Month: May 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, May 31, 2017

    Where it all began for Karen Chen and Kristi Yamaguchi: Figure skating champions have come out of Fremont 25 years apart -by Elliott Almond, The Mercury News

    ‘Quiet As It’s Kept’ is modern dance, theater, live music — and skating – by Chris Hewitt, TwinCities.com

    Skate group to keep Downtown Mall rink open for winter season – by Bryan McKenzie, Daily Progress

    Bay Country Figure Skating Club to host exhibition – Source, The Denver Post

    The Legendary Night Of Figure Skating – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    VIDEO(S): #11 of 2016-17 – A flock of birds and a piano walk into a room – Jason Brown USA / Adam Rippon USA 2016 Skate America FS / 2016 Trophee de France FS – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Michelle skating again for a brief time with Zahra Lari. The video was shot in Abu Dhabi! – Source, Zayed Sports City Tweet

    HD videos of Michelle Kwan’s 1998 Olympic SP and LP – Source, Youtube.com1 Youtube.com2 

    [HD] videos of Tara Lipinski’s1998 Olympic SP and LP – Source, Youtube.com1 Youtube.com2

    [HD] Ladies – Medal Ceremony – 1998 Nagano Olympics – Tara Lipinski, Michelle Kwan, Chen Lu – Source, Youtube.com

     

  • Figure Skating Articles for Tuesday, May 30, 2017

    Countdown to the Olympics: The first in a regular series of blog entries from Madi chronicling the upcoming Olympic season - by Madison Hubbell, Hubbell-Donohue.com

    Ego: The second in a regular series of blog entries from Madi for the 2017-2018 season - by Madison Hubbell, Hubbell-Donohue.com

    Hanyu set for Cup of Russia, NHK Trophy - by Jack Gallagher, The Japan Times

    VIDEO: #12 of 2016-17 - Leaping to the podium: Kaetlyn Osmond CAN 2017 Worlds short program - by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Featured Interview: Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya & Harley Windsor (AUS) - Source, ISU.org

    Marin Honda's new Exhibition Program "Crime Tale" - Source, Dailymotion.com

    2016-17 Figure Skating season wrap-up video - Source, Youtube.com

    2017 Aerial Figure Skating Challenge (June 23 & 24) Facebook Live Stream of finals on 24th - Source, FSU and Facebook

    Harley Windsor SBS News Feature - Source, Youtube.com

    U.S. & Canadian club shows, benefits & galas, 2017 edition - by Sylvia, Figure Skating Universe

  • Figure Skating Articles for Memorial Day - Monday, May 28, 2017

    VIDEOS! Olympic program debuts – Shoma Uno (SP, possible 4Lo, 4F3T, 3A) & Yuzuru Hanyu (SP, possible 4Lo, 3A, 4T3T) – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    VIDEO: #13 of 2016-17 – A debut to remember: Karen Chen USA 2017 World short program – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    2016-17 Figure Skating season wrap-up (video). Great job to all of the skaters this season! – Source, Youtube.com

    Photo Gallery: World Team Trophy 2017 – Ladies – Source, Absolute Skating

    Posted: The new U.S. Figure Skating Team Assignments and Results Page for the 2017-18 International Competition Season with initial entries for the Grand Prix Series – Source, USFSA.org

    World Premiere Play T Opens Tonight at American Theater Company – Source, Broadway World

    Additional Questions & Answers #1 for Officials Ice Dance – Source, ISU.org

    Javier Fernandez debuts his new Charlie Chaplin Short Program at 2017 Fantasy On Ice – Source, Youtube.com

    #Hyoen “We’ll have an English Version” – by Daisuke Takahashi, Road to Sochi on Facebook

    #Hyoen fan-made Montage including Ogami Kikunojo III, classical Japanese dance master/Kabuki choreographer (seen at 1:17) and Ichikawa Somegoro VII, Hyoen Producer and Daisuke Takahashi. Plans for a possible August TV Broadcast and later an English version on DVD. – Source, Youtube.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Sunday, May 28, 2017

    Disson Skating Shows Are Coming To A Close: A Note From Steve Disson – Source, Disson Skating on Facebook

    Hyannis, Massachusetts Selected as Host City for 2018 U.S. Adult Championships – Source, USFSA.org

    New Age Fitness adds ice skating treadmill – by Tom LaVenture, Jamestown Sun

    Video: #14 of 2016-17: Out of this world: Satoko Miyahara JPN 2016 Grand Prix Final free skate – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    The 16 Most Epic Skating Disasters of 2016-17 – by Sarah Rasher, The Finer Sports

    Tchernyshev to choreograph free dance of Stepanova / Bukin for the 2017/18 season – by Elena Dyachkova, RSport.ru

    Watch Again! Hot Shivers Junior Synchro Team (ITA) Free Program 2017 Mozart Cup – Source, Youtube.com

