News

    Katarina Gerboldt: maybe my destiny - to grow Olympic champions - Source, RSport.ru via Google Translator

    Interview With Sébastien Britten - by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Eyvind Skaldaspiller And The Precious: Skating In Iceland - by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    The 2015 National Solo Dance Series Final, hosted by the Lansing Skating Club, will take place Sept. 23-26 at Suburban Ice East Lansing in East Lansing, Michigan - Source, USFSA.org

    Tarah Kayne and Daniel O’Shea won their first international competition at the 2015 U.S. International Figure Skating Classic - by Jen Blanco, Your Observer

    The Nutcracker on Ice Coming to The Royal Albert Hall This Christmas - Source, Broadway World

    Ice Skating Comes To Grafton - by Doug Jenkins, WBGZ Radio 

  • Skating Articles on Thursday, September 24, 2015

    U.S. Figure Skating announces inaugural Team Challenge Cup to be held in Spokane April 22-24 - by Cory Howard, KHQ.com

    Spokane announced as Host City for Inaugural Team Challenge Cup - Source, U.S.FigureSkating.org

    The Team Challenge Cup Website: Innaugral Event Comes to Spokane, WA next April - Source, TeamChallengeCup.com

    Spokane announced as host of Team Challenge Cup: Inaugural team competition to be streamed live on icenetwork next April - Source, IceNetwork News

    David Sadleir Did Amazing Acrobatic Moves on Ice Skates - by Jo Ann Schneider Farris, FigureSkating.about.com

    Young Artists’ Showcase & Quest for Creativity: Apply for YAS6 2015 now. Don't make Adam Blake call you. Get on it! - Source, Grassroots to Champions

    2015 ISU JGP Torun, Poland SO and Results Page - Source, ISUResults.com

    2015 Nebelhorn Trophy (ISU Challenge Skate event # 2) - Source, ISUResults.com

    National Solo Dance Series Final starts Wednesday in East Lansing - Source, WLNS.com

    Millsboro girl focused on figure skating success - Source, Delmarva Now

  • Skating Articles on Wednesday, September 23, 2015

    2015-16 International Season Continues With Nebelhorn Trophy and JGP Poland - Source, USFigureSkating.org

    ISU JGP Torun, Poland Event Starting Orders Page - Source, ISUResults.com

    SLC snippets: Montreal life suits Hubbell, Donohue: Tursynbaeva beats Javi to the lutz; Barrie prepares for Yuzu 'mayhem' - by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

    Volosozhar, Trankov headline Nebelhorn Trophy: Chock, Bates heavy dance favorites; Triple axels for Nagasu, Hicks? - by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, IceNetwork News

    The Inside Edge: Chen under the radar -- for now: Flatt skates for possibly final time; McManus engaged to longtime girlfriend - by Sarah S. Brannen, IceNetwork News

    NBC Preps Unfolding in "Physically Beautiful" Rio: NBC Olympics executive producer Jim Bell Interview on ATRadio - Source, Around The Rings Radio Podcast

    Szolkowy elected President of the Chemnitz Skating Clubs - Source, MDR.de

    Official German Nebelhorn Trophy Facebook Website - Source, Facebook.com

    Deeside-based figure-skater makes her way to Wales recognition -by Andrew Cain, The Leader

    Live Stream Link for 2015 Nebelhorn Trophy on Dailymotion.com - Source, DailyMotion.com

  • Skating Articles on Tuesday, September 22, 2015

    Sonia Bianchetti Garbato’s Cracked Ice: What Can We Learn? - by Claire Cloutier, A Divine Sport

    Personal issues in rearview, Weir busier than ever: Wylie returns to ice for first time at 'EWC' after suffering cardiac arrest - by Sarah S. Brannen, IceNetwork News

    Skater list is posted for Autumn Skate & Skate Ontario Super Series Finals - Source, Skate-eos.on.ca

    This and That 9/21: Shoma Uno, Satoko Miyahara, Russian Test Skates... Source, The Skating Lesson

    It looks like Spokane will host inaugural Team Challenge Cup figure skating event - by Thomas Clouse, The Spokesman-Review

    Figure skating cup decision to be made in Spokane (w/video report) - Source, KREM2

    Petts Wood teenager's fight to bring ice rink to Bromley - by Jess Bell, NewsShopper.co.uk

    Letter to Editor: Ongoing battle to save ice rink - Source, The Daily Journal

    Deer Lake skating rink implements mandatory helmet policy - Source, CBC.ca

    Figure skating birthplace in Montreal faces demolition as part of Maison Alcan project - by Marian Scott, Montreal Gazette

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