Back in the 1990′s a rivalry was heating up between three equally proficient young girls whose sole desire was to be the very best figure skater on ice that the world had ever known. They competed in opposition to one another in each major competition, but the results never appeared to vary, unless one in every of them fell on a leap, stumbled on the turns, or slipped out of a rotation. None of it modified, that is until one determine skater’s boyfriend attacked one other skater. He used a crow bar to hit her on the knee. The injury was so horrible; she couldn’t skate for a couple of years, not to mention complete the competition. At the time, the assailant was not linked to the opposite skater as a result of he fled and was not caught by police till a number of days later.
Sadly, the rivalry was put to rest that day by a choice that may haunt all events involved to this day. The third skater was not injured within the attack, however she went on to safe her place in the Winter Olympics of that period for the United States team. These three skaters have been Kristi Yamaguchi, Nancy Kerrigan, and Tonya Harding. Although Harding insisted that she was harmless within the assault on Kerrigan, she was banned for life from the skating world and has rarely been seen since. Kerrigan had an extended highway to restoration after her knee was damaged. Yamaguchi went on to do properly in the Olympics and nonetheless stays a distinguished figure skater today.
Figure skating was not always this brutal or competitive. It started in the midst of the 17th century with a group of Scottish skaters who began their very own skating club, which was the first of its kind. Not a lot is understood about this club, nevertheless it gave start to other golf equipment that focused on figure skating. America’s first figure skating membership was shaped in 1849 and was named Philadelphia Skating Membership and Humane Society. The goal of this society had 4 parts: appropriately use rescue equipment when skaters fell via the ice, give instruction on how one can skate, provide constructive feedback on the way to improve one’s skating, and create and keep a pleasant feeling among the skaters. In 1870, Mr. Jackson Haines was the primary determine skater to combine dance strikes, specifically ballet moves, with skating. This routine was set to music. Because of this marriage of dance moves and music, Mr. Haines is credited with being the father of recent figure skating. The Worldwide Skating Union (ISU) was fashioned in 1892 to create and regulate the principles and judging of skating. The 1908 Olympics noticed the debut of figure skating and it has advanced to the modern day model of today.
This 12 months, the Olympics will feature many determine skaters, each particular person and crew skaters. There would be the traditional skaters who will incorporate dance moves, jumps, spins, and flips into their routines, and then there will be the ice dancing teams, which will not have their skates go away the ice. The fact that determine skating has branched out so effortlessly and so superbly to ice dancing leaves the game open to new interpretations of the sport and maybe in a number of decades, a brand new branch of this sport will emerge to be added into the historical past books.
This book is a clear and easy-to-grasp guide to the fundamental principles of the figure-skating ice-dance, speed-skating and ice-hockey disciplines. It illustrates many different possible variations on ice both in movement and creative structure, at of which can be carried out without much previous experience. There are many ideas for games and fun exercises to make skating enjoyable.
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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Ice skating is moving on ice by use of ice skates. It can be done for a variety of reasons, including leisure, travelling, and various sports. Ice skating occurs both on specially prepared indoor and outdoor tracks, as well as on naturally occurring bodies of frozen water such as lakes and rivers. A study by Federico Formenti of the University of Oxford suggests that the earliest ice skating happened in Southern Finland about 4000 years ago. Originally, skates were merely sharpened, flattened bone strapped to the bottom of the foot. Skaters did not actually skate on the ice, but rather glided on top of it. True skating emerged when a steel blade with sharpened edges was used. Skates now cut into the ice instead of gliding on top of it. Adding edges to ice skates was invented by the Dutch in the 13th or 14th century. These ice skates were made of steel, with sharpened edges on the bottom to aid movement. The construction of modern ice skates has stayed largely the same.
The budding Elvis Stojko or Josee Choinard in your family will love this guide with diagrams and instruction on jumps, steps and other recommendations. Figure Skating School is for people of all ages and abilities. Whatever your level of fitness and sporting ability, you can make great progress with this practical guide. A systematic course of instruction, it guides you from basic steps–skating forwards and backwards — through the most advanced techniques such as double flip and triple Salchow. Written by two professional instructors, the clear text is complemented by over 30 full-color figure illustrations. Diagrams showing correct positioning of the feet accompany each illustration, making sure you don’t put the wrong foot forward. Also includes: History of Figure Skating Guidance on clothing and equipment General principles of good skating Sections on pairs skating and ice dance Stunning photographs of today’s skating stars complete a figure skating treat for anyone interested in the sport.
Introduces the fundamentals of ice skating, and includes information on equipment, techniques, hockey, and speed skating. Author: Temple, Bob Series Title: Jump Into Sports Publication Date: 2010/01/01 Number of Pages: 24 Binding Type: Library Grade Level: 23 Language: English Depth: 0.25 Width: 10.00 Height: 8.75
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The United States Figure Skating Championships is figure skating competition held annually to crown the national champions of the United States. The competition is organized by U.S. Figure Skating. In the U.S. skating community, the event is often referred to informally as Nationals. Skaters compete in three levels: Senior, Junior, and Novice. Medals are awarded in four disciplines: Ladies singles, Mens singles, Pairs, and Ice dance. Medals are given out in four colors: gold (first), silver (second), bronze (third), and pewter (fourth). In addition to determining the United States champions, the event is used to determine the U.S. teams for the World Figure Skating Championships, World Junior Figure Skating Championships, the Four Continents Championships, and defacto for the Winter Olympics. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 92 Publication Date: 2010/09/10 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.22 inches
Balanced on blades, ice skating moves across ice as recreation, travel or competitive sport. Figure skating combines grace of movement, athletic prowess, and talented footwork as individual or pairings of artistic performances. Speed skating is a race to the end on the fastest of skates and the insanity of high velocity. Glide across the ice with this book as it seeks out the history of figure skating, the specificity of ice skates, the competitive categories for figure skating, the daring jumps, spins, and spirals, plus the intensity of speed skating and much more.Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Project Webster continues to increase in scope and dimension, more licensed and public domain content is being added. We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge.
