Figure Skating

* Boots and blades are worn and skated with on ice * flow and glide is required in all elements in figure skating * Free skating is jumping, spinning and step sequences * Figures(or edges) are to improve overall control * figure skating is a popular sport around the world * it is also incredibly fun! Try it!

There were no Winter Olympics Games in 2004. The Winter Olympics were held in 2002 and 2006.

In 2002, Sarah Hughes of the US won the gold. In 2006, Shizuka Arakawa of Japan won the gold.

its where two skaters skate together, most of the time its a male and a female, and the male lifts the girl up and they do lifts and routines together. if you live in the UK watch dancing on ice but if you live in the US watch skating with the stars and that's pairs skating :)

because it will renew the edges and depending on how you want o glide on the ice it help them to do different

for hockey In general, a shallower cut will glide easier and faster on the ice than a deep cut. It also allows you to feel the blade edges better, which are used for stopping. A shallow cut is recommended for beginners, especially for learning to stop. * A shallow cut won't let you turn as sharply. For more experienced skaters, particularly defensemen who are often making quick changes in direction, it's essential to have sharp edges as they need to be able to turn at sharp angles without having their blades give out from under them. * A deep cut, however, won't allow you to glide as freely as a shallow cut and you will use more energy in skating. * Goaltenders usually like their skates to be quite dull so they can glide from side to side across the ice easier.

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Norway has hosted the Winter Olympics twice: Oslo in 1952 and Lillehammer in 1994.

No, Michelle did not participate in the 2010 Winter Olympics. Instead, she focused on her education and received a bachelor's degree in international studies from the University of Denver in 2009 and then enrolled at Tufts University to start graduate classes in international studies.

They were the first kind of roller skates to be invented, and were later repurposed as Rollerblades.

There really is no perfect score in figure skating. It depends on the elements in the skaters program. Each of the elements in the program are judged on 1. Grade of Execution, 2. completion, and 3. entrance and exit of the jump. For a complete outline on how the system works, click on this link:http: //www.usfigureskating.org/New_Judging.asp?id=289

It depends on how large your foot/skate is, it's usually about the same for the front with the topic and in the back it's longer. That's how all my skates were, at least.

I believe it is Senior. You must take a few tests to achieve the Senior level. If you pass than you are partially in the Senior level but must move on to take the next test. Hope This Helped!!! -Icesk8rgrl

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Depends, if the comp is at your ice skating club then maybe something classical like the nutcraker but if its at nationals then you should talk to your coach about it. The song choice should link up with your routine if you skate at nationals!

In men's competition, there are two programs: A short program which is 2 minutes 50 seconds long and a Long Program (or Free Skate) which is 4 minutes 30 long.

In women's, there are also two programs: Short program which is 2 minutes 50 seconds long and a Long Program (or Free Skate) which is 4 minutes long.

In pairs, there are three programs: Short program which is 2 minutes 50 seconds long and a Long Program (or Free Skate) which is 4 minutes 30 seconds long.

In ice dance, there are three programs: Compulsory dance which is 2 minutes 30 seconds long, an Original dance which is approx 2 minutes 30 seconds long and Free dance which is 4 minutes long.

(all the programs could be plus or minus 10 seconds)

The skate blades are made of high-strength iron-carbon steel metal alloy. the upper part of the boot is made of 3 layers: nylon or aramid fabric outer layer, a middle layer serves a purpose of absorbing energy, and a final layer thatis waterproof to keep the players feet warm and dry. the toe and and outer sole of the skates are made with a bunch of rigid polymersthat create a type of barrier of support and protection. This was by Mitchell Revelle of Perth Road Public School, Grade 8.

Figure skating is a winter sport that takes place on a sheet of ice. Figure skaters wear skates made usually of a leather boot with a metal blade attached on each foot. There are three main figure skating events: Singles, Pairs, and Ice Dance. For Singles, there is a separate male and female event.

In Singles, skaters perform two programs, a short program and a long program. In each, the skater must complete elements such as jumps and spins, and is judged on how well they are performed and the artistic quality of the performance.

In Pairs, a male and female skater perform together, and must complete elements similar to singles. Some differences include that there are 'throw' jumps that must be completed in addition to side-by-side jumps, and lifts. Pairs is generally considered the most difficult figure skating event. Pairs are required to compete in a short and long program as well. They are judged on how well the jumps and spins are performed, the artistic quality, and the unison of the skaters in jumps, spins, and footwork sequences.

Ice dance is very similar to ballroom dancing, except on ice. There are no jumps or throws performed, and the lifts cannot be overhead. There are three programs needed to be shown- the Compulsories, the Original Dance, and the Free Dance. Skaters are judged on mostly artistic quality, as well as unison.

Figure skating dresses can be quite expensive and range from 30-200 US dollars. If you are only looking to buy a practice dress then the price range you should be looking at is $30-$100 whereas in actual competition you may consider buying a more expensive dress.

In ice-dance there are two different sets of marks, for technical merit and artistic impression. They won the Olympics with these scores:

Technical Merit:

5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 6.0 6.0 6.0

Artistic Impression

6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0

(6.0 is the highest score possible.)

She first became interested in the sport when she followed her older siblings to the rink at the age of five. Her serious training began when she was eight years old. She also has not yet retired.

The history of ice skates is still a subject of controversy. It dates to the European medieval ages. It is said the first ice skates were tried in Finland in the 1400's. It was first used with steel and the bottom parts were also sharp. No one person can be credited to this sport except it was game played by both layman and Royals. It is said King James II of England once visited the Netherlands and saw the sport and got loyal to it and after his return the game was appreciated in England. Also there are lot of evidences from the 14th and 15th century where they show the paintings depicted with ice skates. Some historians still debate on the inception of ice skates saying it was played much before. According to a recent research some historian found in a lake in Switzerland animal bones dating back to 3000 B.C used as ice skates. But nevertheless it became more popular only after the 14th and 15th centuries. Hope this helps.

She is a great ice-skater

and won lots of rewards

You can be any age, as you will be playing (if you choose to do so) against people of a similar age range. Most regions have tournaments at friendly level starting at Under 10, with Masters hockey accommodating the 50+ ages.

No.......she was at the winter Olympics the other day.

About 6 years old.