Skating Destination

Jayson Sutcliffe is Rolaboi
Jayson Sutcliffe is one of the official ambassadors for the 2007 52nd World Artistic Roller Skating Championships in Gold Coast Australia. He is also the author of “Rolaboi - Renegade…

Gustavo Casado Melo - World Class Inline Figure Skater
At age 13, Brazilian quad and inline skater Gustavo Casado Melo’s Inline Freeskating short program was part of the package that earned him a Silver Medal at the World Roller…

Smith: Petrusca skated until the cows came home

In Russia, mothers take their children to the rink if they constantly have colds and illnesses. via The Globe and Mail

BattleUK Freestyle Slalom Competitions Attract UK and Euro Skaters
When the NottinghamSkaters held their first BattleUK freestyle slalom competition in October 2006, skaters came from across the UK and Europe to compete. Now, BattleUK is the main international…

Meissner in first at Skate America

“I didn’t think it was that horrible, but …”

The present and future of U.S. women’s figure skating sit in first and third place after the short program at Skate America, the first Grand Prix event of the season.

Kimmie Meissner, 18, the national champion and former world champion, skated a solid, butterfly-free program, for a score of 59.24. Both her technical and artistic scores led the field, and she enters tomorrow’s free skate with a cushion of 2.76 points.

‘For the first competition out, it’s pretty good,’ said Meissner, of Bel Air. Read more

Gustavo Casado Melo - World Class Inline Figure Skater
At age 13, Brazilian quad and inline skater Gustavo Casado Melo’s Inline Freeskating short program was part of the package that earned him a Silver Medal at the World Roller…

Houston Hosts Inline Indoor Speed and Outdoor Marathon
The first Houston Inline Marathon and the first Mid America Speed League Meet at the Champions Rink have been scheduled back-to-back to offer a full weekend of inline racing on…

Canadians Dube and Davison capture Skate America pairs title

The Canadian champions won in style, defeating the 2005 world pair champions Pang Qing and Tong Jian of China. via The Globe and Mail

Figure Skating Morozov: Maturity key to Miki’s comeback

“They are very hard workers and dedicated at what they do”

The transformation was nothing short of phenomenal. Nikolai Morozov, who coached Miki Ando to the world title last season and Shizuka Arakawa to the gold medal at the 2006 Turin Olympics, speaks to The Japan … via The Japan Times

World Champion Ando Takes Center Ice at Skate America

There are so many ups and downs in figure skating, and Miki Ando knows about all of them. via The Washington Post

Meissner in first at Skate America

“I didn’t think it was that horrible, but …”

The present and future of U.S. women’s figure skating sit in first and third place after the short program at Skate America, the first Grand Prix event of the season.

Kimmie Meissner, 18, the national champion and former world champion, skated a solid, butterfly-free program, for a score of 59.24. Both her technical and artistic scores led the field, and she enters tomorrow’s free skate with a cushion of 2.76 points.

‘For the first competition out, it’s pretty good,’ said Meissner, of Bel Air. Read more

A Parks and Rec Program Was Courtney’s First Step to Worlds
Courtney Lynn Donovan of Fountain Valley, California is an example of the doors that a good beginner skating program can open. Courtney discovered a love for rollersports at age five…

Belbin-Agosto win ice dance

“This was really our best debut of a new free dance in quite a few years”

Tanith Belbin and Benjamin Agosto decided to go classical. They’re sure happy about that choice after Skate America. via Deseret Morning News

Cruising on Inline Skates is Really Cruising
Die-hard inline skaters may be pleasantly surprised at what is happening on seafaring cruises today. Royal Caribbean International was the first cruise line to offer inline and ice skating on…

Inline Skates Can Be Skeletal When It Isn’t Halloween
There are aggressive skeletal boots that have their own form-fitted sneaker-shoes called foot wraps that are worn inside of the shell. These hybrids have the flexibliity of soft aggressive boots,…

A Parks and Rec Program Was Courtney’s First Step to Worlds
Courtney Lynn Donovan of Fountain Valley, California is an example of the doors that a good beginner skating program can open. Courtney discovered a love for rollersports at age five…

Houston Hosts Inline Indoor Speed and Outdoor Marathon
The first Houston Inline Marathon and the first Mid America Speed League Meet at the Champions Rink have been scheduled back-to-back to offer a full weekend of inline racing on…

Figure Skating Morozov: Maturity key to Miki’s comeback

“They are very hard workers and dedicated at what they do”

The transformation was nothing short of phenomenal. Nikolai Morozov, who coached Miki Ando to the world title last season and Shizuka Arakawa to the gold medal at the 2006 Turin Olympics, speaks to The Japan … via The Japan Times

Detroit-area ice dancers Belbin and Agosto ready for new season

“In the post-Olympic year, you try to truck through that year. Everyone does”