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Skatingfor Two By Leona DeRosa Bodie (Author)and Catherine Baptista Davis (Illustrator) This is delightful tale about first-time experiences and the merits of deeds. Kids love kind, purposeful Leah and cheer her when Grammy Kate teaches her how to skate.In Leah’s quest to succeed in her first ice skating competition, her fearsemerge and a mishap tests her abilities. All the while she wondersif her dreams and holiday wishes will ever come true. Kids interested in sports learn about commitment, good sportsmanship, and hard work.
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Russian Figure Skating Championships (Russian: ) are a figure skating national championship held annually to determine the national champions of Russia. Skaters compete at the senior level in the disciplines of mens singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. The first Russian national competition was held on March 5, 1878 in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire. The winner was V. I. Sreznevski. From 1897 on, official Russian national championships in figure skating were held. The first national champion in Russia in figure skating was Alexandr Nikitich Panshin, who won the Russian nationals from 1897 to 1900. Between 1924 and 1990 Russian national championships in figure skating were not held. During this time, Russian skaters competed at the Soviet Union Figure Skating Championships. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 304 Publication Date: 2010/09/04 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.68 inches
The future of roller-skating is here and it’s in-line skating. Skaters compete for medals and more than $1 million in Games prize money. This book brings the competition to life in full color with explanations of tricks and the process of qualifying for and competing in the Games. Leading aggressive in-line skater Fabiola da Silva– winner of seven Games medals–offers her perspective on being an X-Games athlete.
There’s nothing more exciting and engaging than the Olympic Games. Athletes from across the globe unite to participate in the most exciting and vigorous competitions of their lives. These athletes didn’t get to the Olympics by accident — it takes years of dedication, sweat, and training to become an Olympic athlete. But you don’t have to be training for the Olympics to enjoy sports. Whether you like skating, skiing, or sledding, the Olympic Guides will give you numerous tips on equipment, training, and improving your skills. If you’ve ever wanted to take up speed skating and wondered where to begin, this volume will show you how to choose the right club and how to test your developing skills in grass-roots competition. A Basic Guide to Speed Skating takes you step-by-step from skating fundamentals to more advanced training tips. This easy-to-read volume will help you choose and care for your skates and other gear.
In the glamorous, ultra-competitive world of figure skating, Katarina Witt is a living legend. She has won more titles than anyone else before her — including two Olympic gold medals, four world championships, and eight national championships. She is also renowned for independence and self-possession in a world where many stars are in thrall to management companies, and for her ability to stay true to skating while developing new careers in business, movies and television. Witt has always done whatever she’s done with all her heart — with passion, intelligence, and a love of perfection. Now, in Only with Passion, she offers advice to a new generation of women athletes making their way in the world on how to live full out, compete with edge, and navigate life with grace. When a young skater consults her for advice on whether to train abroad — and leave a boyfriend behind — Witt finds occasion to recall the major turning points of her own journey, from her East German childhood to the international spotlight. She shares her inside perspective and frank opinions on the insular world of skating and offers her views about what it takes to be a champion, and to create a fulfilling life. Whether she’s talking about life on or off the ice (or on the cover of "Playboy" ), Witt is always candid, fresh, and down-to-earth. Written with E.M. Swift, author of "My Sergei," one of the best-selling skating books of all time, Only with Passion is the perfect gift for young women, young athletes –particularly skaters — and skating fans of all ages.
International Figure Skating’s reporters travel around the globe – to the Olympics and every major competition – to provide comprehensive coverage that can’t be found anywhere else. Our award-winning exclusive interviews and superb photography also goes beyond the event results, providing behind-the-scenes information on all of the sports’ top stars, including elite and pro skaters, junior rising stars, and adult figure skaters.
It’s an exciting time in Fairyland. Everyone is getting ready for the Fairy Olympics But Jack Frost’s goblins have stolen the Sports Fairies’ magic objects. Now they’re threatening to take over the whole competition Rachel and Kirsty are excited to go roller skating in the park — but so are the goblins The girls are determined to roll away with Zoe’s magic shoelace. Find the enchanted object in each book, and help keep the Fairyland Olympics magical
Develop explosive acceleration, speed, and agility and dominate the ice "Laura Stamm’s Power Skating" presents the skating system used by thousands of the sport’s top players and teams to move with maximum efficiency on the ice. From starts and stops to turns and transitions, "Laura Stamm’s Power Skating" covers all of the critical components of explosive skating. Through top-level instruction, practice drills, and coaching tips, you’ll learn these skills: -Increase on-ice acceleration. -Improve balance while changing directions on the ice. -Increase speed and agility to disrupt aggressive defensemen. -Explode from a stationary position and stop more rapidly. -Increase puck protection without sacrificing speed. -Use speed and agility to create more scoring chances for yourself and teammates. The great hockey players skate powerfully and are able to get in position to make the key plays. "Laura Stamm’s Power Skating" will give you that explosive edge on the competition.
