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  • Reviews by Ron: Bont Mayhem

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    2 May 2012 | 10:19 pm
    Bont Mayhem Wheels By: Ron Marfori I got my hands on a set of 110MM Bont Mayhem Wheels and was anxious to give them a try. The Mayhem is the latest wheel in Bont’s line and comes in a variety of sizes but only an 85A hardness rating. Going into this test, I must admit I was a little skeptical that I would like these wheels. From a conceptual standpoint, a wheel designed for all road conditions doesn’t make a lot of sense. In my opinion, you want to go with the best wheel that the conditions will allow and that will give you the biggest competitive advantage. These wheels put that theory…

  • Next generation of Canadian figure skating stars in Victoria spotlight tonight - Victoria Times Colonist

    "ice skating" OR "figure skating" OR "roller skating" OR "skating" - Google News
    16 May 2012 | 4:52 am
    Next generation of Canadian figure skating stars in Victoria spotlight tonightVictoria Times ColonistBy Cleve Dheensaw, Times Colonist May 15, 2012 In case you've been preoccupied and haven't noticed, figure skating in Canada is back in a big way. Only the names have changed, with Chan, Virtue and Moir replacing Orser, Manley, Browning, Stojko, and more »

  • Kling takes second round of Young Artists Showcase over Hanretty

    Competitive Skating News
    16 May 2012 | 5:02 am
    Scores are in for the second round of the third season of the Young Artists Showcase, and it was Garrett Kling who edged last week's winner , Mark Hanretty , out for the top spot in the challenge.

  • Review of Flying Camels and Tiger Mothers - An Entertaining Figure Skating Novel

    About.com Figure Skating
    14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    I finished reading Flying Camels and Tiger Mothers last night. It is quite an entertaining figure skating story, but I do hope there are no mothers like Norma Gardner or Ming Chen in real life.  Skating moms who do things like pushing people into swimming pools, destroying blades, running an innocent dog over with a car, or trying to kill other skaters are just not exhibiting rational behavior....Read Full Post

  • Japan Captures Figure Skating World Team Trophy

    NYT > Ice Skating
    21 Apr 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Akiko Suzuki finished second in the free skate and first over all in the women’s program Saturday, and host Japan won the International Skating Union’s World Team Trophy in Tokyo.
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    "ice skating" OR "figure skating" OR "roller skating" OR "skating" - Google News

  • Next generation of Canadian figure skating stars in Victoria spotlight tonight - Victoria Times Colonist

    16 May 2012 | 4:52 am
    Next generation of Canadian figure skating stars in Victoria spotlight tonightVictoria Times ColonistBy Cleve Dheensaw, Times Colonist May 15, 2012 In case you've been preoccupied and haven't noticed, figure skating in Canada is back in a big way. Only the names have changed, with Chan, Virtue and Moir replacing Orser, Manley, Browning, Stojko, and more »

  • Wheels will blaze this weekend - Tbo.com

    15 May 2012 | 11:03 pm
    Wheels will blaze this weekendTbo.comPort Richey's Spinnations Skating Center will feature more than 180 races Saturday and Sunday as part of the 2012 Southern Region In-Line Speed Championships. By ERIC HORCHY | The Suncoast News The 2012 Southern Region In-Line Speed Championships will

  • Figure skating: Pairs skater Tran's naturalization process hits snag - Mainichi Daily News

    15 May 2012 | 9:33 pm
    Figure skating: Pairs skater Tran's naturalization process hits snagMainichi Daily NewsJapan Skating Federation President Seiko Hashimoto, who is also a member of the House of Councillors, was not thrilled with the ministry's perception of the case. "We want his contribution to Japan over the last five years to be recognized," Hashimoto

  • MWV Skating Club members test and compete - Conway Daily Sun

    15 May 2012 | 4:46 pm
    Ventnor BlogMWV Skating Club members test and competeConway Daily SunKalaryn Chavez traveled to Falmouth, Maine May 15 where she competed at the Pre-preliminary level in the 12th Annual Snowflake Skate competition hosted by the North Atlantic Figure Skating Club. She followed this up on Feb. 12 by competing, again at Peterborough Figure Skating Club honours its skaters' achievements this past Kawartha Media GroupBountiful show helps ice skaters cover high cost of sportStandardNetIce Dance and Figure Skaters To Fundraise For John's ClubVentnor Blog (blog)all 5 news…

  • This week's Kansas City stop looks to add a new twist to Street League - ESPN

    15 May 2012 | 3:48 pm
    ESPNThis week's Kansas City stop looks to add a new twist to Street LeagueESPNHistorically, of course, there has been a wide separation between innovative professional street skating and at times largely irrelevant professional skate contests. In days of yore, the skaters who often prevailed in contests were not necessarily the Skaters Excited About New Park at Penn Valleyfox4kc.comKansas City's First Safe Spot Skate SpotTransworld SkateboardingSkateboarders Test-Ride Upgrades To Penn Valley Skate ParkKCURall 6 news articles »
 
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    About.com Figure Skating

