Month: April 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Sunday, April 30, 2017

    NBCUniversal Marketing Machine Starts Its Engine for 2018 Olympics - by Andrew Wallenstein, Variety.com

    Off-season news 2017: Retirements, coaching changes, music selections, and more! - by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Long program skater Radionova works with Shae-Linn Burn & Buyanova - by Anatoly Samohvalov, RSport.ru

    Next Generation Leaders: The Ice Prince - Nathan Chen is breaking records in pursuit of his first Olympic medal - by Alice Park, Time.com

    Susan Frobish medaled in all three of her events at last weekend's 2017 U.S. Adult National Figure Skating Championships in Wake Forest, N.C. - Source, The News-Gazette

    ISU will vote on name change for Short Dance at June Congress - Source, ISU Communication No. 2086 

    ISU 2017 ISU Senior Grand Prix Assignments Announcement Date - Source, David Molina Tweet

    Jessica Pfund & Joshua Santillan: Music Choices and Offseason Updates - Source, Joshica’s Blog; Banter, fun, and updates on us!

  • Figure Skating Articles for Saturday, April 29, 2017

    Mao receives lifetime achievement award – Source, The Japan Times

    A press conference published by rsport.ru with Alexandr Gorshkov, Alexandr Kogan ,Eteri Tutberidze, Evgenia Medvedeva in Russia Today – Source, A translation post by subscriber ‘TAHbKA’ @ Figure Skating Universe

    Figure Skating in Detroit aims to teach young girls in all aspects of life:Skating teaches figure skating, education, leadership – by Meaghan St. Pierre, Click On Detroit

    #Unearthed: An American Family In Frankfurt – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Information and Links for the USOC & NBC Olympics joint photo shoot for selected U.S. Athletes this Spring prior to the 2018 Winter Olympics – Source, Information post by subscriber ‘Sylvia’ @ Figure Skating Universe

    Figure Skater Evgenia Medvedeva Performed to ‘Sailor Moon’ Theme Song: Fighting evil by moonlight, winning love by daylight – Source, TeenVogue.com

    Alex Zheleznyakov: Meet – a new designer sportswear – Yevgeny Medvedev! – by Aleksey Zubakov, Sport-inside.org

    The Studio-Workshop of Sportswear VIPSkate – Source, VIPSkate.com

    Skate Canada Nova Scotia Hall of Fame: McNeil-Bowness, McCall, Mathers, eight others to be honoured in June – Source, The Chronicle Herald

    Ice skating offers athletics, fun for kids and adults in Greeley – Source, The Greeley Tribune

  • Figure Skating Articles for Friday, April 28, 2017

    Picture perfect: Relive 2016-17 season in photos: With the 2016-17 season in the books, we went back and selected some of the best photos from a year that saw no shortage of indelible images – Source, IceNetwork News

    Former pairs skating champion Eric Radford diagnosed with herniated disc: The six-time Canadian champion experienced numbness and loss of control in his right hip at the World Figure Skating Championships earlier this month – by Lori Ewing, The Star

    Radford was skating with a herniated disc at world figure skating championships – Source, The Chronicle Herald

    The Errand Boy – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Salé cherishes time working with Special Olympics: Olympic gold medalist values family, impacting special needs community – by Lois Elfman, IceNetwork News

    Angela Ruggiero, the Olympic gold medallist and now IOC executive board member: Could she possibly be the IOC’s first female president in the making? – Source, The Callum Murray Interview @ Sportcal.com

    All That Skate ‘Ice show’ cancels all performances due to the “Sports promotion market inflation” in South Korea – Source, M.Sports.Naver.com

    Team Russia: news about new programs – Source, FS Gossips

    Gorshkov: Russian figure skaters can before the Olympics to gather in the Japanese Niigata – Source, TASS News Agency

    Russian figure skater Elena Radionova moved from the group coach Inna Goncharenko to Elena Buyanova , according to the official website of the Figure Skating Federation of Russia (FFKKR) – Source, RSport.ru

