This Week in Skating Podcast

In this episode, Daphne and Gina recap the Nepela Memorial, Nebelhorn Trophy and the Junior Grand Prix Baku.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/09/show-notes-sept-30-2025/------------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkatingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Gina and Matteo recap the 2025 Lombardia Trophy, Junior Grand Bangkok and the U.S. Solo Dance Final. They also look ahead to the Skate to Milano (AKA "Chinese Nebelhorn"), the Olympic qualifier event taking place this week in Beijing, China.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/09/show-notes-sept-16-2025/-----This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkatingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySearch EpisodesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Daphne and Matteo recap what was a busy week in the skating world with two ISU Challenger events (Kinoshita and John Nicks), a Junior Grand Prix in Varese, Italy and the first ever Bolero Cup, which Matteo attended in-person.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/09/show-notes-sept-9-2025/----------------------------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkatingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Daphne, Gina and Matteo are together again to recap Junior Grand Prix Ankara and French Masters. They also talk about all the news and events that happened in the figure skating world this week. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Daphne and Gina talk with 2024-25 Junior Grand Prix Final Champion Jacob Sanchez as he prepares to make his senior Grand Prix debut at Cup of China in October. Follow Jacob Sanchez on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Matteo and Gina talk with two-time World champion, Olympic gold, silver and bronze medalist and seven-time Canadian pairs champion Eric Radford. Eric spoke about his competitive career, his show skating, his previous role with the ISU and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Matteo recaps the first Junior Grand Prix event of the 2025-2026 season as well as talks about all the news and events that happened in the figure skating world this week.Show Notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/08/show-notes-august-26-2025/------------This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkatingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Longtime figure skating journalist Lynn Rutherford joins Daphne and Gina to share her thoughts on the 2025-2026 Olympic season. Lynn was the Summer Sizzler show at the Skating Club of Boston where some Team USA skaters debuted new programs. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi, Daphne Backman and Matteo Morelli is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: https://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating—————-Season 4 - Episode 3: Show Notes can be found at: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/06/show-notes-june-17-2025Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Daphne, Gina and Matteo chat with two-time U.S. Champion and reigning Grand Prix Final Champion Amber Glenn. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In their season 4 premiere, Daphne, Gina and Matteo discuss the latest news as well as breakdown the Grand Prix assignments that were released on June 6. For show notes: https://www.thisweekinskating.com/2025/06/show-notes-june-10-2025/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating---------------------------------------------------------------Breaking News Court of Arbitration of Sport released its decision involving Kamila ValievaPress ReleaseRussian skater Kamila Valieva banned four years over doping, ending 2022 Olympic drama (USA Today article)Christine Brennan’s column: Valieva verdict took nearly 2 years. International Skating Union thinks more waiting is OKISU statementWADA statementU.S. Olympic Committee Statement U.S. Figure Skating statementSkate Canada statementNationals Recap Results Worlds Team Roster for Pairs and MenWorlds Team Roster for Dance and Women Skating News The ISU has awarded the fifth Grand Prix series event to FinlandFrench Figure Skating Federation overturned Brian Joubert’s 1 year suspension.Amber Glenn, Camden Pulkinen and Madison Chock and Evan Bates withdrew from Four Continents:Amber’s statement: https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/1751391305341542550Camden’s statement: https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/1751783707868844465Madison and Evan’s statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2s3saexAN8/?hl=enFour Continents ChampionshipsEvent Results RecapEphesus Cup2024 Reykjavik International GamesWinter Youth OlympicsMidwesterns Synchronized Skating Synchro: Trophee D’EcosseSegment - Recent Interviews Interview: Solene Mazingue & Marko Gaidajenko, by Solène Mathie, Skate Info GlaceInterview: Davide Lewton-Brain, by Solène Mathie, Skate Info GlaceInterview: Loicia Demougeot & Theo Le Mercier, by Solène Mathie, Skate Info GlaceCouch potato no more, by Troy Schwindt, U.S. Figure Skating Segment - Upcoming Events:Four Continents Championships, January 30-February 4, Shanghai, ChinaCanadian Novice Nationals, February 1-4, Bavarian Open, January 30-February, Oberstdorf, GermanySofia Trophy, January 30-February 4, Sofia, BulgariaThe Nordics Open, February 1-4, Boras, SwedenIcebeat Winter Trophy, February 1-4, Kaunas, LithuaniaSynchro: French Cup, February 1-3, Rouen, FranceSynchro: Hevelius Cup, February 2-4, Gdansk, PolandIDC and FSO spotlight IDC: Recap: 2024 U.S. Championships - Novice IDC: Photos: 2024 U.S. ChampionshipsFSO: Ilia Malinin wins second straight U.S. titleFSO: Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea win the U.S. pairs title in ColumbusFSO: Chock and Bates overcome illness to win 5th U.S. title
FSO: Amber Glenn lands triple Axel en route to first U.S. senior title
FSO: Photos: 2024 U.S. Championships - SeniorFSO: Photos: 2024 U.S. Championships - Junior and NoviceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are joined by our friend and fellow journalist and editor of A Divine Sport Claire Cloutier to break down the free dance and pairs free skate at the U.S. Championships.This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating---------------------------------------------------------------EPISODE 130Figure Skaters Online U.S. Championships HubIce-dance.com U.S. Championships HubEvent Website (U.S. Figure Skating)Full Color Schedule (U.S. Figure Skating)Practice Groups (U.S. Figure Skating)Peacock TV (Junior & Senior)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are joined by our friend and fellow FSO journalist Maura Sullivan Hill to break down the first few days of the U.S. Championships. This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating---------------------------------------------------------------EPISODE 130Figure Skaters Online U.S. Championships HubIce-dance.com U.S. Championships HubEvent Website (U.S. Figure Skating)Full Color Schedule (U.S. Figure Skating)Practice Groups (U.S. Figure Skating)Peacock TV (Junior & Senior)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Monday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating--------------------------------------------EPISODE 97Alexandra Paul’s Sudden PassingVideo: CTV News Barrie News Report GoFundMe for Charlie and Mitchell IslamAlexandra’s ObituaryEvents Results BriefISU Junior Grand Prix Bangkok | Results | Video Playlist Battle of the Blades | NQS Results | Non-NQS ResultsSherwood Invitational | NQS Results | Non-NQS ResultsAtlanta Open | NQS Results | Non-NQS ResultsChamps Camp | Monique Coleman’s InstagramBritish Ice Skating August Qualifier | ResultsFriends on Ice Japan | Instagram Segment - General Skating News The roster for Junior Grand Prix Budapest was released. ISU updated the men’s roster for the Grand Prix Series, adding Jimmy Ma to Grand Prix Espoo.ISU updated the women’s roster for the Grand Prix Series, removing Nicole Schott. U.S. Figure Skating emailed a letter to Matthieu Reeb, director general of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, requesting a seat to observe Kamila Valieva’s closed hearing Sept. 26-29 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (USA Today story)U.S. Figure Skating announced its partnership with Riedell, a competitive skating boot company. Riedell will become an official supplier for U.S. Figure Skating.Segment - Recent InterviewsChan and Howe: ‘It’s just the beginning’, by Anna Kellar, Golden SkateIn Conversation with Team Japan: Shunsuke Nakamura, Yamashita/Nagata and Kishimoto/Tamura discuss their new programs and look ahead to the 23-24 season, by Izumi Yoneyama, Anything GOEs How Three Dancers Became Figure Skating Coaches and Choreographers, by Julia Mary Register, Dance MagazineKaiya Ruiter: 'Finding that light at the end of the tunnel', by Robert Brodie Ted Barton and Mark Hanretty: A Coach’s Life, by Paula Slater, Golden SkateBreaking barriers, by Taylor Dean, U.S. Figure SkatingThe Elite 12 Division: A Painting in Progress, by Elissa Kempisty, U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone\Segment - Social Media UpdatesAshley Wagner graduated from collegeRetired Canadian pair skaters Camille Ruest and Drew Wolfe got engagedTara Lipinski has started a podcast called Unexpecting, which dives into her heartbreaking infertility journey.Segment - Program AnnouncementsCheck out our website for a listing of program music announcements - will be updated as they are announced!MenWomenPairsDanceSegment - Upcoming Events for the Week:Junior Grand Prix Linz, Aug. 30-Sept. 2, Linz, AustriaLivestream Golden West Championships, Sept. 1-2, Irvine, CaliforniaSkate Houston, Sept. 1-4, Sugar Land, TexasSkate Canada High Performance Camp, Aug. 29-Sept. 1, Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaIDC and FSO spotlightIDC: The Carharts: A Skating FamilyIDC: 2023 Junior Grand Prix Bangkok PhotosIDC: New Team Series: Anna Waugh & Nikolai BalabardinIDC: Solo Dancing in the Desert (Part II)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Monday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating--------------------------------------------EPISODE 96Events Results BriefAsian Trophy OpenMinnesota L’Etoile du Nord ChallengeSkate Ontario August Sectional SeriesBC Yukon Summer SkateSegment - General Skating News The roster for Lombardia Trophy was released this week. The roster for the Autumn Classic was released this week. The roster for the fourth Junior Grand Prix event in Osaka, Japan was released this week. Day tickets for the 2024 ISU World Championships will go on sale Aug. 24. Segment - Recent InterviewsLife after competing Eric Radford: Appreciate what you have accomplished, by ISUVideo: Ted Barton and Mark Hanretty talk about the 1980’s rhythm dances, by Golden SkateVideo/Article: Ghislain Brand: Life is Action, by Judith Dombrowski, Golden SkateThe Future of Pairs (Part I), by Anna Keller, Anything GOEsVideo: ‘Maul, we’re here for you’: Olympian Kristi Yamaguch pledges to help island community rebuild, by ABC 7 Bay AreaSegment - Social Media UpdatesCong Han announced his retirement from competitive skating on Weibo. Jonathan Rogers announced on his Instagram story that his new partner, Anya Lavrova has decided to retire from skating due to medical reasons. Brian Boitano and Jason Brown were in Columbus this week to promote the 2024 U.S. Championships. Madison Chock is starting Madison Chock Design to share her passion for costume design with the skating community. To book a consultation, contact madisonchockdesign@gmail.com.Nadiia Bashynska posted on social media that she and Peter Beaumont had to withdraw from an event in Kitchener due to her back injury. Piper Gilles is walking on September 10 in Burlington, Ontario for Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope - fundraising goal is $2,500. Segment -  Program AnnouncementsCheck out our website for a listing of program music announcements - will be updated as they are announced!MenWomenPairsDanceSegment - Upcoming Events for the Week:Junior Grand Prix Bangkok, Aug. 23-26, Bangkok, ThailandLivestream Battle of the Blades, Aug. 24-26, Fort Wayne, IndianaSherwood Invitational, Aug. 24-27, Sherwood, OregonLivestreamAtlanta Open, Aug. 25-27, Alpharetta, GeorgiaU.S. Champs Camp, Aug. 23-28, Las Vegas, NevadaIDC and FSO spotlightIDC: Meet ice dancer Amanda UrbanIDC: Photos: 2023 Sun Valley Show FSO: 2023 Cranberry Cup International Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For this special episode, we are joined by Matteo Morelli to breakdown the Grand Prix Assignments list. This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Monday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EPISODE 85ISU Grand Prix AssignmentsMenWomenPairsIce DanceGrand Prix ScheduleSkate America / 20 Oct - 22 Oct, 2023 Allen, Texas Skate Canada International / 27 Oct - 29 Oct, 2023 / Vancouver, BC Grand Prix de France / 03 Nov - 05 Nov, 2023 / Angers, FranceCup of China / 10 Nov - 12 Nov, 2023 / Chongqing, ChinaGrand Prix Espoo / 17 Nov - 19 Nov, 2023 / Espoo, FinlandNHK Trophy / 24 Nov - 26 Nov, 2023 Osaka, JapanGrand Prix Final / 07 Dec - 10 Dec, 2023 / Beijing, ChinaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Monday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EPISODE 84Events Results BriefChesapeake OpenGrand Rapids Open Segment - General Skating News Court of Arbitration for Sport announced the dates for the hearing for the arbitration proceedings involving RUSADA, ISU, WADA & Kamila Valieva, to be held in person at CAS headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.500 Days and CountingToday Show with Alexa