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<title>What Should an Adult Figure Skater Do to Recover Their Motivation and Passion?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[This article is the second in a series on motivation and inspirational tips for adult figure skaters. In the first article, I discussed strategies for dealing with this times where you can't seem to make any improvement or just have one of those days when nothing seems to be working. Here's what to do next.]]></description>
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<title>Figure Skating Dresses -  What, or What Not, to Wear</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:27:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nothing brings out the little girl in us females more than the thought of a new figure skating dress. Yet, at the same time, nothing can scream more "bling-overkill" than a skating dress. There was a whole lot of girly girl squealing happening in my neck of the woods recently.]]></description>
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<title>How to Choose the Best Ice Skates for Kids</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:47:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ice skates for kids come in even more styles than adult skates, so it is very important to take some time and do some research before making a purchase. Find out how to choose ice skates for kids who want to play hockey, figure skate, or just skate for fun and entertainment.]]></description>
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<title>What Should an Adult Figure Skater Do on a Day Like This?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:20:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Inspiration and Motivation - wherever do we adult figure skaters find these to keep going on the "meh"/"blah" or down days? You know, those days where you wonder if you've made any progress in the last five years of your skating life.  Those days where absolutely nothing is working right and coach didn't get her Java soon enough before your lesson?]]></description>
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<title>Synthetic Ice Rinks For All Year Fun</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:55:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ice Rinks are large bodies of frozen water, or plastics if synthetic, in which it is possible to skate where many sports and activities can be undertaken including ice hockey. Rinks made with ice can form naturally or with a helping hand.]]></description>
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<title>Travelling With Figure Skates? Now Possible in Certain Countries!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:41:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a previous article, I wrote about some of the difficulties in air travel with figure skates since 9/11. Recently several countries have changed their policies in regard to this. Based on feedback I have received it seems that the restrictions are applied the least in the United States while in other countries interpretation of the new rules is less uniform and skaters are still by and large, unable to bring their figure skates on board when they travel.]]></description>
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<title>Travelling With Figure Skates? Say Your Prayers and Cross Your Fingers</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:01:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Since 9/11, figure skates are now considered a hazardous item and have not been allowed as carry-on luggage on commercial air carriers. I'm not sure why. Usually, the only people that tend to get injured by skates are the people who are actually wearing them, or their partners.]]></description>
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<title>Synchronized Skating for Adults: Too Scary for Me!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:21:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Synchronized Skating Disclaimer: I in no way bear any malice towards synchronized skating or those who love it. I don't have any grudges nor was I ever in any way mistreated by any individual or organization affiliated with synchronized skating. ]]></description>
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<title>Injuries and Adult Figure Skaters - Bumps and Scrapes</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:08:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Figure skating injuries are a fact of life! No matter your age or the level you are at, gravity and/or physiology will catch up with you. Bruises and scrapes are fairly benign and be honest now, badges of honor that testify to your devotion to our sport, they give you bragging rights around the water cooler. This past summer, I tripped on my pick doing forward cross cuts (OK, you can all laugh at me here) and slid for several feet on very rough ice on both forearms.]]></description>
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<title>Adult Figure Skating - Benefits of the New Judging System</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:57:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this article, I will explain how the new competitive figure skating judging system benefits adult figure skaters. I will also give brief overview on how it works.]]></description>
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<title>Figure Skating As an Adult - Frustrating Elements</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:36:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this article I will endeavor to explain my strange fascination with a jump in skating referred to as the axel. Yes, the only jump in skating that takes off from a forward direction does a 540 in the air and comes down on the other foot. Well that's the theory, read on to discover how it actually works out in practice. In reality it's not that hard, I see 7 year-olds doing them all the time! Such is the life of an adult figure skater.]]></description>
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<title>Adult Figure Skating, an Introduction</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:51:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all arrive as adult skaters via different paths. In this this article, we look at some of the reasons adult figure skating is growing in popularity. Although figure skating is usually thought of as a sport for the young many people continue to skate and even compete throughout their lives.]]></description>
