August 12, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Saturday, August 12, 2017

    Icebreakers: Training with 2018 Olympic Hopefuls and More – Source, US Figure Skating Fan Zone

    Lawlor / Fairfield twins team up — even on the ice – by Thomas Lawlor, Fairfield Citizen

    Ukrainian Figure Skating Coach Dies from Head Injuries suffered on Wednesday, Aug. 2nd. – Source, Blazing Blades on Facebook

    Anastasia Poluyanova – Dmitry Sopot: “Nikolay Morozov put us new programs” – Source, FSRussia.ru

    U.S. Champions Haven Denney and Brandon Frazier: “We want to show everyone that we still have a lot to give” – by Claire Cloutier, Figure Skaters Online

    Los Angeles City Council Authorizes Host City Contract (2028 Summer Olympics) – by Aaron Bauer, Around The Rings

    When I first realized my daughter has an eating disorder – by Amy Rumizen, Salon.com

    A look inside the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre – by Carlie Connolly, Red Deer Express

    An unorthodox Olympics revisit (Part 2) – Nagano – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Future Chinese Skating Star, 10 yr old Xiangyi An performs this long program at the Century Star Skating Club in Beijing. Coached by her father, An Longhe she also does Rhythmic Gymnastics – Source, VK.com

August 11, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Friday, August 11, 2017

    Exclusive: WADA Athlete Committee do not want Russia to escape with just a fine for Sochi 2014 scandal – by Nick Butler, Inside The Games

    WATCH GUIDE: 2017 P&G Gymnastics Championships – Source, Flogymnastics.com

    Ice Talk Ep. 37: Joannie Rochette/Jackie Wong – with Nick McCarvel, IceNetwork News

    Figure skating 101: Glossary – Source, KXAN.com

    Figure skating 101: Jumps, spins and steps – Source, KXAN.com

    Figure skating 101: Rules, scores and judging – Source, KXAN.com

    Elena Buyanova: the countess Sotskova is growing up – Source, FS Gossips blog

    Seguin/Bilodeau SP: Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Lorde; Watch a sneak peek – Source, Instagram.com                                                                                                     

    Skating Group photo from Novogorsk: Front Row Girls fom left to right: Fedichkina, Konstantinova, Samodurova, Gubanova, Trusova, Vasilieva, Nugumanova, Panenkova, Guliakova, Tarakanova, Tarusina – Source, pp.userapi.com

    Aaron hopes Broadway is ticket to PyeongChang: Murakami eyes Olympic spot; Stellato-Dudek, Bartholomay test the limits (all in with throw quad salchow) – by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

August 10, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Thursday, August 10, 2017

    Aaron hopes Broadway is ticket to PyeongChang: Murakami eyes Olympic spot; Stellato-Dudek, Bartholomay test the limits – by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

    Hubbell, Donohue in top form at Ice Show – by Christe Sausa, Lake Placid News

    Golden Skate Interview with U.S. Pairs Coach Dalilah Sappenfield – by Ted Flett, Golden Skate on Youtube.com

    Quebec Summer Games Starting Order and Results – Source, Patinage.qc.ca

    ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2017/18 – Brisbane, Australia Official Coloured Time and Practice Schedule – Source, ISUResults.com

    LA Figure Skater Trains to Make Olympic Team – by Hetty Chang, NBCLA.com

    2017 National Showcase Competition Results – Source, USFSA.org

    2017 National Showcase Photo Album – Source, U.S. Figure Skating on Facebook

    Skaters Dumaine, Conkling shine in Michigan – Source, Brattleboro Reformer

    Hanyu returns to ‘Onmyoji’ soundtrack for Olympic season – Source, Japan Times

    From Macaroni To Antiquary: Storer’s Shadow – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Featured Interview: Vanessa James & Morgan Cipres (FRA) – Source, ISU.org

    Ice skaters from Somerset and Swansea compete at State Games of America – by George Austin, South Coast Today

    Blackstreet affiliate buys two suburban (Chicago) ice rinks – Source, Daily Herald

    What is the figure skating team event? – Source, KXAN.com

    Hershey Figure Skating Club: Tea Party Event! – by Jason Dietz, ABC27.com

August 9, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Wednesday, August 9, 2017

    Kihira shines as Japan skaters sweep titles – by Jack Gallagher, Japan Times

    U.S. Figure Skating Announces Host Cities for 2018-2019 Threatical Skating Events – Source, USFSA.org