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The United States Figure Skating Championships is figure skating competition held annually to crown the national champions of the United States. The competition is organized by U.S. Figure Skating. In the U.S. skating community, the event is often referred to informally as Nationals. Skaters compete in three levels: Senior, Junior, and Novice. Medals are awarded in four disciplines: Ladies singles, Mens singles, Pairs, and Ice dance. Medals are given out in four colors: gold (first), silver (second), bronze (third), and pewter (fourth). In addition to determining the United States champions, the event is used to determine the U.S. teams for the World Figure Skating Championships, World Junior Figure Skating Championships, the Four Continents Championships, and defacto for the Winter Olympics. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 92 Publication Date: 2010/09/10 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.22 inches
Figure skating is one of the most popular spectator sports in the U.S., yet it eludes definitive categorization. In this engaging new book, Ellyn Kestnbaum examines figure skating from multiple perspectives: as sport, as performance, and even as spectacle, guiding the reader through both the technical aspects of skating and the sometimes convoluted rules of figure skating competition. By careful readings of skating events at the 1994 and 1998 Olympic Games, she argues that figure skating is a language, one whose meaning is inflected by the culture at large. In particular, she looks at the ways in which race, social class and gender all disrupt, subvert or reinforce the practices of figure skating, and examines the influence of the media in shaping perceptions of the sport. As a skater, skating fan and scholar, Kestnbaum brings a unique point of view to this study, providing not only a history of the skating world but also a feeling for what it is like to be on the ice.
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The World Professional Figure Skating Championships, often referred to as Landover, was an elite madeforTV figure skating competition. It was created by Dick Button, a 2time Olympic gold medalist, through his production company Candid Productions. It usually took place in December. For most of its existence, it was an unsanctioned professional event, meaning that skaters who participated lost their eligibility to compete in the Winter Olympic Games and other amateur skating events controlled by the International Skating Union. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 84 Publication Date: 2011/04/01 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.20 inches
Young girls will love this skating shojo With a new owner threatening to close down their skating rink, Maya and Shun team up for a pairs skating competition in a bid to save the place. Can Maya and Shun get their act together and skate well enough to come out on top? Maya Kurinoki is an 8th-grader who has no experience in ice-skating but seems to have natural talent. She performs a double axel and impresses a scout named Eiji Todo, who tells her that he can make her a skating "princess." Todo tells Maya that she’ll have to convince famous skater Shun Kano to coach her and become her skating partner. Unfortunately for Maya, Shun only wants to skate singles.
The Figure Skating Book explains the commonly performed jumps, spins and pairs moves. With detailed instructions for each maneuver, and useful line drawings for all the steps involved. The lively text also outlines some of the history of each move, explaining who made it famous and how. For instance, the Axel is named after Axel Paulsen, the Norwegian skater who invented the jump, and Kurt Browning was the first skater to successfully land a quadruple jump in competition. The first chapter, Getting Started, includes information about buying the proper equipment and clothing. The Basics explains gliding, stopping, backward stroking and cross-cuts. Turns discusses a variety of turns for the beginner skater, while Jumps offers moves such as the waltz jump, Salchow, toe loop, Lutz and Axel. Spins and Field Moves, details pivots and footwork steps, and Dance introduces the reader to pairs moves. The final chapter gives helpful tips on choosing a skating club and coach, as well as fitness preparation and injury prevention. As Wilkes points out in her introduction, there’s just something totally intoxicating about skating. It’s magical and lovely, physical yet artistic, fresh and wholesome and with enough speed and power in the mix to make it dangerous. When a skater finally gets control, the sense of accomplishment is enormous. Skaters and fans at all skill and ages will increase their knowledge and understanding by following lessons in this book.
"A fan’s book on international skating stars — today’s best and tomorrow’s brightest" Figure skating has burst back onto the international sports scene, following a series of unfortunate judging controversies. There is a fresh crop of skaters who are jumping higher, skating faster and pushing artistic and technical boundaries like never before. The figure skating revolution includes new rules plus new countries in competition, and sees women once again landing the triple axel. The budding rivalries in both the men’s and women’s competitions have rejuvenated this riveting sport that commands prime time television for months. Figure Skating Today showcases the skaters during the events of the 2006-07 season, including the Grand Prix Finals, the Europeans and the Four Continents, and the 2007 World Championships in Tokyo. An exciting look at the current crop of today’s top international champs and those on the road to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Figure Skating Today covers such international stars as: Kimmie Meissner Mao Asada Jeffrey Buttle Stephane Lambiel Jessica Dube and Bryce Davison. With its action photos, behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating statistics, Figure Skating Today is a book for every skating fan.
Develop explosive acceleration, speed, and agility and dominate the ice "Laura Stamm’s Power Skating, Fourth Edition" book and DVD package presents the skating system used by thousands of the sport’s top players and teams to move with maximum efficiency on the ice. Plus, you’ll learn proven drills to help practice and master each maneuver. The DVD released in 2005 brings Stamm’s new book alive by demonstrating the skills and drills in each chapter. From starts and stops to turns and transitions, "Laura Stamm’s Power Skating" covers all of the critical components of explosive skating. Through top-level instruction, practice drills, and coaching tips, you’ll learn these skills: – Increase on-ice acceleration. – Improve balance while changing directions on the ice. – Increase speed and agility to disrupt aggressive defensemen. – Explode from a stationary position and stop more rapidly. – Increase puck protection without sacrificing speed. – Use speed and agility to create more scoring chances for yourself and teammates. The great hockey players skate powerfully and are able to get in position to make the key plays. "Laura Stamm’s Power Skating"/DVD package will give you an explosive edge on the competition with every technique you need to skate your best and elevate your game.