  • Review of Flying Camels and Tiger Mothers - An Entertaining Figure Skating Novel

    14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    I finished reading Flying Camels and Tiger Mothers last night. It is quite an entertaining figure skating story, but I do hope there are no mothers like Norma Gardner or Ming Chen in real life.  Skating moms who do things like pushing people into swimming pools, destroying blades, running an innocent dog over with a car, or trying to kill other skaters are just not exhibiting rational behavior....Read Full Post

  • Understanding Figure Skating Blades

    12 May 2012 | 8:23 am
    I'm an experienced driver, but I admit I'm not a car mechanic.  Like many women, I let my husband worry about what my car needs.  I know that is not the best idea; I should know more about what I'm driving......Read Full Post

  • Before You Choose an Ice Dance Coach

    10 May 2012 | 10:07 am
    I took my first ice dancing lessons when I was a little girl. It was common, in those days, for figure skating families to take skating vacations to Squaw Valley, California, the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics....Read Full Post

  • All About the Salchows and Other Figure Skating Jumps

    6 May 2012 | 1:53 pm
    I mastered the Salchow jump when I was a little girl, but it has taken me years to remember how to spell the word Salchow! ...read more All About the Salchow Figure Skating Jump Basic Figure Skating Jumps Every Ice Skater Must Know How to Recognize Olympic Figure Skating Jumps ...Read Full Post

  • Help Your Child's Figure Skating Dreams Come True

    1 May 2012 | 1:55 pm
    This past weekend, I went to an ice show sponsored by a local skating club and rink.  It seemed like hundreds of little girls skated in the show!  I thought about each child and wondered what kind of goals each skater had set.  I imagine each one of those little girls has Olympic dreams and would love to be an ice skating champion!...Read Full Post
 
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    NYT > Ice Skating

  • Japan Captures Figure Skating World Team Trophy

    21 Apr 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Akiko Suzuki finished second in the free skate and first over all in the women’s program Saturday, and host Japan won the International Skating Union’s World Team Trophy in Tokyo.

  • SPORTS BRIEFING | WINTER SPORTS; Kostner Wins Skating Title

    31 Mar 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner wins her first world figure skating title, and Canada's Patrick Chan wins the men's title for the second straight year; other winter sports results noted.

  • Germans Take Pairs Title

    30 Mar 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy of Germany won the world figure skating pairs title in Nice, France, for the fourth time.

  • Canadians Take Title

    29 Mar 2012 | 11:00 pm
    The Olympic champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir of Canada won the ice dance title at the world championships in Nice, France.

  • Canadian Pair Leads Over Americans

    28 Mar 2012 | 11:00 pm
    The Olympic ice dance champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir of Canada took the lead after the short dance program at the world championships in Nice, France.
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    Singles Skating

  • Solid senior skate debut for Gold

    19 Apr 2012 | 8:06 am
    Gracie Gold's debut in a senior figure skating competition was solid. Gold, 16, who trains in suburban Chicago, overcame a mistake on a triple lutz jump to finish fourth in the short program Thursday at the World Team Trophy competition in Tokyo. The...

  • U.S. figure skating at its nadir

    1 Apr 2012 | 12:00 am
    Down. And down and down and down. And out — of the medals — again. That's the status of U.S. singles skating after the world championships that ended Saturday in Nice, France. What mathematically was the worst overall U.S. performance in...

  • No bad: just good and ugly for U.S. women at world skate

    31 Mar 2012 | 3:21 pm
    Half beyond awful.  That was Alissa Czisny in the World Figure Skating Championships that ended Saturday in Nice, France. Half quite good.  That was Ashley Wagner in the free skate. That makes it too bad Wagner struggled at the start of Thursday's short...

  • Skater Wagner looking for third to make crowd

    27 Mar 2012 | 10:22 am
    Props to reigning U.S. figure skating champion Ashley Wagner for making one of her goals at this week’s world championships in Nice to earn back the third U.S. women’s berth that slipped away in her previous trip to senior worlds. "I was part...

  • Wagner coming into her own on her own

    24 Mar 2012 | 1:42 pm
    Doubt and inconsistency had been Ashley Wagner's faithful travel companions until this year. They followed Wagner when she left her home in northern Virginia to live and train for three seasons in Delaware with a new coach, Priscilla Hill. They came...
 
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  • Jericho's Maine Maid Inn gets landmark status

    15 May 2012 | 10:43 pm
    The 223-year-old Maine Maid Inn in Jericho Tuesday became the 40th site in Oyster Bay to receive town landmark designation.

  • FBI opens inquiry into JPMorgan losses

    15 May 2012 | 8:34 pm
    The FBI has opened an inquiry into the multibillion-dollar trading losses at JPMorgan Chase, stepping up pressure on the bank.

  • Congress votes to renew Export-Import Bank

    15 May 2012 | 8:22 pm
    Congress Tuesday approved the renewal of a charter for the Export-Import Bank of the United States, keeping alive an independent federal agency that has provided billions in loans and loan guarantees for exporters in the United States.