    Watch! Mao Asada’s gorgeous Short Program to Clair de lune at the 2009 World Team Trophy – Source, Youtube.com

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

    ISU Judging System – (260) Season Bests Total Scores 2016/2017 – Source, ISUResults.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Saturday, May 27, 2017

    Pairs proved to Proklova more difficult than she had expected – Vasiliev – by Anatoly Samohvalov, RSport.ru

    2017-18 ISU Grand Prix Series selections announced – Source, Figure Skaters Online

    Medvedeva, Hanyu to open season at Rostelecom: All four reigning world champions slated to compete at NHK Trophy – Source, IceNetwork News

    Chen, Wagner headline 2017 Skate America field: Reigning U.S. champions in each discipline slated to appear in Lake Placid – Source, IceNetwork News

    Grand Prix figure skating assignments announced; Olympic champions absent – by Nick Zaccardi, Olympics.NBCSports.com

    Virtue, Moir and Chan headline Skate Canada International in Regina: Two-time world pairs champions Meagan Duhamel, Eric Radford will also compete – Source, CBC.ca

    Athlete Selections Announced For 2017 ISU Grand Prix Of Figure Skating Series – Source, TeamUSA.org

    Olympic champion Hanyu among athlete selections for new ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series – by Daniel Etchells, Inside The Games

    Olympic buildup begins with Moscow event in October – Source, The News Tribune

    Figure skating sensation Karen Chen says she’s still a ‘shy girl’ from Fremont – by Joseph Geha, East Bay Times

    Russian Olympic champs Sotnikova, Lipnitskaya to miss 2017 ISU World Figure Skating series – Source, Tass.com

    2017-18 Grand Prix Series assignments (Entries listed for each Event) – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    VIDEO: #15 of 2016-17 – Ending her season right: Ashley Wagner USA 2017 World Team Trophy short program – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    6 things everyone should know about brain tumors – by Kristine Thomason, MSN.com

    Hopewell to buy skating rink at deep discount: Officials hope rink, which comes with polar bear suit, will draw visitors to city – by Sarah Vogelsong, The Progress-Index

  • Figure Skating Articles for Friday, May 26, 2017

    Breakthrough motivates France’s James and Ciprès – by Tatjana Flade, Golden Skate News

    1-on-1 with Papadakis/Cizeron: On Latin rhythms, their off-season, and their first Olympic season – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    U.S. Figure Skating Technical Notification 196: Implementation Date of ISU Communications 2089 (Single & Pair Skating) and 2086 (Ice Dancing) – Source, USFigureSkating.org

    2017-2018 Short Dance Requirements – This chart has been updated with the changes from ISU Communication #2076 and the U.S. Figure Skating Governing Council that will go into effect July 1, 2017 – Source, USFigureSkating.org

    Nathan And Karen Chen Leading The Way For An Asian-American Resurgence In Figure Skating – by Nick McCarvel, TeamUSA.org

    Anytime Ice Skating turns any day into a wintertime blast – by Eric Bernsee, Banner Graphic

    Dreams come true for Disney on Ice skaters – by Rich Lopez, MRT.com

    Classical Piano by a Figure-Skating Champion – Source, The East Hampton Star

    VIDEO: #16 of 2016-17 – Truest to the theme: Maia Shibutani/Alex Shibutani USA 2016 Grand Prix Final short dance – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Watch: Best kiss and cry reactions of the season – Source, IceNetwork.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Thursday, May 25, 2017

    Local Olympian faces joy of newborn son, pain of wife’s illness – by Chris Anderson, Herald Tribune

    The soul skating Lucrezia Beccari (Interview) – by Barbara Castellaro, Art On Ice

    Brian Boitano and Meryl Davis reflect on their illustrious careers in skating on this week’s #IceTalk – Source, IceNetwork.com

    Journey Through American History on skates: Ice Theatre of Cleveland honors veterans during ice show – by Terry Brlas, The Strongsville Post

    Figure Skating in Harlem Focuses on Education and Gets Results: In 20 years the organization has worked with more than 1,000 girls – by Robin White Goode, Black Enterprise.com

    Sjoukje’s Sidekicks: Six Sensational Dutch Skaters Of The Sixties – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Women Who Inspire: Michelle Kwan – May 24, 2017 – Source, American Museum of Women’s History Congressional Commission

    Catch up with Michelle Kwan’s activities via Instagram – Source, MichelleWKwan Instagram Page

    Michelle Kwan photos old and new: Some from her, many more contributed – Source, abphy.com

    Ioulia Chtchetinina and Noah Scherer finish their joint sports career – by Jürg Kaufmann, Swiss Ice Skating

  • Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, May 24, 2017

    Iwano confirms quad salchow for free skate next season – by Jack Gallagher, Japan Times