It’s time for Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto to justify being ranked the top ice dancers in the world. via MLive.com

Think of Inline Skating As Green Transportation
Motorbikes, go carts, power scooters and jet skis burn precious gas and emit poisonous fumes. Every time you inline skate, you are helping to save the world while having…

Meissner, Lysacek bring different outlooks to season opener

“I would love to obviously put the full program out there, see what judges have to say about the programs”

Linked by their first national championships, Kimmie Meissner and Evan Lysacek are separated by their viewpoints as they head to Skate America. via The Daily American

BattleUK Freestyle Slalom Competitions Attract UK and Euro Skaters
When the NottinghamSkaters held their first BattleUK freestyle slalom competition in October 2006, skaters came from across the UK and Europe to compete. Now, BattleUK is the main international…

Inline Skates Can Be Skeletal When It Isn’t Halloween
There are aggressive skeletal boots that have their own form-fitted sneaker-shoes called foot wraps that are worn inside of the shell. These hybrids have the flexibliity of soft aggressive boots,…

Takahashi Gets Jiggy at Skate America

“I lost a lot of points with the quad … 15 or 16, which is a lot in a short program.”

The audience loved Diasuke Takahashi’s version of “Swan Lake.” Its composer probably would have thrown the recording into the water. via Forbes

Reading’s Sovereign Center hosts Skate America

“You get one shot on the ice to do your program. There is no re-do or time-out. If you’re tired you can’t plug in a different skater to do it for you. But skating teaches really good lessons. It teaches you to take responsibility for what you do.”

Evan Lysacek will be among the competitors at this weekend’s Skate America, running Friday through Sunday at the Sovereign Center. via Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Meissner, Lysacek bring different outlooks to season opener

“I would love to obviously put the full program out there, see what judges have to say about the programs”

Linked by their first national championships, Kimmie Meissner and Evan Lysacek are separated by their viewpoints as they head to Skate America. via The Daily American

Houston Hosts Inline Indoor Speed and Outdoor Marathon
The first Houston Inline Marathon and the first Mid America Speed League Meet at the Champions Rink have been scheduled back-to-back to offer a full weekend of inline racing on…

Orser skates into town

“I love the game, but I don’t play it well”

Light rain and 10 C Mike Dodd photo Former world men’s figure skating champion, two-time Olympic silver medalist and Penetanguishene native Brian Orser paid a short visit to the North Simcoe Recreation Centre … via Simcoe.com

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U.S. Figure Skating announced today the selection of Everett, Wash., as the host city for 2008 Skate America. via Skating Magazine

New ice skating rink in the works in Pierre area

“It will operate seasonally, from September to March or April.”

Parents of local figure skaters have decided to do something about the need for another ice rink. via The Capital Journal - Pierre, SD

Inline Skates Can Be Skeletal When It Isn’t Halloween
There are aggressive skeletal boots that have their own form-fitted sneaker-shoes called foot wraps that are worn inside of the shell. These hybrids have the flexibliity of soft aggressive boots,…

Orser skates into town

“I love the game, but I don’t play it well”

Light rain and 10 C Mike Dodd photo Former world men’s figure skating champion, two-time Olympic silver medalist and Penetanguishene native Brian Orser paid a short visit to the North Simcoe Recreation Centre … via Simcoe.com

Houston Hosts Inline Indoor Speed and Outdoor Marathon
The first Houston Inline Marathon and the first Mid America Speed League Meet at the Champions Rink have been scheduled back-to-back to offer a full weekend of inline racing on…

Police won’t charge third person arrested in figure skater slaying

Police say they won’t be laying charges against a 21-year-old man from Brampton, Ont., who was arrested in the shooting death of a 19-year-old former figure skater. via CANOE

Everett to host ice skating competition

The 2008 Skate America championships, featuring the world’s top figure skaters, will be held at the 8,000-seat Comcast Arena at the Everett Events Center. via KGW-TV Portland

Think of Inline Skating As Green Transportation
Motorbikes, go carts, power scooters and jet skis burn precious gas and emit poisonous fumes. Every time you inline skate, you are helping to save the world while having…

Welcome to U.S. Figure Skating

U.S. Figure Skating and icenetwork.com unveiled today the weekly “World Figure Skater Rankings,” to be found on icenetwork.com. The rankings, updated weekly, will rank the top 20 figure skaters in the world in … via U.S. Figure Skating

Inline Skates Can Be Skeletal When It Isn’t Halloween
There are aggressive skeletal boots that have their own form-fitted sneaker-shoes called foot wraps that are worn inside of the shell. These hybrids have the flexibliity of soft aggressive boots,…

Welcome to U.S. Figure Skating

U.S. Figure Skating and icenetwork.com unveiled today the weekly “World Figure Skater Rankings,” to be found on icenetwork.com. The rankings, updated weekly, will rank the top 20 figure skaters in the world in … via U.S. Figure Skating