Tip for ice skating parents: Keep a good relationship with former coaches
In every figure skater's skating career coaching changes may become necessary. The reasons for switching coaches may vary. Sometimes it's just "time" to make a change. Ice skating coaches know and understand that figure skaters will make coaching changes. continued at Examiner
Lake George unsafe for ice skaters
Unsafe ice conditions have forced the closure of ice skating on Lake George. Ice skating, hockey and public access will not be allowed on the lake for the rest of the season. The recent snow melt and stormwater runoff have created holes in the ... continued at St. Cloud Times
On home ice? Britain's figure skaters emigrate for success
What made the event special for Coomes and Buckland was the chance, possibly for the only time in their careers, to compete in a major figure skating event on British ice. "Our coach says the last time there was one like this here, it was the 1995 World ... continued at BBC News
Skaters' fears over future of Grimsby's ice rink
SKATERS from as far away as the south coast swapped snow for ice to compete in the Grimsby Open Free Skating Competition. Judges rated competitors in 15 categories in an impressive day of skating at Grimsby Ice Rink, including performances from the girls ... continued at Grimsby Telegraph
Injured on ice! Jennifer Ellison suffers a blow to the head during 'scorpion kick'- but finished routine to receive best score yet
Very flexible, fantastic performer but there is very little skating being done by Jen at this point.' Jane Torville added: 'The adrenaline tonight went a bit too far. It shows you how dangerous ice dancing is.' He described the moment that he realised ... continued at Daily Mail
Junior short track ice skating
This weekend the World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships will take place at the new Icehouse rink in Docklands, Melbourne. The event showcases 140 of the world's most promising junior skaters, aged 19 and under, from 29 countries. Australia's ... continued at ABC Online
Ski star Dougie Crawford tells of his terror seeing girlfriend on Dancing On Ice
The British number one men’s downhill skier admits watching his other half compete in the weekend ice skating contest gets him more uptight than watching her in international ski events. Dougie, himself recovering from a broken ankle sustained while ... continued at Daily Record
Tim’s Travels: Synchronized Skating
Tim Ezell has tried synchronized swimming, but not ice skating. Well, he put his skates on and got into action with some help from a few small friends. Tim joined the St. Louis Synergy Preliminary Synchronized Skating Team. continued at FOX2now.com
Hopes of Dutch ice skating marathon grow
The Netherlands' state broadcaster NOS says the organizing committee of the country's traditional Eleven Cities Tour natural ice skating marathon is gathering for the first time in 15 years to consider whether the race can be skated next week. continued at Atlantic City Press
Man on Thin Ice for Backyard Skating Rink
A backyard ice rink in a local neighborhood is stirring up controversy. Daniel Orleman is passionate about ice skating and hockey. He coaches a pee-wee hockey team, and three years ago, he built a 36-by-46 foot temporary ice rink in the backyard ... continued at Cleveland News - Fox 8