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<title>Why Figure Skating Is GREAT!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:55:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Thousands of people will tell you that figure skating is a GREAT sport. But what makes this unique ice sport so great and worth your time? That question is exactly what we will tackle in this article.]]></description>
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<title>Buying Tips For Purchasing Ice Rink Tarps</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:36:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Using a a Heavy Duty White Poly Tarp is an inexpensive solution to making an ice rink in the back yard.With tarp sizes up to 100ft x100ft large ice rinks can easily be constructed.]]></description>
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<title>Figure Skating - There Is Much More to Know Than Watching Skaters On TV</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:33:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The grace and beauty on the ice is absolutely amazing, beyond belief, and the stars that make it so are real people behind the scenes working so hard to deliver these routines - often giving up everything from a very early age in the hopes of gold, Olympic gold and onto sponsorships and paid performances. It is athletics mixed with theatre dance, and one wrong move could have you really breaking a leg, as the Broadway quote goes. Still, as much as you think you might be up on figure skating, it's so much more, years of hard...]]></description>
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<title>3 Figure Skating Off Ice Exercises To Improve Your On Ice Performance</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:31:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Figure skating is a sport that requires more than just grace and artistry. While most non-skaters don't realize this, pulling off any technical element in skating requires a significant amount of strength and stamina. Awkward positions must be held for extended periods of time, and muscles that most people hardly ever use must be strong in order to execute the jumps, spins, and lifts that impresses the crowd and judges.]]></description>
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<title>What Figure Skating Is All About?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:49:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All over the world figure skating is known to be a very famous type of sport. Most people during Winter Olympics go out to watch figure skating. There are numerous diverse disciplines of figure skating. There is the singles competition and the pair figure skating competition.]]></description>
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<title>Figure Skating Careers</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:54:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Can figure skating be anything other than a young kid's sport? What careers are available through figure skating? Are there lasting benefits? I'd like to weigh in on these issues since figure skating has been a huge part of my life for the last 25 years.]]></description>
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<title>The Many Health Benefits of Ice Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:16:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ice skating is a great way to be healthier and to stay healthy. It provides numerous benefits, including some that few other activities provide.]]></description>
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<title>Chloe Noel Skating Pants: A Brand You Should Try</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:42:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Out of the many things that you need to consider when you want to try skating, you should make it a point that you also find ways in order for you to have the best skating pants. This one is something that is surely vital for when you do not consider this one you might end up not enjoying the whole experience. For that matter you may want to try Chloe Noel skating pants.]]></description>
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<title>The Makers of A Figure Skater's Performance Wear</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:41:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most popular sports during winter is figure skating. The combination of dance and athleticism along with the beautiful costumes never fail to transport the audience to a magical place. Figure skaters know the importance their routine and their costumes in their performance.]]></description>
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<title>The Figure Skating Sports</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:20:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The sport of figure skating is a widely anticipated event where skaters are judged according to their routines that showcase their skating technique, style, and athleticism. It is a sport that involves a ton of skill, and a lot of times it is overlooked when compared to other sports. Figure skaters have the ability of making their routines look effortless to the audience.]]></description>
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<title>The Figure Skating Costumes</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:19:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most anticipated events in the Winter Olympics is the figure skating competition. An important aspect of figure skating is finding the right costumes. These outfits are specialized and are not as readily available like the day to day women's clothing.]]></description>
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<title>Seeing The Art In Figure Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:53:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most highly watched and televised sports are figure skating competitions. Here, skaters are judged according to their technique, style, routine, and performance. Skaters have a way of making their routines look graceful and calm, much like ballet dancers.]]></description>
