Raising a Healthy Skater: Tips for Parents

Raising a Healthy Skater: Tips for Parents

Parenting has never been an easy job. We've all seen extremes of over- or under-parenting, both of which are not...

Boot Basics 101

Boot Basics 101

To enjoy your favorite sport, you need the right equipment. For figure skaters, the most important piece of equipment is...

4 Benefits of Resistance Band Training for Figure Skaters

4 Benefits of Resistance Band Training for Figure...

Figure skating requires great strength, balance, mobility and flexibility. Many skaters will spend several hours weekly working off the ice...

ISI National Event Checklist

ISI National Event Checklist

ISI National Event Checklist At least 3 months before event: Visit the ISI website (skateisi.org) to get event details. Pass...

What Every Skating Parent Needs to Know

What Every Skating Parent Needs to Know

What are the lifelong benefits of learning how to ice skate, and is it worth the cost, time and energy?...

Team Compulsory: Great Event for Skaters of Similar Ability!

Team Compulsory: Great Event for Skaters of Similar...

One of the key elements of ISI competitions is the fact that every skater earns points for their rink team,...

Artistic Skating: Tips for a Winning Program

Artistic Skating: Tips for a Winning Program

Flow & music are important ingredients for a great Artistic program!   Who can do Artistic events? Artistic events are...

ISI Skating Program and Events FAQs

ISI Skating Program and Events FAQs

Knowledge is power! The following ISI Skating Program and Events  information will make you a more powerful ISI skater.  Why can’t I...

Advice for the Newbie Skater Parent

Advice for the Newbie Skater Parent

Perhaps you have a child who begged you to go ice skating. Or maybe a friend had a birthday party...

Tips for Performing at Your Best

Tips for Performing at Your Best

Every ice skater who participates in ISI competitions knows that they are fun. There are events for everyone. Skaters who...

How to Be a Good Sportsmanship Role Model for Your Skater

How to Be a Good Sportsmanship Role Model...

Children learn behavior from many different people in their lives — coaches, teachers, family, peers — but the people they...