  • Figure Skating Articles for Thursday, April 27, 2017

    The Three Bruises, A Trio Of Skating Cut-Ups – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    The Best of Kanako Murakami (videos) – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    FAN BLOG: A Look Back at the 2016-17 Season – by Charlotte Armstrong, U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

    Ice Talk Episode 29: Philip Hersh/Ashley Cain & Timothy LeDuc – Source, Ice Talk

    Ice Talk Episode 30: Tara Modlin/Sam Donovan – Source, Ice Talk

    Skater enjoys playing Elsa in Disney ice show – by Larry Gierer, Ledger-Enquirer

    Olympic-sized ice skating rink could be coming to south Reno – by Kenzie Bales, MyNews4.com

    This Haunting Figure Skating Routine Makes You Feel the Music in Your Bones – by Brinton Parker, PopSugar.com

    Ilia Averbukh: Medvedeva doesn’t need a quad – Source, FS-Gossips.com

    Alexander Zhulin: I set myself a task to qualify Sinitsina and Katsalapov for Olympics – Source, FS-Gossips.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, April 26, 2017

    Hanyu looks at raising bar going into Olympic season – by Jack Gallagher, The Japan Times

    Tara Lipinski Says Her Romantic, Pastel Bridal Shower Was ‘Perfect’: See the Pics! – by Rose Minutaglio, People.com

    IOC president unsure whether esports should be considered sport – by Nick Zaccardi, Olymics.NBCSports.com

    Nancy Kerrigan and Artem Chigvintsev: DWTS Paso Doble – Source, U.S. Figure Skating on Youtube.com

    Former figure skater / Kozuka is proud Papa: Wife and FujiTV announcer Yukari Oshima Ana gives birth to the first child girl – Source, Sanspo.com

    Nancy Kerrigan Blogs About Learning 2 Dances And Dealing With “Suggestive” Choreography On DWTS – by Nancy Kerrigan, TeamUSA.org

    Figure skating stars glide into Victoria – by Pamela Roth, BC Local News

    Washoe County Votes to Secure Land for Ice Skating Rink – Source, KTVN.com

    Everyone’s Clutching Their Pearls Over That Dancing With The Stars Elimination – by Erin Donnelly, Refinery29.com

    Dancing On Ice star Jayne Torvill sets sights on Steven Gerrard as show returns – by Claire Rutter, Metro.co.uk

  • Figure Skating Articles for Tuesday, April 25, 2017

    Pregnant wife of (Jaremy) Barrett diagnosed with leukemia: Skating community comes together in show of support for Florida couple – by Sarah S. Brannen, IceNetwork News

    Barrett Strong- Teamjl, A Facebook Page provides posted updates on Lucy Barrett’s condition – Source, Barrett Strong – Teamjl

    Those who wish to help Lucy and Jeremy Barrett with their medical and other expenses while she fights to defeat her Leukemia can donate funds at “Help Lucy Fight Leukemia” at Go Fund Me

    Hopeful Ashley Wagner Reflects On “Astronomically” Difficult Season, Looks Ahead to 2018 – by Lynn Rutherford, TeamUSA.org

    Longtime figure skating coach guides students to success – by Brian Blair, The Washington Times

    This ‘Sailor Moon’ ice skating routine will leave you feeling nostalgic – by James Dator, SBNation.com

    2017 Skate Detroit: Tuesday, July 18 – Saturday, July 22, 2017 Bloomfield Hills, MI website – Skate Detroit home page

    2018 Junior World Championships/JGP Spots and Qualification Rules – Source, Subscriber ‘Chemistry66 information post – Golden Skate.com

    2017 Grand Prix Series Event Schedule – Source, So You Want To Watch Figure Skating

    Ilya Averbukh sums up the team event in an interview by Vladimir Zaivyi for russian.rt.com – Source, Translation post by ‘TAHbKA’ @ Figure Skating Universe

    Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, April 26, 2017 
    Tara Lipinski Says Her Romantic, Pastel Bridal Shower Was ‘Perfect’: See the Pics! – by Rose Minutaglio, People.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Monday, April 24, 2017

    Murakami to retire from competition – Source, The Mainichi

    Best of Kanako Murakami – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017 World Team Trophy: Review – Source, The Naked Ice blog

