One of the most prestigious competitions that skaters and spectators alike look forward to is the Winter Olympics. Every four years, the top competitors in each category compete for Olympic gold. The 2022 Winter Olympics will be held in Beijing, bringing some of the world’s best competitors together. Here’s what you need to know about […]

Figure skating can be a fun and rewarding sport for young kids. The excitement of competitions, learning new skills, and achieving set goals creates an experience like no other! But, as with every intensive physical activity, skating carries a risk of injury. Most first-time skaters fall quite a bit while they are learning how to […]

Figure skating is mesmerizing to watch, and deceptively complex. Although it might seem like a simple activity that either includes singles or pairs gliding around on the ice, what outsiders or newcomers might not know is that the sport is multifaceted. There are several different categories in which athletes can compete, such as men’s and […]

One of the most exciting aspects of the sport of figure skating is the wealth of competitions held each year. There’s something for everyone at these events: talented athletes push themselves and compete for top titles, while spectators get to marvel at the beautiful spins and jumps the skaters complete on the ice. Competitors and […]

In the world of figure skating, just about everyone knows that the most elite competition in the United States is the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, otherwise known as Nationals. From January 18 to January 27 in Detroit, skaters from around the United States will compete for a spot on Team USA, allowing them to represent […]

A skater’s first competition is one of the most exciting parts of the sport. All of the lessons, long hours on the ice, and money spent on equipment will finally pay off. Your skater will likely be nervous for their very first figure skating competition—so figuring out how to handle the situation can help keep […]