A Figure Skating Blog
Having secured my tickets for Worlds in Nice, France this year I’ve been watching the start of the Grand Prix with extra enthusiasm. It’ a treat to see what’s in store for the year to come. I enjoyed the return to classical music and quintessential, beautiful lines at Skate America and Skate Canada. But, as [...]
This is a question that came in from a reader and one that I asked myself during the Canadian Figure Skating Championships earlier this year. What happened to Mira Leung?
Canadian figure skating fans will remember that Mira was touted as the country’s next big talent when she rose to fame after she began landing [...]
I spent three days at Save-On-Foods Centre in Victoria last week taking in the Canadian Figure Skating Championships. It was a well organized and thoroughly enjoyable event. With one exception. The title sponsor, BMO Financial Group, was given too much freedom to brand the event as its own. As a marketer and conference organizer, I [...]
This year’s Canadian Figure Skating Championships featured a return to classical music, elegance and traditional skating elements.
As a spectator, it was a pleasure to see some classic elements done so well. We enjoyed incredible spiral positions, exquisite spins and well practiced, detailed arm and head movements. The days of just skating around and jumping [...]
For those of you looking to BootandBlade.com for analysis of Worlds (bless you!), it will be a little late coming. I’m on a much-needed holiday this week and am hoping to make it back to my PVR chock-a-block full of World’s coverage before hearing the results, and blogging about them.
So, if you can wait a [...]
During the Olympics I got the chance to chat with some local and international media about the figure skating events, the outcomes and the sport’s appeal.
I made some predictions about the Ladies event on the Global TV’s morning show and chatted with Lisa Christiansen on CBC 3’s “Appetite for Distraction” about my favourite Olympic moment [...]
Last week I spoke with ABC News for their story about Olympic figure skating costuming, Vancouver Olympics: In Figure Skating, Women Go Classy, Men Stay Flashy. The article asks this question: Why are men donning outrageous costumes while the women are toning it down with sophisticated dresses? It was fun to weigh-in on the discussion [...]
Watching Joannie Rochette battle through the short program last night was inspirational and, of course, heartbreaking. Her courage is astounding.
Many fans have expressed their support for Joannie with messages and texts. In this statement, she says that she appreciates all the support:
We both want to thank all the people here and across Canada for their [...]
Last weekend I went to Robson Square to see Elizabeth Manley and Katarina Witt reunited 22 years after the Calgary Olympics. Hundreds of fans came out to get a glimpse of the figure skating icons. For so many Canadians, Manley’s flawless free program in Calgary was the highlight of the ‘88 Games.
Manley and Witt certainly [...]
I often wonder what non-fans think when they happen upon a figure skating competition on TV. Are they amazed by the athletic feats? Do they marvel at pairs skaters’ willingness to be hurled into triple split twists? Do they appreciate artistic achievements?
Over at Go Fug Yourself, Jessica reviews US Nationals with an entertaining costume critique. [...]