Olympic figure skater, husband and father of four Scott Hamilton was recently diagnosed with his third brain tumor but is staying positive. Click below for full article and to see the exclusive on camera interview. Source: Olympic Skater Scott Hamilton Facing Third Brain Tumor Diagnosis: ‘I Choose to Celebrate Life’
Reigning U.S. silver medalist Polina Edmunds has withdrawn from the 2016 Rostelecom Cup because of a right foot injury, U.S. Figure Skating announced Thursday. Source: Foot injury knocks Edmunds out of Rostelecom
Learn about how dance and figure skating are entwined when two stars, ballet dancer Edward Villella and Olympic gold medal skater Dorothy Hamill, converse onstage, with film clips, for “Artistry Meets Athleticism,” presented by Words on Dance at the Chris Hellman Center for Dance in San Francisco. […] on hand will be former world championship ice dancer Judy Blumberg and Douglas Webster, artistic director of Ice Dance International. Some of the others in the film clips are 1976 gold medalist John Curry, who many believe elevated figure skating to an art form, and commentator Dick Button, who was a five-time…
Kristi Yamaguchi’s name is practically synonymous with figure skating, but there’s a lot more to know about the Olympic athlete. Yamaguchi, who took home a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics, is also a New York Times bestselling children’s book author, recently releasing her third book, “Cara’s Kindness.”… Yamaguchi was kind enough to jump in the hot seat for the latest edition of ABC News’ Lightning Round, answering our questions such as, “What’s your favorite sport to watch aside from ice skating?”… To read full article and watch the Lightning Round video, click here. Source: 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Kristi…
Training takes a lot out of the body. That’s why it is so important to think about post-training recovery to help your body recover as quickly as possible to be ready for the next workout. Studies have found that something as simple as a little bottle or cup of chocolate milk can do the trick. To restore glycogen levels, it is ideal to take in a little bit of carbohydrates within 15 minutes of finishing your training session, which will help with your muscle recovery. Carbohydrates are also very important before training an can increase performance if taken 2+ hours before…
We all know how important training is in order to become successful. The more advanced you are in your sport, the more you train. In Hockey and Figure Skating, training doesn’t just involve on ice practice and lessons. There is so much more to it than that and there are so many options out there. Off-Ice of course is a must and Cross Training can be loads of fun. However, the wrong addition to your training can also hurt you, especially when it’s during the wrong time of the season. Season Planning, also known as as Periodization is usually done…
If you have tan skates like I do you, understand how difficult it can be to find tan laces. We all like to be prepared and have a few extra pair of laces on the side, but what happens when you don’t realize you’ve already used up your last pair? There are times when you just don’t have time to order some and wait for them to arrive in the mail. Or perhaps you just can’t find the type of laces you like in a tan color. Below you will find a useful video that will show you how to…
Have you ever needed new laces in tan/beige and your local Pro Shop didn’t have any? Here is a quick fix you can do at home. All you need are a bowl, hot water, coffee or black tea, and a pair of white cotton skate laces. Below you will find a video with instructions.
Roller blading can be a great advantage for Hockey Players and Figure Skaters. Sometimes life can get hectic driving the kids all over town to their appoinments and practices. Time restrictions don’t help either when you’re limited by time schedules and availability. These days everyone is looking to get some extra practice time in making roller blading a fantastic addition to any skater’s training. It helps build up strength and power as well as technique. The best part – you can do it in your own neighborhood! As a matter of fact I took my oldest son rollerblading around the neighborhood today…
Brand: Riedell Model: Unknown Condition: Good Size: 13.5 Asking Price: $65 o.b.o. (Adithi R.)