    VIDEO: #18 of 2016-17 – Out of the box into their comfort zone: Madison Chock/Evan Bates USA 2017 US Championships free dance – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Canadian figure skater Gabrielle Daleman sidelined after abdominal surgery – Source, The Guardian

    Russian Anti-Doping Commission Calls For Changes – Source, Around The Rings

    Q&A: Alabama actor discusses playing Nancy Kerrigan in Tonya Harding biopic – by Kelly Kazek, Alabama Entertainment

    Former RRISD assistant principal allegedly choked 10-year-old boy at skating rink – Source, KEYETV.com

    Figure skaters Bare, Raunig, Popperback place in top 10 at U.S. Adult Nationals – by Jim McGrath, Daily Press

    It’s All About That Lutz, ‘Bout That Lutz, No Double… by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    VIDEO: #18 of 2016-17 – Out of the box into their comfort zone: Madison Chock/Evan Bates USA 2017 US Championships free dance – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    After doping scandals, Putin’s commission calls for change: Olympic Committee member says Russian government had no role in covering up drug use – Source, CBC.ca

    ISU Communications No. 2093: Entries/Participation for Olympic Winter Games 2018 – Source, ISU.org

    ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2017/18 announcement – Source, ISU.org

    ISU Junior Grand Prix 2017-18 – Entry Form by number published – Source, ISU.org

    ISU Junior Grand Prix 2017-18 – Events Calendar Page – Source, ISU.org

  • Figure Skating Articles for Tuesday, May 23, 2017

    Nina Mozer: The one who wakes up will win this Olympics: From the experience gained in Sochi we can take only twenty percent – Source, FS Gossips

    Guildford Spectrum ice rink MELTS hours before figure skating competition: More than 400 male and female skaters of all ages were expected to compete in the competition – by Joshua Smith, Get Surrey

    VIDEO: #19 of 2016-17 – The perfect fit: Mirai Nagasu USA 2016 Autumn Classic International short program – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Iwano confirms quad salchow for free skate next season – by Jack Gallagher, Japan Times

    Basic Training 101: Periodization Principles For Figure Skating – An Easy-To-Use Workbook – by Coach Tom Zakrajsek – A Layman’s Reflections – by Pete Murray, International Competitive Figure Skating – Issues and Events

    Tom Zakrajsek’s Periodization Training Plan Gains Attention of PSA and U.S. Figure Skating – It deserves yours too! – by Pete Murray, Blazing Blades II

    The Rinks to Offer Try Skating for Free Week June 11-18 – by Anaheim Ducks, NHL.com/ducks 5

    Young-at-heart skaters form friendship and stay fit – by Janet Heim, Herald Miami Media

    DECC Hall of Fame: Duluth brother and sister figure skating duo started act in Duluth – by Matt Wellens, Duluth News Tribune

    Spectrum of Colors: Franklin Park Ice Arena hosts annual spring show – by Rachel K. Hindery, Chicago Tribune

    ISU Announcement of International Single & Pair Skating, Ice Dance and Synchronized Skating Competitions 2017/18 – Source, ISU.org

  • Figure Skating Articles for Monday, May 22, 2017

    ISU Communication No. 2092: Announcement of International Single and Pair Skating, Ice Dance and Synchronized Skating Competitions 2017/16 – Source, ISU.org

    Mirai Nagasu: “What is important to me is to do everything in my power to make it a strong season” – by Gina Capellazzi, Figure Skaters Online

    Cupertino native is skating her way to the top – by Kristi Myllenbeck, Mercury News

    Men Single Skating. Best of GoE. Season 16/17 – Source, Sports.ru

    VIDEO(S): #20 of 2016-17 – No better time for a personal best, Misha Ge UZB 2017 Worlds free skate – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    WATCH VIDEO: Michelle Kwan receives Honorary Doctorate Degree from Smith College (scroll video bar to 50:48 of the On-Demand stream, to view) – Source, Smith.edu

    PHOTOS: Pairs figure skating Chinese national team players start training – Source, SportsPhoto.cn

    The Gold Coast is a long way from ice and snow, but a pair of local skaters are hard at training to qualify for next year’s Winter Olympics – Source, (Video from 7News Gold Coast)

    New interview with Nina Mozer: Team Mozer will participate in USFS’ National Pairs Camp (senior/junior), June 10-17, in Westminster, Colorado! – Source, FSRussia.ru (Use Google Translation)

    Slide, unseen, to dance in the air! Collaboration with kabuki and skating with “ice glitter” one after another (A Review) – Source, Natalie.mu (Use Google Translation)

    #HYOEN – A heartfelt report from a dear friend – Source, Daisuke Takahashi Road to Sochi – Source, Facebook.com

    #HYOEN – A Short News Clip – Source, Youtube.com

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