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Hephaestus Books represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Hephaestus Books continues to increase in scope and dimension, more licensed and public domain content is being added. We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge. This particular book is a collaboration focused on Canadian Figure Skating Championships.More info: The Canadian Figure Skating Championships is a figure skating competition held annually to crown the national champions of Canada. It is organized by Skate Canada, the nations figure skating governing body. The levels of the competition are senior and junior; in some years, the novice level has been competed as well. The disciplines of the competition are mens singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Author: Hephaestus Books Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 28 Publication Date: 2011/08/22 Language: English Dimensions: 9.69 x 7.44 x 0.06 inches
If you have ever wanted to take up speed skating and wondered where to begin, this volume will show you how to choose the right club and how to test your developing skills in grassroots competition. This guide takes you step-by-step from skating fundamentals to more advanced training tips. Special features include: Long track and short track skating; In-depth profiles of the top international speed skating stars; Great names in speed skating history; Standard skates or clap skates — which blades are right for you?; Skating opportunities for beginning, advanced, experienced and challenged athletes.
There’s nothing more exciting and engaging than the Olympic Games. Athletes from across the globe unite to participate in the most exciting and vigorous competitions of their lives. These athletes didn’t get to the Olympics by accident — it takes years of dedication, sweat, and training to become an Olympic athlete. But you don’t have to be training for the Olympics to enjoy sports. Whether you like skating, skiing, or sledding, the Olympic Guides will give you numerous tips on equipment, training, and improving your skills.If you’ve ever wanted to take up speed skating and wondered where to begin, this volume will show you how to choose the right club and how to test your developing skills in grass-roots competition. A Basic Guide to Speed Skating takes you step-by-step from skating fundamentals to more advanced training tips. This easy-to-read volume will help you choose and care for your skates and other gear.
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The United States Collegiate Figure Skating Championships (previously National Collegiate Championships) are a collegiate figure skating competition hosted by United States Figure Skating Association. It is the highest level at which figure skating takes place at the college level in the United States. The event has been held since 1986. The event takes place in August of the calendar year and generally at the beginning of the figure skating season.Eligible skaters must be on the Junior or Senior levels and must be enrolled at a college or university. Skaters compete in the disciplines of mens singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Previous competitors include Paul Wylie, Nancy Kerrigan, Sydne Vogel, and Ryan Bradley. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 76 Publication Date: 2011/04/23 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.02 x 0.18 inches
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level (senior), and at local, national, and international competitions. The International Skating Union (ISU) regulates international figure skating judging and competitions. Figure skating is an official event in the Winter Olympic Games. In languages other than English, figure skating is usually referred to by a name that translates as artistic skating. Major international competitions are sanctioned by the ISU. These include the Winter Olympic Games, the World Championships, the World Junior Figure Skating Championships, the European Figure Skating Championships, the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, and the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 246 Publication Date: 2010/09/10 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.56 inches
The budding Elvis Stojko or Josee Choinard in your family will love this guide with diagrams and instruction on jumps, steps and other recommendations. Figure Skating School is for people of all ages and abilities. Whatever your level of fitness and sporting ability, you can make great progress with this practical guide. A systematic course of instruction, it guides you from basic steps–skating forwards and backwards — through the most advanced techniques such as double flip and triple Salchow. Written by two professional instructors, the clear text is complemented by over 30 full-color figure illustrations. Diagrams showing correct positioning of the feet accompany each illustration, making sure you don’t put the wrong foot forward. Also includes: History of Figure Skating Guidance on clothing and equipment General principles of good skating Sections on pairs skating and ice dance Stunning photographs of today’s skating stars complete a figure skating treat for anyone interested in the sport.
Debbi Wilkes, a professional skater with many years of coaching experience, has, with The Figure Skating Book, created the definitive instructional guide for young people who are interested in exploring the possibilities of figure skating. Richly illustrated throughout with step-by-step black-and-white photographs and diagrams, The Figure Skating Book shows in detail the steps it takes to get you gliding, stroking, turning mohawks, and skating edges, doing jumps, spins, and field moves, and even dancing. Debbi also discusses how to choose a skating club and coach, what equipment to buy and how to keep it in top-notch shape.
Figure Skating’s Greatest Stars profiles 60 great skaters, including champions in men’s, women’s, pairs and ice dancing. Informative essays describe their careers and championship moments, as well as the definitive events that have made figure skating one of the leading spectator sports in North America. Fans of all ages will delight in reading the stories of these stars who have jumped higher, spun tighter and skated more gracefully as they pushed skating’s artistic and technical boundaries.