    U.S. Figure Skating has announced the 22 athletes which will represent the United States at the U.S. International Classic in Salt Lake City from Sept. 13-17, 2017 – Source, USFSA.org

    We’re 6 months away from the 2018 Winter Olympics! – Source, KCEN TV.com

    Documentary about Norwegian figure skating champion, shot in Eastern Romania city – by Irina Marica, Romania-Insider.com

    Potsdam Figure Skating Club members travel to Michigan to compete in the State Games of America – Source, North Country Now

    A Skeleton In The Rink Closet – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

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

    Satoko Miyahara’s interview at the ice 2017 – Source, Cantilover Translations

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

August 8, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Tuesday, August 8, 2017

    Dolensky, Tennell shine bright in Pennsylvania: Skating stars display stellar form at the Philadelphia Summer International – by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

    Olympic hopeful lands at Columbus Figure Skating Academy – by Tony Adams, Ledger=Enquirer

    Columbus Figure Skating Academy Hires New Director: Academy Welcomes Nationally Ranked Figure Skater (Robbie Przepioski) – by Christe Lattimore-Staple, WLTZ.com

    Niagara Falls is seeking event providers to organize ice skating, other outdoor winter activities – by Kaley Lynch, WIVB.com

    Communication No. 2111: Complete List of Officials for season 2017/18: ISU Judges, International Judges and International Referees by Member Nations Technical Controllers, Technical Specialists, Data & Replay Operators for season 2017/18 for Singles & Pair Skating – Source, ISU.org

    U.S. Field for U.S. International Figure Skating Classic Announced – Source, USFSA.org

    With The 2017-2018 ISU Junior Grand Prix Series getting underway in two weeks with JGP Brisbane, Australia. Bookmark the ISU JGP Youtube Channel

    Photos from 2017 Philadelphia Summer International – Source, IceNetwork.com

    Hosts Malaysia promises SEA Games of many firsts (Summer and Winter Games) – by Sumisha Naidu, Channel News Asia

    Adrian College figure skaters capture two national titles at home – Source, Daily Telegrram

August 7, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Monday, August 7, 2017

    Off Season Fun 2016-2017: Favorite Short Programs – Source, Naked Ice blog

    2017 Philadelphia Summer International Competition Senior Intl Ladies and Men’s final results – Source, UnseenSkaters.wordpress.com

    John Breslow Ice Hockey Center Hosts First Annual Capital City Figure Skating Competition – by Lianna Prill, 1011now.com

    2017 Philadelphia Summer International play-by-play/results – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Just being my basic self ‍️ #amazebowls (Photo) – Source, nathanwchen on Instagram

    Japanese Skating Star Marin Honda working with Canadian Choreographer Jeffrey Buttle perfecting her Short Program for the Olympic Season – Source, Dailymotion.com

    2017 U.S. Collegiates Final Results (All Categories) – Source, IceNetwork.org

    2017 U.S. Collegiate Championships Photo Album – Source, U.S. Figure Skating Facebook Account

    Eunsoo Lim, Silver Medalist at 2017 Asian Open Trophy, performs her Expedition Program to Music from Katy Perry – Source, Youtube.com

    Profile: Katherine Hill, a bright light as a rising choreographer/ movement specialist who has skated competitively (she began skating at the age of two) – Source, Youtube.com

  • Figure Skating Articles for Monday, August 7, 2017

    Off Season Fun 2016-2017: Favorite Short Programs – Source, Naked Ice blog

    2017 Philadelphia Summer International Competition Senior Intl Ladies and Men’s final results – Source, UnseenSkaters.wordpress.com

    John Breslow Ice Hockey Center Hosts First Annual Capital City Figure Skating Competition – by Lianna Prill, 1011now.com

    2017 Philadelphia Summer International play-by-play/results – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Just being my basic self ‍️ #amazebowls (Photo) – Source, nathanwchen on Instagram

    Japanese Skating Star Marin Honda working with Canadian Choreographer Jeffrey Buttle perfecting her Short Program for the Olympic Season – Source, Dailymotion.com

    2017 U.S. Collegiates Final Results (All Categories) – Source, IceNetwork.org

    2017 U.S. Collegiate Championships Photo Album – Source, U.S. Figure Skating Facebook Account

    Eunsoo Lim, Silver Medalist at 2017 Asian Open Trophy, performs her Expedition Program to Music from Katy Perry – Source, Youtube.com

