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The 5 Figure Skating Olympic Events

Last updated on March 6, 2022

Since its introduction in 1924, figure skating has been one of the most popular sports at the Winter Olympics.
It has developed into a 5 event competition series including singles and pair figure skating, as well as ice dancing.
Below, you will learn more about each of the events and their famous skaters.

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Table of Contents
The 5 Figure Skating Olympic Events - Introduction + FAQs
Women's Singles Figure Skating event
Men's Singles Figure Skating Event
Pair Figure Skating Event
Ice Dancing Event
Figure Skating Team event
Figure Skating Special Olympics and Paralympics

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The 5 Figure Skating Olympic Events - Introduction + FAQs

Brief history

The first figure skating competition at the Olympics first took place at the 1908 London Summer Games.
Then it was included again at the 1920 Antwerp Games.
It is only in 1924, for the Chamonix Games, that Figure Skating was permanently included in the Winter Olympic Games program.  

What are the figure skating events at the Olympics?

Figure skating now includes 4 events:

  • Men's Individual
  • Women's individual
  • Pairs
  • Ice dancing 
  • Team

Normally, there is also a gala with the best ranked skaters and local skaters once the competition is over.

Note that those are the figure skating events. There are other skating events under the speed skating competion.

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2010 Gala - photo by David W. Carmichael - davecskatingphoto.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How many skaters can compete at the Winter Olympics for figure skating events?

Rules can change from games to games.
At the 2022 Beijing Olympics the quota spots were 144 with:

  • Men's Individual - 30 skaters
  • Women's individual - 30 skaters
  • Pairs - 19 pairs 
  • Ice dancing - 23 pairs
  • Team - from the roasters of the other events, 10 teams maximum

Once country can enter a maximum of 9 men and 9 women.

How do figure skaters qualify for the Olympics?

Rules can change from games to games.
At the 2022 Beijing Olympics, the rules were:

Every discipline qualifies independently.

Qualification of the country:

  • Countries can earn up to 3 spots per events.
  • 1st option - Most spots are allocated based on the results of the 2021 World Championships.
  • 2nd option - Next best ranked athlete from the NFs not qualified with two or three places until the quotas of qualification through are reached.
  • Learn more on Wikipedia

Skater qualification:

There is no individual athlete qualification.
The choice of which athlete(s) to send to the Games is at the discretion of each country.
According to ISU rules, countries must choose skaters who have achieved a minimum technical elements score at an ISU-recognized competition.

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Photo by David W. Carmichael - davecskatingphoto.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

AIs synchronized skating an Olympic event?

Today, synchronized skating has been reviewed for Olympic eligibility, but it is not an Olympic sport.
Although it is growing very fast, synchro may never be part of the Olympics because:

  • The teams are huge - 20 skaters each which means high accommodation costs
  • It is difficult to televise: you don't realize the speed and difficulty via a screen
  • It is not popular is many parts of the World which limits the potential audience
  • There are not enough countries with teams when the Olympics is a contest between all nations around the world - at senior level, only around 20 countries have teams today

Figure skating nations are working on new models to be able to include synchronized skating at the Olympics.

Dominant nations in ice skating events at the Olympics

The most successful nations in terms of medals throughout the Figure skating Olympics history are:

  • USA - 53 medals including 16 gold 
  • Russia - 60 medals including 30 gold (competing under Russian Empire, Soviet Union, Unified Team, Russian Federation, Olympic Athletes from Russia, & Russian Olympic Committee) 

Dominant skaters

The most decorated skaters in the Olympics history of Figure skating are:

  • Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, ice dancers from Canada - they have a total a total of five medals including two golds in ice dance and one team event gold (2010 to 2018). 
  • Gillis Grafstrom, a male figure skater from Sweden has had 4 medals including 3 gold ones (1920 to 1932)
  • Sonja Henie, a female figure skater from Norway, has earned 3 gold medals (1928 -1936)
  • Irina Rodnina, a pair figure skater from Soviet Union, has earned 3 gold medals (1972 -1980)
  • See more on Wikipedia
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Virtue and Moir - photo by David W. Carmichael - davecskatingphoto.com., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Rules

Is there an age limit for figure skaters at the Olympics?

The minimum age to compete as a figure skater in the Olympics is 15 years old.
The athlete must turn 15 by July 1, the year before the Olympic Games.

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Women's Singles Figure Skating event

History and description

Women's individual has been an Olympics skating event from the beginning.
In this event, individual women complete 2 programs: 

  • Short program - 2 minutes 30 seconds
  • Free program - 4 minutes

What to look for

Both programs have requirements to be included in the program and set to music:

  • Jumps
  • Spins (including a spin combination)
  • Attitudes
  • Step sequences
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Yuna Kim - photo by David W. Carmichael - davecskatingphoto.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Dominant countries

  • USA - 23 medals, including 7 gold
  • Russia - 8 (competing under Russian Empire, Soviet Union, Unified Team, Russian Federation, Olympic Athletes from Russia, & Russian Olympic Committee) 
  • East Germany - 5 medals including 3 gold
  • Norway - 3 gold medals
  • Austria 7 medals including 2 gold
  • UK - 6 medal including 2 gold
  • Canada - 6 medals including 2 gold

Great champions

  • Sonja Henie from Norway - 3 medals, including 3 gold (from 1928 to 1936)
  • Katarina Witt from Germany - 2 medals, including 2 gold (from 1984 to 1988)
  • Tenley Albright from the USA - 2 medals, including 1 gold (from 1952 to 1956)
  • Carol Heiss from the USA - 2 medals, including 1 gold (from 1956 to 1960)
  • Sjoukje Dijkstra from the Netherlands - 2 medals, including 1 gold (from 1960 to 1964)
  • Yuna Kim from South Korea - 2 medals, including 1 gold (from 2010 to 2014)
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Men's Singles Figure Skating Event

History and Description

Men's individual has been an Olympics skating event from the beginning.
In this event, individual men complete 2 programs:

  • Short program - 2 minutes 30 seconds
  • Free program - 4 minutes 30 seconds

Note that at the first Winter Olympics, there was another men event called special figure. It only took place once.

