Figure Skating History
Learn about the history of figure skating in the United States and around the world. Learn about skaters from the past and learn about how certain jumps, spins, and other figure skating moves were named.
Photos From the World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame
The World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame is a museum that showcases figure skating and its history. It is the only museum of its kind in the world.
The World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame is a museum that showcases figure skating and its history. It is the only museum of its kind in the world.
World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame
The World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame is a museum that showcases figure skating and its history.
The World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame is a museum that showcases figure skating and its history.
Photos From the 1976 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships
At the 1976 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships, amateur photographer, LeRoy Miltner, took some photos as the skaters that qualified for the Olympics were introduced to the audience. The photos were misplaced until Thanksgiving of 2007. Mr. Miltner found the photos and is excited to now share them with About.com's readers.
At the 1976 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships, amateur photographer, LeRoy Miltner, took some photos as the skaters that qualified for the Olympics were introduced to the audience. The photos were misplaced until Thanksgiving of 2007. Mr. Miltner found the photos and is excited to now share them with About.com's readers.
Historical Figure Skating Photos From Sonia Bianchetti Garbato
Sonia Bianchetti Garbato was a top figure skating official with the International Skating Union (ISU). She began her career with the ISU in 1963 and served until 1992. The photos in this collection show her with some very famous people in figure skating. Included are some great moments in ice skating history and some personal photos of Sonia Bianchetti Garbato.
Sonia Bianchetti Garbato was a top figure skating official with the International Skating Union (ISU). She began her career with the ISU in 1963 and served until 1992. The photos in this collection show her with some very famous people in figure skating. Included are some great moments in ice skating history and some personal photos of Sonia Bianchetti Garbato.
Ice Skating Memories 2007
This article highlights some ice skating events that happened in 2007.
This article highlights some ice skating events that happened in 2007.
Ice Skating Memories 2006
2006 was a big year in figure skating history since it was an Olympic year. This article highlights some of the important ice skating memories that happened in 2006.
2006 was a big year in figure skating history since it was an Olympic year. This article highlights some of the important ice skating memories that happened in 2006.
Tiffany Vise and Derek Trent Landed the First Quad Throw Salchow
On November 17, 2007, U.S. pair skaters, Tiffany Vise and Derek Trent landed the first quadruple throw salchow at a figure skating competition.
On November 17, 2007, U.S. pair skaters, Tiffany Vise and Derek Trent landed the first quadruple throw salchow at a figure skating competition.
Why is Figure Skating Called "Figure Skating?"
This short article explains how figure skating got its name.
This short article explains how figure skating got its name.
What Was a Patch Practice Session Like When Ice Skaters Practiced Figures?
Figure skating got its name because beautiful designs were skated on clean ice in the shape of a figure eight. These complex designs were called figures and that is why Figure Skating is called FIGURE Skating. In this article, the reader will learn what a figure practice session (patch session) was like.
Figure skating got its name because beautiful designs were skated on clean ice in the shape of a figure eight. These complex designs were called figures and that is why Figure Skating is called FIGURE Skating. In this article, the reader will learn what a figure practice session (patch session) was like.
What Were Special Figures?
Special figures were a part of figure skating in the late 19th Century and in the early 20th Century. Very complicated and elaborate patterns invented by the skater were drawn on the ice with the skater's blades.
Special figures were a part of figure skating in the late 19th Century and in the early 20th Century. Very complicated and elaborate patterns invented by the skater were drawn on the ice with the skater's blades.
"Figure" Skating - Origin of Name by John Cawly Ph. D.
This short article is written by John Cawly Ph. D. of McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois. He has done some research and has found out some interesting facts about the origin of the name "Figure" skating.
This short article is written by John Cawly Ph. D. of McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois. He has done some research and has found out some interesting facts about the origin of the name "Figure" skating.
Mr. Frick - Legendary Ice Skating Show Comedian
For years, Werner Groebli, known as "Mr. Frick," delighted figure skating fans all over the world. He is considered one of the most famous ice skating show comedians in history.
For years, Werner Groebli, known as "Mr. Frick," delighted figure skating fans all over the world. He is considered one of the most famous ice skating show comedians in history.
Santa Claus Ice Skating
Santa Claus has been seen ice skating in various places all over the world. This photo gallery shows Santa on ice skates in just a few of those places.
Santa Claus has been seen ice skating in various places all over the world. This photo gallery shows Santa on ice skates in just a few of those places.
Figure Skating Romances and Marriages
Figure skating seems to be a great place for romance. Several skaters have met at the rink and have had romances. This is a list of just some skating related romances and marriages.
Figure skating seems to be a great place for romance. Several skaters have met at the rink and have had romances. This is a list of just some skating related romances and marriages.
The Zamboni's Rink - Iceland in Paramount
Iceland in Paramount was founded in 1939. It is owned by the famous Zamboni family. Frank Zamboni invented the Zamboni ice resurfacing machinge.
Iceland in Paramount was founded in 1939. It is owned by the famous Zamboni family. Frank Zamboni invented the Zamboni ice resurfacing machinge.
Review of "Skating Through Time" - Figure Skating DVD or Video Set
The best figure skating performances from the United States National Figure Skating championships are put together in "Skating Through Time," a three-volume series available on DVD or video.
The best figure skating performances from the United States National Figure Skating championships are put together in "Skating Through Time," a three-volume series available on DVD or video.
Review of "Frozen in Time" - A Book by Nikki Nichols
"Frozen in Time - The Enduring Legacy of the 1961 U.S. Figure Skating Team" tells the story of the entire 1961 U.S. Figure Skating team that was killed in a tragic plane crash in Brussels, Belgium on February 15, 1961.