    Profile: Katherine Hill, a bright light as a rising choreographer/ movement specialist who has skated competitively (she began skating at the age of two) – Source, Youtube.com

August 6, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Sunday, August 6, 2017

    2017 Philadelphia Summer International play-by-play/results – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Local skaters bringing Alice in Wonderland on Ice to Santa Rosa National Showcase – Source, My Edmonds News

    Bangles And Boat Tickets: A 1909 Skating Courtroom Drama – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    2016-17 ISU Figure Skating Results – Source, Golden Skate News

    International Figure Skating and Ice Dance Directory: This directory contains links to the ISU bios of of over 4,000 figure skaters and ice dancers from over 70 countries – Source, GoldenSkate.com

    Debut of the dancing duet Ilyins / Shibnev is planned for September – Source, P.cnopt

    Skaters Ilyinyh and Shibnev look masterful and work very well – Tarasova – Source, P.cnopt

    Elena Kustarova and Ilya Averbukh work with the Ilyins dance duet / Shibnev – Source, P.cnopt

    Elena Buyanova: Lena is by nature primarily an athlete: She is a person with ambitions, came to our group before the Olympic season – Source, FS Gossips blog

    Lake Placid Ice Dance Championships 2017 review: New programs 2017-2018 – Source, FS Gossips blog

August 5, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Saturday, August 5, 2017

    2017 Philadelphia Summer International play-by-play/results – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

    Japanese teen Kaori Sakamoto eyes Winter Olympics as she tops short programme in Hong Kong: The world junior bronze medallist takes charge ahead of compatriot Yuna Shiraiwa during the first day of skating at 2017 Asian Open Trophy – by Chan Kin-wa, South China Morning Post

    Russia warn they will not publicly acknowledge McLaren Report as WADA demand before reinstatement – by Duncan Mackay, Inside The Games

    Russia apologise for doping scandal but IAAF vote overwhelmingly to keep ban in place – by Duncan Mackay, Inside The Games

    Chinese figure skating pairs are unique and talented, says world top choreographer – by Li Jia and Zhang Han, Xinhuanet.com

    2017 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships Official Website – Source, U S Collegiate Championships.com

    2017 U.S. Collegiates Official S.O. and Results Page – Source, USFigureSkating.org

    SSM’s international figure skating program holds youth skating lessons – by Gunnar Olson, Faribault.com

    Ice skating will be part of West Homestead Community Day – by Anne Cloonan, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    International Skating Union Communication No. 2110 National Results 2016/17: Top Five Skaters / Teams in all Disciplines under ISU Umbrella as published by NGB’s. (Figure Skating Disciplines listed on Pages 27 – 33 in this .pdf file). – Source, ISU.org

    Elena Ilinykh teamed up with Anton Shibnev – Source, FS Gossips blog

    State of Russian ice dance drama – Source, FS Gossips blog

August 4, 2017

  • Figure Skating Articles for Friday, August 4, 2017

    Knierim & Knierim: “Still some rebuilding” – Ted Flett interviews Alexa Scimeca Knierimin and Chris Knierim in Colorado Springs – Source, Golden Skate News on Youtube.com

    Olympic gold medalist Meryl Davis holds special skating camp in Detroit: Figure skating available for young girls – by Jamie Edmonds, ClickOnDetroit.com

    Adrian College to host U.S. Figure Skating Collegiate Championships – by Doug Donnelly, Lenconnect.com – Source, Lenconnect.com

    Skating Death Lawsuit Settled – by Mikaela Porter, Courant.com

    Technical Notification #200 – Pairs Tests – Minimum Scores – has been posted – Source, USFigureSkating.org

    The 2017-18 Singles Calling Clarifications for Novice and Below has been updated – Source, USFigureSkating.org

    Club skaters tune up for nationals – by Mark Klass, KentReporter.com

    Cross-Cuts Are Anything But Boring – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

    Tatyana Tarasova Really Likes Evgenia Medvedeva’s New Short Program – by Anatoly Samokhvalov, R-Sport.ru

    Connaught skater heads to Asia: Three big international events for Micah Lynette starts this week in Hong Kong – by Mark Booth, Richmond-News.com

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