Month: June 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Friday, June 30, 2017

    Figure skating champion hopes to win Olympic medals for India – by Rohan Agarwal, DNA India

    Virtue and Moir: Rink rulers – Source, IFPress.com

    Olympic medallist Tara Lipinski sizzles in a bikini on her Maldives honeymoon – Source, Mid-Day.com

    Khairil optimistic of winning gold – Source, Daily Express

    Ice skating rink coming back to downtown Stillwater this winter – by Beau Simmons, STWNewsPress.com

    #Unearthed: Skating In The Back Country – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    2017-2018 Program Information spreadsheet (Updated) – by Claire Cloutier, Google.com

    2017-2018 Event Schedule spreadsheet (Updated) – by Claire Cloutier, Google.com

    Vote for Readers’ Choice Skater(s) of the Year Award! – Source, IceNetwork.com

    K-Pop Artist Taeyang Named Pyeongchang 2018 Ambassador – Source, Olympic.org

  • Figure Skating Articles for Thursday, June 29, 2017

    Making of Ashley Wagner’s La La Land free skate (video) – Source, Jackie Wong on Youtube.com

    WADA (will) allow RUSADA to resume anti-doping testing – by Liam Morgan, Inside The Games

    Alexei Mishin: If you aren’t good enough for single skating, then you go to pairs: If you are not good enough for pairs then you go to ice dance – Source, FS Gossips in News

    The Tara Lipinski and Todd Kapostasy Wedding (Video) – Source, People.com

    Hollywood Medium’s Tyler Henry Gives Johnny Weir Good News About His Future Love Life After “Terrible Divorce” – by Gabi Duncan, Eonline.com

    Johnny Weir opens up about ‘terrible divorce’ on ‘Hollywood Medium’ – by Mariah Cooper, Washington Blade

    Man stabbed at skating rink in Winchester: The victim was taken to Winchester Medical Center with multiple stab wounds – by Sierra Fox, Your4State.com

    Bridgestone Backs Five U.S. Hopefuls on the Road to PyeongChang 2018: World’s largest tire and rubber company targets performance, perseverance in Team Bridgestone USA athletes – Source, PRNewswire.com

    Vote for Readers’ Choice Skater(s) of the Year Award! – Source, IceNetwork.com

    Dabin Choi’s Mother has Passed Away – Source, Information post (with link to article in Korean) by ‘randomfan’ @ Figure Skating Universe

    2017 Skate Detroit Official Announcement (July 18 – 22) – Source, Comp.entryeeze.com

    2017 Skate Detroit – preliminary entries/groups – Source, Unseen Skaters Online

  • Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, June 28, 2017

    Olympic champion Yamaguchi speaks on greatness of Hanyu, Mao, Takahashi – by Jack Gallagher, The Japan Times

    Skaters Pitkeev Lozka and try their hand at dancing, Elena Ilinyh trains them – Source, RSport.ru

    Icebreakers: Aerial Challenge Recap, Olympic Day Celebrations and More – Source, USFigureSkatingFanZone.com

    Tara Lipinski’s Romantic Charleston Wedding Looks Like Something Out of a Dream – by Monica Sisavat, Popsugar.com

    Sister Knows Best: The Raymonde du Bief Story – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Figure skating championships create buzz -by Christie Sausa, Lake Placid News

    Rochester Figure Skating Club team wins national title – Source, Post Bulletin.com

    7-year-old Pinay ice skater bags 3 golds, beats older competition in Japan – Source, ABS-CBN Sports

    Kapampangan lass among winners in SEA figure skating challenge – by Ian Ocampo Flora, SunStar.com

    ISU Communication 2103 has been published regarding the details for the Entries and Entry deadlines of ISU Championships 2018 in all disciplines – Source, ISU.org

    ISU Communication No. 2014: ISU Code of Ethics 2017 – Source, ISU.org

    ISU Communication No. 2102: ISU Examinations to become an ISU Judge – Source, ISU.org

  • Figure Skating Articles for Tuesday, June 27, 2017

    Skaters display jumping talents at Aerial Challenge: Bradley’s Brawlers claim team title at third annual event in Colorado – by Sarah S. Brannen, IceNetwork News

    Backstage at Aerial Figure Skating Challenge – Photos by Sora Hwang, IceNetwork Photo Gallery http://web.icenetwork.com/photos/238850896

    Push the skirt from the blank to the highest level Yao Bin: I have enough (60 Yr Old Coach Retires from Coaching) – Source, Sina.com.cn

    Kapampangan lass among winners in SEA figure skating challenge – by Ian Ocampo Flora, SunStar Pampanga

    New Haven’s Ralph Walker Skating Rink to undergo renovation – by Mary O’Leary, NHRegister.com

