Articles written by Timbre Beck-Murphy
Showing 1-100 of 105 Articles
|
2009 Holiday Celebration on Ice
Olympic-eligible skaters can use Disson's Thanksgiving weekend figure skating show as a reminder of the most important components of a competitive program.
|
|
2009 ISU Worlds Ladies Figure Skating
ISU figure skating's elite ladies competed in Los Angeles and set the stage for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games.
|
|
2009 World Figure Skating Ladies Championships
As a preview to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, this year's ISU World Figure Skating Championships showcased extremely talented, athletic, and focused women.
|
|
There's Still Time to See Stars on Ice 2009
Here are some of the highlights from this year's Stars on Ice tour of figure skating champions.
|
|
Skate Boots and Blades: To Buy or Not to Buy
Excited student skaters often wonder about the timing and type of figure skates or speed skates they should buy.
|
|
Improve Your Ice Skating Stroke
Skating is a "falling" sport, so focus on proper stroking technique rather than staying upright.
|
|
How to Ice Skate Backwards
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.
|
|
How to Lace Up Skating Boots
Lacing ice skate boots can be tricky. Follow these steps to lace your skates like a pro.
|
|
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.
|
|
Figure Skating Standings & Bonuses
The ISU announced the final standings at the conclusion of this competitive figure skating season.
|
|
Junior Ladies Skate at 2008 Worlds
Sofia, Bulgaria hosted the 2008 World Junior Figure Skating Championships February 24th-March 2nd. Here's how the ladies' competition wrapped up.
|
|
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.
|
|
Four Continents Cup Skating Day 1
Nearly 100 Skaters Performed at the 2008 Four Continents Cup Figure Skating Championships, Starting with Ice Dancing, Mens and Pairs Skating
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
2008 US Nationals Pairs Final
It was a shaky year for U.S. pairs teams. Canadian and Olympic Champions David Pelletier and Jamie Sale covered the program backstage for CBS.
|
|
US Mens Freeskate and Results
Fierce rivals, skaters Evan Lysacek and Johnny Weir scored the same amount of combined total points, forcing a tie-breaker to choose the new national skating champion.
|
|
US Nationals Men’s Short Program
A final group of Senior level skaters took to the ice in St. Paul for the first skate of the final Men's championships. Here, short program results are ranked in order.
|
|
2008 US Nationals Free Dance
There were no surprises atop the leader board after the best ice dancers in the United States took to the ice for their freedances.
|
|
‘08 US Nationals Ladies Free Skate
The best ladies in the United States skated for the national title. Newcomers nudged past familiar faces and provided an unpredictable competition.
|
|
US Nationals Ladies Short Programs
Thursday night's competition was rebroadcast on NBC and offered an opportunity to review the last group of ladies skating their short programs.
|
|
US Figure Skating Nationals Update
Here are the standings leading in to this weekend's highlight performances as the nation's best skaters contend for trip to the World Championships.
|
|
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
|
|
Skaters, Supplements & Steroids
Recent research revealed several top brands of common sports supplements contain controlled or banned substances that may compromise the long-term health of athletes.
|
|
Christmas Presents for Ice Skaters
Here are some last-minute holiday gift ideas for the ice skating athlete on your Christmas list.
|
|
Boitano and Manilow at AT&T Park
San Francisco AT&T Park transformed into an ice palace for the December 5, 2007 figure skating show.
|
|
NHK Finalizes Ladies Grand Prix
December 2, 2007 was the deciding date for who will compete in the finals of the International Figure Skating Union's premier annual competition series.
|
|
2007-08 Broadway on Ice Tour Dates
The latest Broadway on Ice tour stops at major venues across the USA.
|
|
High School Musical: The Ice Tour
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour rocks with the same music that captivates kids on the Disney Channel's original hit movie, High School Musical.
|
|
Pairs Champ Produces Ice Shows
Bietak Productions has made a name for itself as a premier ice skating specialty company for over 20 years.
|
|
Current USFSA Items of Interest
If you haven't visited the USFSA website lately, this is a good time to poke around.
|
|
USFSA Weekly Skater Standings
Check in with IceNetwork.com to find out how your favorite skater fared with the previous week's events.
|
|
Toe-Pick!
