Skating Destination

Wotherspoon and Rempel win at speed skating nationals (Canada.com)
Jeremy Wotherspoon neared his world record time en route to the gold medal in the men’s 500 metres on Friday at the Canadian single distances long-track speed skating championships at the Olympic Oval.

Chan’s emergence and Virtue-Moir success highlight Canadian figure skating

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir of Canada perform their original dance program THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Itsuo Inouye/ file Ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir appear bound for the world figure skating podium after … via 900 CHML AM

Big Over Small Equals Balance on Inline Skates
Inline skating is based on simple physics. An inline skater is balanced properly if the big parts (head, chest and hips) are positioned over the small parts (feet). Balance,…

Kids at Play: Youths glide for pride

“It’s really intense, trying to keep all of us in sync, because it’s really hard to get everyone to do the same moves all the time”

Decked out in a red sequin-laced skating outfit, Tresa Elias effortlessly skates around the rink at the Frank Ritter Memorial Ice Arena on the campus of the Rochester Institute of Technology. via Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Funky Inline Feet Should Be a Skating Style Not a Smell
An inline skater’s feet can do some real funky moves, if the music is just right. That cool, funky, relaxed feeling often takes over when we have a good inline…

2007 Japan Figure Skating Championships: Mao edges Miki for title repeat

“This will be my second time to skate in the worlds and I really want to give 100 percent.”

Mao Asada said she wanted to know how it felt to successfully defend a major title. via Asahi Shimbun

Figure Skating Nationals: Oda drops out

The men’s title at the Japan national figure skating championships starting today in Osaka appears to be Daisuke Takahashi’s to lose after his chief rival Nobunari Oda announced Monday that he will skip the … via Asahi Shimbun

Funky Inline Feet Should Be a Skating Style Not a Smell
An inline skater’s feet can do some real funky moves, if the music is just right. That cool, funky, relaxed feeling often takes over when we have a good inline…

for love of SKATING

“But you gotta take it easy out there”

Ten-year-old Taylor Eddy makes it sound easy. Asked how long she’s been ice skating, she said, “I think since I’ve been able to walk. via Berkshire Eagle Online - Berkshires Week

Chan’s emergence and Virtue-Moir success highlight Canadian figure skating (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)
Ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir appear bound for the world figure skating podium after a strong showing in 2007 while Patrick Chan continued his meteoric rise this year.

Bring the Joy of Inline Skating to Someone This Season
Give inline skating activities as a unique holiday treat for you friends and family. Many teams and clubs participate in holiday parades that you can enjoy as a spectator, some…

Most outdoor skating rinks in Fox Cities now open (The Appleton Post-Crescent)
APPLETON Connie Steudel recalls the day 40 years ago when she stood shakily on her first pair of ice skates in Appletons Jones Park, gently supported by her mothers hand.

2008 International Inline Figure and Dance Skating Event
The “Open International de Paris 2008″ is an annual inline artistic dance and figure skating competition. This season’s event will be held on January 26-27, 2008 in the Gymnasium de…

MacGowan still skating circles around the competition (Siskiyou Daily News)
Daily News Staff Writer ETNA - Molly MacGowan, an Etna resident, has been known by many names. She has been recognized as the skating cow, Matron Mama Morton, Mr. Debonair Richard Dwyer and Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer.

Warm Up at Palm Beach and Miami Inline Events
Cold January days are ahead for some inline speed and marathon skaters. But, whether your weather is mild or frigid, you can use your holiday break to supplement your inline…

Harding’s past remains her lifeblood

“Did you make more money before or after you hit her?”

Just past 10 on a Friday night, and six sanctioned mixed-martial-arts fights combined with more than a thousand beers served have the testosterone of this place on tilt. via The News Tribune

Jen and TAKi76 Make Learning to Inline Skate Great
Jenny Jen Goldstein and her musical approach to inline skating instruction help make the inline skating guide job fun. Many skaters send mail from around the world filled with…

Chinese figure skating pairs chase 1st Olympic gold

“If I did not make the mistake, maybe we would have a chance to win.”