"Frozen in Time - The Enduring Legacy of the 1961 U.S. Figure Skating Team" tells the story of the entire 1961 U.S. Figure Skating team that was killed in a tragic plane crash in Brussels, Belgium on February 15, 1961.
Figure Skaters and Hollywood Professional School
Hollywood Professional School was a school in southern California where many figure skaters attended. The figure skaters that attended Hollywood Professonal School (HPS) devoted their time to developing their skating talent. Hollywood Professional School is part of the history of figure skating in the United States.
Hollywood Professional School was a school in southern California where many figure skaters attended. The figure skaters that attended Hollywood Professonal School (HPS) devoted their time to developing their skating talent. Hollywood Professional School is part of the history of figure skating in the United States.
Review of the 1975 World Figure Skating Championships by Jo Ann Schneider
This article was published on March 14, 1975 in the Colorado College Catalyst. It is written by About.com's Figure Skating Guide, Jo Ann Schneider Farris. She attended Colorado College at the time, and was asked by the editor of the college's newspaper to review the event since the 1975 World Figure Skating Championship took place in Colorado Springs.
This article was published on March 14, 1975 in the Colorado College Catalyst. It is written by About.com's Figure Skating Guide, Jo Ann Schneider Farris. She attended Colorado College at the time, and was asked by the editor of the college's newspaper to review the event since the 1975 World Figure Skating Championship took place in Colorado Springs.
1975 World Champion and 1976 Olympic Silver Medalist Dianne DeLeeuw
Dianne DeLeeuw won the World Figure Skating Championships in 1975 and was the Olympic Silver Medalist in 1976.
Dianne DeLeeuw won the World Figure Skating Championships in 1975 and was the Olympic Silver Medalist in 1976.
Why is the Ice Skating Turn "Mohawk" Named After an American Indian Tribe?
Where did the name "Mohawk" come from? Why is a mohawk, which is an ice skating turn, named after an American Indian tribe?
Where did the name "Mohawk" come from? Why is a mohawk, which is an ice skating turn, named after an American Indian tribe?
78 rpm Records Were Once Used at Figure Skating Competitions
Before there were CDs, iPods, or cassette tapes, figure skaters had special custom 78 rpm records made of their figure skating program music.
Before there were CDs, iPods, or cassette tapes, figure skaters had special custom 78 rpm records made of their figure skating program music.
Ulrich Salchow - The Inventor of the Salchow Jump and Olympic Champion
Ulrich Salchow invented a figure skating jump which is called the salchow. He was a Swedish ice skater and world and Olympic figure skating champion. Ulrich Salchow was a very important person in the sport of figure skating in the early part of the 20th Century.
Ulrich Salchow invented a figure skating jump which is called the salchow. He was a Swedish ice skater and world and Olympic figure skating champion. Ulrich Salchow was a very important person in the sport of figure skating in the early part of the 20th Century.
History of Ice Skates
Mary Bellis, Guide to Inventors, explains how the invention of the ice skate blade came about.
Mary Bellis, Guide to Inventors, explains how the invention of the ice skate blade came about.
History of the Zamboni
About.com's Guide to Inventors, Mary Bellis, has put together information on the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine.
About.com's Guide to Inventors, Mary Bellis, has put together information on the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine.
History of Inventions That Have to Do With Ice
Mary Bellis, About.com's Guide to Inventors, shares information on inventions that have to do with ice.
Mary Bellis, About.com's Guide to Inventors, shares information on inventions that have to do with ice.
U.S. Figure Skating History
This is a short history of skating in the United States directly from U.S. Figure Skating's site.
This is a short history of skating in the United States directly from U.S. Figure Skating's site.
Skateweb's History of Figure Skating Links
This is an excellent resource on figure skating history. It includes many links to figure skating and its past.
This is an excellent resource on figure skating history. It includes many links to figure skating and its past.
Figure Skating Trivia by SkateFic
This page includes information about the history and background of famous people in figure skating.
This page includes information about the history and background of famous people in figure skating.
Figure Skating History for Kids
This is a link that explains figure skating history in a way children can understand.
This is a link that explains figure skating history in a way children can understand.
Olympic Figure Skating History
This link includes links to many different sites that discuss Olympic figure skating history.
This link includes links to many different sites that discuss Olympic figure skating history.
Historical Skating Books and Photos
This is from Sandra Loosemore's Skateweb site.
This is from Sandra Loosemore's Skateweb site.
World Figure Skating Museum by Connie Emerson
The World Figure Skating Museum showcases figure skating and its history. This article is written for travelers who visit Colorado and gives readers a glimpse inside the museum.
The World Figure Skating Museum showcases figure skating and its history. This article is written for travelers who visit Colorado and gives readers a glimpse inside the museum.
World Figure Skating Museum
Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the World Figure Skating Museum contains a huge collection of skating related materials.
Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the World Figure Skating Museum contains a huge collection of skating related materials.
Figure Skating Timeline
Riedell Skate Company has put together some of the most important dates in figure skating.
Riedell Skate Company has put together some of the most important dates in figure skating.
History of Ice Skating
This site was put together from the ice skating collection of Fred and Joan Dean, editors of Ice and Roller Skate Magazine of England.
This site was put together from the ice skating collection of Fred and Joan Dean, editors of Ice and Roller Skate Magazine of England.
Virtual Ice Skates Museum
This is a virtual museum that explains in detail the evolution of ice skates.
This is a virtual museum that explains in detail the evolution of ice skates.
Virtual Figure Skating Library
Links to information about figure skating, ice dancing, and international figure skating can be found at this link.
Links to information about figure skating, ice dancing, and international figure skating can be found at this link.