What to look for

Both programs have requirements to be included in the program and set to music:

  • Jumps
  • Spins (including a spin combination)
  • Attitudes
  • Step sequences
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Yuzuru Hanyu - photo by Phantom Kabocha, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Dominant countries

  • USA - 16 medals including 8 gold
  • Russia - 10 (competing under Russian Empire, Soviet Union, Unified Team, Russian Federation, Olympic Athletes from Russia, & Russian Olympic Committee) 
  • Sweden - 7 medals including 4 gold
  • Austria - 8 medals including 3 gold
  • Japan -  6 medals including 2 gold
  • UK - 2 medal including 2 gold
  • Canada - 9 medals including 0 gold

Great champions

  • Gillis Grafström from Sweden - 4 medals including 3 gold (1920 to 1932)
  • Karl Schäfer from Austria - 2 medals including 2 gold (1932 to 1936)
  • Dick Button from the USA - 2 medals including 2 gold (1948 to 1952)
  • Yuzuru Hanyu from Japan - 2 medals including 2 gold (2014 - 2018)
  • Evgeni Plushenko from Russia - 3 medals including 1 gold (from 2002 to 2014) (plus team medals)

Pair Figure Skating Event

History and Description

Figure Skating Pairs competition has been an Olympics skating event from the beginning.
In this event, pairs complete 2 programs:

  • Short program - 2 minutes 30 seconds
  • Free program - 4 minutes 

What to look for

Both programs have requirements to be included in the program and set to music:

  • Jumps - both side by side and thrown jumps (where the male partner throws the female in the air)
  • Spins (side by side and combined)
  • Step sequences
  • Lifts
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Dan and Hao Zhang - photo by David W. Carmichael - davecskatingphoto.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Dominant countries

  • Russia - 24 (competing under Russian Empire, Soviet Union, Unified Team, Russian Federation, Olympic Athletes from Russia, & Russian Olympic Committee) 
  • Germany - 7 medals including 4 gold
  • China - 7 medals including 2 gold
  • Canada - 8 medals including 2 gold
  • USA - 5 medals including 2 gold
  • Austria - 7 medals including 2 gold

Great champions

  • Irina Rodnina (with different partners) from Russia - 3 gold medals (1972 to 1980)
  • Artur Dmitriev (with different partners) from Russia - 3 medals including 2 gold (1972 to 1980)
  • Andrée Brunet and Pierre Brunet from France - 3 medals including 2 gold (1924 - 1932)

Ice Dancing Event

History and Description

Ice dance has a much more recent Olympic history.
It was first demonstrated in Grenoble in 1968.
And it was definitively added as a medal sport in 1976.

In this event, ice dancing pairs complete 2 programs:

  • Rhythm dance - 2 minutes 30 seconds - with a defined musical theme every year
  • Free program - 4 minutes 30 seconds

What to look for

Both programs have requirements to be included in the program and set to music:

  • Step sequences
  • Lifts
  • Technical skating skills such as twizzles
  • Spins

In ice dance, there is more emphasis on choreography and rhythm.

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Papadakis and Cizeron - photo by Bff, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Dominant countries

  • Russia - 19 (competing under Russian Empire, Soviet Union, Unified Team, Russian Federation, Olympic Athletes from Russia, & Russian Olympic Committee) 
  • France - 5 medals including 2 gold
  • Canada - 4 medals including 2 gold
  • USA - 6 medals including 1 gold
  • UK - 2 medal including 1 gold

Great champions

  • Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir - from Canada - 3 medals including 2 gold (2010-2018) (plus team medals)
  • Oksana Grishuk and Evgeny Platov - 2 medals including 2 gold (1994-1998)
  • Meryl David and Charlie White from the USA - 2 medals including 1 gold (plus team medals)
  • Gabrielle Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron from France - 2 medals including 1 gold
  • Natalia Bestemianova and Andrei Bukin from Russia - 2 medals including 1 gold
  • Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean from UK - 2 medals including 1 gold
  • Marina Anissina and Gwendal Peizerat from France - 2 medals including 1 gold

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Figure Skating Team event

History and Description

The figure skating team event debuted at the 2014 Olympics.

It has two segments:

  • qualification -
    One male skater, one female, one pair and one ice dancing couple complete their short program
  • finals -
    One male skater, one female, one pair and one ice dancing couple complete their free program
    The skaters can be replaced between qualification and finals.

Ranking is based on the total number of points.

Dominant countries

  • Canada - 2 medals including 1 gold
  • USA - 3 medals including 0 gold
  • Russia - 2 (competing under Russian Empire, Soviet Union, Unified Team, Russian Federation, Olympic Athletes from Russia, & Russian Olympic Committee) 

Figure Skating Special Olympics and Paralympics

Paralympics

At the moment, figure skating is not part of the Winter Paralympic Games.
List of sports available here.

Special Olympics

Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion, where every single person is accepted and welcomed in sports, regardless of ability or disability. 
Programs have started in several countries, including the UK, the US.