  • Suffolk OTB lost $24M, owes $10M

    15 May 2012 | 8:18 pm
    ALBANY -- Suffolk Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. posted operating losses of about $24 million over the last five years and has more than $10 million in outstanding liabilities, according to documents it filed to reapply for bankruptcy protection.

  • Greece turmoil shadows markets

    15 May 2012 | 8:17 pm
    Europe's latest political impasse cast a gloom over financial markets Tuesday. The euro plunged, and the Dow Jones industrial average extended a slide that has wiped out nearly 5 percent of its value in two weeks.
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    Required Elements

  • Alcohol! The cause of, (and probably not the solution to) Kim Yu-na's Problems

    LauraS
    10 May 2012 | 7:59 pm
    Olympic gold medalist Kim Yu-na of South Korea has been known to do a commercial or two in her day. Ah, who are we kidding - there's not much she won't endorse. But she's gotten into a bit of hot water since lending her mug to some mugs of beer. Kim's modeling work with Hite beer has sparked a backlash. The Korean Academy of Addiction Psychiatry has called for a ban on sports starts advertising alcohol, highlighting Kim particularly and sports stars influence on youth culture, according to The Jakarta Post. Additionally, a recent editorial in The Korea Times urged Kim to pull out of the…

  • Todd Eldredge Update

    LauraS
    10 May 2012 | 7:46 pm
    Todd Eldredge, world and national champion, recently underwent hip replacement surgery. He is keeping fans updated on his progress via his twitter handle @toddeldredge. Icenetwork recently reported on his recovery. The article states the Eldredge hopes to be back in Stars on Ice next year. He may be able to head back out on the ice in six months. From the article: My biggest motivator is my son! I want my son to be able to see me skate in person, so I figure I have a couple years before he really can have an idea that that's his dad out in the lights performing. I think that has to be one of…

  • News Roundup

    LauraS
    1 May 2012 | 8:17 am
    Some of the skating news from the recent weeks: -The Japanese Olympic Committee is trying to help pairs skater Mervin Tran to gain citizenship so he can skate for Japan in the next Olympics. That world medal definitely made it a bit of a bigger deal that Takahashi and Tran be able to skate in the Olympics. Tran is Canadian. According to Icenetwork: Tsunekazu Takeda, president of the JOC, said Thursday his committee "was willing to make a special request (on behalf of Tran) to the government if necessary." Japan has strict criteria for becoming a citizen, including maintaining residency in the…

  • Yuzuru Hanyu Will Work With Orser

    LauraS
    26 Apr 2012 | 9:31 am
    World bronze medalist Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan will not work with coach Brian Orser according to Icenetwork. Hanyu had been training under Nanami Abe in Sendai, Japan. Hanyu is still attending high school in Sendai but will make trips to Toronto to work with Orser. Not sure how easy of a schedule that will be to get used to for Hanyu, but I guess he decided he needed to make the switch to reach the next level of skating. Hanyu had a breakthrough year this season that culminated in his world medal. He has a young but often elegant style and he's been racking up the technical points when he lands…

  • Japan Victorious at World Team Trophy

    LauraS
    24 Apr 2012 | 12:13 pm
    Japan narrowly beat out the United States in last weekend's World Team Trophy, 55 points to 53. Canada came in a distant third with 42 points. The headlines of the event went to Daisuke Takahashi for edging out Patrick Chan of Canada in the men's competition. America's Ashley Wagner came back from short program woes to win the free skate over Japan's Akiko Suzuki and Italy's Carolina Kostner, both world medalists. Let's hope Wagner can keep the momentum going for next season. Akiko Suzuki won the event, followed by Kostner and Wagner in second and third. Russia's Bazarova and Larionov won the…
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  • Weaver e Poje, la nostra svolta

    15 May 2012 | 3:01 am
    Ritorniamo con Kaitlyn Weaver ed Andrew Poje ai Mondiali di Nizza, in cui hanno ottenuto il quarto posto, e alla stagione che li ha visti amati beniamini del pubblico durante la stagione appena conclusa. Un'occasione per conoscere maggiormente la coppia di danza canadese, che nella città francese si è raccontata con grande simpatia alle nostre collaboratrici.

  • Carolina Kostner votata come atleta del mese

    9 May 2012 | 2:44 am
    Ancora un riconoscimento alla fantastica stagione di Carolina Kostner e alla sua prestazione al Mondiale in particolare. La nostra atleta, che ha eseguito un libero da manuale per eleganza e classe a Nizza, è stata votata come "atleta del mese di aprile" nel sondaggio dell' USSA (United States Sports Academy). Tutti possono votare l'atleta ritenuto più meritevole, sia in campo maschile sia in quello femminile, sul sito dell'USSA, che propone ogni mese una rosa di nomi (è possibile anche suggerire i nominativi degli atleti preferiti ogni mese); tra il primo e il secondo martedì del mese…

  • Grand Prix Junior 2012/13, determinato il numero di entries per nazione

    4 May 2012 | 10:01 am
    La stagione è appena finita, ma già se ne prepara una nuova, che vedrà come sempre la categoria Junior protagonista delle prima gare. L'ISU ha pubblicato l'annuncio della nuova serie di gare del Grand Prix, comprendente il calendario (già approvato dal Consiglio nell'ottobre 2011) e le linee guida per la nuova stagione.