    Goodbye, Farewell & Thank You: Kanako Murakami – Source, The Naked Ice blog

    Ladies free at World Team Trophy (Photos) – Source, IceNetwork Photo Gallery

    Figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva skates to anime theme dressed as Sailor Moon – by Casey Baseel, SoraNews24.com

    Ashley Wagner ends ‘turbulent season’ as Yevgenia Medvedeva breaks record – by Nick Zaccardi, Olympics.NBCSports.com

    This and That: 2017 World Team Trophy and USFS – Source, The Skating Lesson

    REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT 2017 U.S. Figure Skating Board of Directors and Governing Council Meeting – May 2017 – Source, International Competitive Figure Skating – Issues and Events

    2017 U.S. Figure Skating Annual Governing Council Meeting Schedule May 4-7 – Source, Facebook.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Sunday, April 23, 2017

    Team Japan retains World Team Trophy title – Source, ISU.org

    Japan wins World Team Trophy figure skating competition – by Nick Forrester, Excelle Sports

    Team USA Takes Bronze at 2017 World Team Trophy – Source, USFSA.org

    U.S. is third behind Russia, Japan in team figure skating event – Source, USA Today

    2017 U.S. Figure Skating Governing Council Website – Source, 2017 Governing Council

    Announcement of the Spring 2017 Board of Directors and Governing Council of U.S. Figure Skating – Source, 2017GoverningCouncil.com

    2017 Governing Council, Colorado Springs, CO. Schedule (revised March 24) – Source, Assets.ngin.com

    The Hammersmith Ice Drome – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Canada finishes just off the podium at World Team Trophy – Source, CBC.ca

    Connaught skater crowned national champion in Thailand: Micah Lynette opens door to compete in junior grand prix events – by Mark Booth, Richmond News

  • Figure Skating Articles for Saturday, April 22, 2017

    Japan holds off Russia to win World Team Trophy: Mihara, Higuchi deliver clutch free skates; Team USA takes home bronze – Source, IceNetwork News

    2017 World Team Trophy play-by-play/results: Ladies free skate – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Team Japan edges Russia for the lead – Source, ISU.org

    ISU Communication No 2075: Summary of Championships applications 2019/20 – Source, ISU.org

    Summary of Championships applications: Championships season 2019/20 – Source, ISU.org

    Team Japan defends lead on Day Two of the ISU World Team Trophy 2017 – Source, ISU.org

    Ashley Wagner ends ‘turbulent season’ as Yevgenia Medvedeva breaks record – by Nick Zaccardi, Olympic.NBCSports.com

    Preserving and Protecting the Starr Skate Collection – by Shannon Baxter, Dartmouth Heritage Museum

    2017 World Team Trophy Daily Photos – Day 3 – By Keiko Kasai, Absolute Skating

    2017 U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships Complete Results – Source, U.S. Figure Skating

  • Figure Skating Articles for Friday, April 21, 2017

    Japan, Russia tied after Day 1 at World Team Trophy: Host country technically leads due to tiebreaker; Team USA one point back - Source, IceNetwork News

    Team Japan edges Russia for the lead - Source, ISU.org

    Stars on Ice to offer a glimpse into the upcoming 2018 Winter Games this May in Chicago - Source, Chicago.TheLocalTourist.com

    Longtime club coach guides students into annual skating show - by Brian Blair, The Republic

    World Team Trophy offers a victory lap for top figure skaters: Medvedeva, Hanyu, Chan among those looking to cap their season in style - by Pj Kwong, CBC Sports

    These figure skaters won’t get the gold, but ‘tossies’ are better - by Josh Shaffer, News Observer

    TOY STORIES ON ICE: Mankato Figure Skating Club presents annual Ice Show - by Jenna Vagle, Mankato Free Press

    Tri-State figure skating championships this weekend in Midland; admission free - by Dan Chalk, Midland Daily News

    2017 World Team Trophy play-by-play/results: Pairs short, pairs free - by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2017 World Team Trophy play-by-play/results: Men's free skate - by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

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