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Figure Skating Competition Checklist (to-do + packing)

Last updated on April 24, 2021

Be ready. Don't stress about forgetting something... Below are my figure skating competition checklists to make sure:

  • You do all that is required before and during the event,
  • You pack everything you may need,
  • You make memories and celebrate!

They can also be downloaded further down in the article.

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Figure Skating Competition Checklist
Packing list for figure Skating competition
Download the checklist
Recording results and collecting memories
Celebrate the experience and the result

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Figure Skating Competition Checklist

Before I share all the things you should pack, so that you don't forget anything, below are all the things you should do, before, during and at the end of the competition

Registration Checklist

  • Check requirements (level...) 
  • Register for competition*
  • Fill in forms*
  • Pay fees
  • Discuss travel with coach
  • Make travel arrangements

Weeks leading to competition

  • Check website to collect event numbers + times
  • Notify school of days off
  • Practice with outfit
  • Practice with hairstyle
  • Get blades sharpened (but not too close to the competition)
  • Polish skates
  • Get direction to ice rink(s)  
  • Pack (see packing list in next section)
Figure skating competition packing checklist

On arrival

  • Arrive at least 1h before
  • Go to check in
  • Hand in music tracks
  • Find changing room(s)
  • Understand layout of rink(s)
  • Find result boards

During the competition and at the end

  • HAVE FUN!!!!
  • Cheer all the skaters
  • Take pictures and videos
  • Get music back*
  • Get copy of result sheet*
  • Take notes of things missing you may want to take during another competition
  • Make sure you list all that went well
  • Celebrate! See further down for celebration ideas

* in some countries / states / competitions, this can be handled by the coach.


Packing list for figure Skating competition

Equipment

  • Labeled skate bag
  • 2 skates
  • Blade soakers
  • Dry cloth / towel for the blades
  • Skate guards
  • Music copies x2
  • Warm up equipment (rope, mat...)
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Clothes

  • Practice outfits (if practice time)
  • Event costumes
  • Competition tights
  • Replacement tights
  • Clear straps for bras
  • Team / club jacket
  • Warm up clothes
  • Gloves for warm-up
  • Running shoes
  • Everyday clothes

See my 5 style suggestions for practice outfits

Check out the best figure skating tights

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Hair & Make-up

  • Make-up kit
  • Make-up remover
  • Brush / comb
  • Hair ties
  • Bobby pins...
  • Hair spray
  • Hairstyle elements
  • Medications
  • Cotton balls

Get make-up kit

Get make up and toiletry organizer bag

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Various

  • Water bottle
  • Non messy snacks 
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Copy of all documents
  • Proof of age (e.g. report card)
  • Tissues
  • Tampons / Pads
  • Something to keep busy while waiting (book, games...)
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Emergency

  • Replacement laces (why do they always break during competition?)
  • Screws & screwdriver for blades
  • Band-Aids
  • Blister packs
  • Safety pins
  • Needle & Thread
  • Transparent nail polish (for tights)

Buy replacement laces

Buy transparent nail polish

Buy blister packs

Parents - what to bring

  • Warm clothes
  • Seat cushion
  • Snacks
  • Camera (flash off)
  • Extra batteries / memory cards
  • Medical insurance info
  • Road assistance info
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Seat cushions

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Download the checklist

The 2 checklists above are available for free download so that you can print for personal use:

  • Click here to Download the US letter size
  • Click here to Download the A4 size

Recording results and collecting memories

Make sure to make many memories:

  • Spend time with other skaters
  • Cheer other skaters
  • Take pictures (costumes, hairdo, podium, friends, rink...)
  • Listen to the musics and take note of those you like
  • Learn from watching other skaters

Record your memories in a diary or notebook:

Get the journal

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Or record you result and progress in the Figure skating training journal:

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Celebrate the experience and the result

Whatever the result, make sure you take the time to celebrate.

  • List all that was great in the performance - good skill, good energy, great smile...
  • List all that the skater was grateful for during the competition - seeing friends, enjoying a program, cheering... 
  • Enjoy a delicious cake with friends and family
  • Have a party
  • Plant a sign in the yard!
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Best synthetic ice for figure skating (+ is it a good idea?)

Last updated on April 24, 2021

Not enough time to get to the ice rink? Still want to practice and improve?
Synthetic ice could be an option. But is it a good idea?
Check out my answers to your frequently asked question and my list of the best synthetic ice for figure skating.

Note - if you are looking for the best synthetic ice for hockey, head to this other article.

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Table of Contents
Is synthetic ice good for figure skaters?
The best synthetic ice for figure skating
Synthetic Ice FAQs
Alternative off-ice training equipment

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Is synthetic ice good for figure skaters?

Great progress in the past years

First, you may have read a lot of negative comments on the Internet about synthetic ice.
Always read everything online with a critical eye (including this article LOL):

You will notice that most has been written a long time ago or recent form contents of people quoting coaches that have tried synthetic ice a long time ago.

But the fact is, that in the past decade, the synthetic ice products have evolved tremendously. They are now reaching 90% of the gliding quality of ice and do not damage the blades like they used to (you just have to sharpen them a little more often).

This "fake ice" is still not ice (it won't project anything when you stop...), but it is much better!

Synthetic ice for Figure skater

Cons - Why is synthetic ice not ideal for figure skaters?

Let's start by the negative. 