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<title>The Costume Maker For Figure Skaters</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:53:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Figure skating is a popular sport that excites people for the grace, power, and athleticism brought by the skaters. With their lavish and creative costumes, skaters create magic on ice. Skating costumes cannot be bought in any ordinary store and can pose a challenge for new skaters looking for performance outfits.]]></description>
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<title>Figure Skating Dresses: Make Your Choices Online and Save Your Time</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:14:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Figure Skating is a very popular sport where individuals, couples or groups perform the act of riding a skateboard in various ways. It can be of various types, such as: ice skate, speed skate, tour skating, roller skate, inline skating, snow skate and figure skating etc.]]></description>
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<title>Skating Apparel: Essential Aspects to Consider</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:45:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Skating apparels are basically those particular dresses wore by the skaters during skating competition. As the activity of skating can be of different types, such as road skating, ice skating and figure skating etc, therefore there are different types of skating dresses available in the market for different skating types.]]></description>
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<title>Skating Dresses: Get What You Want</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:01:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever done any type of skating, such as ice skating, road skating or figure skating? Skating is an outstanding activity that provides good exercise in a relaxing yet exciting environment. If you have ever seen skating sport, then you might have noticed that the skaters wear a different type of dress while performing this excellent sport.]]></description>
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<title>Ice Skating Dresses: Know More to Get More</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:59:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you interested in ice skating and want to know more about it? In very simple words, ice skating is nothing but moving on ice with the help of ice stakes. People go for this activity for various purposes, such as to have fun during leisure, traveling and even as a sport.]]></description>
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<title>Ice Skating Dresses: Considerations Are Essential</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:55:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dress describes its purpose. Yes, you have read it right. Here, we are talking about ice skating dresses. If you are into ice skating, then you might know about the kind of dresses that are required for this entertaining sport. However, while going to choose any dress for ice skating purpose, there are certain things that you need to consider to get the best results.]]></description>
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<title>Choice of Skates for Icy Excitement</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:48:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Skating is a very popular form of sports in which special shoes are worn that enable different ways you can glide across a smooth surface. There are different forms of it and most of the times it is performed on an icy surface.]]></description>
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<title>Starting With Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:24:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If your technique of having fun is thrill, then you have to go for skating. It'd be one of the very finest options for you. The entire notion of moving to and fro in the ice is completely mind blowing.]]></description>
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<title>Beginner's Ice Skating Guide</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:29:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ice skating is a really fun winter activity for people of all ages. If there is an outdoor rink or frozen lake, it can be a really fun way to get outdoors when you might otherwise stay inside. Whether you want to pick up ice skating yourself or are interested in getting your children started, there is some specific gear you will need to buy first.]]></description>
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<title>Skates for the Power of Controlled Movements</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:47:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Among activities of different kinds, skating is especially popular among a large section of people. This is an art of moving your body on an icy or even a smooth surface with the help of special shoes.]]></description>
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<title>Figure Skating Jumps Defined</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:26:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Watching figure skating on TV can be entertaining, but inevitably you will ask yourself what the difference is between a triple flip and a double lutz.  They all look about the same, with the skater launching himself into the air and spinning rapidly a few times before landing on one foot, moving backwards.  However, the jumps all have subtle differences which dictate their level of difficulty, and accordingly, their score rating.]]></description>
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<title>Ice Skates - Taking Care of Your Blades</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:31:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Figure skate blades can be very expensive. Taking good care of your blades will help them last a long time and save you from purchasing new blades frequently.]]></description>
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<title>Customizing Figure Skating Dresses</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:52:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you are into skating, figure skating dresses are one of the highest concerns of skaters. They are really having a hard time finding the right store to buy figure skating dresses.]]></description>
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<title>How To Pick the Best Figure Skates for Your Foot</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:01:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are several brands of figure skates on the market. Which brand would be best for you?]]></description>
