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The ultimate archive of figure skating's fascinating & fabulous history.
Don't miss the new books! ⛸️📚
Worlds Book: https://books2read.com/worlds-book
Europeans Book: https://books2read.com/europeans-book
Don't miss the new books! ⛸️📚
Worlds Book: https://books2read.com/worlds-book
Europeans Book: https://books2read.com/europeans-book
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Serious figure skating fans need serious figure skating books. ⛸️📚
Order your copy of "A Complete History of the World Figure Skating Championships" today where books are sold online:
books2read.com/Worlds-Book
Order your copy of "A Complete History of the World Figure Skating Championships" today where books are sold online:
books2read.com/Worlds-Book
🎄 The 12 Days of Christmas are coming! ⛸️ Dec 1–12, Skate Guard Newsletter subscribers get a daily “gift” from the Archives: vintage magazines, rare programs & behind-the-scenes skating treasures. Don’t miss out - subscribe today! www.skateguardblog.com/p/newsletter...
November 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
🎄 The 12 Days of Christmas are coming! ⛸️ Dec 1–12, Skate Guard Newsletter subscribers get a daily “gift” from the Archives: vintage magazines, rare programs & behind-the-scenes skating treasures. Don’t miss out - subscribe today! www.skateguardblog.com/p/newsletter...
This week's Skate Guard Blog is up! 💻
Take a trip back in time in time to the forties, for a look at the 1949 European Figure Skating Championships in Milan, Italy:
www.skateguardblog.com/2025/11/1949... ⛸️
Take a trip back in time in time to the forties, for a look at the 1949 European Figure Skating Championships in Milan, Italy:
www.skateguardblog.com/2025/11/1949... ⛸️
November 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This week's Skate Guard Blog is up! 💻
Take a trip back in time in time to the forties, for a look at the 1949 European Figure Skating Championships in Milan, Italy:
www.skateguardblog.com/2025/11/1949... ⛸️
Take a trip back in time in time to the forties, for a look at the 1949 European Figure Skating Championships in Milan, Italy:
www.skateguardblog.com/2025/11/1949... ⛸️
Fun fact: I'm absolutely in love with this program. ⛸️
Programa corto de Tomás Guarino en el NRW Trophy 2025
YouTube video by Canal Hielo Español
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November 28, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Fun fact: I'm absolutely in love with this program. ⛸️
Black Friday Deal for Skating Fans! ⛸️
For a limited time, paperback editions of "Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice" & "Jackson Haines: The Skating King" are on sale on Amazon for Black Friday
Jackson Haines book: books2read.com/JacksonHaines
Barbara Ann Scott book: books2read.com/BarbaraAnnSc...
For a limited time, paperback editions of "Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice" & "Jackson Haines: The Skating King" are on sale on Amazon for Black Friday
Jackson Haines book: books2read.com/JacksonHaines
Barbara Ann Scott book: books2read.com/BarbaraAnnSc...
November 28, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Black Friday Deal for Skating Fans! ⛸️
For a limited time, paperback editions of "Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice" & "Jackson Haines: The Skating King" are on sale on Amazon for Black Friday
Jackson Haines book: books2read.com/JacksonHaines
Barbara Ann Scott book: books2read.com/BarbaraAnnSc...
For a limited time, paperback editions of "Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice" & "Jackson Haines: The Skating King" are on sale on Amazon for Black Friday
Jackson Haines book: books2read.com/JacksonHaines
Barbara Ann Scott book: books2read.com/BarbaraAnnSc...
