Tag Archives: figure skating

Kalamazoo ice sports groups unite to support new Wings West arena ownership, launch feasibility study for future growth

October 16, 2025

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Several Kalamazoo-area ice sports organizations and businesses are coming together to support the Wings West arena’s new ownership and partnering with Discover Kalamazoo to evaluate the region’s long-term ice facility needs. The facility, previously operated by Stadium Management Corporation (SMC), abruptly shut down in September after a failure at …

Skating the edge: Venues prep for high-stakes figure skating events

November 10, 2023

On a recent weekday, staff at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen swarmed over the arena preparing for the Humana Skate America event, set in late October.

Ice Tournament Facility Proposed for Large Development in Virginia’s Chesterfield County

October 8, 2021

Officials in Virginia’s Chesterfield County are eyeing a new local development as the potential home for an ice tournament facility.

U.S. Figure Skating Championship event returning to Leesburg, Virginia

April 7, 2021

Ion International Training Center in Leesburg will be one of sites across the nation to host the 2022 U.S. Figure Skating Championship Series.

Nike’s ‘You Can’t Stop Us’ Spot Reminds That We Are Stronger Together

August 11, 2020

By Sherri Middleton

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Many of you have probably already seen Nike’s third film released last month. If you haven’t seen it, check it out. The latest spot coincides with the NBA’s return to action. It highlights the commonalities between athletes and …

U.S. Figure Skating Announces 2020 Locations for Theatre on Ice

June 26, 2019

Theatre on Ice (TOI) is a form of competitive figure skating that combines figure skating elements with theatre and dance. Teams consist of between eight and 24 skaters. The programs are judged by U.S. Figure Skating judges and are evaluated on technical merit and presentation. Judging also includes an emphasis on originality, costumes, artistry and music.

Snohomish County Wash. to host 2019 Ice Fest Figure Skating Competition

May 29, 2019

The annual Ice Fest Figure Skating Competition has a record 506 figure skaters competing over four days at Olympicview Training Center in Mountlake Terrace, May 31st – June 2nd.

Visit Loudoun Announces New Sports Tourism Brand

April 29, 2019

LEESBURG, Va. — Visit Loudoun unveiled Loudoun Sports Tourism to develop Loudoun County’s role as a leading destination for sporting events and organizations.

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