  • Massimo Scali, la sfida continua

    2 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Lo abbiamo visto molto spesso sul Kiss&cry, quest'anno, ma non più come atleta bensì come allenatore. Massimo Scali, che per anni ha tenuto alto il nome dell'Italia nella danza insieme con Federca Faiella, fino all'argento europeo e al bronzo mondiale nel 2010, a Nizza ha accettato di fare una lunga chiacchierata con le nostre collaboratrici sulla sua nuova attività e non solo. Ecco qui di seguito il risultato, un'intervista a tutto campo.

  • Carolina Gillespie e Luca Dematté si dividono

    30 Apr 2012 | 7:25 am
    Abbiamo già dato diverse notizie di separazioni di coppie in questa fine di stagione, ma questa riguarda purtroppo una coppia di artistico italiana, quella formata da Carolina Gillespie e Luca Dematté. I due pattinatori erano insieme da due stagioni e si allenavano a Sesto S. Giovanni con Rosanna Murante. Avevano partecipato lo scorso anno al Grand Prix Junior e, classificandosi 10i, ai Mondiali Junior 2011, per fare poi il debutto agli Europei di Berna con un 12o posto; questa stagione non è stata facile per loro e sono rimasti lontano dalle gare fino ai Nazionali di Courmayeur, che li ha…
 
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    Articles - International Figure Skating Magazine

  • Maia and Alex Shibutani Unveil New Website - Connections

    13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Last Year I commended Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani on their Facebook page, where they offered frequent updates and photos from competitions. In March of this year, they launched a new website (maiaandalex.com) that offers a more professional look into their skating career. The new site features attractive banners, up-to-date news, biographical information and photographs from this season. it also integrates their social media content and highlights their latest tweets (@maiashibutani and @alexshibutani) on the main page. Read more...›

  • A Junior Revolution in Belarus - Junior Worlds

    11 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    The World Junior Figure Skating Championships have come a long way since the early days. Once a competition that largely flew under the radar, the Championships now rank as one as one of the top events in the world for skating fans. And the level of talent at the 2012 edition was nothing less than an inspiring insight into the future of the sport. MAKING HISTORY When China’s Han Yan waltzed off with gold in Minsk, Belarus he captured more than just a title. His victory gave him a place in the annals of skating history. Yan was the first Chinese man ever to claim the World Junior crown. Read…

  • News From the World of Skating - Articles

    8 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    DAN ZHANG RETIRES China's Sino News Agency reports that Dan Zhang has retired from pairs skating, ending a 14-year career with partner Hao Zhang. Dan Zhang experienced a growth spurt last year that made the pairing difficult. “We respect the views of children and after the leadership of the center and the team held several meetings, finally agreed to their request," national figure skating team head coach Bin Yao told the Associated Press. "The Sochi Winter Olympics are in two years, and the World Championships next year is the qualifying event, so preparing for the remaining year will be…

  • Marina Anissina and Gwendal Peizerat: A Lifelong Connection - Reflections

    8 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    The last time Marina Anissina and Gwendal Peizerat were in the Palais des Expositions in Nice, France they danced away with their first and only World title. And so it was with fond memories that 12 years later the duo returned to the French Riviera to take in the action at the 2012 World Championships. “Being here brought back loud memories,” Peizerat said with a smile. “You could hear during this whole week how loud it was in the arena, but back in 2000, it was double. It was really loud and it was very impressive.” Peizerat recalled that during the warm-up for the free dance, he…

  • Summer Show Listings - Events

    7 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Skate Canada COS Ice Show - May 12 - Powerade Centre, Brampton, Ont. Cast: Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, Kharis Ralph and Asher Hill, Alexandra Najarro, Adriana DeSanctis, Andrei Rogozine, Alexandra Paul and Mitchell Islam Ticket info: http://www.skatecanada-centralontari...icket%20ad.pdf Artistry on Ice: June 9 -Taipei, Taiwan; June 12 - Shanghai, China; June 15 - Shenzhen, China, June 17 - Beijing. http://2012artistryonice.streetvoice.com/ Skate for Hope - June 16 - Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio Cast: Ashley Wagner, Jeremy Abbott, Adam Rippon, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, Alexe…
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    Figure Skating in Singapore

  • Registration for SkateStar program @ The Rink in May

    29 Apr 2012 | 2:21 pm
    The SkateStar program will be launched at The Rink starting this weekend ~ 5th & 6th May. For the month of May, registrations will be for Core Blades 1 only. This is suitable for absolute beginners who have not ice skated before. Registration starts on Monday 30 April at 3pm. I presume you have to go to The Rink to sign up, or call them at 6684 2374/5.

