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- About Go Figure Skating
Go Figure Skating is a free guide to figure skating, published by Abontu LLC. Learn what the site covers and how to get in touch. - Bronze Singles Test
The Bronze singles test (formerly Juvenile free skate): a 2:40 program with a required single Axel, a jump combination, two spins and a full-ice step… - Bronze Skating Skills Test
The Bronze skating skills test (formerly Juvenile moves in the field): forward and backward power circles, cross strokes, power three-turns and… - Competing in Figure Skating
First Competitions - You can compete in figure skating completions a lot sooner than you think. There are basic skills figure skating competitions… - Crossovers in Figure Skating
In figure skating, crossovers are a fundamental skill used by skaters to gain speed, change direction, and maintain momentum. There are two main… - Cup of China Figure Skating Competition
The Cup of China is an annual international figure skating competition that is part of the prestigious ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. Here… - Edges in Figure Skating
The blade of a figure skate is sharpened to have two edges as shown in the image below. The inside edge is inside (between) your legs. The outside… - Figure Skating Axel Jump
The Axel jump is a Waltz Jump with an extra rotation. Like a waltz, an axel jump entered from a forward outside edge. The skater rotates 1-1/2 times… - Figure Skating Basic Skills
Figure skating is a graceful and exhilarating sport that combines artistry with athleticism. Whether you dream of gliding effortlessly across the ice… - Figure Skating Biellmann Spin
The Biellmann spin is an advanced figure skating spin named after Swiss skater Denise Biellmann, who popularized the move in the late 1970s and early… - Figure Skating Bracket Turn
A bracket turn in figure skating is a type of turn where the skater changes direction while remaining on one foot, moving from a forward to a… - Figure Skating Camel Spin
The camel spin is a classic and elegant figure skating move that showcases a skater's balance, flexibility, and control. Here's a detailed… - Figure Skating Choctaw Turn
A Choctaw turn in figure skating is a fundamental maneuver that involves a change of edge and direction. Here's a breakdown of its components: - Figure Skating Clubs
Figure skating clubs are organizations dedicated to promoting and supporting the sport of figure skating at various levels, from beginners to elite… - Figure Skating Competitions (Basic Skills)
U.S. Figure Skating ‘Skate With U.S.’ competitions incorporate moves from the Basic Skills Program into a competition format that can be easily and… - Figure Skating Competitions (Qualifying)
In the U.S., qualifying figure skating competitions are those that are part of the competition structure leading to the U.S. Championships, U.S.… - Figure Skating Counter Turn
A figure skating counter turn, also known simply as a counter, is a type of turn performed on ice that involves rotating on a specific edge of the… - Figure Skating Equipment
Figure skating is a sport that requires a combination of artistry, athleticism, and precision. To perform at their best, figure skaters rely on a… - Figure Skating Events
Figure skating competitions occur at various levels throughout the year, with events organized regionally, nationally, and internationally. Here's a… - Figure Skating Flip Jump
A flip jump is similar to a salchow but includes a toe pick launch off a back inside edge and lands on the back outside edge. It is usually entered… - Figure Skating Flying Camel Spin
The Flying Camel Spin, also known as the Button Camel, is an advanced figure skating spin that showcases a skater's balance, flexibility, and… - Figure Skating Footwork
Footwork in figure skating is a crucial element that demonstrates a skater's technical skill, agility, precision, and artistic expression. It… - Figure Skating Group Lessons
Group lessons are the place to start. Your local rink should have a Learn to Skate program. You should check to see that the program is affiliated… - Figure Skating ISU Judging System
In 2004, after the judging controversy during the 2002 Winter Olympics, the International Skating Union (ISU) adopted the International Judging… - Figure Skating Jumps
Figure skating jumps are a fundamental aspect of the sport, showcasing the skater's athleticism, precision, and artistry. Here is a summary of the… - Figure Skating Layback Spin
The Layback Spin is a beautiful and iconic element in figure skating, characterized by its grace and elegance. Here’s a detailed description of how… - Figure Skating Loop Jump
The loop jump is considered an edge jump because there is no kick off the toe pick. Although some define a loop jump as taking off from a back… - Figure Skating Lutz Jump
The Lutz is similar to the flip, but it takes off from a back outside edge instead of a back inside. Because the jump turns in the counter direction… - Figure Skating Mohawk Turn
A Mohawk turn in figure skating is a fundamental maneuver that involves a change of edge and direction. Here's a breakdown of its components: - Figure Skating Nationals
The US National Figure Skating Championships are the premier domestic competition in the United States, showcasing top American skaters across… - Figure Skating Off Ice Training
Skaters that want to perform at their best will need to do some off ice training. Any activity that improves core body strength, flexibility, or… - Figure Skating Pancake Spin
A Pancake Spin is a striking and challenging upright spin in figure skating, known for its distinctive position and visual appeal. Here’s a detailed… - Figure Skating Private Lessons
Private and group figure skating lessons each offer distinct benefits, catering to different needs and learning styles. Here’s a detailed comparison… - Figure Skating Regional Competitions
Regional figure skating competitions are important events held within specific geographic regions or districts. These competitions serve several… - Figure Skating Rocker Turn
The Rocker turn in figure skating is a type of edge maneuver where the skater pivots from one edge to the other, creating an arced path on the ice.… - Figure Skating Salchow Jump
This figure skating jump is named after Ulrich Salchow the first person to perform it in 1909. - Figure Skating Scratch Spin
A scratch spin, also known as a basic spin or an upright spin, is one of the fundamental elements in figure skating. Here’s a detailed description of… - Figure Skating Sectional Competitions
In the United States, Sectional Figure Skating Championships are pivotal events in the competitive figure skating calendar. Here's an overview of how… - Figure Skating Sit Spin
The sit spin is a fundamental and visually captivating element in figure skating, characterized by its aesthetic appeal and technical complexity.… - Figure Skating Spins
Figure skating spins are elements where the skater rotates around a central axis on one spot on the ice. Spins are evaluated based on their speed… - Figure Skating Split Jump
Everyone is familiar with the split position on the floor. During a split jump the skater achieves that position in the air. - Figure Skating Tests
How U.S. Figure Skating tests work, the eight levels and their new names, how to find a test session, and which tests you need for each competition… - Figure Skating Three Turn
A three turn in figure skating is a fundamental maneuver that involves a skater changing direction on the ice while shifting from one edge of the… - Figure Skating Toe Loop Jump
The Toe Loop jump is considered an toe jump because there is a kick off the toe pick. A toe loop jump takes off and lands on the same back outside… - Figure Skating Training
Learning to skate is actually quite easy and fun. It requires a little determination, a lot of practice and no fear of falling down! Before you know… - Figure Skating Turns
In figure skating, turns are intricate maneuvers performed on the ice that involve a change of direction and can be executed on one or both feet.… - Figure Skating Twizzles
A twizzle turn in figure skating is a complex and visually captivating maneuver. Here's a breakdown of its components: - Figure Skating Waltz Jump
A waltz jump is one of the few jumps that takes off in a forward direction. A waltz is a half rotation jump, taking off on the outside edge of one… - Gliding in Figure Skating
When you start to glide you really start to skate. When someone gets out on the ice for the first time they begin to walk around on their skates,… - Gold Singles Test
The Gold singles test (formerly Senior free skate), the last singles test: a 4:10 program with two double-double combinations, three spins, a step… - Gold Skating Skills Test
The Gold skating skills test (formerly Senior moves in the field), the last test in the track: sustained edges, spirals, power double threes to… - Grade Of Execution (GOE) in IJS
In the ISU Judging System each element in a figure skating program has a base value. For example a double Toe loop has a base value of 1.3, and a… - Internationaux de France Figure Skating Competition
The Internationaux de France is a prominent figure skating competition held annually in France. It is part of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating… - Intro to Figure Skates
Figure skates vary significantly depending on the skill level of the skater and the type of skating they are engaged in. Here's a detailed breakdown: - Intro to Figure Skating
Figure skating is a graceful and competitive winter sport where individuals or pairs perform intricate routines on ice, combining athletic prowess… - New Jersey Council of Figure Skating Clubs