Posted an ice dance video on #SkateGuard's Facebook page and I'm getting a good chuckle over some of the autocorrect fails in the comments. So far I've read "Tortellini & Dean" & "Tortilla & Dean". Now I'm hungry & in the mood to watch ice dance. 🍽️⛸️
November 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Posted an ice dance video on #SkateGuard's Facebook page and I'm getting a good chuckle over some of the autocorrect fails in the comments. So far I've read "Tortellini & Dean" & "Tortilla & Dean". Now I'm hungry & in the mood to watch ice dance. 🍽️⛸️
Over 100 years of figure skating history - in one book. ⛸️📚
Order your copy of "A Complete History of the European Figure Skating Championships" today: books2read.com/Europeans-Book
Order your copy of "A Complete History of the European Figure Skating Championships" today: books2read.com/Europeans-Book
November 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Over 100 years of figure skating history - in one book. ⛸️📚
Order your copy of "A Complete History of the European Figure Skating Championships" today: books2read.com/Europeans-Book
Order your copy of "A Complete History of the European Figure Skating Championships" today: books2read.com/Europeans-Book
What are your favourite moments of all time from the World Figure Skating Championships? ⛸
November 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
What are your favourite moments of all time from the World Figure Skating Championships? ⛸
Serious figure skating fans need serious figure skating books. ⛸️📚
Order your copy of "A Complete History of the World Figure Skating Championships" today where books are sold online:
books2read.com/Worlds-Book
Order your copy of "A Complete History of the World Figure Skating Championships" today where books are sold online:
books2read.com/Worlds-Book
November 18, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Serious figure skating fans need serious figure skating books. ⛸️📚
Order your copy of "A Complete History of the World Figure Skating Championships" today where books are sold online:
books2read.com/Worlds-Book
Order your copy of "A Complete History of the World Figure Skating Championships" today where books are sold online:
books2read.com/Worlds-Book
130+ years of European figure skating history - finally in one book! ⛸️📚
Order your copy of "A Complete History of the European Figure Skating Championships" where books are sold online:
books2read.com/Europeans-Book
Order your copy of "A Complete History of the European Figure Skating Championships" where books are sold online:
books2read.com/Europeans-Book
November 18, 2025 at 8:55 AM
130+ years of European figure skating history - finally in one book! ⛸️📚
Order your copy of "A Complete History of the European Figure Skating Championships" where books are sold online:
books2read.com/Europeans-Book
Order your copy of "A Complete History of the European Figure Skating Championships" where books are sold online:
books2read.com/Europeans-Book
If you love figure skating history, make sure you're signed up for the Skate Guard Newsletter in time for 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway this December. ⛸️🎄
November 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
If you love figure skating history, make sure you're signed up for the Skate Guard Newsletter in time for 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway this December. ⛸️🎄
Only four days to go until the launch of my new books A Complete History of the World & European Figure Skating Championships! ⛸️📚
Pre-order your copies here:
Worlds Book: books2read.com/worlds-book
Europeans Book: books2read.com/europeans-bo...
#SkateAmerica #GPFIgure #FigureSkating
Pre-order your copies here:
Worlds Book: books2read.com/worlds-book
Europeans Book: books2read.com/europeans-bo...
#SkateAmerica #GPFIgure #FigureSkating
November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Only four days to go until the launch of my new books A Complete History of the World & European Figure Skating Championships! ⛸️📚
Pre-order your copies here:
Worlds Book: books2read.com/worlds-book
Europeans Book: books2read.com/europeans-bo...
#SkateAmerica #GPFIgure #FigureSkating
Pre-order your copies here:
Worlds Book: books2read.com/worlds-book
Europeans Book: books2read.com/europeans-bo...
#SkateAmerica #GPFIgure #FigureSkating
9 more days until launch! ⛸️📚
November 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
9 more days until launch! ⛸️📚
From forgotten dances to Cold War intrigue, this week's Skate Guard blog explores several short, surprising stories from figure skating history you've probably never heard. Ready to glide through the past?
Read the blog here: www.skateguardblog.com
Read the blog here: www.skateguardblog.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
From forgotten dances to Cold War intrigue, this week's Skate Guard blog explores several short, surprising stories from figure skating history you've probably never heard. Ready to glide through the past?
Read the blog here: www.skateguardblog.com
Read the blog here: www.skateguardblog.com
Skate Guard Blog is back to its weekly schedule after a two-month break just in time for Skate Canada International! ⛸️
November 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Skate Guard Blog is back to its weekly schedule after a two-month break just in time for Skate Canada International! ⛸️
The 3rd stop on this year's ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating is Skate Canada International in Saskatoon, SK. Skate Canada International dates back to 1973 and was one of the five original events when the Champions Series was 1st held in 1995. What are your favourite Skate Canada memories? ⛸️
October 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The 3rd stop on this year's ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating is Skate Canada International in Saskatoon, SK. Skate Canada International dates back to 1973 and was one of the five original events when the Champions Series was 1st held in 1995. What are your favourite Skate Canada memories? ⛸️
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Good morning. If you are seeking #quiet and #beauty today, here is a lovely figure skating program to watch. Denise Biellmann is much more than her trademark spin. I saw a clip of it on Instagram earlier and it took my breath away, so I decided to share it here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKYQ...
Denise Biellmann, 'On Golden Pond', World Professional Championships Technical 1992-1993
YouTube video by hphilsaul
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October 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Good morning. If you are seeking #quiet and #beauty today, here is a lovely figure skating program to watch. Denise Biellmann is much more than her trademark spin. I saw a clip of it on Instagram earlier and it took my breath away, so I decided to share it here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKYQ...
