Four Continents skating set for Europe debut in Estonia
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The Four Continents Championships for figure skaters from outside Europe will be held in Europe for the first time after Estonia stepped in as a replacement host for China, the International Skating Union said on Monday. The competition is scheduled to run from Jan. 18-23 in the Estonian capital, Tallinn. That’s […]
Liu wins Nebelhorn to give US 3rd entry for Beijing Olympics
OBERSTDORF, Germany (AP) — Two-time national champion Alysa Liu won the Nebelhorn Trophy women’s competition on Saturday, giving the U.S. a third qualifying spot for the figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics in Beijing next year. Liu led after her short program to “Gypsy Dance II” from Don Quixote, then won the free skate […]
Zhou secures 3rd figure skating Olympics men’s spot for US
OBERSTDORF, Germany (AP) — Vincent Zhou won the Nebelhorn Trophy men’s competition Friday, which secured a third entry in the Beijing Olympics figure skating competition for the United States. Nebelhorn Trophy is the final qualifying competition for the Olympics next February. Zhou entered the free skate in first place after winning the short program. The […]
ISU seeking host for 4 Continents 2022 event in January
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Skating Union is seeking a replacement host for the 2022 Four Continents event after Tianjin, China bowed out. The ISU said Monday that it is conducting a search for a new site for the Jan. 17-22 event for skaters from the Americas, Asia, Australia and Africa. Organizers from Tianjin […]
Chen, Tennell to compete at Skate America in October
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Three-time world champion Nathan Chen will begin his preparation for the Winter Olympics at Skate America in late October in Las Vegas. Chen, who has won the last five U.S. titles and is undefeated internationally since not medaling at the 2018 Olympics, is considered a strong favorite for the Beijing Games. […]
2-time US champion Alysa Liu competing at Olympic qualifier
Two-time U.S. figure skating champion Alysa Liu will compete at the Nebelhorn Trophy next month in the final qualifying competition for the Winter Olympics. The event is set for Sept. 21-25 in Oberstdorf, Germany. Based on the results at the ISU World Championships this year, the United States earned two Olympic berths at Beijing in […]
3rd Grand Prix event moved from China to Turin, Italy
TURIN, Italy (AP) — The third event of the Grand Prix of Figure Skating, formerly the Cup of China, has been moved to Turin, Italy. The International Skating Union made the announcement Friday of the switch for the Nov. 4-7 event, one of six in the series during the buildup to the Beijing Olympics. The […]
Cup of China skating event canceled amid pandemic
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The Chinese leg of the Grand Prix of Figure Skating was canceled on Monday because of coronavirus restrictions. The Cup of China was scheduled to take place from Nov. 4-7 in Chongqing. “Unfortunately, in view of the very limited international flights in all inbound cities in China and the relevant prevention […]
Center Ice skating club members to compete at USFSA Excel Nationals
Congratulations to the Center Ice Club Team members who qualified for the 2021 USFSA Excel Nationals at OBM Arena, 15381 Royalton Rd in Strongsville on August 12-15, 2021.
Space Coast figure skaters showcased during Theatre on Ice production
ROCKLEDGE, Fla. — We have many wonderful activities and programs on the Space Coast and one of those is indoors where you can escape the heat; Space Coast Hurricanes Theatre on Ice Program at the Space Coast Iceplex. Imagine beautiful costumes and skaters, male and female, gliding across the ice, telling a story with their […]