  • Size -
    Synthetic ice is much more appreciated by hockey player because they don't need a lot of space to practice many of their skills.
    Whereas to practice many figure skating moves you need to be able to gather speed. 
    There is no limit to how many tiles you can assemble (you can create an Olympic size rink) but having such a flat space is not common.
    Therefore you are limited on what you can work on.
  • Toe picks damages -
    Again the hockey skate is a little more adapted to synthetic ice.
    The toe picks of our figure skates are not ideal to keep the surface damage free.

Pros - So can synthetic ice still be good to practice figure skating?

  • The mental boost -
    First, let's just say that when we have limited access to the rink, getting the feeling of gliding is always positive. For most figure skaters, it is necessary for their fulfilment. So being able to glide at home, even if not as well, is still a great mental boost. After all, figure skating has a lot of mental benefits! 
  • The positive side of added friction -
    Yes, the extra friction of the plastic makes it less enjoyable than ice. But it does have a benefit. It forces your muscles to work a little more.
    Therefore, you are building strength and explosiveness that will benefit you when you are back on the ice.
  • Another great benefit for beginners -
    And for beginners, the added friction has another benefit. It reduces the risk of falling.
  • Balance -
    In any case, even with a small surface you can still practice balance and artistry, with specific exercises.
  • It can be a wonderful gift for a figure skater!
Can you figure skate on synthetic ice

FAQs

In the next section, I am listing the best synthetic ice products on the market.
But you can find more answers to your FAQs after those product introductions:

  • Impact on the blades
  • Durability of the ice
  • How it works
  • ...
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The best synthetic ice for figure skating

There is no ice designed just for figure skaters

All the current top products use a similar process with plastic and a lubricant combination. The reaction to make you glide is internal.

None of the products currently available have been developed for figure skaters. They have been developed for ice-skating in general.
The rest is marketing:

  • who you see on the videos
  • who is promoting them
  • and for one of the companies, they created a special shape for figure skaters - but the material itself is not different.

So, don't make your choice based on the marketing alone.

Main criteria to consider when choosing your synthetic ice

  • Coefficient of friction / Glide-ability -
    This is the most important - sadly they are not sharing it and all reviews are personal opinions. They depend on the conditions, the state of the skates, the installation of the ice... so many factors could impact the experience
  • The interlocking systems - 
    It must be tight and seamless (for continuity) and be strong so that panels don't get loose.
    All main systems can be good if they have a good fit.
    Puzzle and Dovetail systems: easier to set up and take apart. Thus, you need to regularly check that there has been no slip before skating.
    Tongue and groove system: more work to install and difficult to take it apart. Strong locking.
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  • Thickness -
    Some manufacturers make it an important criterion other don't. The most important is the quality and hardness of the material. With the same material, thicker products will have a longer lifespan.
  • Warranty -
    Considering the investment, I recommend checking out the details of the warranty. Not only the length but also what is covered. Like for many products, often you can make it work...
  • Storage / ease of assembly -
    Depending on what you want to do with them, check how easy they are to move or store when not in use.
  • Single vs Double-sided
    Single-sided: can have a special set up on the bottom part that makes it more stable and less sensitive to small ground variation.
    Double-sided: can be skated on both sides (if the bottom side has been protected) which doubles the lifespan of your product.
  • Price - depending on your budget
  • Customer service

No true stand-out

The best one is of course the one with the lowest coefficient of friction. 
Many companies state they are the #1 or the leader, it is quite funny - the truth is that most of them are pretty much equivalent.
Some say this one glides better; others say this other one.
I saw one influencer say in 2 videos that different brands were the best synthetic ice they had ever tested; it depends on who was paying that week.
The truth is that it is extremely difficult to compare as it depends on the surface under it, the environment, the skates, the players, what is being done...

So, I am listing your options below and sharing available information to help you compare (However, for some brands, not much is shared...).
I try to find the info as correct as possible, but I cannot guarantee complete accuracy.
All have the technology with self-lubrication.

Pre-packed lower price range options

Skate Anytime
  • Great reviews on Amazon - see customer reviews
  • In my option, this is a great option for young figure skaters
  • One-sided tiles
  • Tile size - 15.25" x 30.75" (1,27ft x 2.56ft)
  • Gliding - it has a slip agent inside the product, so no additional product is necessary (self-lubricating)
  • Interlocking system - puzzle
  • Indoor and outdoor
  • Thickness - 3/8″
  • Warranty - 5 years
  • No marketing around figure skaters

See various size packages and their prices

Here is a video from the Skate Anytime YouTube channel:

Polyglide Synthetic Ice Home Kit
  • Overall correct reviews on Amazon - Read reviews on Amazon
  • Double-sided tiles
  • Tile size - 46" X 92" (3.8ft x 7.7ft)
  • Gliding - it has a slip agent inside the product, so no additional product is necessary (self-lubricating)
  • Interlocking system - puzzle
  • Indoor and outdoor
  • Thickness - 1/2″ (or 1/4 for starter kit, but not recommended)
  • Warranty - 8 years
  • Strong marketing around figure skating - they have a package with a shape supposed to be better for spin practice
  • If the name rings a bell, it is because they were on the TV show shark tank

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Hockey shot Synthetic Ice Revolution Tiles
  • Overall correct reviews on Amazon - Read reviews on Pure Hockey
  • Note, they also have a premium product listed in the "On quote" section
  • One-sided tiles
  • Tile size - 18" x 18" (1.5ft x 1.5ft)
  • Gliding - it has a slip agent inside the product, so no additional product is necessary (self-lubricating)
  • Interlocking system - puzzle
  • Indoor and outdoor
  • Thickness - 7/16"
  • Warranty - 2 years
  • No marketing about figure skating

