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Gay skaters sue Berkeley rink for discrimination
Two gay figure skaters sued the Berkeley ice rink for discrimination after twice being told to stop holding hands while skating.
Olympic Ice Dancers Go Separate Ways
Olympic ice dancers Jamie Silverstein and Ryan O’Meara are leaving competitive skating, although both said they could return in the future.
Do you need better skates?
Inline skaters who reach an advanced level sometimes need to purchase a better pair of skates because of poor performance or a bad fit with their current skates. Worn bearings…
Stojko headed to Canadian Hall
Former world figure skating champion Elvis Stojko and legendary golfer Moe Norman are among this year’s athlete inductees to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.
Japan’s Olympic figure skating champ Arawaka to retire
Arakawa withdrew from the world championships in Calgary in March and next season’s Grand Prix series after her triumph at the Turin Olympics in February.
Speed skating champ Ohno may quit (AP via Yahoo! News)
Short track speed skating world and Olympic champion Apolo Anton Ohno said Wednesday he may be done with competitive skating.
Healthy Saturdays passes Second Vote
According to D. Miles Jr. in the May 11th issue of the e-zine Sk8GodFather, “Healthy Saturdays finally passed the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.” You can check out the decision here….
Skaters, rink managers hand in hand
Two gay figure skaters who sued Berkeley Iceland for discrimination have dropped their lawsuit in exchange for a variety of gay-friendly concessions at the rink.
Speed skating champ Ohno may quit (AP via Yahoo! News)
Short track speed skating world and Olympic champion Apolo Anton Ohno said Wednesday he may be done with competitive skating.
Skatefresh Skating School
I received an email recently from Asha Kirkby who runs London’s Skatefresh skating school. According to Asha, “Skatefresh has been around since 1999 when I certified with IISA. I am…
Ohno: I may quit skating (NorthJersey.com)
SEATTLE — Short track speedskating world and Olympic champion Apolo Anton Ohno said that he may be done with competitive skating. “No world championships. I’m taking a break,” Ohno said Wednesday, minutes before he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Seattle Mariners game.
Do you need better skates?
Inline skaters who reach an advanced level sometimes need to purchase a better pair of skates because of poor performance or a bad fit with their current skates. Worn bearings…
Skaters, rink managers hand in hand
Two gay figure skaters who sued Berkeley Iceland for discrimination have dropped their lawsuit in exchange for a variety of gay-friendly concessions at the rink.
Skate of the Union Race in Chantilly, Virginia
I received an e-mail today from Krista Heubusch of Skater’s Quest about their upcoming charity event. According to Krista, “Skater’s Quest is proud to again be having the Skate of…
Camp Rollerblade
According to a recent e-mail I received from Allan Wright of Zephyr Adventures, Camp Rollerblade is doing quite well in its first full year of operation. Camp Rollerblade, which is…
Camp Rollerblade in June
Camp Rollerblade will be running inline skating camps in New York City, Chicago, and Denver on the weekend of June 3-4, as well as in San Francisco, Detroit, Minneapolis, and…
Ohno: I may quit skating (NorthJersey.com)
SEATTLE — Short track speedskating world and Olympic champion Apolo Anton Ohno said that he may be done with competitive skating. “No world championships. I’m taking a break,” Ohno said Wednesday, minutes before he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Seattle Mariners game.
Do you need better skates?
Inline skaters who reach an advanced level sometimes need to purchase a better pair of skates because of poor performance or a bad fit with their current skates. Worn bearings…
Stojko headed to Canadian Hall
Former world figure skating champion Elvis Stojko and legendary golfer Moe Norman are among this year’s athlete inductees to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.
Olympic Ice Dancers Go Separate Ways
Olympic ice dancers Jamie Silverstein and Ryan O’Meara are leaving competitive skating, although both said they could return in the future.
Japan’s Olympic figure skating champ Arawaka to retire
Arakawa withdrew from the world championships in Calgary in March and next season’s Grand Prix series after her triumph at the Turin Olympics in February.
24hrs Inline Montreal Update
Just a reminder that the team entry fee for the 24hrs Inline Montreal increases from $500 to $550 after June 1st. This is an amazing relay race held on the…
Do you need better skates?