Actors Moira Kelly and D. B. Sweeney reflect on the making of figure skating's greatest movie.
|
|
Senior Figure Skating Events 2007
Below is a list of USFSA, ISI, and Canadian figure skating competitions, current as of September 1, 2007.
|
|
Skate America Behind the Scenes
The Skate America Grand Prix event will take place October 25-28, 2007. Here's a close look at the schedule and rules not shown on television.
|
|
07-08 Junior Figure Skating Events
The following events list is compiled from several sources, including websites of ISU, USFSA, and ISI. This information is current according to organization websites.
|
|
Skater in the Spotlight August 07
The North Country's leading lady has been on a steady rise to the top of the international standings.
|
|
More 2007 Figure Skating Shows
Several ice skating performances are sure to put you in the holiday mood in the upcoming season.
|
|
2007 Disson Figure Skating Shows
Tickets for 2007 fall ice shows are on sale, and the rosters are unbelievably star-studded -- with Clay Aiken and many entertainers and sports heroes.
|
|
Pairs Skater Yelena Berezhnaya
Russian-born skating sweetheart is a three-time Olympian and an example of triumph through perseverance.
|
|
Kristi’s Always Dream Foundation
"Through my Always Dream Foundation, I simply hope to help children fulfill their dreams." Now you can be a part of this great ambition.
|
|
Videos of Figure Skaters Crashing
Revised July 8, 2007: If you can watch any of these re-runs without feeling the "OUCH!," you're even colder than the ice.
|
|
ISU Pairs Figure Skating Explained
Olympic Pairs Skating invites two athletes to perform dangerous strength moves while skating in perfect unison across a slick plate of ice.
|
|
ISU Ladies Figure Skating
The elite women of figure skating have a lot more than their dresses to consider when planning a winning program.
|
|
ISU Men’s Senior Figure Skating
The amateur guys of figure skating are held to strict requirements for their short and long programs. This is the only road they can follow to the Olympic Winter Games.
|
|
ISU v. ISI Figure Skating Defined
Whether a fan, friend or family member of a figure skater, you'll appreciate this quick review of the major components of the sport.
|
|
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.
|
|
2007 Golden Skate 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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
Nutritious Jelly Beans for Skaters
Can a jelly bean actually be a part of your nutrition regimen? Curb your candy craving with this new electrolyte-enhanced energy food.
|
|
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.
|
|
Blades of Glory Movie Review
Funny men Will Ferrell and Jon Heder skate uncomfortably close to proclaiming the sport of figure skating for exactly what it is, could be, and should never have become.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
‘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.
|
|
Yosemite National Park Ice Skating
For over 70 years, winter visitors to Yosemite National Park have been skating under the amazing shadow of Glacier Point and the world-famous Half Dome monolith.
|
|
Figure Skating Training Program
If your New Year's resolution included sticking to a figure skating fitness routine, congratulations! The USFSA has a suggested cardio training program you can follow.
|
|
Peggy Fleming's Long Program
Peggy Fleming's memoirs relay messages of hope, inner peace and perseverance through self-discipline in one of Pocket Book's sports autobiographies.
|
|
Family Skate at Rockefeller Center
Ice skating with your family at Rockefeller Center - or at any rink, for that matter - can be the highlight of your winter wonderland vacation.
|
|
Johnny Weir Skating Footage/Update
This season, Weir's skating is just as fast, nearly as passionate, and more focused on posting studly scores than sensationalizing speculation over his sexual-orientation
|
|
Nick Perna’s Freedom Skate Blades
Wanna be like Mike & heel-slide a fabulously funky spread-eagle? Freedom blades are revolutionizing skating, following in the legacy of hydroplaning & back-flips on ice.
|
|
Skate Canada 2006 Results
Figure skaters from all over the world put on a fair show in Victoria, British Columbia, during the HomeSense Skate Canada International on November 2-5, 2006.
|
|
Holiday Skating in Sacramento
There is plenty of ice to go around for skaters in the Sacramento area this winter. Choose from Skatetown, Iceland, and Westfield Downtown Plaza Ice Rink.
|
|
Christmas Eve Skating Show Part 2
World class figure skaters and gymnasts will make the holidays warmer this Christmas Eve.