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Sniper's Edge Synthetic Ice
  • Overall good reviews on Amazon - Read reviews on Amazon
  • Double-sided tiles
  • Tile size - 2ft X 4ft (24" x 48")
  • Gliding - it has a slip agent inside the product, so no additional product is necessary (self-lubricating)
  • Interlocking system - puzzle
  • Indoor and outdoor
  • Thickness - 5/16”
  • Warranty - I can't find any info
  • No marketing around figure skating

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Medium range

  • Overall good reviews on Google and Facebook but not many detailed comments
  • One-sided tiles
  • Tile size - 38” x 38″ (3.17ft x3.17ft)
  • Gliding - it has a slip agent inside the product, so no additional product is necessary (self-lubricating
  • Interlocking system - tongue and groove
  • Indoor and outdoor
  • Thickness - 1/2″
  • Warranty - 6 to 12 years depending on the version

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On quote - higher price range options

In no particular order.

Can-Ice
  • Endorsed by Hockey Canada and Elvis Stojko
  • Reviews - Not many unfiltered reviews available online, but many people share their videos on the ice on their FB page which is a great sign
  • Double-sided tiles
  • Tile size - 4’x5’ or 4’x10’
  • Gliding - it has a slip agent inside the product, so no additional product is necessary (self-lubricating)
  • Interlocking system - puzzle
  • Indoor and outdoor
  • Thickness -
  • Warranty - 
  • Several colors of tiles to create lines and sections

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Glice Rink
  • Reviews - I have not found many unfiltered reviews online
  • Double-sided tiles
  • Tile size - 77.4" x 38" (1965x965 mm - 6.4 ft x 3.2 ft)
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  • Interlocking system - tongue-and-groove
  • Indoor and outdoor
  • Thickness - 3/4 or 1/2
  • Warranty - 6 or 12 years depending on the product
  • Some marketing around figure skating 

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  • Interlocking system - tongue and groove
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Synthetic Ice FAQs

What is synthetic ice? What is it made of?

Synthetic "fake" ice is made of polymers.
It is now made mostly from high density / ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene plastic with a slip agent.
All brands have been developing and improving with new materials and slip agents to always improve the gliding capability.

This material is shaped into panels that interlock smoothly to create a large even surface.

How do you skate on synthetic ice compared to real ice?

How it works on the real ice:
When your blade applies pressure, the ice melts, creating a thin film of water. This water lubricates and allows the blade to glide.

How it works on synthetic ice:
The plastic imitates the hard part of the ice and the slip agent a.k.a. lubricant additive (chosen for its reaction with the polymer) plays the role of the water.

Reported feeling:
It is said that the plastic is able to imitate up to 90% the feeling of gliding on the ice.
Skaters report that they are able to do as on the ice, but that it adds resistance. 
However, I would not see that as a bad thing. The added friction can be a benefice to the skater’s power and endurance.

Can I use my regular figure skates on synthetic ice?
Does synthetic ice damage the blades?

Yes, you skate on the synthetic ice with your regular skates (hockey or figure skates).
Older products were damaging blades, but it is not the case with newer quality ones that are well maintained (cleaned).

The main impact is that they will need sharpening more often (but a lot less with the last generations of plastic ice) - some say roughly twice as often.
Of course, if you original blades were not of good quality, they will be more impacted....

What figure skating moves can be performed on the ice?

In theory, almost every figure skating move can be performed on the synthetic ice:

  • Jumps
  • Spins
  • Twizzles
  • Arabesques
  • Technical steps
  • ...

But, because you will be lacking space and some glidability, you are limited.
Plus, I don't recommend planting your toe picks very hard on the tiles.

It is great to work at a slower place on your body positioning and artistry, especially if you set it up in a basement with a mirror.

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How long do synthetic ice panels last?

In theory, under normal use (which means with good maintenance and not doing stupid things on it), the use can be indefinite.
The tiles are quite strong and difficult to destroy. The glide-ability can be brought back with lubricant.

Check out the warranties offered by manufacturers. They can be from a couple of years to 10 years for some.

And most tiles can be turned to use the other surface and make your rink last even longer!

What about maintenance?

Check out the manual of the product.
Overall, there is not much maintenance to be done. No Zamboni required.
It requires mostly cleaning.

The most important is to clear the shavings that have formed. You can use:

  • a broom
  • a vacuum cleaner
  • a wet mop
  • a microfiber towel 

Don't use cleaners, unless suggested by the company. 

How often?
It depends on the amount of dirt and shavings created by the product and the environment (leaves, dust...).
I think a quick vacuuming before any session is best, but it depends on how often you practice.
Once in a while you can also consider pressure washing.


Alternative off-ice training equipment

If synthetic ice is not an option for you, you have other tools that can help you improve your figure skating.
You won't have the pleasure of gliding, but you can still improve off-ice.
Below are some examples of pieces of equipment.
You can learn more in my dedicated articles:

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  • Figure skating Off-ice training equipment - Top 10
  • Best figure skating spinners for off-ice training
  • Figure skating stretches

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Figure skating levels, tests and ages (USA) – explanations

Last updated on April 24, 2021

Getting confused with all the figure skating levels in the US? Want to better understand the evolution, requirements, test systems and classic ages. Below is a guide to better understand the US ice skating levels and skills.

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Table of Contents
Figure skating Levels and tests - Introduction FAQs
Basic ice skating levels - beginners
Figure skating levels & ages (single and pair)
Ice Dance Levels and Test
Adult Figure Skating Tests
Synchronized skating levels
Figure skating test GIFT IDEAS

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Figure skating Levels and tests - Introduction FAQs

How many levels are there in figure skating?