  • Figure Skating Sessions in May

    27 Apr 2012 | 5:16 am
    Figure skating sessions have been announced on the SISA website. Basically the sessions are: Sat 5 May 5-7am     ~ "structured" session, 2 hours with program music played Sun 6 May 5-6am & 7-8am     ~ "open" practice ice sessions , 1 hour each without music Tue 8 May 9:45-10:45pm     ~ "open" practice ice sessions , 1 hour without music Sat 12 May 5-7am     ~ "structured" session, 2

  • World Team Trophy 2012

    23 Apr 2012 | 3:31 am
    Team Japan took the World Team Trophy, with fantastic performances from the Men and Ladies competitors. Daisuke Takahashi skated a near-perfect free program, to give himself a comfortable lead over Canada's Patrick Chan. In the Ladies event, Akiko Suzuki won with a lovely free program, though she seemed to be struggling with a few combination jumps and a popped 3Lo. Japanese Pairs

  • SkateStar Program ~ lessons at The RInk @ JCube

    19 Apr 2012 | 8:39 am
    The SkateStar program is set up by the Singapore Ice Skating Association (SISA) and will be implemented by The Rink at JCube. (Incidentally, I still maintain that the use of "proceeding" as an adjective is wrong... but that is beyond the scope of skating) Here is the message sent out to SISA members today: Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, The SkateStar Program will commence at "The Rink" at JCube

  • Rate Sheets for The Rink @ JCube

    8 Apr 2012 | 3:06 pm
    It was a busy first week of operation for The Rink at JCube. I'm sure many have been asking about the rates and session timings ~ right, it is no longer a "come as you wish" concept, and for good or for bad, Singaporeans will quickly adjust to it. In any case, I've taken photos of the rink's rate sheets. On one side is the session timings (photo below). It is a bit hard to read the "terms and
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    Axels, Loops, and Spins

  • Post Nice Reflections

    24 Apr 2012 | 3:43 pm
    I've had time to digest all of what I saw in Nice at the World Figure Skating Championships... re-watched lots of the skates...re-read what I wrote in blog posts and not to toot my own horn...I think I called square. Right after the competition was over, Paul from Jumping Clapping Man sent me some questions and thoughts via Facebook that I promised a blog post on. I'll do my best to give my take: "Virtue/Moir were given that SD result. Meryl/Charlie beat that at least in the SD." - I'm assuming, like many, that Paul thought Meryl and Charlie were better in the Short Dance. For me, I'm…

  • "Channy McChanner Pants" and Kostner Phones It In

    1 Apr 2012 | 10:23 am
    I don't even know what to make of the men's free skate...I guess I'll start with Adam and Jeremy. Not their best by far. Both seemed...tired out there. I do love the fight that Jeremy had. Even though it wasn't going just jingles he was fighting to hang on to everything. Also, his quad is starting to look good (even though three judges gave it a -1 and another a +2 ???).Oh Channy McChanner Pants...after he hit the second quad the deal was done. The last time I was at worlds was in 2009 and I had a little chuckle at remembering Chan and Joubert's little media spat over the quad and Chan saying…

  • Chan's World and a Pairs Photo Finish!

    30 Mar 2012 | 4:09 pm
    First the men's short program...as expected it's Chan's ball game. As per all season he botched an element in the short program but his scores are so high across the board it hardly matters. A beyond squeaky clean Brezina is within two points of him though. Takahashi I think would have caught him had he not sat down on the a triple toe behind a quad. I was so excited he finally hit the quad in the short only to botch the triple behind it.Que sera sera...Joubert is back...I don't think the judges would have made it out of the arena alive had they not ranked him near the top. His short program…

  • Free Dance Final...Houston, We Have a Problem

    29 Mar 2012 | 4:11 pm
    So our first final concluded tonight with the Ice Dancers putting on a magnificent show. Really all of them where great but things got really good in the second half.But if you will let me harp on the first half for just a moment...I want to say how special Kharis Ralph and Asher Hill are and I'm beyond pissed that the judges don't give them the scores they are worth. They are so organic and natural, it's amazing. I think they should have been about 5 or 6 placements higher and if I were Skate Canada, I'd launch an inquiry and call for the judges' heads!Back to the second half. Maia and Alex…

  • Slightly Sexy Pirate Wench...I'll Take It!

    29 Mar 2012 | 10:25 am
    When Alena Leonova is at her best, she's hit her technical elements and then sells, sells, sells...that's exactly what she did today! She had me in the palm of her hand...and that's a lot considering I've been so over POTC for about two years now. The judges put her in first and I couldn't agree with the placement more. Murakami and Kostner in 2nd/3rd...neither really did it for me but I guess I get it; Murakami was clean and Kostner is, well, Kostner. Mao Asada is very lucky to be in 4th after what could have been a disaster missing that triple axel...luckily all the ladies behind her…
 
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  • Adrenaline Went to India

    9 May 2012 | 5:26 pm
    The Mountain Dew Xtreme Tour is an internationally successful extreme sport extravaganza, featuring the world's top adrenaline athletes. On Saturday, May 5 the Mountain Dew Xtreme Tour partnered with the Hindustan Times to bring international level adrenaline sports to Great India Place Mall, in Noida....Read Full Post