|
|
Christmas Eve Skating Show Part 1
Cuddle up on the couch after Christmas caroling, and watch some of the best skaters and gymnasts in the world.
|
|
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.
|
|
US Skater Apolo Anton Ohno
At 5'8", Apolo is a god among mortals in the short track speed skating world.
|
|
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.
|
|
Skaters Belbin & Agosto
World Silver & Bronze Medalists, US Ice Dancing team of Belbin and Agosto, broke their country's dry spell by medaling at the 2006 Olympics.
|
|
Skater in the Spotlight Series
Get to know a different skater in profiles posted Wednesdays.
|
|
Plushenko & Marton DVD
The relationship between Evgeni Plushenko and violinist Edvin Marton is not surprising. Both are legendary singletons, and together they are nothing short of brilliant.
|
|
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.
|
|
Kurt Browning Skates with Lysacek
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.
|
|
YouTube Figure Skating Favorites
Can’t wait for the new figure skating season to begin its airtime this October? Whet your appetite for ice stars by watching these irresistible YouTube videos.
|
|
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.
|
|
Skate America Lineup Confirmed
Figure skaters from across the globe are set to kick off the 2006 season at Skate America in Hartford, Connecticut, October 26-29.
|
|
Figure Skating Directory
Link to figure skating club, athlete & event sites. Find definitions & equipment recommendations, competition schedules & ice show information, & answers to FAQs.
|
|
FigureSpeedSkating Index
A Quick-Reference Resource for Figure Skating and Speed Skating Enthusiasts
|
|
Disson Skating Shows Winter '06
The new figure skating and holiday seasons are ushered in by Disson Skating, producers of ice shows for the masses.
|
|
Sun Valley Ice Show
Figure skating stars do shine brightly – deep in the heart of Sun Valley.
|
|
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.
|
|
Skate with Stars in Sun Valley
There are plenty of reasons to add Sun Valley, Idaho to your list of summer travels. Skating schools and shows are world-renowned & headlined by international medalists.
|
|
ISU Changes to Ice Dance Rules
As a result of 2006 ISU Congress decisions, ice dance teams should study their new rule books before heading into the new season.
|
|
Skater Profile: Sasha Cohen
Sasha Cohen leads the US ladies preparing to train for the upcoming season and embraces her newly-cemented celebrity.
|
|
Lake Placid Skating & More
Lake Placid continued its world renowned sports tradition with, among other activities July 7-9, 2006, the 49th Annual Lake Placid Figure Skating Competition.
|
|
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.
|
|
Skate Spotlight: The Pond, DE
World-class facilities and coaching staff make The Pond Delaware’s premiere ice sports complex. If your summer travels bring you to the area, check out this rink.
|
|
Skating Summer of Gold 2006
June 1st is the deadline for figure skaters to apply to train at the International Skating Center of Connecticut’s Summer of Gold 2006.
|
|
Should Michelle Kwan Retire?
Many people assume figure skating queen Michelle Kwan will hang up her skates permanently. She, however, told the press she's not sure yet. Do you think she should?
|
|
Goebel Retires from Skating
Timothy Goebel, United States Figure Skating National Team member since 1994, said: “Goodbye” to his competitive figure skating career.
|
|
Figure Skating Up-to-Date
As we transition from April to May, 2006, these
headlines are worthy of notice.
|
|
Enjoy a Figure Skating Show
Going to an ice show is always a thrill. Here are some ideas to help you enjoy special skating performances to their fullest.
|
|
Skating Gymnastics Spectacular
The 2005 Hilton Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular showcased the power & artistry of the world’s most popular Olympic sports.
|
|
2006 Short Track Worlds
Over 3500 spectators gathered to watch the 2006 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships and cheer for their favorite athletes.
|
|
'06 Worlds Pairs Final
The pairs long program concluded with an upset at the 2006 World Figure Skating Championships, in Calgary, Canada.
|
|
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.
|
|
World Short Track Website
"World Short Track provides news, information and statistics about short track speed skating around the world."
|
|
Skate Canada
Formerly the Canadian Figure Skating Association, this is the governing body for competitive figure skating in Canada.
|
|
US Speed Skating
The United States National Governing Body for Long Track and Short Track Speed Skating
|
Page:
1 | 2
