by Anne Calder | Photos by Daphne Backman The roster for the 2016 U.S. Championships had a total of 14 teams, including one who made their senior debut together and one who returned after withdrawing from the 2015 U.S. Championships…
by Anne Calder | Photo by Daphne Backman The Wheaton Ice Skating Academy (Rockville, MD) and Novi Ice Arena (Novi, MI) athletes shared the podium at the 2016 US Nationals Ice Dance Championships with Wheaton claiming gold/silver and Novi skaters…
by Anne Calder | Photo by Daphne Backman The junior short dance competition at the 2016 U.S. National Championships was held on Wednesday, January 19, at the Xcel Energy Centre. Two sets of siblings competed as part of the thirteen…
by Anne Calder | Photos by Robin Ritoss Karina Manta & Joe Johnson formed a new partnership in April 2014. They recently reflected on their skating journeys and current competitive experiences. Manta was five years old when she slipped on…
TEAM INFORMATION: Country: Italy (ITA) Level: Junior Status: Eligible Club: Began Skating together: Coaches: Choreographers: Training location: ATHLETE INFORMATION: Francesca Rizzo Marco Manenti Birth date: Birth place: Home town: …
TEAM INFORMATION: Country: Austraila (AUS) Level: Senior Status: Eligible Club: Began Skating together: Coaches: Choreographers: Training location: ATHLETE INFORMATION: Rachel Hofer Christoph Klier Birth date: Birth place: Home town: …