Skating Destination

Sonic drive-in makes plans to open in York (The York Dispatch)
A national chain of drive-in restaurants is skating its way through south-central Pennsylvania, with a few stores planned for York County. Sonic, based in Oklahoma, is “actively” developing plans for York and the surrounding region, with drive-in chains possible within the next couple years.

Skaters prepare for nationals

“I don’t think figure skaters get a lot of credit”

It’s still early enough for many to nod off in front of their desks at work, while many others haven’t even begun their days yet. via Stevens Point Journal

Joe Posnanski Commentary - Commentary: Posnanski: Death of Wake…

“I don’t have a career record. The players win the games.”

SAN FRANCISCO | Barry Watch: Day 6. Goodbye to an old friend.

One thing that happens when you are on a long-term assignment like this Barry Bonds home-run chase (and it grows longer by the minute — Bonds went homerless again Thursday afternoon) is you become consumed by it. You lose perspective. You shut out the outside world. The Olympics are like this. When you are covering the Olympics you start to believe that everyone in America is (like you) thinking pretty much nonstop about Michael Phelps or Sasha Cohen or the United States soccer team or whatever. Read more

Skating on Wooden Bridges
Have you ever tried to skate over a wooden bridge? It’s really hard! Sometimes I side step when I encounter a bridge while inline skating. At other…

2007 Roller Figure Skating National Championships
The 2007 Roller Figure Skating National Championships begins July 22nd and will conclude on August 5th.. The event is being held at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska….

Omaha Hosts the 2007 Indoor Skating National Championships
The 2007 Indoor Speed and Figure Skating National Championships will take place in Omaha, Nebraska from July 14 through August 5. The speed skating competition begins on Sunday, July…

Joe Posnanski Commentary - Commentary: Posnanski: Death of Wake…

“I don’t have a career record. The players win the games.”

SAN FRANCISCO | Barry Watch: Day 6. Goodbye to an old friend.

One thing that happens when you are on a long-term assignment like this Barry Bonds home-run chase (and it grows longer by the minute — Bonds went homerless again Thursday afternoon) is you become consumed by it. You lose perspective. You shut out the outside world. The Olympics are like this. When you are covering the Olympics you start to believe that everyone in America is (like you) thinking pretty much nonstop about Michael Phelps or Sasha Cohen or the United States soccer team or whatever. Read more

2007 Roller Figure Skating National Championships
The 2007 Roller Figure Skating National Championships begins July 22nd and will conclude on August 5th.. The event is being held at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska….

Share Inspiring Inline Skating Stories
I don’t usually share personal stories, but today, I have a personal story to share. About two years ago, my husband was in a horrible accident. He was…

Pass Out Pamphlets on Inline Skates
Do you want to promote a product or cause in a creative way? Why not try LEAFLETING ON IN-LINE SKATES?! You’ll get exercise and have a blast….

Omaha Hosts the 2007 Indoor Skating National Championships
The 2007 Indoor Speed and Figure Skating National Championships will take place in Omaha, Nebraska from July 14 through August 5. The speed skating competition begins on Sunday, July…

Opinion: Jake McGhee (Denver Post)
Helmets might be essential on the halfpipe, but street skating is driving the sport these days, and on the street a helmet hurts more than it helps, said Jake McGhee.

Panams provide Olympic moment for fringe sports

“It was all that I imagined and dreamed of”

“Back at home, when you go looking for sponsorship, people want to know if you are an Olympic sport or not. via Gulf Times

Pass Out Pamphlets on Inline Skates
Do you want to promote a product or cause in a creative way? Why not try LEAFLETING ON IN-LINE SKATES?! You’ll get exercise and have a blast….

Convicted sex offender arrested after teaching figure skating to youngsters

“We obviously felt betrayed. He had lied to us about the situation”

A convicted sex offender from Boston has been arrested after it was learned that he was teaching figure skating to youngsters in New Hampshire. via WHDH-TV

Joe Posnanski Commentary - Commentary: Posnanski: Death of Wake…

“I don’t have a career record. The players win the games.”

SAN FRANCISCO | Barry Watch: Day 6. Goodbye to an old friend.

One thing that happens when you are on a long-term assignment like this Barry Bonds home-run chase (and it grows longer by the minute — Bonds went homerless again Thursday afternoon) is you become consumed by it. You lose perspective. You shut out the outside world. The Olympics are like this. When you are covering the Olympics you start to believe that everyone in America is (like you) thinking pretty much nonstop about Michael Phelps or Sasha Cohen or the United States soccer team or whatever. Read more

Should Speed Skaters Shave?
Speed skaters need to go as fast as possible. Extra hair might slow a skater down. Do you think speed skaters should shave their legs? Should Speed Skaters Shave…

Plainfield Skating Rink closes (WZZM 13 Grand Rapids)
Plainfield Township - After 37 years the Plainfield Skating Rink on 4 Mile Road is now closed. “It’s heartbreaking,” says skater and former employee Susan Grear. Wednesday

Plainfield Skating Rink closes (WZZM 13 Grand Rapids)
Plainfield Township - After 37 years the Plainfield Skating Rink on 4 Mile Road is now closed. “It’s heartbreaking,” says skater and former employee Susan Grear. Wednesday

Should Speed Skaters Shave?
Speed skaters need to go as fast as possible. Extra hair might slow a skater down. Do you think speed skaters should shave their legs? Should Speed Skaters Shave…

A Life on Ice: Area teen hopes to make it big in figure skating

“I’m actually a big fan of spinning”

Anthony Evans has big dreams. He plans to spin, jump and dance his way to achieving them. via Themonitor.com

Share Inspiring Inline Skating Stories
I don’t usually share personal stories, but today, I have a personal story to share. About two years ago, my husband was in a horrible accident. He was…

Skate at an Outdoor Skating Rink
Parks in many cities and towns have built outdoor skating rinks. These rinks are free to use. If you want to find a safe place to practice your…

Skate on the Job
If you can skate, you may qualify as a skating waiter or skating waitress at Sonic Drive-In Restaurants. I’m not sure if Walmart stores still hire employees that can…

Becca Hatch-Purnell, ice skating

Becca Hatch-Purnell is an ice skating instructor at Iceland Sports Complex. Training for ice skaters is in its busiest season. via The Courier-Journal

Early opening for city’s Ice Arena

Since Jefferson City’s Washington Park Ice Arena is opening a week early this summer, 9-year-old figure skater Asasiah Rydman will have an extra week to learn and practice the Russian Split Jump. via News Tribune

Omaha Hosts the 2007 Indoor Skating National Championships
The 2007 Indoor Speed and Figure Skating National Championships will take place in Omaha, Nebraska from July 14 through August 5. The speed skating competition begins on Sunday, July…

Early opening for city’s Ice Arena

Since Jefferson City’s Washington Park Ice Arena is opening a week early this summer, 9-year-old figure skater Asasiah Rydman will have an extra week to learn and practice the Russian Split Jump. via News Tribune

Latest donation has city skating after grant funds for new park (CentralOhio.com)
The Chillicothe skate park has moved one step closer to reality with an additional donation of $65,000, it was announced Monday. The donation, made by local resident Henry Good, puts the total skate park account at more than $100,000.

Sex Offender Arrested While Coaching Young Skaters

MANCHESTER, N.H. A registered sex offender from Massachusetts has been arrested in New Hampshire, where police say he was coaching young ice skaters. via WBZ TV

Skate at an Outdoor Skating Rink
Parks in many cities and towns have built outdoor skating rinks. These rinks are free to use. If you want to find a safe place to practice your…

Omaha Hosts the 2007 Indoor Skating National Championships

The 2007 Indoor Speed and Figure Skating National Championships will take place in Omaha, Nebraska from July 14 through August 5. The speed skating competition begins on Sunday, July 15 and the figure skating … via About Inline Skating

Ice dancers Lefebvre and Markov announce retirement from eligible skating

“It’s been really great so far.”

(CP) - Chantal Lefebvre and Arseny Markov are retiring from competitive figure skating, but they intend to remain partners.

Lefebvre, 30, and Markov, 25, teamed up in 2003 and won ice dancing bronze at the 2004 and 2005 Canadian championships. They were fourth in 2006 fifth in 2007.

“We’ve had great success in our skating careers and we have no regrets,” said Lefebvre, who is from LaSalle, Que. “We learned a lot both on and off the ice, and we’re really happy to have met each other.”

They are engaged and plan to be married in two years. Read more

Being a good skate - for 40 years (East Valley Tribune)
In his black, crushed-velvet warm-up outfit, Bill Combs Jr. expertly practiced his figure eights at the USA Skateland Chandler roller skating rink.