  • Land of the Eternals

    6 May 2012 | 1:26 pm
    Three-time World Champion and two-time Olympic Silver Medalist, Elvis Stojko, will take you on an exciting journey of love, laughter, folklore, and conflict while showcasing the artistry and athleticism of skating, dancing, and much more. This one-of-a-kind theatrical event is called Land of the Eternals, and it offers famous dancers and ice figure skaters an opportunity to bring their performances to life on inline Pic Skates....Read Full Post

  • Baby Bootcamp is Back

    29 Apr 2012 | 5:16 pm
    Baby bootcamp is still my nick name for drills and fitness skating activities for young skaters. And this summer drop-in sk8 camps are popping up in many rinks in Southeastern Michigan. Combining fitness with training drills is growing in popularity among many skating coaches... and we love it. But, I can't help but wonder what my skaters - and skaters from other rinks and skating disciplines - tell their friends about this and other roller sports training adventures....Read Full Post

  • Kaylee and Annabel Are Hotcakes

    25 Apr 2012 | 5:02 pm
    Kaylee (age 13 and shown with partner Devin), Annabel (age 10) and twins Pela and Paulina (age 9) are human hotcakes... or that's what our club members call them. They are pairs girls or potential ones. Very petite, but very strong - and perfect for a young man to lift, flip and throw - or something resembling throwing - in freestyle pairs on inline or roller skates. These girls are working hard to become hotcakes....Read Full Post

  • Find An Inline Skating Marathon

    12 Apr 2012 | 4:29 pm
    In addition to North American and International marathon events, there are fundraising races, festivals and local marathons that raise awareness and money for a lot of good causes. Many skaters use these activities and other competitive speed events as the foundation for vacation trips, if the destination is a good one....Read Full Post
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    MASTERS SPEED SKATING NEWS - LA PAGE DES PATINEURS DE VITESSE MAÎTRES

  • INTERNATIONAL MASTERS SHORT TRACK GAMES 2013

    12 May 2012 | 12:19 pm
    The International Masters Speed Skating Committee is seeking interest, from masters short track skaters around  the globe, in the first-ever International Masters Short Track Games to be held in Cicero, New York sometime in March-April 2013. Masters long track skaters have been gathering annually in various places around the world for the past 21 years, most recently in Erfurt last March where 192 competitors from 15 nations took part. Now it's time for masters short trackers to have their turn.If you're interested, please let Frank Anderson (pictured above) of Perth Western Australia…

  • SUMMER CAMPS 2012

    5 May 2012 | 5:05 am
    For those looking for summer fun and training on the long track, check out the Calgary Olympic Oval Masters Camp scheduled for July 16 to 21.If short track is your game, try the Ellis Edge Masters Camp taking place in Ottawa during August 3 to 6. The Ellis Edge website indicates the 30 skater limit is already full, but there is a waiting list.

  • ONTARIO MASTERS SHORT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS

    5 Apr 2012 | 1:30 am
    Thirty-five masters skaters met in Waterloo on March 31 - April 1 for the 2012 Ontario Masters Short Track Championships. Consisting of 12 women and 23 men representing age classifications from 30+ to 70+ years, the meet was run in conjunction with the much larger Ontario Regional Championships involving skaters in younger age groups.Masters came from many of Ontario Speed Skating's clubs including Barrie, Clarington, Durham, Gloucester, Hamilton, Kawartha, Kitchener-Waterloo, Milton, Newmarket, Oakville, Ottawa, Quinte, St. Lawrence and Toronto. Events consisted of a heat and final in 500m,…

  • MASTERS AT OVAL FINALE

    21 Mar 2012 | 7:25 pm
    Masters skaters were amongst the over 200 competitors from 14 countries enjoying the fast ice at Calgary's Olympic Oval during March 14 to 18, 2012. Participants included:Gail Bouchette (CAN F30) - personal records 500m, 1000m and 1500mBrian Boudreau (USA M45) - season bests 1500m and 5000mGerard Garon (CAN M50) - season bests 500m, 1000m and 1500m, personal record 5000mBrynjulf Makestad (NOR M60) - season bests 500m, 1000m and 1500mHerman Vermeer (NED M50) - season bests 500m and 1000m, personal record 1500mKees Bollaart (NED M50) - season bests 500m and 1500m, personal record 1000mJohn…

  • 21st MASTERS' INTERNATIONAL ALLROUND GAMES

    16 Mar 2012 | 6:16 am
    This year, 7 Canadians took part in the 21st Masters’ International Allround Games held March 9 to 11, 2012 in the Gunda-Niemann-Stirnemann-Icehall, in the beautiful city of Erfurt/Germany. A total of 192 participants from 15 countries (AUS 1, AUT 1, BLR 5, ESP 1, FIN 8, GER 28, ITA 6, KAZ 2, NED 67, NOR 39, RUS 15, SUI 5, SWE 3, USA 4) came from as far as Australia to skate in this unique event. The meet was again a success thanks to the organisers, Eissportclub Erfurt and all the friendly volunteers who welcomed us, provided good ice for breaking new IMMSC masters records and personal…
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  • Breaking News!!!!!!!!