Inline skaters who reach an advanced level sometimes need to purchase a better pair of skates because of poor performance or a bad fit with their current skates. Worn bearings…
Skating Scandal Made Into Opera
When Tufts music student Abigail Al-Doory sought inspiration for her opera, she looked not to Wagner’s “Ring” cycle but to the Olympic rings, where themes like power, envy and greed are plentiful.
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Quick hits | Ohno taking a break, from speed skating (The State)
Short track speed skating world and Olympic champion Apolo Anton Ohno said Wednesday he may be done with competitive skating. No world championships. I m taking a break, Ohno said minutes before he threw out the ceremonial first pitch for a Seattle Mariners game at Safeco Field.
Guide Review of the SureFlex Pro Level 360 Knee, Elbow, and Wrist Pads from Bone Shieldz
A product review of the SureFlex Pro Level 360 Knee, Elbow, and Wrist Pads from Bone Shieldz has been posted under the Safety Equipment subject in the Inline Skating…
Japan’s Olympic figure skating champ Arawaka to retire
Arakawa withdrew from the world championships in Calgary in March and next season’s Grand Prix series after her triumph at the Turin Olympics in February.
Healthy Saturdays passes Second Vote
According to D. Miles Jr. in the May 11th issue of the e-zine Sk8GodFather, “Healthy Saturdays finally passed the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.” You can check out the decision here….
Gay figure skaters sue rink for bias
Two gay figure skaters have sued an ice rink in Berkeley, California, claiming discrimination because they were ordered to stop holding hands during practice sessions.
Stojko headed to Canadian Hall
Former world figure skating champion Elvis Stojko and legendary golfer Moe Norman are among this year’s athlete inductees to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.
Guide Review of K2’s VO2 Advanced-Level X-Training Skates
A product review of the K2 VO2 inline skates for men has been posted in the Getting Better Skates category. This inline skate review deals with an advanced-level skate from…
Competitive Skating - Topix.net
News on Competitive Skating continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
Olympic bronze medalist Goebel retires
The Quad King is stepping down. Tim Goebel, the 2002 Olympic bronze medalist whose trademark was the quadruple jump, announced his retirement from competitive figure skating Tuesday.
Guide Review of K2’s VO2 Advanced-Level X-Training Skates
A product review of the K2 VO2 inline skates for men has been posted in the Getting Better Skates category. This inline skate review deals with an advanced-level skate from…
Camp Rollerblade in June
Camp Rollerblade will be running inline skating camps in New York City, Chicago, and Denver on the weekend of June 3-4, as well as in San Francisco, Detroit, Minneapolis, and…
24hrs Inline Montreal Update
Just a reminder that the team entry fee for the 24hrs Inline Montreal increases from $500 to $550 after June 1st. This is an amazing relay race held on the…
Wing, Lowe end long journey by announcing retirement
Perseverance paid off for Canadian dancers Megan Wing and Aaron Lowe, who announced their retirement from competitive figure skating yesterday.
You’ve Got to Fight, For Your Right… to Take Photos of Your Own Kid at a Public Ice Skating Rink?
Jean Hetman, who has a 13-year-old daughter who practices figure skating at the arena, said she has been video taping and photographing her daughter’s routines for about six years, but now she is being told she …
Gay skaters sue Berkeley rink for discrimination
Two gay figure skaters sued the Berkeley ice rink for discrimination after twice being told to stop holding hands while skating.
24hrs Inline Montreal Update
Just a reminder that the team entry fee for the 24hrs Inline Montreal increases from $500 to $550 after June 1st. This is an amazing relay race held on the…
Ducks skating on thin ice (Deseret Morning News)
Dwayne Roloson made 33 saves, Fernando Pisani and Chris Pronger scored key goals, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Anaheim Mighty Ducks 3-1 Sunday night to take a commanding lead in the Western Conference finals.
Do you need better skates?
Inline skaters who reach an advanced level sometimes need to purchase a better pair of skates because of poor performance or a bad fit with their current skates. Worn bearings…
