Articles related to "Speed Skating"
‘07 World Sprint Champions Decided
An international contingency took to the ice in Hamar, Norway, January 20-21, 2007. Long track speed skaters competed for the title of: World Overall Sprint Champion.
• speed skating
• long track speed skate
• short track
• sprint
• cindy klassen
Speed Skating Directory
Link to speed skating club, athlete & event sites. Find definitions & equipment recommendations, competition schedules, training camps, & answers to FAQs.
• long short track speed skating
• ice rinks
• skate faster
• relay
• team pursuit
2006 Short Track Worlds
Over 3500 spectators gathered to watch the 2006 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships and cheer for their favorite athletes.
• 2006 world short track
• speed skating
• championships
• ice skating
• skaters
Apolo Comes Up Short in the 1500m
Korea shuts out the USA's golden boy to take gold and silver at the ISU's World Cup Short Track Speed Skating No. 6.
• apolo anton ohno
• olympic world cup short track speed skating
• gold medalists
• skaters
• how to speed skate
Begin Short Track Speed Skating
If you've been inspired to try short track speed skating after watching races this seasons, you don't have to shell out lots of dough to get started.
• short track speed skating
• olympics winter games
• short-track speed skaters
• ice skate
• apolo anton ohno
Dancing with a Speed Skating Star
Dancing with the Stars judges confirm his promise in dancesport. Hopefully this doesn't mean Apolo's quitting his day job any time soon.
• apolo anton ohno dancing videos clips
• dancing with the stars video
• short track speed skater
• ice skating
• olympics winter games
Speed Skating Canada
Dedicated to “The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence,” Speed Skating Canada is the nation’s governing body for long and short track speed skating.
• speed skating canadian
• long short track
• team pursuit
• relay
• cindy klassen
Speed Skating Worlds '06
The fastest skaters of the planet raced at the 2006 ISU World Speed Skating Championships in Calgary. They came to Canada to post their personal best times and claim the World All-Around title.
• speed skaters
• speed skating
• 2006 isu world all-around speed skating championsh
• chad hendrick
• shani davis
Sponsorship for Skating and Events
The makers of the original jelly beans presently help support sport and has simple guidelines for submitting a proposal for their financial assistance.
• speed skating sponsorships
• figure skaters sports sponsors
• jelly belly jelly bean
• sports beans
• event sponsor
US Speed Skating
The United States National Governing Body for Long Track and Short Track Speed Skating
• united states speed skating
• long track
• short track
• joey cheek
• shani davis
Will US Speedskating Survive?
The governing body for long and short track speed skating in the United States is poised to begin rebuilding after a nearly-crippling deficit budget and staff turnover.
• united states speed skating
• uss
• short track ice skates
• long track
• apolo ohno
World Cup #6 500m Races
Speed Skaters from around the globe competed in the last of the World Cup racing series. The season ended with familiar faces atop the podium.
• short track speed skating
• ice skaters
• 500 meters
• how to speed skate
• world cup competition
Skater in the Spotlight Series
Get to know a different skater in profiles posted Wednesdays.
• olympic world champion figure skaters
• short track speed skates
• long track speed skating
• athlete profiles
• stars on ice bios
2006 Olympic Passion
Passion Ignites the 2006 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony
• 2006 olympics winter games
• torino
• italy figure skating
• ice skaters
• athletes
FigureSpeedSkating Index
A Quick-Reference Resource for Figure Skating and Speed Skating Enthusiasts
• figure skating
• speed skating
• glassary
• ice skates
• pairs
Guides for Parents of Skaters
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.
• skating parents
• skate moms
• the skating parents’ survival guide
• volumes 1 & 2
• usfsa
Hockey Power Skating Drills
Hockey players must be good at basic skating skills. Good skating makes better players. This article outlines several power skating drills.
• hockey
• power skating
• power hockey skating
• basic hockey skating skills
• hockey stops
Israel’s Canadian-Funded Rinks
Figure skating, speed skating and hockey may be scarce in the Middle East, but area residents find them in Metulla, an oasis of ice in Northern Israel.
