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With the approach of the 2010 Winter Olympics, many Canadians will be inspired to take up winter sports such as figure skating. Toronto has some of the best rinks around.

Skate-skiing is a type of Nordic skiing that is fast, intense, and a full-body workout where the skier pushes out each ski on an angle in a motion similar to ice skating.

Skate or Die! made a big impact on the NES back in the late '80s, but this skateboarding title does not fare as well as it once did in today's gaming world.

Discover how skate punk came about as well as how this form of punk music differs from other subgenres.

Timothy Goebel, United States Figure Skating National Team member since 1994, said: “Goodbye” to his competitive figure skating career.

Hockey players must be good at basic skating skills. Good skating makes better players. This article outlines several power skating drills.

A Quick-Reference Resource for Figure Skating and Speed Skating Enthusiasts

Whether you want to learn how to figure skate or just become a better ice skating fan, Kristi Yamaguchi's "Figure Skating for Dummies" scores top marks.

Listing of Central California Ice Skating Rinks, Figure Skating and Speed Skating Clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area

Over 3500 spectators gathered to watch the 2006 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships and cheer for their favorite athletes.

Whether skating on Wollman Rink in the Winter, riding the amusements in the Summer at Victorian Gardens or twirling around the carousel, there is always fun to be had.

The excitement of figure skating is lost on most boys. But for those who take up the challenge, there is athletic opportunity, unrivelled competition and...girls.

The 2008 US Junior National Figure Skating Championships took place from 11-26 through 12-1, 2007. Many very famous ice skating champions were coaching behind the scenes.

Skate at Oaks Park or Lloyd Center Ice Rink, get creative at the Portland Children's Museum or see how water spouts work at OMSI for rainy day fun in Portland, Oregon.

Colorado Springs, Colorado has become a training ground for top figure skaters. Therefore, It's a natural home for this outstanding museum that chronicles the sport.

Could there be scandal, dishonor or shame in just roller skating in an enclosed rink? Many individuals of the 1880s thought so while others embraced this new recreation.

Link to speed skating club, athlete & event sites. Find definitions & equipment recommendations, competition schedules, training camps, & answers to FAQs.

Olympic-eligible skaters can use Disson's Thanksgiving weekend figure skating show as a reminder of the most important components of a competitive program.

Certain places in the U.S. are the favorite places to skate among inllne skaters. Some of those places are described in this article.

Inline skaters can do some figure skating moves. This article describes some of the ice skating tricks that are possible on inline skates.

With a quick reminder that kids begin skating for the pure enjoyment of it, these guides give parents a crash-course in how to best support their developing athletes.

Whether a fan, friend or family member of a figure skater, you'll appreciate this quick review of the major components of the sport.

Below is a list of USFSA, ISI, and Canadian figure skating competitions, current as of September 1, 2007.

Actors Moira Kelly and D. B. Sweeney reflect on the making of figure skating's greatest movie.

Ice skating is a fun and inexpensive outdoor winter activity for kids and parents to enjoy together.

Groin strains. Hip flexor strains. Sports hernias. Decreased skating speed. Decreased shot power. Back pain.

Like speed, shooting power is something ice hockey players can't have too much of.

"Groin" strains are one of the most common injuries amongst hockey players at all levels.

Among hockey players, core training is probably one of the most misunderstood areas of performance training.

As ice hockey continues to grow in popularity, youth players are looking for any edge they can get to have an advantage over the competition.

A well-designed resistance training program is often the missing link between your current level of performance and fulfilling/maximizing your potential.

For ice hockey players, nothing will make you stand out and help you dominate more than speed.

Thousands of Special Olympics speed and figure skaters are training at this moment – and their next Winter Games aren’t until 2009.

Lower body power is the foundation for explosive skating, shooting and puck protection.

Chabad Lubavitch hosts special and unique Chanukah on Ice events all over the globe.

Continuation of this series shares party ideas for after the kids leave the ice.

United States sports awards are given to outstanding professionals each year. This year's nominees include speed & figure skating coaches.

In addition to the widely known Rockefeller Center ice rink, skaters have many options for winter fun.

All ice hockey players must be able to stop. This article gives information on basic hockey stopping skills.

This isn’t Kurt’s first time helping figure skaters design their programs. Yuka Sato, Tara Lipinski and Alissa Czisny also benefited from his talents.

Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin has retired, leaving behind a brilliant legacy as one of the greatest Swedish-born and Maple Leaf players ever.

In the early stages of the NHL season, both the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs have been through the rigors of a good old-fashioned bag skate.

The following events list is compiled from several sources, including websites of ISU, USFSA, and ISI. This information is current according to organization websites.

As we transition from April to May, 2006, these headlines are worthy of notice.

Learn these simple tricks of the trade, practiced in sequence, to begin ice skating backwards in no time. Be sure to fully understand each movement before moving on.

Excited student skaters often wonder about the timing and type of figure skates or speed skates they should buy.

June 1st is the deadline for figure skaters to apply to train at the International Skating Center of Connecticut’s Summer of Gold 2006.

This series of articles will teach you the best way to implement this type of party, including working with your local ice rink, securing equipment and planning the party

The best ladies in the United States skated for the national title. Newcomers nudged past familiar faces and provided an unpredictable competition.

The USFSA sanctioned Golden Skate Figure Skating Competition, hosted by the Capital City Figure Skating Club, took place in Roseville, CA, April 28-29, 2007.