November 14-17, 2007 – Raleigh, NC The 2008 Eastern Sectional Championships take place this week at the Factory Ice House in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Four couples from each level will qualify to compete at the 2008 U.S. National Championships.…
Beijing, China At last year’s Cup of China, Oksana Domnina and Maxim Shabalin of Russia narrowly won the gold over Tanith Belbin and Benjamin Agosto of the United States. This year, the stage is set for a rematch. Fresh off…
Zagreb, Croatia The 40th Golden Spin of Zagreb kicks off this week in Zagreb, Croatia, featuring a good mix of new and experienced teams. Two of the medalists from 2006 will face off once again in Zagreb. Ukraine’s Alla Beknazarova…
Quebec City, Canada The Grand Prix series heads to Quebec City this week for its second stop, Skate Canada. Quebec City has hosted various international figure skating events, including 2002 Skate Canada. Canada’s Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir already have…
When did you start skating and how long have you been ice dancing?Susan: I started skating at age nine, and I started ice-dance two years ago, at thirteen. Michael: I first put skates on when I was 4. They…
Reading, PA The 2007 Grand Prix Series kicks off this week at Skate America in Reading, Pennsylvania. The last time this event was held in Reading was back in 2003, the first time the “code of points” judging system was…
Sheffield, England The final event of the JGP series is the John Curry Memorial Trophy in Sheffield, England. The event is named for the Curry, the celebrated British skater, who won gold at the Olympics and World Championships in 1976,…
(Blue Swords) – Chemnitz, Germany The “Blue Swords” competition features one of the more competitive fields of the Junior Grand Prix series. Five teams who have medaled at 2007 JGP events will hope to earn a second medal in Chemnitz…
Sofia, Bulgaria Sofia Cup is the sixth event of the 2007 Junior Grand Prix series. Emily Samuelson and Evan Bates of the US and Vanessa Crone and Paul Poirier of Canada have clinched spots in the Junior Grand Prix Final…
When did you start skating and how long have you been ice dancing? Olivia: I started skating at the age of 4 and this will be my fifth year of ice dancing. Alvin: I started skating when I was…