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Russian Figure Skating Championships (Russian: ) are a figure skating national championship held annually to determine the national champions of Russia. Skaters compete at the senior level in the disciplines of mens singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. The first Russian national competition was held on March 5, 1878 in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire. The winner was V. I. Sreznevski. From 1897 on, official Russian national championships in figure skating were held. The first national champion in Russia in figure skating was Alexandr Nikitich Panshin, who won the Russian nationals from 1897 to 1900. Between 1924 and 1990 Russian national championships in figure skating were not held. During this time, Russian skaters competed at the Soviet Union Figure Skating Championships. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 304 Publication Date: 2010/09/04 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.68 inches
Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: French Figure Skating Championships, Trophee Eric Bompard, Figure Skating at the 1992 Winter Olympics, 2000 World Figure Skating Championships, 1997 European Figure Skating Championships, 2006 European Figure Skating Championships, 1971 World Figure Skating Championships, Figure Skating at the 1968 Winter Olympics, 1958 World Figure Skating Championships, 1989 World Figure Skating Championships, 1952 World Figure Skating Championships, 1976 World Junior Figure Skating Championships, 1978 European Figure Skating Championships, 1949 World Figure Skating Championships, 1964 European Figure Skating Championships, 1936 World Figure Skating Championships, 1999-2000 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, Figure Skating at the 1924 Winter Olympics, 1995-1996 Champions Series Final, 2012 World Figure Skating Championships. Excerpt: The French Figure Skating Championships (French: ) are a figure skating national championship held annually to determine the national champions of France. Skaters compete in the disciplines of men’s singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Skaters compete at the senior level. National-level competitions for Juniors and Novices are held separately. … More: http://booksllc.net/?id=9157673
As a sport, an art, a fitness activity, nothing quite beats figure skating for excitement, grace, beauty, or fun. Now former U.S. Champion figure skater John Misha Petkevich shows how you can find your full potential as a figure skater no matter what your age or ability. The lavishly illustrated volume includes: Detailed instructional-photo sequences What to look for in skates, clothing, rinks, and instruction Getting started 6 basic turns that every figure skater should know 15 spins that you can master The keys to preforming 19 clasic figure skating jumps and splits
Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: American Figure Skating Coaches, Chinese Figure Skating Coaches, Russian Figure Skating Coaches, Soviet Figure Skating Coaches, Maribel Vinson, Frank Carroll, Alexei Mishin, Mark Mitchell, Carol Heiss, Tiffany Chin, Yao Bin, Alexei Urmanov, Tamara Moskvina, Oleg Kimovich Vasiliev, Elena Valova, Elena Tchaikovskaia, Evgeny Platov, Angela Nikodinov, Alexander Zhulin, Tatiana Tarasova, Priscilla Hill, Barbara Roles, Jill Watson, Richard Callaghan, Peter Oppegard, John Nicks, Elena Vodorezova, Stanislav Zhuk, Christine Haigler, Li Mingzhu, Xu Zhaoxiao, Gustave Lussi, Scott Williams, Don Laws, Zhang Wei, Robin Wagner, Pieter Kollen, Ken Congemi. Excerpt: Maribel Yerxa Vinson-Owen (October 12, 1911 February 15, 1961) was an American figure skater and coach. She competed in the disciplines of ladies singles and pair skating. As a single skater, she was a nine-time U.S. national champion and the 1932 Olympic bronze medalist. As a pair skater, she won six national titles, two with Thornton Coolidge and four with George Hill. She was married to Guy Owen and was the mother of Laurence Owen and Maribel Owen. Vinson-Owen is tied with Michelle Kwan for the record in US ladies figure skating titles. Maribel Vinson was the daughter of Thomas and Gertrude Vinson of Winchester, Massachusetts. Both of her parents were figure skaters and Maribel was made an honorary member of the Cambridge Skating club at birth. She began to take lessons with Willie Frick at the Boston Arena at the age of 9. She won the U.S. junior ladies title at the age of 12. A good student, she studied at Radcliffe College while pursuing an interest in ice skating. In the ten years between 1928 and 1937, Maribel Vinson won the Women’s Singles title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships e… More: http://booksllc.net/?id=856821
.cs95E872D0{text-align:left;text-indent:0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt} .cs5EFED22F{color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:12pt; font-weight:normal; font-style:normal; } .csA62DFD6A{color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:12pt; font-weight:normal; font-style:italic; } The Historical Dictionary of Figure Skating relates the history of the sport through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 800 cross-referenced dictionary entries on hundreds of skaters, past and present, but also on skating countries, governing bodies, skating disciplines, technical elements, skating styles, and many other subjects. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of figure skating.
Get in the game with Crabtree’s exciting series on some of children’s favorite sports. Features: — the history of the sport — basic rules of play — equipment and safety precautions — techniques and quick tips for kids on how to improve their skills — action-packed photos showing boys and girls demonstrating moves — emphasis on the value of fair play and teamwork — how the professional leagues work Figure skating has fast become one of the world’s most-watched sports. Color photos of budding amateur skaters and international competitors show everything from the basics to combination jumps and pair-skating lifts. Also included is information on: — forward and backward skating — turning and stopping — ice-dancing and synchronized skating
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Short Program of figure skating is usually the first of two phases in figure skating competitions for single skating and pair skating. As the name suggests, it is the shorter of the two programs, the other one being the Free Skating. The short program has also been known by other names. From the 1989 to 1992 seasons, it was called the original program, and from 1993 to 1994, it was called the technical program. The short program was first introduced in the 1964 season for pair skating competitions. Prior to that time, competitions for pairs consisted of free skating only. The new short program for pairs was originally called the connected program and had only 6 required elements, drawn from designated groups in lifts, solo jumps, pair spins, solo spins, spiral spins (death spirals), and step sequences. The time allowed was a maximum of 2 minutes 30 seconds. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 70 Publication Date: 2010/09/10 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.17 inches
Figure skating, unique in its sublimely beautiful combination of technical precision, musicality, and interpretive elements, has undergone many dramatic developments since the only other history of the sport was published in 1959. This exciting and information-packed new history describes skating’s many technical and artistic advances, its important personages, its intrigues and scandals, and its historical high points. Abundant full-color and black-and-white photographs illustrate the text. James R. Mines divides his history into three periods separated by the World Wars. First, he follows functional and recreational ice skating through its evolution into national schools, culminating in the establishment of the International Skating Union and the ascendancy of an international style of skating. Second, he explains the changes that occurred as the sport expanded into the form we recognize and enjoy today. And finally, he shows how skating became increasingly athletic, imaginative, and intense following World War II, as the main focus turned to the skaters themselves.