    NOT DRE
    12 May 2012 | 4:53 am
    For those who have been living under a rock for the past few months, i present you the SHOCK video. http://www.aggressivemall.com/The-Shock-DVD-p/dvd-shock.htm This video truly captures the essence of skating in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area as well as featuring footage from all over the country. Over the past six months, i have been to numerous [...]

  • 2 New Eulogy Wheels: Kyler Graphics

    Radsac
    10 May 2012 | 9:30 pm
    Eulogy just released 2 of their new pro wheels with graphics by Kyler, the Erik Bailey and Jeff Dalnas (Both Amall team riders). The graphics look incredible and Eulogy is going to have another great line of wheels for you to choose from. Their other pro wheels will be released after they are [...]

  • Razors Alex Burston SL Pro Skates

    Radsac
    10 May 2012 | 3:50 pm
    We just received the new Alex Burston pro skates from Razors if you need some new SL skates or would like to give the SL’s a try this summer. They come with Jug liners, SL cuffs, Featherlite 2 frames, BHC Burston 57mm 89a wheels, ABEC 9 bearings and GC 42mm anti rockers. Pick up a pair, [...]

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    9 May 2012 | 4:17 pm

  • Thee Worst DVD: Back in Stock

    Radsac
    8 May 2012 | 3:37 pm
    My car just got broke into last week as the criminal smashed a window out and jacked my laptop that I never keep in my car except this time of course. My copy of Thee Worst DVD was inside the laptop also so it was nice to get a new shipment of the DVDs [...]
 
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  • Demystifying How to Stop on Inline Skates

    auttke
    8 May 2012 | 9:58 pm
    It is the time of year some skaters are putting their skates on for the first time since autumn, or perhaps for the very first time ever.  You understand the side to side motion of skating and can get a head of steam going, but then what?  How do you stop without needing a band-aid and/or an x-ray?  Here is local skating instructor Noelle Robichon with a couple of pointers. by Noelle Robichon founder of Robichon’s Inline Skate School.  All photos courtesy of Robichon skate school. Instead of careening out of control on Minnesota trails into one of Minnesota’s 10,000 Great…

  • Reviews by Ron: Bont Mayhem

    auttke
    2 May 2012 | 10:19 pm
    Bont Mayhem Wheels By: Ron Marfori I got my hands on a set of 110MM Bont Mayhem Wheels and was anxious to give them a try. The Mayhem is the latest wheel in Bont’s line and comes in a variety of sizes but only an 85A hardness rating. Going into this test, I must admit I was a little skeptical that I would like these wheels. From a conceptual standpoint, a wheel designed for all road conditions doesn’t make a lot of sense. In my opinion, you want to go with the best wheel that the conditions will allow and that will give you the biggest competitive advantage. These wheels put that theory…

  • MIGP: Texas Shakes Up The Standings

    auttke
    30 Apr 2012 | 8:35 pm
    Minnesota Inline Grand Prix (MIGP) After Texas: Things in Texas are just bigger – including the race course.  The 28.2 mile course tested skaters (and timing chips), but the Texas Road Rash results have now been finalized (click here). After the third event of the season (two Dome events) the Grand Prix standings are below.  According to the countdown on our homepage, you have a little over five weeks to prepare for the Baxter Inline Marathon (four weeks until Grand Old Days). First Name Last Name Total Points # of Races 1 Bill NUMERICK 1993 2 2 Brian OSWALD 1973 2 3 Hernan DIAZ 1964…

  • Texas Road Rash Plagued By Timing Chip Issues & the TSA

    auttke
    20 Apr 2012 | 10:09 am
    2012 Texas Road Rash Results [UPDATED]: Minnesota skaters might not find this surprising, but for the second race in a row, final results are plagued by timing chip issues.  Skaters have been advised that awards will be mailed when positions are affirmatively determined. Frequent participants understand that these things happen – but shouldn’t happen this regularly.  Race organizers pay a hefty fee for these services and are often unfairly blamed when a malfunction occurs. On April 30th, Race Organizers conveyed the following message to participants: Results are FINAL! We…
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  • Scribe Industries - Eric Miller Support File.2

    Nate Snow
    4 May 2012 | 5:35 pm
    Scribe Industries - Eric Miller Support File.2 from Scribe Industries on Vimeo. Immediately coming back from duty, Eric pushed out a section within a few weeks. The kid never stops! He is like a clapping monkey that is all wound up. Mr. Miller has more energy and motivation then most of the known shredders. He also finds and makes the best spots. Pardon the graininess of the footage, as Eric works and usually skates at night in the cities. Edited by: Eric Miller Filmed by: Joe Torres, Brent Scherer, & Willy WWW.ROLLSCRIBE.COM

  • Cody Lampman: 2012 Edit

    Nate Snow
    4 May 2012 | 5:32 pm
    Cody Lampman 2012 from mykel fatali on Vimeo. Filmed By: Mykel Fatali, Geoff Phillip, Jeremy Spira, Justin Barr, Greg Freeman, Greg Schlosser, Chris Bazan, Howie Bennett, ian walk, Will Boulder.

