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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I stumbled into figure skating without much planning; it was merely a weekend activity to survive the cold New England winters. As I progressed, I realized I lacked essential information. Here’s what I wish I knew when I started, in hopes it helps...
In the world of competitive figure skating, injuries are an unfortunate reality. Most are thankfully minor and take us off the ice for just a few days, but what happens when something more serious occurs? What is it like to be off the ice for an...
On Monday, I caught glimpses of the Boston Marathon, and it got me thinking - skating and marathons are about both about playing the long game. It’s funny when we first start skating; it’s often through the Learn to Skate program, which gives you a...