Chinese pairs skaters have been striving for their first Olympic gold medal for quite a few years. via China Daily

Raniero Loves to Shoot Inline Figure Skaters

And, it’s no surprise that inline figure skaters also love to be shot by Raniero Corbelletti, since he is one of the best action photographers to ever pass through the roller figure sports. via About Inline Skating

2008 International Inline Figure and Dance Skating Event
The “Open International de Paris 2008″ is an annual inline artistic dance and figure skating competition. This season’s event will be held on January 26-27, 2008 in the Gymnasium de…

Lambiel wins men’s GP final figure skating title; Domnina and Shabalin take dance

“I don’t do only a program, I do a show. That makes the difference I think”

South Korea’s Kim Yu-na successfully defended her Grand Prix Final women’s figure skating title Saturday, keeping her nerves after a fall — something most of her competitors did not manage. via ESPN

Warm Up at Palm Beach and Miami Inline Events
Cold January days are ahead for some inline speed and marathon skaters. But, whether your weather is mild or frigid, you can use your holiday break to supplement your inline…

Welcome to U.S. Figure Skating

Olympic silver medalist ice dancers Tanith Belbin & Ben Agosto will lead a skating and music benefit Saturday, Dec. via U.S. Figure Skating

Bring the Joy of Inline Skating to Someone This Season
Give inline skating activities as a unique holiday treat for you friends and family. Many teams and clubs participate in holiday parades that you can enjoy as a spectator, some…

Some Inline Skates Really Have Soul
Whether an aggressive skater uses hard boots, soft boots or skeletal boots, the complete skate package probably has soul. The soul plate is the large, flat plastic bottom that is…

Riedel’s Artist Digital Matrix Intercom System is a smooth operator at Jobing.com Stadium

“Jobing.com Arena was looking to replace their intercom system that offered no flexibility. Riedel came in and not only offered flexibility, but simplicity in its use as well.”

As sports fans in the stands of the Jobing.com Arena rally for their favorite team, production members are operating behind-the-scenes with state-of-the-art intercom systems from Riedel Communications. via Digital Post Production

Raniero Loves to Shoot Inline Figure Skaters
And, it’s no surprise that inline figure skaters also love to be shot by Raniero Corbelletti, since he is one of the best action photographers to ever pass…

Warm Up at Palm Beach and Miami Inline Events
Cold January days are ahead for some inline speed and marathon skaters. But, whether your weather is mild or frigid, you can use your holiday break to supplement your inline…

Big Over Small Equals Balance on Inline Skates
Inline skating is based on simple physics. An inline skater is balanced properly if the big parts (head, chest and hips) are positioned over the small parts (feet). Balance,…

Funky Inline Feet Should Be a Skating Style Not a Smell
An inline skater’s feet can do some real funky moves, if the music is just right. That cool, funky, relaxed feeling often takes over when we have a good inline…

Skating lessons available at Kennedy Rec Center (Southwest County Journal)
Registration for ice skating lessons for learners three and one-half years of age to adult opens Dec. 18 at the Kennedy Recreation Complex, 6050 Wells Road.

Riedel’s Artist Digital Matrix Intercom System is a smooth operator at Jobing.com Stadium

“Jobing.com Arena was looking to replace their intercom system that offered no flexibility. Riedel came in and not only offered flexibility, but simplicity in its use as well.”

As sports fans in the stands of the Jobing.com Arena rally for their favorite team, production members are operating behind-the-scenes with state-of-the-art intercom systems from Riedel Communications. via Digital Post Production

Truckee ice arena plans are skating closer to approval (Tahoe Daily Tribune)
TRUCKEE - A real-estate financier and an ice-rink expert are one step closer to developing an Olympic-sized indoor skating arena in Truckee.