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<title>A Look At The Art Of Ice Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:06:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ice skating is a popular sport, especially in the winter months. Wherever you live, there is probably an indoor rink near you. This makes skating possible year-round, even in warm climates. Of course skating outdoors holds a certain appeal, as evidenced by the many outdoor skating rinks that pop up around the holidays. Figure skating is probably the most popular sport in the winter Olympics, drawing millions of spectators. Many countries send athletes to the Olympics to compete in figure skating, ice dancing, speed skating and ice hockey.]]></description>
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<title>Foot Pronation and the Figure Skater</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:01:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many factors that will affect a figure skater's ability to perform jumps, spins, and various moves with correct technique. One would consider lack of muscle strength or flexibility, poor coordination, lack of sound technique, or poor concentration. Those with a biomechanically oriented mind will automatically think of a skater's alignment and body mechanics, looking at the skater from the bottom up.]]></description>
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<title>The Basics of Injury Prevention for Figure Skaters</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:58:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An athlete who participates in a sport, whether it be individual or team, obviously has an increase in risk for injury than the non-athlete. If the athlete participates in one sport year round, that risk may increase due to the repetitive motion and muscle dominance associated with that sport. Competitive figure skating is a sport that requires year round practice, with little time for rest; therefore, skaters are susceptible to injury in various joints and muscles.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Stretching for Figure Skaters</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:31:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The majority of skaters have completed the 'jump out of the car and put the skates on in two minutes to be in time for a lesson' maneuver at some point in their career. Even the two minute 'throw the leg up on the boards and stretch for 30 seconds' move falls by the wayside in order to be on time. While proud to have made it on the ice before the clock hits 5:01, a skater has unfortunately increased her risk for injury.]]></description>
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<title>Things to Consider When Buying Figure Skating Dresses</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:13:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There may be lots of sports and hobbies that a person may be involved with. Being into sports or hobbies is a good way of relieving stress and having something to do during your free time. One of these sports or hobbies that a lot of people are into is figure skating.]]></description>
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<title>Circa Skate Shoes - How to Buy the Best Figure Skate Boots</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:29:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people have no idea about what type of skate boots to buy. If you are also one of those people who have decided to buy a pair of figure skates but are wondering how to go about it, I am sure I can be of some help to you.]]></description>
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<title>The Different Moves in Figure Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Figure skating is one of the most known artistic sport in the world. Participated in by hundred of aspirants, this competitive activity highlights a number of breath taking moves.]]></description>
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<title>Boys Ice Skates - How to Get the Right Pair</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:03:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Boys are adventurous and full of energy. During their growing up years, boys are encouraged and introduced to a number of different activities and sports in an effort to redirect this energy and adventure spirit into a more worthy case.]]></description>
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<title>Buy the Right Skate Blades For Your Ice Skates</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:22:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On the ice sliding from one end to the other, Ice skating is sometimes viewed as an art and those that participate in ice skating are greatly admired. The actual activity of ice skating has a long history and has been around for a number of centuries; possibly even before the discovery of metal blades, it is believed that animal bones and wood were used.]]></description>
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<title>Kids Ice Skates - A Beginners Guide</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:16:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ice skating is an activity that can be practiced as a recreational activity or as a professional sport. A lot of skaters ice skate for leisure as there are some good benefits that can be gained from ice skating. Introducing children to ice skating can be both fun and yet dangerous as child safety on the ice rink is a major concern.]]></description>
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<title>Jackson Ice Skates - The Most Comfortable Fit!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:15:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mastering the art of ice skating is a graceful feat that can depend a number of factors such a person's skill level, their discipline traits and most importantly, what type of ice skate boots they use. One of these companies that have a strong market reputation is Jackson Ultima Skates.]]></description>
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<title>Riedell Ice Skates For Leisure and Professional Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:33:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Skating is both a hobby and professional sport that requires skill to master and flow smoothly on ice. For people who have a love and passion for it, it can prove rewarding as much as it can also be challenging. Most people participate in one of two categories of the activity, figure skating or hockey skating.]]></description>
