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If the skater fails, it will turn red. A yellow “Review” indicates that the judges aren’t quite sure and will need to review it, which… Read More »What Does Red Mean In Ice Skating?

Body density was determined by underwater weighing. Study of the speed skaters (mean ± standard deviation) gave the following results: height, 176 ± 8 cm;… Read More »What Is The Average Height Of A Speed Skater?

All skaters are required to wear a hard shell helmet, protective sport glasses, neck guard, cut resistant gloves, knee pads, and shin guards. What do… Read More »Do Speed Skaters Wear Pads?

SKATES. Speed skaters use one of two kinds of skates – clap or fixed blade. This difference is also know as long track skates or… Read More »Do They Use Clap Skates In Short Track?

Knitted gloves for warmth and basic protection Ice rinks can get pretty cold, so keep your hands warm with knitted gloves. If you fall and… Read More »What Gloves Should I Wear For Ice Skating?

Why is figure skating such an expensive sport? Mostly because it takes a large amount of time and resources to get good at it. Ice… Read More »Why Is Figure Skating So Expensive?

The Axel jump, also called the Axel Paulsen jump for its creator, Norwegian figure skater Axel Paulsen, is an edge jump. It is figure skating’s… Read More »What’S The Hardest Jump In Figure Skating?

The best place to put your phone is rear leg front pocket. It is hard to fall on that side unless you switch your leg.… Read More »Where Do You Put Your Phone When Ice Skating?

What’s Inside a Skater’s Practice Bag? Extra Gloves, Ear Warmers, and Layers. Ice Skates and Skate Guards. A Drying Cloth & Soakers. A Spare Outfit.… Read More »What Should Be In A Figure Skating Bag?

Breakfast: Smoothie, egg wrap, yogurt, and corn flakes. Snacks: Yogurt, dark chocolate almonds, fruit, or Special K bars. Lunch: Meat sandwich, yogurt, fruit. Dinner: Rice,… Read More »What Should Figure Skaters Eat?