I’m 14 turning 15 in about six months and am I too old to learn how to figure skate? I mean like, learning simple spins and small jumps, I won’t expect myself to be doing triple axels or sit spins or anything. This just for recreation and I won’t be competing.
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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Figure skates are a type of ice skate used by figure skaters. The skates consist of a boot and a blade that is attached with screws to the sole of the boot. Inexpensive sets for recreational skaters are available, but most figure skaters purchase boots and blades separately and have the blades mounted by a professional skate technician. Ice skates have a history dating back thousands of years. Specific figure skates were created in response to the rise of figure skatings popularity in the 19th century, coinciding with the beginnings of formalized competitions such as the World Figure Skating Championships. The name figure skating arises from the compulsory portion of the competition, dropped in the 1990s, requiring skaters to trace out precise figures on the ice, including perfect figure 8 circles. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 92 Publication Date: 2010/09/10 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.22 inches
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Figure Skating Luminaries Reveal Personal Reflections This journalistic account takes readers on an insider’s voyage to the heart of the sport, chronicles figure skating’s history, interviews its stars, and captures the personal reflections of its most enthusiastic fans. In their own words, well-known- skaters such as Elvis Stojko, Toller Cranston, Lu Chen, Robin Cousins, and Scott Hamilton offer their innermost thoughts and reflections on figure skating — its past and future. Figure skating luminaries like Sandra Bezic reveal the sacrifices and challenges made to become a star. Skate Talk is a moving portrait of figure skating and one that chronicles the sport as no other book has ever done.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Oakdale Confidential . Bex Levy is shooting footage of veteran coach and skater Lucian Price for a tribute piece when he takes a bad fall-and dies. It seems to just be a tragic accident until Bex discovers that his skates had been tampered with.From the New York Times bestselling author of Oakdale Confidential . Bex Levy is shooting footage of veteran coach and skater Lucian Price for a tribute piece when he takes a bad fall-and dies. It seems to just be a tragic accident until Bex discovers that his skates had been tampered with.
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If you suspect ice skating is all about wearing smart dresses, then you’re mistaken, a smart dress is only fraction of the battle won. If you’re a newbie you will be clinging to the rail for a bit and if you are feeling by wearing a long skirt you will go unseen, then you’re wrong. In fact it’ll help you stand out .
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Balanced on blades, ice skating moves across ice as recreation, travel or competitive sport. Figure skating combines grace of movement, athletic prowess, and talented footwork as individual or pairings of artistic performances. Speed skating is a race to the end on the fastest of skates and the insanity of high velocity. Glide across the ice with this book as it seeks out the history of figure skating, the specificity of ice skates, the competitive categories for figure skating, the daring jumps, spins, and spirals, plus the intensity of speed skating and much more.Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Project Webster continues to increase in scope and dimension, more licensed and public domain content is being added. We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge.
Figure skating is one of the most popular spectator sports in the U.S., yet it eludes definitive categorization. In this engaging new book, Ellyn Kestnbaum examines figure skating from multiple perspectives: as sport, as performance, and even as spectacle, guiding the reader through both the technical aspects of skating and the sometimes convoluted rules of figure skating competition. By careful readings of skating events at the 1994 and 1998 Olympic Games, she argues that figure skating is a language, one whose meaning is inflected by the culture at large. In particular, she looks at the ways in which race, social class and gender all disrupt, subvert or reinforce the practices of figure skating, and examines the influence of the media in shaping perceptions of the sport. As a skater, skating fan and scholar, Kestnbaum brings a unique point of view to this study, providing not only a history of the skating world but also a feeling for what it is like to be on the ice.
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level (senior), and at local, national, and international competitions. The International Skating Union (ISU) regulates international figure skating judging and competitions. Figure skating is an official event in the Winter Olympic Games. In languages other than English, figure skating is usually referred to by a name that translates as artistic skating. Major international competitions are sanctioned by the ISU. These include the Winter Olympic Games, the World Championships, the World Junior Figure Skating Championships, the European Figure Skating Championships, the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, and the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 246 Publication Date: 2010/09/10 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.56 inches
The budding Elvis Stojko or Josee Choinard in your family will love this guide with diagrams and instruction on jumps, steps and other recommendations. Figure Skating School is for people of all ages and abilities. Whatever your level of fitness and sporting ability, you can make great progress with this practical guide. A systematic course of instruction, it guides you from basic steps–skating forwards and backwards — through the most advanced techniques such as double flip and triple Salchow. Written by two professional instructors, the clear text is complemented by over 30 full-color figure illustrations. Diagrams showing correct positioning of the feet accompany each illustration, making sure you don’t put the wrong foot forward. Also includes: History of Figure Skating Guidance on clothing and equipment General principles of good skating Sections on pairs skating and ice dance Stunning photographs of today’s skating stars complete a figure skating treat for anyone interested in the sport.