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Congratulations to my dear friend Gregor Valentovic on his debut film Nepela, out in cinemas this week. A powerful story of a Czechoslovak figure skater and the 1972 Olympic champion whose personal fight for freedom collided with the brutal wall of totalitarianism. And a cinematic masterpiece.
October 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Congratulations to my dear friend Gregor Valentovic on his debut film Nepela, out in cinemas this week. A powerful story of a Czechoslovak figure skater and the 1972 Olympic champion whose personal fight for freedom collided with the brutal wall of totalitarianism. And a cinematic masterpiece.
Haunted rinks, tragedies, triple Lutzes, true crimes, apparations & Axels...
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Explore figure skating's spooky history on Skate Guard Blog if you dare:
www.skateguardblog.com/p/halloween....
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Explore figure skating's spooky history on Skate Guard Blog if you dare:
www.skateguardblog.com/p/halloween....
October 26, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Haunted rinks, tragedies, triple Lutzes, true crimes, apparations & Axels...
💀🎃👻👹🤡🧛🕷🕸💀🎃👻👹🤡🧛🕷🕸💀🎃👻👹🤡🧛🕷🕸
Explore figure skating's spooky history on Skate Guard Blog if you dare:
www.skateguardblog.com/p/halloween....
💀🎃👻👹🤡🧛🕷🕸💀🎃👻👹🤡🧛🕷🕸💀🎃👻👹🤡🧛🕷🕸
Explore figure skating's spooky history on Skate Guard Blog if you dare:
www.skateguardblog.com/p/halloween....
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New episode is out! A special episode with 1995 US Champion and World Bronze Medalist Nicole Bobek. Her book, Bobek: The Wild One, comes out October8! ⛸️ #figureskating #figureskater #usfigureskating #isufigureskating #biography #adultskate #olympics
youtube.com/watch?v=RvFW...
youtube.com/watch?v=RvFW...
Interview with Nicole Bobek
YouTube video by Cutting Edge Pod
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September 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
New episode is out! A special episode with 1995 US Champion and World Bronze Medalist Nicole Bobek. Her book, Bobek: The Wild One, comes out October8! ⛸️ #figureskating #figureskater #usfigureskating #isufigureskating #biography #adultskate #olympics
youtube.com/watch?v=RvFW...
youtube.com/watch?v=RvFW...
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U.S. Figure Skating is saddened by the passing of Sonya Klopfer Dunfield. 💙
As a U.S. champion, two-time World medalist and Olympian, she leaves behind an incredible legacy. Our hearts are with her family and loved ones during this time.
As a U.S. champion, two-time World medalist and Olympian, she leaves behind an incredible legacy. Our hearts are with her family and loved ones during this time.
Sonya Dunfield Passes Away | U.S. Figure Skating
www.usfigureskating.org
August 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
U.S. Figure Skating is saddened by the passing of Sonya Klopfer Dunfield. 💙
As a U.S. champion, two-time World medalist and Olympian, she leaves behind an incredible legacy. Our hearts are with her family and loved ones during this time.
As a U.S. champion, two-time World medalist and Olympian, she leaves behind an incredible legacy. Our hearts are with her family and loved ones during this time.
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Our Olympian of the day is French figure skater Jacqueline du Bief, born December 4, 1930. Du Bief competed in the singles at two editions of the Games, finishing 16th in 1948 and winning bronze in 1952.
August 15, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Our Olympian of the day is French figure skater Jacqueline du Bief, born December 4, 1930. Du Bief competed in the singles at two editions of the Games, finishing 16th in 1948 and winning bronze in 1952.
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It's quiet and out of the way, but if you like figure skating, the US Figure Skating museum is tucked away off a side street in the hills of Colorado Springs.
August 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
It's quiet and out of the way, but if you like figure skating, the US Figure Skating museum is tucked away off a side street in the hills of Colorado Springs.
London, the 1930s. Glitter, glamour, figure skating glory… and the Westminster Ice Club. ⛸️
This week’s Skate Guard Blog takes you there →
www.skateguardblog.com/2019/11/the-...
This week’s Skate Guard Blog takes you there →
www.skateguardblog.com/2019/11/the-...
August 9, 2025 at 9:43 AM
London, the 1930s. Glitter, glamour, figure skating glory… and the Westminster Ice Club. ⛸️
This week’s Skate Guard Blog takes you there →
www.skateguardblog.com/2019/11/the-...
This week’s Skate Guard Blog takes you there →
www.skateguardblog.com/2019/11/the-...
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You can also submit a request on @netgalley.bsky.social 📚
Head on over to @librarything.com & enter this month's Early Reviewers Giveaway! 📙📘📗📕
You can also submit a request on @netgalley.bsky.social 📚
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August 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM