Jul 2, 2021

Katie Krafchik Hopes to Translate Her Virtual Success to In-Person Events

BY: Brooklee Han, OLY When there finally was an opportunity for Katie Krafchick to compete during the 2020 season, which was nearly decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic, she made the most of it. The 12-year-old Skating Club of New York representative won the hotly contested novice ladies division at the 2021…

Ice Skating

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Katie Krafchik Hopes to Translate Her Virtual Success to In-Person Events

Mar 31, 2021

Kicking It With KO ft Jason Brown

For all those that couldn’t watch it or like a great read, here is a transcription of Kaetlyn Osmond’s interview with Jason Brown ahead of Worlds 2021. Kaetlyn: Welcome back to Kicking It with KO in partnership with Jackson Ultima! I am so excited to be joined by the ever-optimistic…

Figure Skating

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Mar 28, 2021

World Figure Skating Championships 2021

Wow. What a whirlwind of a year it has been with the culmination of the World Championships in Stockholm Sweden. A huge applause to all of the skaters who competed. With varying degrees of rink closures, it was great to see everyone come together for this event. MEDALISTS: Nathan Chen (1), Alexandra Trusova (3), Aleksandra Boikova + Dmitrii Kozlovskii (3)

Figure Skating

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World Figure Skating Championships 2021

MEDALISTS: Nathan Chen (1), Alexandra Trusova (3), Aleksandra Boikova + Dmitrii Kozlovskii (3)

Mar 9, 2021

Kickin’ it with K.O. Ft Michael Marinaro & Kirsten Moore-Towers

Ice Skating

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Kickin’ it with K.O. Ft Michael Marinaro & Kirsten Moore-Towers

Jan 7, 2021

Outdoor Ice Skating with Carol Heiss Jenkins

“I LOVE Outdoor Skating!” Olympic Champion Carol Heiss Jenkins fondly remembers competing outside in the open elements. Today a skater’s normal is being enclosed inside a climate controlled rink, but that’s a recent development in skating history. Britannica says skating can be traced to have occurred as far back as 1000 BC and during…

Figure Skating

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Outdoor Ice Skating with Carol Heiss Jenkins

Jan 7, 2021

Ice Skating Outdoors: Equipment Maintenance & Safety Tips

’Tis the season! As temperatures plummet below freezing, we bundle up, brighten our homes with festive lighting, and enjoy the coziest time of the year with loved ones. For ice - enthusiasts, that usually means we get to share our favourite winter pastime with friends and family: skating! We partnered…

Figure Skating

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Ice Skating Outdoors: Equipment Maintenance & Safety Tips

Dec 22, 2020

Ice Skating Outdoors: What To Pack?

’Tis the season! As temperatures plummet below freezing, we bundle up, brighten our homes with festive lighting, and enjoy the coziest time of the year with loved ones. For ice-enthusiasts, that usually means we get to share our favourite winter pastime with friends and family: skating! Whether you still have…

Figure Skating

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Dec 17, 2020

Ice Skating Outdoors: Top 20 Outdoor Rinks

’Tis the season! As temperatures plummet below freezing, we bundle up, brighten our homes with festive lighting, and enjoy the coziest time of the year with loved ones. For ice-enthusiasts, that usually means we get to share our favourite winter pastime with friends and family: skating! Unfortunately, the 2020 pandemic…

Ice Skating

7 min read

Nov 18, 2020

New Skates! Jackson Men’s Elite 5362

Jackson Ultima is the industry leader because they invest in continually improving, just like you. It is a pleasure to announce the new MEN’S ELITE DJ5362 made in Suede leather, providing excellent durability and performance! Comfort of the MEN’S ELITE DJ5362 increases by a new softer, rolled collar and re-designed…

Figure Skating

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Oct 21, 2020

Gain Confidence by Knowing Your Skates

So much about skating can feel out of control. From competition skating order picked at random to scheduling when you can skate, it can all seem a little chaotic. Skate Sharpening is one thing some skaters have taken control of. We have a tip for you to gain control, too. …

Figure Skating

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