    Revved up in support of national ice skating team – Source, TheStar.com

    Time to Vote U.S. Skating Fans – Readers Choice Skater(s) of the Year Award (Michelle Kwan Trophy) – Source, IceNetwork.com

    ISU Anti-Doping Procedures take into account the ISU Anti-Doping Rules: Communication 2101 replaces Communication No. 2056. – Source, ISU.org

    ISU Communication No. 2098: Rules of Procedure for Officials Assessment Commission replaces Communications No. 2035 – Source, ISU.org

    Skater Adya Pitkeev announced that ended his career in figure skating – by Anatoly Samohvalov, RSport.ru

    Tuesday Throwback Story: Sui, Han show no fear in reaching pairs summit: Chinese skaters overcome major health setback to win first world title – by Wei Xiong, IceNetwork News

  • Figure Skating Articles for Monday, June 26, 2017

    2017 Club competitions list, Scoretracker & Top Ten are updated – Source, Unseen Skaters Online 

    2017 U.S. Novice pewter medalist Alysa Liu Junior Ladies videos from the Southern California Interclub Championships (SoCal Interclub) – Source, Short Program @ Youtube.com Free Skate @ Youtube.com

    Skating Instructor for Figure Skating in Harlem, Rachel Zara Greenburg and Matthew Ashley Geller Married Sunday – Source, NY Times

    Olympic skater Tara Lipinski weds sports-TV producer – by Frank Lovece, Newsday.com

    Winterlight kicks off in Parramatta’s Prince Alfred Square on June 30 – by Kylie Stevens, Parramatta Sun.com

    Ice skating is peninsula’s coolest event – Source, MPNews.com.au

    How This Family Built a $15 Million Business Around Melting ice: CALMAC’s cooling systems keep office workers comfortable and ice skaters happy all over the world – by Leigh Buchanan, Inc.com

    Happy 1st Anniversary to one of America’s top Pairs figure skating teams, Alexa Scimeca Knierim and Chris Knierim – Source, Figure Skaters Online via Twitter

    Time to Vote U.S. Skating Fans – Readers Choice Skater(s) of the Year Award (Michelle Kwan Trophy) – Source, IceNetwork.com

    Related Monday Memory: Scimeca, Knierim win 2015 Readers’ Choice Award; First-time U.S. champions become first pairs team to earn honor – Source, IceNetwork News

  • Figure Skating Articles for Sunday, June 25, 2017

    Tara Lipinski Is Married — Here’s All the Details on Her Sweet Southern Wedding! – by Desiree Murphy, ET Online

    Tara Lipinski Is Married! The Olympian Weds Todd Kapostasy in ‘Ultra-Romantic’ Charleston Nuptials – by Rose Minutaglio, People.com

    Tara Lipinski Marries Todd Kapostasy In Romantic Southern Wedding – Source, Access Hollywood

    A Sensation From Skövde: The Henning Grenander Story – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Iceterview – Marie Lundmark (ISU) Part 2 – Source, ISU on Youtube.com

    Watch the 2017 Aerial Team Challenge in its entirety on Rocker Skating – Source, U.S. Figure Skating via Jackie Wong

    “R&J”: TTMM, Yagudin, Kulik, VT and others in “Romeo and Juliet” by Ilya Averbukh – Source, Information Post by ‘Rina RUS’ @ Golden Skate Forum

    Promo video for Ilya Averbukh’s planned 3-city run (Sochi, Moscow & St. Petersburg) of Romeo & Juliet – Source, ‘averbukhofficial’ on Instagram.

    Sunday Serenade: Jason Brown performs his Free Skate at 2011 JGP Final – Source, Youtube.com

    Sunday Serenade: Daisuke Takahashi with his Free Skate program at the 2006 Japan National Championships – Source, Youtube.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Saturday, June 24, 2017

    Iwano set to compete in Junior Grand Prix series – by Jack Gallagher, The Japan times

    Creating the program: Zhou makes music selection: U.S. silver medalist chooses ‘Romeo + Juliet’ as vehicle for free skate (Part 1) – by Sarah S. Brannen, IceNetwork News

    Busy season ahead for Russia’s Mikhail Kolyada – by Tatjana Flade, Golden Skate News

    Communication No. 2095: 2017/18 Guidelines for marking GOE of Synchronized Skating Elements; Replaces ISU Communication No. 2041 – Source, USFigureSkating.org

    ‘A tale of two brain injuries’ – by Lisa Goudy, MJ Times

    ISU Communications No. 2100: ISU Anti-Doping Procedures – Source, ISU.org

    Winter wonderland: Skating at Garema Place brings a touch of magic to the CBD – by Bree Winchester, The Sydney Morning Herald

    Get set for X Games meets ‘Dancing with the Stars’ plus great skating in Colorado Springs – by Eric Singer, The Gazette