Figure Skating’s Greatest Stars profiles 60 great skaters, including champions in men’s, women’s, pairs and ice dancing. Informative essays describe their careers and championship moments, as well as the definitive events that have made figure skating one of the leading spectator sports in North America. Fans of all ages will delight in reading the stories of these stars who have jumped higher, spun tighter and skated more gracefully as they pushed skating’s artistic and technical boundaries.
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Russian Figure Skating Championships (Russian: ) are a figure skating national championship held annually to determine the national champions of Russia. Skaters compete at the senior level in the disciplines of mens singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. The first Russian national competition was held on March 5, 1878 in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire. The winner was V. I. Sreznevski. From 1897 on, official Russian national championships in figure skating were held. The first national champion in Russia in figure skating was Alexandr Nikitich Panshin, who won the Russian nationals from 1897 to 1900. Between 1924 and 1990 Russian national championships in figure skating were not held. During this time, Russian skaters competed at the Soviet Union Figure Skating Championships. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 304 Publication Date: 2010/09/04 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.68 inches
Get in the game with Crabtree’s exciting series on some of children’s favorite sports. Features: — the history of the sport — basic rules of play — equipment and safety precautions — techniques and quick tips for kids on how to improve their skills — action-packed photos showing boys and girls demonstrating moves — emphasis on the value of fair play and teamwork — how the professional leagues work Figure skating has fast become one of the world’s most-watched sports. Color photos of budding amateur skaters and international competitors show everything from the basics to combination jumps and pair-skating lifts. Also included is information on: — forward and backward skating — turning and stopping — ice-dancing and synchronized skating
Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: French Figure Skating Championships, Trophee Eric Bompard, Figure Skating at the 1992 Winter Olympics, 2000 World Figure Skating Championships, 1997 European Figure Skating Championships, 2006 European Figure Skating Championships, 1971 World Figure Skating Championships, Figure Skating at the 1968 Winter Olympics, 1958 World Figure Skating Championships, 1989 World Figure Skating Championships, 1952 World Figure Skating Championships, 1976 World Junior Figure Skating Championships, 1978 European Figure Skating Championships, 1949 World Figure Skating Championships, 1964 European Figure Skating Championships, 1936 World Figure Skating Championships, 1999-2000 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, Figure Skating at the 1924 Winter Olympics, 1995-1996 Champions Series Final, 2012 World Figure Skating Championships. Excerpt: The French Figure Skating Championships (French: ) are a figure skating national championship held annually to determine the national champions of France. Skaters compete in the disciplines of men’s singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Skaters compete at the senior level. National-level competitions for Juniors and Novices are held separately. … More: http://booksllc.net/?id=9157673
She’s performed at the highest levels, from the Olympics to the world championships to the Goodwill Games. Now, in "Artistry on Ice: Figure Skating Skills & Style," 1994 Olympic silver medalist Nancy Kerrigan shares her knowledge to give you the inside edge on winning competitive events. From body alignment and effective routine elements to refining footwork, music, and expression, "Artistry on Ice: Figure Skating Skills & Style" gives you an in-depth look at the sport from the perspective of one of its champions. After a quick look at the basics, Kerrigan concentrates on advanced techniques for jumps, spins, moves in the field, ice dancing, pairs, and synchronized skating. Four chapters are devoted solely to competition, covering the music, choreography, costumes, and other elements to create the total package. Filled with practical information, "Artistry on Ice: Figure Skating Skills & Style" also includes renowned trainer Igor Burdenko’s insights on physical preparation for the sport as well as a chapter on off-ice training, and insight on finding the perfect coach. From triumphs over personal tragedy to superb performance under pressure in the 2000 Goodwill Games, Kerrigan prevailed against many challenges in her 20-year career. Now she teams with former figure skater and professional instructor Mary Spencer to share the experience that will take your skating to the top.
Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: American Figure Skating Coaches, Chinese Figure Skating Coaches, Russian Figure Skating Coaches, Soviet Figure Skating Coaches, Maribel Vinson, Frank Carroll, Alexei Mishin, Mark Mitchell, Carol Heiss, Tiffany Chin, Yao Bin, Alexei Urmanov, Tamara Moskvina, Oleg Kimovich Vasiliev, Elena Valova, Elena Tchaikovskaia, Evgeny Platov, Angela Nikodinov, Alexander Zhulin, Tatiana Tarasova, Priscilla Hill, Barbara Roles, Jill Watson, Richard Callaghan, Peter Oppegard, John Nicks, Elena Vodorezova, Stanislav Zhuk, Christine Haigler, Li Mingzhu, Xu Zhaoxiao, Gustave Lussi, Scott Williams, Don Laws, Zhang Wei, Robin Wagner, Pieter Kollen, Ken Congemi. Excerpt: Maribel Yerxa Vinson-Owen (October 12, 1911 February 15, 1961) was an American figure skater and coach. She competed in the disciplines of ladies singles and pair skating. As a single skater, she was a nine-time U.S. national champion and the 1932 Olympic bronze medalist. As a pair skater, she won six national titles, two with Thornton Coolidge and four with George Hill. She was married to Guy Owen and was the mother of Laurence Owen and Maribel Owen. Vinson-Owen is tied with Michelle Kwan for the record in US ladies figure skating titles. Maribel Vinson was the daughter of Thomas and Gertrude Vinson of Winchester, Massachusetts. Both of her parents were figure skaters and Maribel was made an honorary member of the Cambridge Skating club at birth. She began to take lessons with Willie Frick at the Boston Arena at the age of 9. She won the U.S. junior ladies title at the age of 12. A good student, she studied at Radcliffe College while pursuing an interest in ice skating. In the ten years between 1928 and 1937, Maribel Vinson won the Women’s Singles title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships e… More: http://booksllc.net/?id=856821
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This book is a clear and easy-to-grasp guide to the fundamental principles of the figure-skating ice-dance, speed-skating and ice-hockey disciplines. It illustrates many different possible variations on ice both in movement and creative structure, at of which can be carried out without much previous experience. There are many ideas for games and fun exercises to make skating enjoyable.
