Skate Canada has released its entries for the season’s first two senior international events: the U.S. International Figure Skating Classic and Nebelhorn Trophy. Pairs Paige Lawrence & Rudi Swiegers – Silver medalists at last year’s inaugural event in Salt Lake…
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Lake Placid Wraps, Minto Begins, Quebec Draws Near
Minto Summer Skate began August 1, with junior and senior dance and junior pairs (LP only) beginning Saturday. The registered skaters list includes Edwards & Pang (FD only) and Nicole Orford & Thomas Williams (SD only) fresh off of Lake…
JGP Riga Cup (Latvia) Entries Announced
The ISU has posted its first entry list for the Junior Grand Prix circuit, for first event JGP Riga Cup in Riga, Latvia. Canada will be sending two entries in pairs: Junior Grand Prix newcomers Dylan Conway & Dustin Sherriff-Clayton,…
ISU Announces Technical Minimums for 2013-14
The ISU released Communication No. 1797 today, establishing the TES minimums for qualification to this year’s ISU Championships and the Sochi Olympics. The minimums for pairs at most events have remained unchanged from last season, but have been lowered for…
Skate Canada Announces 2013-14 National Team
Skate Canada has announced its National Team for the Olympic season, comprising top five finishers at the senior level at the 2013 Canadian Figure Skating Championships. In dance, as was the case for the 2011-12 season, a sixth team has…
ISU Releases 2016 Championship Allotments
The ISU Council today released the provisional allotments for 2016’s ISU Championships, with the following of primary interest for North American skaters: ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships – Taipei City/Chinese Taipei (February 9-14, 2016) ISU World Junior Figure Skating…
Skate Canada Names Dan Thompson New CEO
From Skate Canada: OTTAWA, ON: A leading sport and strategic marketing specialist will take the helm of Skate Canada later this month. Dan Thompson will become the Chief Executive Officer of the national body responsible for teaching Canadians to skate…
2013-14 Grand Prix Assignments – Pairs
1. The Elite Canada’s top two teams also enter the Grand Prix as third and fourth in the world, putting each in prime position for podium finishes at their two events. As reigning medalists, however, assignment rules may offer Meagan…
2013-14 Grand Prix Assignments – Dance
The Grand Prix assignments for the 2013-14 season are upon us, and this year’s dance line-up offers more than a few storylines to watch. 1. The Elite There are no surprises in the assignments for World one-two Meryl Davis &…