April 27, 2011 Firstly, congratulations must be given to the organization committee. You would never know the Russian Skating Federation had less than a month to put this competition together. Nothing has been skimped on, right down to the design…
May 2, 2011 *Time flies so fast…* The 2010/2011 World Championships has come to a close and everyone is on their trip home. Chris, Allison and I just arrived home and with us, so many great memories and wonderful friendships.…
In light of the natural and nuclear disasters that have shaken Japan in the past six weeks, the 2010-2011 season was unexpectedly lengthened. Fortunately for the qualified skaters, the 2011 World Figure Skating Championships will go forward — not as…
(Isabella Cannsucio & Colin McManus have blogged for IDC separately throughout the seasons, and have now joined forces for a new feature blog on IDC.) As we were sitting in Starbucks amongst the regular college hustle and bustle, an idea…
The ISU released communication #1670 containing the requirements for technical rules for the 2011-2012 season. Requirements for clothing, calling specifications and levels of difficulty, marking guides and Scales of Values are defined in the Technical Rules as requirements with an…
Four days after the ISU requested bids to serve as “substitute host” to the 2011 World Championships, the International Skating Union has announced that Worlds will take place in Moscow, Russia from April 24-May 1, nearly one month after it…
The International Skating Union (ISU) announced Monday that the 2011 World Figure Skating Championships and the World Team Trophy would not be held in Japan. Because of ongoing concerns following the March 11 earthquake, tsnami, and subsequent damage to a nuclear…
Ice-dance.com staff’s thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan as they mourn those that are lost and begin to rebuild after this tragedy. Eight days ago, figure skaters around the world already had Japan on their minds as…
The International Skating Union released the following statement today regarding the 2011 World Championships: Taking into account the continued critical developments in Japan, the ISU’s primary concern for the safety of all participants, spectators and members of concerned entities as well as…
Article by Melanie HoytPhoto by Katie Weigel If an elite ice dancer, newly retired from competitive skating, is going to feel a slight twinge of regret, it’s probably going to be in March. This is especially likely if it’s…