  • The Glide to Socal by Quinn Feldman

    Nate Snow
    4 May 2012 | 5:30 pm
    The Glide to Socal from Rolling Film Productions on Vimeo. This was About five days worth of skating featuring locations all over southern California. BTS and extras coming soon. Rolling Film Productions Song: Santigold - Disparate Youth Directer, Editor, Camera Op: Quinn Feldman AC: Alejoh Candelo Skaters: Iain Mcleod, Winston Wardwell, Tim Franken, Tyler Hester, Jeremy Soderburg, Anthony Williams, Anthony Gallegos & Demetrios George Camera Equipment Glidecam HD 2000 Manfrotto Tripod Camera 60D Gopro HD hero 1 Lenses Canon 18 - 135 Tokina 11 - 16 Lights Arri Tungsten 300w

  • Conference UK Weekender by Dom West

    Nate Snow
    4 May 2012 | 5:28 pm
    Conference UK Weekender from Dom West on Vimeo. "This is the first of what we hope to be many a road trip, featuring the British Conference skate team. This time we journeyed for 4 days across the South East coast of the UK and to the nation's capital, London. A huge thanks to some of our team who made it down for the ride; Blake Bird, Matt Smith, Neil Ingall, Nick Lomax, Sam Tuffnell and the newest addition to our nomad crew, Elliot Stevens! Thanks also go out to Locoskates.com and slaptap.com for not only supporting our products and ideas but supporting the British skate scene and its…

  • Nils Jansons & Friends: Therolling 420 mini tour (2012)

    Nate Snow
    4 May 2012 | 5:25 pm
    Therolling 420 mini tour from therolling.lv on Vimeo. An awesome, fun tour to Ventspils and Kuldiga on 4.20, featuring Nils Jansons, Toms Krasovskis, Toms Slukins, Edgars Rozentals, Raimonds Prusis. More info @ WWW.THEROLLING.LV Filmed & edited by Edgars Krasnovs
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  • Photos: RENNES sur ROULETTES – 2012

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    15 May 2012 | 1:02 pm
    Album: RENNES sur ROULETTES – 2012 Photo from Francois & Marie Photo from Francois & Marie

  • Pictures: VRL Grand Prix 2012

    SSW
    15 May 2012 | 12:52 pm
    Album: VRL Grand Prix 2012 Photo from flickr_photographer

  • CBC: The Big Names of CBC on the 2012-13 Season Preview

    SSW
    15 May 2012 | 12:45 pm
    Jillian Coolidge, Morgane Echardour, Shannon Hegarty, Paisley Perrie and Amanda Tickner recently took part in a shoot for CBC’s 2012-2013 preview. The girls spent a day with the Stanley Cup as well as with many famous Canadian performers, entertainers and athletes. See if you can spot them in the video.

  • Trillium 10k: TISC Skaters Compete, Support Local Mount Forest Event

    SSW
    15 May 2012 | 12:37 pm
    A small and dedicated group of TISC skaters participated in today’s Trillium 10k in Mount Forest. The event, usually marred by cold and wet conditions, was held in enjoyably dry and mild weather. Skaters zoomed along rural roads in and outside of Mount-Forest. The wind gave skaters a boost in the first 5k, but after the ‘u-turn’, skaters had to face the wind that slowed them down! Continue reading: TISC Skaters Compete, Support Local Mount Forest Event Results Photo by Graeme Tickner

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  • Serena Williams gets retro on roller skates

    admin
    1 May 2012 | 10:53 pm
    May 1, 2012Last month Venus and Serena Williams held their 3rd annual Williams Invitational tournament with an 80′s retro theme. The event was held in Florida for family and friends. Serena did her best to blast back to the past with an 80′s outfit complete with roller skates. I think George Clinton would be proud. Come to think of it, Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five might want to take dibs on this outfit as well. Other celebrities at the party included Bryant McKinnie and Vernon Davis. I bet Serena could destroy a roller derby track with some coaching. Hmmm…what…

  • Gabrielle Union helps set roller skating record

    admin
    17 Apr 2012 | 10:18 pm
    April 17, 2012Actress Gabrielle Union who is currently dating NBA star Dwayne Wade helped to set a roller skating record Saturday April 7th at Collins Park in Miami. The event which was organized by Evian Water took place on Miami’s fashionable South Beach and set the record for the Longest Conga Line on Roller Skates. There were free roller skates and a temporary rink put in place, not to mention the free ice cream and giveaways. Yes it was a publicity stunt, but no one was harmed and everyone had a good time. How long was the line you ask? 197 people,hmmmm….I think I could beat…

  • Euro Millions results April 17, 2012

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    17 Apr 2012 | 6:51 am
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  • Mega Millions results April 17, 2012

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    17 Apr 2012 | 6:50 am
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  • Sweet Millions April 16, 2012

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