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<title>CCM Ice Stakes Are Great For Ice Hockey</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:43:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On the ice rink, the boot determines how an individual moves. It is also important in the sport of ice hockey.]]></description>
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<title>Start Them Off Early With Toddler Ice Skates</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:13:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ice skating is an excellent recreational activity and sport that can engage people of all ages including children. While most will view it as a risky activity, with the right amount of training, almost anyone can become an expert ice skater. There are many ways that one can find this training, even for toddlers. In fact such is the confidence that it is any man's sport, that some companies even make toddler ice skates, specifically for the little ones.]]></description>
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<title>Mr Vandervell and His Gift to Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 16:45:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is quite impossible to over-estimate the value of the enormous amount of work done by Mr. Vandervell for skating. By inventing tests, this great man made the Ice Skating Association possible.]]></description>
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<title>Different Ice Skates &amp; Costumes</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 15:41:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are several models of the round-toe skate in use, each of which has a considerable following; but, after all, there is scarcely any difference between them. First, there is what is commonly called the Salchow model, made by Albert Stille, of Stockholm, and used by Salchow, Panin and other skaters.]]></description>
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<title>How Did the Ice Skates of Today Develop?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 15:39:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The predominating types of skates being used today, are modelled after the old Dutch wooden skate and the Norwegian tubular skate for racing. All other kinds are constructed on the basis of these systems and offer, with the exception of small alterations in the mechanism for attachment, no real improvement.]]></description>
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<title>The History of Ice Skates</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 11:44:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In early days the Frisians used a special skate for racing purposes. This consisted of a longer blade, from 3/32 in. to 1/8 in. wide, with the inner edge sharpened about half a millimetre higher than the outer edge in order to give a greater purchase on the ice at the strike off.]]></description>
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<title>Ice Skaters Turning Pro - Then &amp; Now</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 11:42:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Toward the start of the Second World War, the number of ice skaters turning pro was ever increasing, but it was nothing like it is today. Nowadays somewhere around 90 per cent of the champions turn professional nine out of twelve of the international pairs champions.]]></description>
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<title>Post 1938 Changes in Ice Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 11:39:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In 1938 the world of ice skating changed forever. Hans Muller was no longer leading the way forward and into the unoccupied throne ascended Mile Micheline Lannoy and Pierre Baugniet of Brussels, trained by the Belgian painter and athlete Charles Landot and winning the European in 1947, the Worlds in 1947 and 1948 and the Olympic crown in 1948.]]></description>
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<title>Barbara Ann's Role in Ice Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 11:33:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Barbara Ann is an interesting character in the world of ice skating. It would indeed be very unfair, not to say ungallant, to decry her successes...]]></description>
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<title>Hans Muller - The Ice Skating Legend</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 11:29:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hans Muller was, and still remains to be, one of the best ice skaters the world has ever known. The 1947 result was due to the superb school skating of Hans who not only then, and until he turned professional after the 1948 Olympics...]]></description>
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<title>Skating During Nazi Influence</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 11:24:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[During the period of Nazi influence in Europe, many skaters left for the United States, several of them became professionals and have since then most assuredly made good and a lot of money. But already over there, there were the well-known and established instructors Willie Frick, Gustav Lussi, Howard Nicholson and others, as well as several ex-amateurs...]]></description>
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<title>First &quot;General Ice Skaters&quot; Meeting</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 10:30:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On April 26th, the First "General Ice Skaters" Meeting was held again at the Guildhall, Cambridge, with Mr. Townley presiding. The recommendations of the Committee were approved and the objects of the Association were more fully defined, viz. To promote and reward speed skating by the establishment and management of Amateur and Open-skating Championships of England. And then, red letter day for modern figure-skaters: to promote and encourage figure-skating by the establishment of standards at which figure skaters may aim, and by bestowing badges of merit on those who attain these standards.]]></description>
