No doubt about it, figure skating is an expensive sport. You've got equipment, ice time, lessons, and off-ice training to think about. And in this sport, more really is more, meaning the more time you spend on the ice and the more lessons you take,...
The Powerful Impact of Diversity in Figure Skating
The Powerful Impact of Diversity in Figure Skating Figure skating is known for its grace, athleticism, and artistic flair. However, beneath the glittering surface, the sport has also faced criticism for its lack of diversity. Embracing diversity...
Grown Up Skating Survival Kit – What’s In My Bag?
Welcome to a fresh twist on the classic 'What's in My Bag' post. While your list might change with the seasons or when you're heading to a competition, consider this a fun sanity check before your next trip to the rink. Whether you're a newbie or a...
Understanding the Role of the Technical Specialist: Part 2/2
Welcome to our new blog series, "Meet the Panel!" In this series, we introduce you to the members of the officials' panel who evaluate skaters at competitions. Our goal is to clarify their roles, highlight the collaborative scoring process, and...
Understanding the Role of the Technical Specialist: Part 1/2
Welcome to a new blog series, Meet the Panel! In this series, we’ll introduce you to the members of the officials' panel who evaluate skaters at competitions. Our goal is to clarify the official roles, highlight the collaborative scoring process,...
Easy and Healthy On The Go Snacks
As adult skaters, our schedules are often quite packed with work, family responsibilities, skating, and gym workouts. Being on the run often means fueling our workouts on the go. Here are a few of my favorite easy and healthy snacks that provide...
How to Unleash Your Inner Lion on the Ice
Stepping onto the ice as an adult figure skater can be both exciting and intimidating. Whether you're returning to a childhood passion or discovering the sport for the first time, building confidence on the ice is crucial for both your enjoyment...
Salvaging a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad, Practice Session
We’ve all been there – ready to work hard, only to have a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad practice session. As adults, we understand that progress is not always linear; we'll have good days and bad days. Still, standing on the ice during one...
How to Unlock Peak Performance and Understand Recovery
As athletes, we often push our bodies to the limit, striving for peak performance in our chosen sports. But what many of us fail to realize is that true gains are made not during the workout itself, but in the critical period of recovery that...
Strawberry Matcha Latte – It’s Like Spring in a Glass
Spring is a time of renewal and transformation, a beautiful reminder of the ever-present cycle of change in our lives. As the competition season gradually comes to a close and skating shows take center stage, we find ourselves immersed in the...