Top Tips for Skating Competitions
Christina warming up for the 2009 NRW Trophy, Dortmund, Germany. Figure-skating competition season is here! Along with all the hard work comes the stress of remembering everything needed for a...
View ArticleExpress Yourself through Figure Skating
Most people think of figure skating as both sport and art. Peggy Fleming has a short video on expressing yourself through figure skating: Peggy Fleming On Why People Should Skate Click here to view the...
View ArticleNew Year, New Goals
To be a good athlete, you need strong motivation. However, levels of motivation can vary throughout the year. So it’s important to find ways that spark your motivation. One of the best and proven ways...
View ArticleGaining Confidence through Competition
Will (15) and Christina (10) Chitwood after winning Southwestern Regionals in Intemediate Pairs, 2000. Confidence is a wonderful character trait to have in life. Confidence helps you do well in an...
View ArticleCompetition Makeup Tips
Competition Makeup at the 2010 World Figure Skating Championships - Mark Hanretty and Christina Chitwood (AP PhotoAntonio Calanni) When you compete in an event that is judged, appearance is typically...
View ArticleJamberry Nail Wrap Styles – Iced with Fade In
Do you like the movie Frozen? I feel the Iced Jamberry Nail Wraps look like they are made for Frozen! Iced and Fade In Designs These Jamberry Nail Wraps felt perfect for ice skating! My figure skating...
View ArticleOff-Ice Conditioning: Flexibility Routine for Figure Skaters and Dancers
Flexibility is important for any sport and any individual. However, flexibility is incredibly important for figure skaters and dancers. The positions these athletes need to put their bodies in go to...
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