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<title>Bernard Adams - The First Great British Skating Teacher</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 10:20:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this article, I wish to tell the story of great teacher Bernard Adams, and how he became a professional skater. The story bears on ice-making and it has never been told in print.]]></description>
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<title>Early Experiments For the Production of Real Ice For Ice Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 10:16:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first experiments made for the production of real ice by artificial means must concern everyone interested in the history of figure-skating, for without this man-made ice the development would have been slow indeed. That evaporation was an agent for producing intense cold had been known for a long time, but had received only scant attention from the scientists; on December 17, 1812, a report made to the Royal Society by its secretary, Dr. W. H. Wollaston, on the experiments of a Mr. Leslie, wherein, by the use of an instrument called a Cryophorus a frost bearer, to absorb vapour by sulphuric acid ice could be formed in a few minutes, by condensation through the means of Salt and Snow.]]></description>
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<title>Coaching Figure Skating Jumping</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:48:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although figure skating is an Olympic Sport, it is not taught as well as it should be. The rules of the mechanics are confusing and at best, vague on many aspects in particular, figure skating jumping. If you look at the history of figure skating, the elite athletes are leaps and bounds away from what the Olympians of 50 years ago were doing.]]></description>
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<title>Ice Skating - Taking Up the Sport After Winter Olympics Inspiration</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:12:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you been inspired by the Winter Olympics to take up Ice Skating? It's easy to get started!]]></description>
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<title>Figure Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:01:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Figure skating was not always this brutal or competitive. It began in the middle of the 17th century with a group of Scottish skaters who began their own skating club, which was the first of its kind. Not much is known about this club, but it gave birth to other clubs that focused on figure skating.]]></description>
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<title>Parent Tips For Kids Figure Skates</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:36:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Regardless of whether you live in a wintry location or not, your kid will always enjoy ice skating. From toddlers to early adults, kids figure skates are always a hit.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Olympic Figure Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:25:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most technical and beautiful of the events in the Winter Olympics is figure skating. Becoming acquainted with some of the key elements of this sports will help one to better appreciate and understand this integral part of the Olympic experience.]]></description>
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<title>Double Blade Ice Skates For Children</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:24:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Double-bladed ice skates were designed to permit a young beginner to stand confidently on ice right away. Because the skate has two blades, which greatly increases stability, maintaining his or her balance will not be difficult for a child wearing double-blade skates. When the fear of falling down is reduced or removed, a child will be much more confident and willing to try new things on the ice.]]></description>
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<title>Braum's Ice Skating Rink in Oklahoma City</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:24:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Braum's ice skating rink in Oklahoma City offers a range of entertainment activities. Braum's Ice skating is the best place to visit if you are looking for a winter workout in Oklahoma City.]]></description>
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<title>Braums Ice Rink</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:19:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There's no better way for you to experience the fluidity of motion generated by ice than by heading to the ice rink. Skating on ice is one of the most loved winter activities ever. Oklahoma City has one just for its residents and the visitors who throng to the city - Braums Ice Skating Rink.]]></description>
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<title>Countdown to the US Figure Skating National Championships</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:45:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nationals are one of the most anticipated events in U.S. figure skating every year, and the January 2010 event holds special significance because it will determine the makeup of the figure skating contingent to the Vancouver Olympics in February 2010. This year, the United State will only be able to send two ladies skaters to the Olympics, due to placements at the World Championships in 2009.]]></description>
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<title>Points to Consider When Choosing Ice Skating Attire</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:28:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Confidence is what your outfit adds to you. Like any other sport, the attire you wear should complement your performance as well as make you comfortable. Ice skating dresses thus play a vital role in the act. While choosing the most unique garment you need to take care about the following points.]]></description>
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<title>A Guide to Ice Skating Dresses</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:22:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ice skating from a beginner's point of view may be complete with a warm and comfortable outfit but when it takes a professional angle, proper ice skating dresses are a must. If you are a professional, it is very obvious that you tend to go for a dress which suits the contest's style and the occasion.]]></description>