    Ice skaters receive heartwarming boost from carmaker – Source, The Star

    Bobrova and Soloviev prep for “concluding season” – by Tatjana Flade, Golden Skate News

  • Figure Skating Articles for Friday, June 23, 2017

    Valentina Marchei member of the Athletes’ Commission Cones – Source, FISG.it

    Jeremy Abbott Retires From Figure Skating – by Nick Zaccardi, Olympics.NBCSports.com

    Presidents Bach and Trump to meet at the White House – by Dan Palmer, Inside The Games

    Intel announced as Olympic TOP sponsor until 2024 – by Michael Pavitt, Inside The Games

    Kuchiki takes pride in mentoring aspiring skaters: Former U.S. pairs champion brings valued experience to coaching – by Lois Elfman, IceNetwork News

    “Nahudelas already!” Julia Lipnitskaya tough response to pregnancy rumors – Source, Vesti.ru

    User groups strike deal for August ice at Gibsons and Area Community Centre – by Sean Eckford, Coast Reporter.net

    Skate Canada taps four from Burnaby – Source, Burnaby Now

    Skating across the pond: Ashburn teen wins junior figure skating crown in Luxembourg – by Maddie Thompson, Loudoun Times

    Skating Rink Ready For Year-Round Makeover – by Markeshia Ricks, New Haven Independent

    The 1932 Winter Olympic Games – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Teaser: Making of Ashley Wagner’s free skate (video) – by Jackie Wong, Youtube.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Thursday, June 22, 2017

    Abbott announces retirement from competition: Four-time U.S. champion breaks news on icenetwork podcast ‘Ice Talk’ – Source, IceNetwork.com

    Jeremy Abbott and Sandra Bezic talk with Nick McCarvel on Episode 35 of Ice Talk – Source, IceNetwork.com

    Episode 36: Jian Tong: The Inside Edge, Where I take you behind-the-scenes of this week’s @SkatingPj Podcast with Olympic Medalist – World Champion Jian Tong – by Pj Kwong, OpenKwongdore.com

    We love skating: A professional figure skating service platform featuring Two Time World Pairs Champions Pang Qing and Tong Jian – Source, ISkating.cn

    Intel Inside the Olympics should lead to a tech-heavy 2018 games: Intel’s True VR will bring the 2018 Olympic Games into your living room – by Jeremy Kaplan, DigitalTrends.com

    Roof partially collapsed at west Phoenix skating rink – by Vivian Padilla, ABC15.com

    Evansville hosts national ice skating competition – by Evan Gorman, Reporter, 14 News.com

    Ford Center Hosts National Ice Skating Competition: 10th Annual Theatre On Ice Competition – by Jim Alexander, TriState Home Page

    Rules of Procedure for Officials Assessment Commission: ISU Communication 2098 – Source, ISU.org

    Rules of Procedure for Officials Assessment Commission: Replaces ISU Communication 2015 immediately – Source, ISU.org

    Watch out for this up-and-comer next season: Elise Freezer won the Pacific Coast Sectionals this past season with this performance – Source, Youtube.com

    Interview with Emmy Ma (June 2017) – by Claire Cloutier, A Divine Sport

  • Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, June 21, 2017

    2017-18 Singles – Calling Clarifications for Novice and Below: Effective July 1, 2017, this document replaces Technical Notification #182 and the 2016-17 Singles Calling Clarifications – Source, U.S. Figure Skating

    Lipnitskaya got an apartment in Moscow for a victory in Sochi 2014 – Source, Sports.ru

    “Not everyone can quickly deal with the test of fame and move on.” Alexei Urmanov – about Julia Lipnitskaya – Source, Sports.ru

    Alexander Petrov: Every self-respecting athlete should set ambitious goals – by Olga Ermolina, FS-Gossips.com

    SSM figure skating camp essay prize-winner Alina McIntyre makes sure to give back – by Adam J.S. Holt, Shattuck-St. Mary’s

    Wilmington Police Chief skates alongside kids during cop camp – by Kristin Crawford, WECT.com

    Weds Rewind to Apr. 23 2015: Mishkutenok proud to be inducted into Hall of Fame: Olympic gold, silver medalist reflects on decorated pairs career – by Lois Elfman, IceNetwork News

    Natalia’s Daughter Natasha Mishkutionok’s Skate Houston 2016 Juvenile Short Program – Source, Youtube.com

    Natalia’s Daughter Natasha Mishkutionok’s Skate Houston 2016 Intermediate Free Skate Program. Natasha’s first attempt at Intermediate level – Source, Youtube.com

    2017 Broadmoor Open (June 20-24) & Aerial FS/Team Challenge (jumps) – Source, Unseen Skaters

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