There is a hierarchy in figure skating.  Levels have been predefined.
For all disciplines of figure skating there are between 6 and 8 official levels
They are based on technical difficulty, with required technical moves and program requirements.
To move from one level to another you take a test.  

Note: for beginners there are also 8 "pre-levels", to test progress on basic ice skating skills. 

I am listing the various levels and skills in further sections.

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Why take figure skating level tests?

There are 2 main reasons why you or your kid should take figure skating tests:

  • To be able to enter qualifying competitions and if you do, check out my competition checklists
  • To challenge the skater, have a goal during practice and improve skating abilities 
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How do you take ice skating tests?

There are 2 ways to take ice skating test

  • During scheduled test sessions organized by figure skating clubs (more frequent for lower levels, less as you progress)
  • By submitting a competition protocol from a sanctioned competition for free skate and free dance (juvenile-senior levels and selected adult levels)

The standards (skills, expectations, rules) for all tests are specified in the current version of the U.S. Figure Skating Rulebook.

You can take tests for

  • Moves in the Field - technical tests for figure skater solos and pairs - To master the positions, edges, and turns necessary for figure skating
  • Free skate
  • Free dance

You must have passed the Moves in the Field of a certain level before being able to take the Free skate of that same level.

Certificate and Badges

When passing, the skater gets a certificate and a badge from the figure skating club on behalf of the U.S. Figure Skating Association.
The names of skaters who have passed the test are as also listed on the U.S. Figure skating website.

As a skater advances, the tests become more difficult, so each test passed is a definite cause for celebration.
You can also purchase medals and pins for yourself or your kid.
Or if you are looking for something different check out my gifts for these occasions. They can be personalized with the name of the skater (or with a club name), the level and the year:

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What if I or my kid fail an ice skating test?

This can be disappointing, but it is not dramatic.
You can take and re-take the same test as many times as you need to pass (with an interval of 28 days between each attempt).

Your coach or the comments on the form can tell you the reason why you failed. Keep practising and enjoy the journey!

US Figure skating vs ISI

In the rink closest to you, you may learn about different levels as those listed in this article (alpha, beta... ISI levels 1 to 10). 
Those levels have been established by the ISI (Ice Skating Institute).
What is the difference and implication you may ask?

  • The US figure skating is the national governing body for figure skating in the States (recognized by the International Skating Union (ISU) and the Olympic Committee).
  •  The Ice Skating Institute is an organization of participants of all aspect of the sport (ice rink owners, instructors, trainers, builders, suppliers...) to support the development of ice rinks and provide and promote ice skating.
  • They both allow participation is competitions they organize under certain conditions such as membership, for example.
  • There are correspondences between test levels

This article focusses on the US Figure skating levels.

What are "Gold Medalists"?

Figure skaters that pass some of the highest tests in figure skating become U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalists e.g.:

  • Senior Freeskating 
  • Senior Moves in the Field
  • Gold Dance
  • Senior Free Dance
  • Senior Pairs
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Adaptative skating

There are also levels and tests for adaptative skating.
Learn more on the US figure skating website.


Basic ice skating levels - beginners

Even before you start going through the Figure skating level tests, kids can have goals and see progress thanks to ice skating teaching systems with levels.
Ice skating moms, you should know that the 2 most commons taught in group sessions are:

  • The Snowplow Sam (4 levels)
  • The Basic Eight (8 levels)

These give you a good common basis for all disciplines of figure skating. Once you have passed them all you can choose to specialize: single, pairs, ice dance, synchronized skating.

Not one system is better. Just follow the one available at the rink.

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Snowplow Sam 1

  • Sit and stand up with skates on – off-ice
  • Sit and stand up – on-ice
  • March in place
  • March forward (8-10 steps)
  • March, then glide on two feet
  • Dip in place

Snowplow Sam 2

  • March followed by a long glide
  • Dip while moving
  • Backward walking, toes turned inward, shifting weight (4-6 steps)
  • Backward wiggles (6 in a row)
  • Forward swizzles (2-3 in a row)
  • Beginning snowplow stop motion – in place or holding onto barrier
  • Two-foot hop, in place (optional)

Snowplow Sam 3

  • Forward skating (8-10 strides)
  • Forward one-foot glide, two times skater’s height (R and L)
  • Forward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
  • Backward swizzles (2-3 in a row)
  • Moving forward snowplow stop (two-foot)
  • Curves

Snowplow Sam 4

  • Forward skating
  • Backward two-foot glide, length of skater’s height
  • Backward swizzles (4-6 in a row)
  • Rocking horse – one forward, one backward swizzle, repeat twice
  • Two-foot turns from forward to backward, in place (both directions)
  • Two-foot hop, in place
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The Basic Eight ice skating levels

This Learn to skate USA program introduces skaters to the fundamentals of ice skating such as forward and backward skating, stops, edges, turning and more, as well as fundamentals techniques for jump and spin. This is applicable to all ages in order to learn the essentials before diving in the world of figure skating dances.