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<title>Dancing on Ice</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:53:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Archeologists believe that ice-skating has existed since the dawn of times according to discoveries of skates made out of bones that were found in Russia, England, Scandinavia, Holland, Germany and Switzerland. Bones from cows, horses, bulls and reindeer were abraded to a flat surface and tied to the legs. They were used with the aid of a stick for crossing large spaces covered with ice.]]></description>
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<title>The Difference Between Ice Skates and Figure Skates</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:53:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Not all ice skates are equal. Learn the difference between "ice skates," and figure skates, hockey skates and recreational skates before you invest in the wrong skate for your needs.]]></description>
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<title>How Should You Dress For Ice Skating?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:21:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The credit for a successful ice skating performance can somewhere be given to the attire worn. The outfit which you wear should be neat and nice. Girls look beautiful in these dresses. Ice skating dresses for girls are very attractive and incredibly beautiful. They can make you shine on the ice.]]></description>
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<title>Things to Consider While Buying an Ice Skating Dress</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:01:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ice skating is a widely popular sport. To be a good skater, you need to pay heed to practicing, learning the various techniques and the most important of all - choosing the right kind of outfit. When we think of girls' ice skating dresses, we tend to visualize a beautiful dress which will complement the elegant poise that the girl would take on ice.]]></description>
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<title>What to Look Out For When Buying an Ice Skating Bag</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:37:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ice skating bags are not only do they protect your expensive skates; they can also be fashion accessories, really setting off an outfit in the process. A lot of people even have a variety of different bags in a variety of different colours so they can match their bags to the rest of their ice skating outfit.]]></description>
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<title>How to Care For Ice Skates</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:55:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Like any athletic equipment, ice skates need to be cared for properly so they will last. Maintaining and storing ice skates properly will reduce the need for unnecessary blade sharpening and prolong their useful life.]]></description>
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<title>How to Dress Your Child For Indoor Ice Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:34:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dressing your child for a trip to the ice skating rink involves a little thought and planning. Know how to dress your child for the most ice skating fun before that invitation arrives.]]></description>
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<title>4 Tips For Building an Ice Skating Rink</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:16:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Decide of the shape and location for your rink. The surface of the rink should be flat. Before the ground gets too cold, it is time to level the area. If you are planning to put stakes into the ground for the frame, better do that before the ground is frozen.]]></description>
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<title>Get Into Winter by Ice Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:38:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ice skating is offered at indoor rinks year-round. Still, I think of ice skating as a winter sport. As the weather turns cold, parks, pools and beaches are less attractive. ]]></description>
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<title>Ice Skating Tips For Ice Skaters</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:58:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ice skating is an excellent source of exercise for the whole family. However there are lots that the beginners will have to learn before you can skate with ease on those ices!  Nowadays one can easily find a lot of professional ice skaters or organization which offers ice skating tips and lessons.]]></description>
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<title>Ice Skating Dresses - What to Wear When You Go Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:46:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When we talk about to ice skating, most skaters are normally novices who are out to have fun whilst skating out on the ice. You will find that most novice skaters will wear most types of clothing as long as it's warm and comfortable during their skating sessions.]]></description>
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<title>In Figure Skating, Training to Music Can Make All the Difference</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:21:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In figure skating, music is part of the routine, and it helps us capture the essence and the flow of the art. If done correctly it can wow the judges and the crowd, creating an emotional moment that no one will ever forget. And boy does it look good on video and TV.]]></description>
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<title>The Impact of Figures in Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:54:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If balance is not there, if the control of edges is not there, if the command of the ice is lacking, a skater does not develop as an artist. Skating is about control, centering and balance. Those are the things school of figure brought. Now that we don't have school of figures, skaters are turning to ice dance instructors to teach them what they need to maintain speed and flow on the ice.]]></description>