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Figure skating, unique in its sublimely beautiful combination of technical precision, musicality, and interpretive elements, has undergone many dramatic developments since the only other history of the sport was published in 1959. This exciting and information-packed new history describes skating’s many technical and artistic advances, its important personages, its intrigues and scandals, and its historical high points. Abundant full-color and black-and-white photographs illustrate the text. James R. Mines divides his history into three periods separated by the World Wars. First, he follows functional and recreational ice skating through its evolution into national schools, culminating in the establishment of the International Skating Union and the ascendancy of an international style of skating. Second, he explains the changes that occurred as the sport expanded into the form we recognize and enjoy today. And finally, he shows how skating became increasingly athletic, imaginative, and intense following World War II, as the main focus turned to the skaters themselves.
Many instructional books have been written about figure skating. Some are very good. Others are outdated. None, however, has been complete. "The Complete Book of Figure Skating" finally fills that void. Author Carole Shulman is a former elite competitive skater, a Master PSA instructor, a professional figure skating judge, and the current executive director of the Professional Skaters Association. She provides most comprehensive, up-to-date book available on skating covering proven techniques and training methods for skills performed at all levels and in all disciplines including singles, pairs, ice dancing, and synchronized team skating. "The Complete Book of Figure Skating" starts at the beginning–sitting on the ice and then learning to move across the frozen surface with increasing speed, style, and grace. The chapters build in difficulty, covering steps, spins, jumps, and lifts. From stopping to spinning to quad jumps, each skill builds on the previous skills as this complete manual guides you through the skill levels of figure skating. Providing straightforward advice on how to select a specialty, choose proper equipment, condition off the ice, and manage nutrition–the book also describes the proper technique for more than 100 skills, presented progressively from beginning to advanced levels of expertise: – Stops and stroking skills- Freestyle moves- Turns and footwork (including ice-dancing techniques)- Spins- Jumps- Pairs For each skill you’ll find a clear description with introductory or preparatory steps, followed by a detailed technical explanation to enhance your understanding and training. Special teaching exercises and tips will also help you master the most difficult components of each skill. As added bonus you’ll find helpful information in "The Complete Book of Figure Skating" about competitions. You’ll learn the ins and outs of creating and refining a program–including music, choreography, and costumes–and discover inside tips on how to perfect your skills and score high marks from the judges. "The Complete Book of Figure Skating" gives you an essential resource on how to perform the all the techniques and programs of the sport. Whether you’re a skater looking to improve your technique or an instructor looking for innovative coaching methods, this book will help you achieve your goal.
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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The United States Figure Skating Championships is figure skating competition held annually to crown the national champions of the United States. The competition is organized by U.S. Figure Skating. In the U.S. skating community, the event is often referred to informally as Nationals. Skaters compete in three levels: Senior, Junior, and Novice. Medals are awarded in four disciplines: Ladies singles, Mens singles, Pairs, and Ice dance. Medals are given out in four colors: gold (first), silver (second), bronze (third), and pewter (fourth). In addition to determining the United States champions, the event is used to determine the U.S. teams for the World Figure Skating Championships, World Junior Figure Skating Championships, the Four Continents Championships, and defacto for the Winter Olympics. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 92 Publication Date: 2010/09/10 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.22 inches
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No other sport combines athletic grace with physical stamina in quite the same way that figure skating does. This book celebrates the men and women who have taken to the ice and left the audience breathless as they glide across the rink.
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Children can learn about the winter Sports with this highly motivational and fun-to-read series of books. These colorful books represent six of the most popular winter sports: Sledding, Skiing, Figure Skating, Snowboarding, and Ice Hockey.
In Ice Skating: The Incredible Michelle Kwan, readers will meet a dynamic athlete. Kwan has won more than 42 figure skating championships since taking 1st place in the Southwest Pacific Regional in 1992. Yet while a string of injuries temporarily slowed her, they never stopped her. She overcame Olympic heartbreak in 1998 to win a medal in every World Championship between 1998 and 2004, emerging as a real star of the skating world. With high-action photos, this profile of determination will inspire all young athletes.
In contemporary North America, figure skating ranks among the most ‘feminine’ of sports and few boys take it up for fear of being labelled effeminate or gay. Yet figure skating was once an exclusively male pastime – women did not skate in significant numbers until the late 1800s, at least a century after the founding of the first skating club. Only in the 1930s did figure skating begin to acquire its feminine image. Artistic Impressions is the first history to trace figure skating’s striking transformation from gentlemen’s art to ‘girls’ sport.’ With a focus on masculinity, Mary Louise Adams examines how skating’s evolving gender identity has been reflected on the ice and in the media, looking at rules, technique, and style and at ongoing debates about the place of ‘art’ in sport. Uncovering the little known history of skating, Artistic Impressions shows how ideas about sport, gender, and sexuality have combined to limit the forms of physical expression available to men.
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