The New Jersey Council of Figure Skating Clubs: contact details and website. - NHK Trophy Figure Skating Competition
The NHK Trophy is an annual international figure skating competition and one of the six events in the prestigious ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating… - Olympic Champions Men's Freestyle
Every Olympic men's figure skating champion, with the silver and bronze medalists and their countries, from 1924 to 2022. - Olympic Champions Women's Freestyle
Every Olympic women's figure skating champion, with the silver and bronze medalists and their countries. - Pre-Bronze Singles Test
The Pre-Bronze singles test (formerly Pre-Juvenile free skate): a 2:10 program with single loop, flip, Lutz or Axel jumps, a combination spin and a… - Pre-Bronze Skating Skills Test
The Pre-Bronze skating skills test (formerly Pre-Juvenile moves in the field): power stroking, three-turns in the field, power pulls and a backward… - Pre-Gold Singles Test
The Pre-Gold singles test (formerly Junior free skate): a 3:40 program with four different doubles including a double flip, Lutz or Axel, three spins… - Pre-Gold Skating Skills Test
The Pre-Gold skating skills test (formerly Junior moves in the field): rockers on all four edges, power pulls, backward loops and two step sequences. - Pre-Preliminary Singles Test
The Pre-Preliminary singles test: five jump elements up to single jumps, two simple spins and a choreographic sequence. It can be skated as a program… - Pre-Preliminary Skating Skills Test
The Pre-Preliminary skating skills test is the first U.S. Figure Skating test: four short patterns covering stroking, edges, spirals and a waltz… - Pre-Silver Singles Test
The Pre-Silver singles test (formerly Intermediate free skate): a 3:10 program with an Axel, a double jump, a combination with a double, two spins… - Pre-Silver Skating Skills Test
The Pre-Silver skating skills test (formerly Intermediate moves in the field): backward double threes, a spiral sequence, brackets, forward twizzles… - Preliminary Singles Test
The Preliminary singles test: a 2:10 program with a waltz jump or Axel, three single jumps, a jump combination, two spins and a choreographic… - Preliminary Skating Skills Test
The Preliminary skating skills test: six patterns including forward and backward crossovers, power three-turns and a forward circle eight. - Rostelecom Cup Figure Skating Competition
The Rostelecom Cup, previously known as the Cup of Russia, is an annual international figure skating competition. It is part of the ISU Grand Prix of… - Silver Singles Test
The Silver singles test (formerly Novice free skate): a 3:40 program with an Axel, three different doubles, a double-double combination, three spins… - Silver Skating Skills Test
The Silver skating skills test (formerly Novice moves in the field): counters, rockers, forward loops and backward twizzles. - Singles Tests
U.S. Figure Skating's singles tests (formerly free skate tests), from Pre-Preliminary to Gold: program length, required jumps, spins and sequences at… - Skate America Figure Skating Competition
Skate America is an annual figure skating competition that serves as the first event in the International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure… - Skate Canada International Figure Skating Competition
The Skate Canada International is a prominent figure skating competition that is part of the annual ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. Skate… - Skating Skills Tests
U.S. Figure Skating's skating skills tests (formerly moves in the field), from Pre-Preliminary to Gold: the patterns at each level and how they are… - Skills
The Basics - The first figure skating skills you need to learn are the basics. Start with our figure skating basics section if you are just getting… - Stopping in Figure Skating
The first sop you will learn is a snowplow, in which you turn your toes toward each other in a V, then put pressure on one of the blades so that it… - Stroking in Figure Skating
Stroking is a method of propelling yourself across the ice. The skater pushes off with one foot using the edge of the skate. DO NOT use the toe pick… - Swizzles in Figure Skating
In figure skating, "swizzles" are a fundamental skill often taught to beginners as part of their initial training. They help skaters learn balance,… - Top Figure Skaters
Figure skating, a sport that combines athleticism, artistry, and grace, has captivated audiences for over a century. This article explores the top… - Top Figure Skaters: Men
A table of leading men's singles figure skaters with their country and their best total scores under the ISU Judging System. - Top Figure Skaters: Women
A table of leading women's singles figure skaters with their country and their best total scores under the ISU Judging System.