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<title>Sasha Cohen - The Pressure to Win</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:25:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sasha Cohen knows it will take some amazing performances  in order to obtain high marks at the upcoming competitions. It is an Olympic season, and everyone will have their game on. She will have to have the technical difficulty, in her spins, her footwork and her jumps in order to make it to the top.]]></description>
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<title>Take the Quad Out!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:18:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The jumps elements in figure skating has become the ultimate expression of a skater's ability. The quad jump for instance, has become the line dividing the men from the boys. In competition, skaters are marked down on their  jumps for landing on two feet; under rotating  the jumps; wrong edge entry;  or tripping and falling on the landing.  The quad jump is a spectacular move.  ]]></description>
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<title>Go For it Sasha Cohen in 2010</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:38:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In women figure skating, the difference between victory and crushed dreams is often how one handles the pressure. Sasha Cohen, who took home a silver medal in the 2006 Turin Games, is retuning to competition to make another attempt  for gold next year at the Vancouver Olympics. Cohen would bring considerable experience to the United States team.]]></description>
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<title>Off-Ice Training For Figure Skaters - Why, What, When, and How?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:16:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Off-ice training is a much buzzed about topic in the world of figure skating. Many skaters do it, many coaches and trainers teach it, but do people really know how the details of how it should be done, and what it really is? A parent may see an ad for an off-ice class and sign up for it per recommendations of the skater's coach, yet does that parent really know what the skater is doing in that class?]]></description>
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<title>About Ice Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:07:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ice skating is an enjoyable, relaxing and fun sport. It is known that the sport began in Europe and then the Americans adapted figure skating just before the civil war. Originally skaters did not skate on top of ice but actually glided on it. True skating emerged when a steel blade with sharpened edges was used. Skates now cut into the ice instead of gliding on top of it. ]]></description>
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<title>Figure Skating Clothing</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:00:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What you wear on ice depends on your purpose for getting on ice. Will you be joining a competition or taking a figure skating test? Are you there just for recreational figure skating? How many hours do you expect to spend on practice?]]></description>
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<title>Figure Skating Jumps</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:54:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Jumps are part of the routine of advanced ice skaters. These are evaluated by the take off and the number of rotations made in the air. There are two familiar types of figure skating jumps, and these are toe jumps and edge jumps. Edge jumps originate from the edge of the blade, while the toe jumps originate from the toe picks, and are actually edge jumps assisted by the toes of the opposite foot.]]></description>
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<title>Mastering the Basic Skills of Ice Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:38:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once you have learned the fundamental moves of skating such as forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, turns, crossovers, and mohawks, you are now ready to master them. There is no better way to master these skills than to practice as much as you can.]]></description>
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<title>Dangers of Ice Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:36:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ice skating is not all glamor and grace. There are also inherent dangers, and all ice skaters, especially the beginners, should be aware of these. In the year 2007 alone, 4,500 skaters were injured in Austria, requiring hospital care. Wrist and head injuries topped the list.]]></description>
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<title>Techniques in Figure Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:24:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Skating does not mean simply gliding and moving on ice. There are specific techniques involved in order to get to a certain point while doing certain moves. These techniques are sculling, stroking, and crossovers.]]></description>
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<title>Ice Skating on Frozen Ponds</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:24:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One can move on ice indoors or outdoors, even in frozen bodies of water. Many skaters sometimes prefer to skate on a frozen pond rather than on man-made indoor ice rinks, for the inherent fun in skating on naturally-occurring ice surfaces. It must be remembered though that whenever you skate on frozen waterways, there are intrinsic dangers that you should be aware of.]]></description>
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<title>Indoor Ice Skating</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:24:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Moving on ice using skates can be done either in indoor tracks that are specifically built for this activity, or in outdoor tracks, which can be both man-made and naturally occurring frozen bodies of water like ponds, lakes, and rivers. Ice skating is a popular sports and recreational activity, as well as a means for travel.]]></description>
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