Basic 1

  • Forward two-foot glide
  • Forward two-foot swizzles 6 -8 in a row
  • Forward snowplow stop
  • Backward wiggles 6-8 in a row

Basic 2

  • Forward one-foot glide – either foot
  • Forward alternating ½ swizzle pumps, in a straight line -across width of ice rink
  • Two-foot turn in place forward to backward
  • Backward two-foot swizzles 6 – 8 in a row
  • Moving snowplow stop

Basic 3

  • Forward stroking
  • Forward ½ swizzle pumps on a circle, either clockwise or counterclockwise 6 – 8 consecutive
  • Moving forward to backward two-foot turn – either direction
  • Backward one-foot glide – either foot
  • Two-foot spin

Basic 4

  • Forward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counterclockwise
  • Forward crossovers 6-8 consecutive both directions
  • Forward outside three turn – R & L
  • Backward stroking
  • Backward snowplow stop – R or L

Basic 5

  • Backward outside edge on a circle clockwise or counterclockwise
  • Backward crossovers 6-8 consecutive – both directions
  • One-foot spin – minimum of three revolutions
  • Hockey stop
  • Side Toe hop - either direction

Basic 6

  • Forward inside three turn – R & L from a standstill
  • Bunny Hop
  • Forward spiral on a straight line – R or L
  • Lunge – R or L
  • T-stop – R or L

Basic 7

  • Forward inside open Mohawk – R to L and L to R
  • Ballet Jump – either direction
  • Back crossovers to a back outside edge landing position clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Forward inside pivot

Basic 8

  • Moving forward outside or forward inside three turns R & L
  • Waltz jump
  • Mazurka – either direction
  • Combination move – clockwise or counterclockwise – two forward crossovers into FI Mohawk, step behind, step into one back crossover and step to a forward inside edge
  • Beginning one-foot upright spin – optional free foot position
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Figure skating levels & ages (single and pair)

Names of the figure skating levels for singles and pairs

For singles and pairs, the skaters have to progress through the following levels:

  • Pre-Preliminary
  • Preliminary
  • Pre-Juvenile
  • Juvenile
  • Intermediate
  • Novice
  • Junior
  • Senior

For each level, you can validate Moves in the Field and Free Skate.

What are moves in the field?

They test the skater’s ability to perform patterns on the ice, focusing on

  • accuracy,
  • posture,
  • bilateral movement,
  • extension,
  • edge quality,
  • continuous flow,
  • turn execution.

Mastering these skills is essential.
Each level in Moves in the Field consists of 4 to 6 set patterns that must be performed by the skater:

  • clockwise and counterclockwise 
  • on both the right and left foot
  • on both inside and outside edges

Diagrams are available in the US figure skating rulebook (at the end - MITF section and page numbers - after page 316).
Patterns are different for adaptative skating.

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Figure skating free dance test - correspondence with jump levels

For free dance tests, the program (to music) must be presented with some requirements in terms of Jump, Spins, Moves and Combos.
To give you an example some of the requirements per level are:

  • Pre-preliminary: waltz jump, salchow, toe loop, half flip, half lutz, 3 revolution one-foot spin 
  • Preliminary: waltz jump, salchow, loop, flip, combo waltz + toe loop, 3 spins including a sit spin... - 1min 30
  • Pre-juvenile: loop, flip, lutz, combo with toe loop as second jump, camel spin, camel to sit spin... - 2min
  • Juvenile: Axel plus 2 other single jumps, Combo with 2 single jumps, several spins including an attitude spin and a spin combo... - 2min15
  • Intermediate: axel, loop, flip, lutz, 1 double jump, several jump combos including a combo double - single, sit spin with foot change, flying camel... - 2min30
  • Novice: Double Salchow, double toe loop, double loop, combo of 2 double jumps, spins, step sequences... - 3min (ladies) and 3min30 (men)
  • Junior:  3 different double jumps including a double flip, compo of double jumps, circular step sequences... - 3min30 (ladies) and 4min (men)
  • Senior: at least 4 different double or triple jumps, combo with double jumps, 4 different spins, serpentine step sequence... 4min (ladies) and 4min30 (men)

All requirements are listed in the US figure skating rulebook

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How long between tests?

It depends on the skaters. Some progress more rapidly than other.

Often, it is faster to progress through the first ones - six months to a year or more.

However, it becomes more complicated as the skater progresses, and some levels can take 2 to several years.

Doing some off-ice training can help progress on the ice. See my article for suggestions.

Figure skating levels and ages

It is uncomfortable to answer this question. Many people want that perfect, that perfect number... There is no standard. The most important is to have fun.
However, I will try answering with general info. Just don't take those as "Must-do".

There are no rules for the best age to pass certain tests.
It is fun at all age! Plus, there is even a separate track for adults.

However, to be able to compete, some competitions may impose age restrictions for each level (on non ISU competition) so that an 18 year old would not compete against a 12 year old in juvenile for example. Make sure to check the rules beforehand.

Typical progression for a kid who started young with competition drive:

  • Pre-preliminary - 6 to 7
  • Preliminary - 7 to 8
  • Pre-Juvenile - 8 to 9
  • Juvenile - 9 to 10
  • Intermediate - 10 to 12
  • Novice - 12 to 14
  • Junior - 14 to 16
  • Senior - past 16

For those skaters, going through tests is a strategy. It depends on which category they want to compete in. It will be decided with the coach. Senior moves can be passed at 12 years old...

Typical progression for most kids enjoying recreational figure skating:

  • Pre-preliminary - 6 to 8
  • Preliminary - 8 to 10
  • Pre-Juvenile - 10 to 12
  • Juvenile - 12 to 14
  • Intermediate - 14 to 17
  • Novice - 17 to 18
  • And then studies often come in the way

However, kids can start later and still go through those levels and progress faster.
Johnny Weir began (USA) skating at the age of 12. He gained fifth place at the 2006 Olympics and sixth place in the 2010 Games.
Check out my article about the best age to start ice skating.