• israeli figure skating championships
• canada centre
• metulla
• israel
• short track
Norwegians in the 2002 Winter Olympics (Part I of II)
As of February 22, Norwegian athletes in the Winter Olympics this year have won a total of 10 gold medals, 7 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals with their cold-weather prowess. Norwegians have participated in all of the Olympic Winter Games (19 total), but have only claimed a ten gold medal victory twice before – once in 1994 and again in 1998.
• norwegians
• 2002 winter olympics
• gold medal
• silver medal
• bronze medal
Norwegians in the 2002 Winter Olympics (Part II of II)
So, who are the Nordic Olympians of note this year? Where do they come from, what do they do, and who are the people that support them? Last week we presented the Norwegian women Olympians of the 2002 Winter Games. Norwegian men had an excellent performance to match. Here are some of the men’s champions below.
• 2002 winter olympics
• norwegians
• speed-skating
• cross-country skiing
• relay
Short Track Speed Skaters Hurt
Two speed skating champions were unable to race in the finals after crashing in qualifying events, but their safety gear probably saved them from more serious injuries.
• speed skaters jeff simon
• sun-yu jin
• katherine reutter
• yang zhou
• xiaoxue meng
Should You Ice Skate Barefoot?
When you first begin taking skating lessons, discuss with your coach what kind of socks or tights - if any - you should use.
• should i wear socks with my skates?
• figure skating
• learning to ice skate
• speed skating
• how to skate
So, how strong a skater are you?
Did you know there are different types of strength? Here are the ones most important to speed and figure skaters.
• olympic figure skating
• long track speed skating
• short track
• strength training
• sports conditioning
Special Olympics Skating
Thousands of Special Olympics speed and figure skaters are training at this moment – and their next Winter Games aren’t until 2009.
• special olympics figure skating
• special olympics speed skating
• disabled ice skaters
• winter sports
• unified teams
The International Skating Union
AKA: Big Daddy of all things skating, this is the official governing body for all sanctioned events and competitions leading up to and including Worlds and the Olympics.
• international skating union
• figure speed skating
• short track
• long track
• mens skates
US Awards for Skating Coaches
United States sports awards are given to outstanding professionals each year. This year's nominees include speed & figure skating coaches.
• figur skating coaches awards
• speed skating coaches awards
• professional skating association
• kimmie meissner
• pam gregory
US Skater Apolo Anton Ohno
At 5'8", Apolo is a god among mortals in the short track speed skating world.
• opolo anton ohno
• olympic short track speed skating
• learn to ice skate
• world cup speed skaters
• world championships short track
Winter in Wisconsin
When people live in a land where four to five months of the year are winter, they learn to adapt. They become hardy and strong, defying the cold and finding enjoyment in it. Winter sports are very popular in Wisconsin.
• wisconsin
• winter
• ice fishing
• cross-country skiing
• snowmobile
World Short Track Website
"World Short Track provides news, information and statistics about short track speed skating around the world."
• world short track speed skating
• olympic winter games
• apolo anton ohno
• ice skaters
• speedskating athletes
Cross-Training with Inline Skating
Elite skaters understand the importance of cross-training to keep muscle fibers reactive to unexpected activity. Inline skates, however, don't replace figure skates.
• long track speed skating
• short track speed racers
• skates
• in-line racing
• athletic competitions
Figure Skating Directory
Link to figure skating club, athlete & event sites. Find definitions & equipment recommendations, competition schedules & ice show information, & answers to FAQs.
• figure speed skating
• definitions
• what is a jump throw axel clap skate layback spin
• difference between pairs and ice dance
• skating organizations
Shani Joins World Cup Short Track
The World Cup short track speed skating US team roster is now filled for this season. Speed skating's long track giant, Shani Davis, is among the athletes listed.
• shani davis
• short track speed skating
• world cup team
• ice skates
• jimmy jang
Skating in San Francisco Bay Area
Listing of Central California Ice Skating Rinks, Figure Skating and Speed Skating Clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area
• where to ice skating in the san francisco bay area
• bay area figure speed skating clubs
• california ice rinks
• outdoor ice skating in california
• skate in san francisco