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Ice Dance Levels and Test

Names of the figure skating levels for ice dance

In the US, for ice dance, the structure is different: 

  • Preliminary
  • Pre-Bronze
  • Bronze
  • Pre-Silver
  • Silver Dance
  • Pre-Gold
  • Gold 
  • International

For each level, Moves in the fields are replaced by compulsory pattern ice dances to music (at least 3) and free skates by the free dance.
Test can be passed solo or partnered.

Compulsory pattern ice dances

In the US, for ice dance, the structure is different: 

  • Preliminary - Dutch Waltz, Canasta Tango, Rhythm Blues
  • Pre-Bronze - Swing Dance, Cha Cha, Fiesta Tango
  • Bronze - Hickory Hoedown, Willow Waltz, Ten-Fox
  • Pre-Silver - Fourteenstep, European Waltz, Foxtrot
  • Silver Dance - American Waltz, Tango, Rocker Foxtrot
  • Pre-Gold - Killian, Blues, Paso Doble, Starlight Waltz
  • Gold - Viennese Waltz, Westminster Waltz, Quickstep, Argentine Tango
  • International - Austrian Waltz, Cha Cha Congelado, Finnstep, Golden Waltz, Midnight Blues, Ravensburger Waltz, Rhumba, Silver Samba, Tango Romantica, Yankee Polka

Diagrams are available in the US figure skating rulebook (at the end - MITF section and page numbers - after page 316).

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Ice dance levels and age

The evolution is similar to the ones explained above in the single and pair figure skating section.

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Adult Figure Skating Tests

Moves in the field and free skate for adults

Adult free skate and moves in the field tests are divided into eight levels:

  • pre-bronze 
  • bronze 
  • silver 
  • gold 

And then the standard track if they want:

  • intermediate 
  • novice 
  • junior
  • senior 

The adult pre-bronze through gold tests is normally equivalent to the classic pre-preliminary through juvenile tests.
However, note that adults don't have to follow the adult track. They can choose the standard or adult track. 

The Adult test can be taken with age-appropriate expectations by 

  • adults 21 and older
  • adults 50 and older

Ice Dance for adults

The pattern ice dance track can be followed the same way by adults 21 and older and adults 50 and older. However, the expectations will be age-appropriate.
The only difference is for the free dance taken as a couple, it is only 4 levels: pre-bronze, bronze, silver and gold.


Synchronized skating levels

At the moment there are no tests for teams to pass and validate their level.

However, to compete inside a synchronized skating team, certain levels of move in the field, free dance or ice dance can be required.
For example all skaters of a Novice synchro team must have passed the intermediate moves in the field test.

Learn more here.


Figure skating test GIFT IDEAS

As I wrote earlier, you can purchase the certificate and badge. Or you can purchase a medal or pin.

However, if you want to celebrate with something a little more special, below are my suggestions.

See my Zazzle collection of figure skating test congratulatory gifts.

They can be personalized with

  • The name of the skater (or the name of the club)
  • The level that has been passed
  • The year of the test

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Cake topper if your throw a party

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Best figure skating journals and notebooks

Last updated on April 24, 2021

Want to record your figure skating thoughts and progress? Want to make this season the best ever? Or just want to draw and take notes in a beautiful figure skating notebook? Check out the following figure skating journal, training log and notebooks to keep notes of all things ice skating and more.

Those can be great gifts for figure skaters or for synchronized skaters.

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Figure skating notebooks to personalize
Fun notebooks for figure skaters
Figure skating coach notebooks to personalize

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Figure skating training log

Want to create and record your best figure skating season?
Then you need more than just a notebook. 
Below is a training log created especially for figure skaters (this is not a generic tracker like most).

The inside of the journal is full of prompts to dream and record:

Figure skating training notebook interior

It can help you:

  • Clarify your vision and define your goals for the season - for example to pass a figure skating test or successfully land a jump
  • Identify smaller goals to reach each week
  • Track your practice on and off the ice
  • Remember all the critical tips from your coach and go back to re-read them
  • Record your weekly achievements
  • record your season's results and progress

It exists with 4 different covers for you to have a style to fits you:

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The cover and interior is neutral - it can be used by all types of figure skaters.


Best figure skating journal for diary

The following journals have been created especially for figure skater to write down their diary.
Not just boring lines, but with silhouettes behind them to keep figure skating in mind!

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For all figure skaters

The following journals can work for all figure skaters including ice dancers.
The silhouettes is the same of every page, a pair of figure skates.
Plus the fun saying that Ice skating is good therapy!

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For female figure skaters

The following journals are for girl figure skaters. There are 5 silhouettes inside of a female figure skater in various attitudes and skates: 

  • Arabesque
  • Biellmann
  • Spread eagle
  • Ina Bauer
  • Pair of figure skates

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Other covers available

For male figure skaters

I have prepared the male silhouettes and working on publishing the journals. Coming soon

For synchronized skaters

The following journals are for synchronized skaters. There are 3 silhouettes inside about synchro skating: 

  • 3 skaters doing Arabesques
  • 3 skaters doing spread eagles
  • 5 figure skates on one line

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Figure skating notebooks to personalize

In this section, you can find notebooks that are simply rules inside.
Not specific design on the interiors.
However, you can personalize the cover with the name of the figure skater!

For all figure skaters

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For male figure skaters

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For synchronized figure skaters

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Fun notebooks for figure skaters

If you are looking for something more fun just to doodle, below are a few other with different shapes or fun designs:

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Figure skating coach notebooks to personalize

And finally, coaches need to take notes as well.
These are great gift ideas for your figure skating coach (see more in this article):

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