Knierim, Brandon Frazier and Vincent ZhouU.S. Figure Skating article with quotes with the 9 skatersVideo with Madison Chock and Evan BatesVideo with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum Display Build#MorethanMedals hashtag and webpageAlisa Efimova told a Russian news outlet that she will be teaming with Misha Mitrofanov and training in the U.S. with Olga Ganicheva and Alexei Letov.Carolane Soucisse and Shane Firus, who have been representing Canada so far, have recently switched to represent Ireland and have already won their first Irish National title. Segment - Recent InterviewsBreak-through season for Sweden’s Andreas Nordeback, by Judith Dombrowski, Golden SkateAdam Rippon exclusive: On five years since his Olympic coming out - and the power of sport for LGBTQ+ people: ‘Skating saved me’, by Nick McCarvel, Olympics.comCelebrating Olympic & Paralympic Day, by Kristen Henneman, U.S. Figure Skating Fan ZonePodcast: Episode 7 of the Runthrough, by Ashley Wagner and Adam Rippon Podcast: Doping Case Leaves Clean Athletes Still Awaiting Olympic Medals From the 2022 Games - Evan Bates and Madison Chock, by Partnership for Clean CompetitionVideo: Nathan Chen explores a day in the life of physician-scientists, by Yale Cardiovascular Medicine Grand RoundCatching up with Karina Manta about her Book, Pride Month and More, by Rachel Lutz, U.S Figure Skating Fan ZoneTrailblazers Smith and Singley Make Their Mark, by Aviva M. Cantor, U.S. Figure SkatingOpening Day Inside the Glittery, Hard-Core World of Disney on Ice, by Tarah Kayne, Inside the MagicSegment - Social Media UpdatesEmilia Murdock announced on her website and social media that she will represent Spain in the upcoming season. Elliana Peal and Ethan Peal shared a video of “an early season version” of their Lord of the Rings Junior FD. Johnny Weir shared thoughts about his skating career before his final public performance at the end of the Fantasy on Ice tour in Japan.Charlie Cyr, the Sports Director for Singles & Pairs at the International Skating Union since 2014 and respected U.S. national & international judge/technical controller before that, has passed away. Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps were training with Alexa Knierim, Chris Knierim, Timothy LeDuc and David Santee at the Oakton Skating Academy this week: Photos from Deanna and clips from Timothy LeDuc. Former Team USA ice dancer Elliana Pogrebinsky was a part of the 2023 High Performance Summer Camp Series in Laurel, Maryland and focused on strength, conditioning, yoga and stretching. Segment - Program AnnouncementsCheck out our website for a listing of program music announcements - will be updated as they are announced!MenWomenPairsDanceSolo DanceSegment - Upcoming Events 2023 National Theatre on Ice, June 26-30 in Fraser, Michigan 2023 Broadmoor Open, June 26-July 1 in Colorado Springs, ColoradoIDC and FSO spotlightIDC: New Team Series: Shira Ichilov and Dmitriy Kravchenko IDC: Solo dancing in the Arizona DesertFSO: New website coming this week!!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In Episode #83, ahead of the 2023 National Theatre on Ice in Fraser, Michigan, June 27-30, Kendall LeClaire joined us to help us learn more about the theatre on ice discipline. Kendall is the director of Spokane Figure Skating Club's theatre on ice program Stellaris and head coach of their competitive team, the Stellaris Ice Theatre, which will compete at the National Theatre on Ice in Fraser.For more on Stellaris Ice Theatre:https://www.spokanefigureskating.org/theatre-on-iceFor more on the 2023 National Theatre on Ice Championships:https://www.harmonynation.org/toinationals2023This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Monday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Monday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EPISODE 82Events Results Brief2023 Irish Championships 2023 Southport Summer Classic Fantasy on IceSegment - General Skating News 2024 European Championships will be in Kaunas, Lithuania, Jan. 8-142025 World Junior Synchronized Championships will be in Gothenburg, Sweden.2026 Four Continents Championships will be Beijing, Chinahttps://www.isu.org/isu-news/news/145-news/14615-provisional-allotments-of-isu-events-for-season-2023-24-to-2027-28?templateParam=15The 2024 Junior and Senior Grand Prix Final will be held in Orléans, France.There are changes in the Minimum Total Element Score (TES) for the ISU Championships in 2024Opening ceremony and exhibition for the World Junior Championships are no longer mandatoryThe ISU Council will meet again on October 6-8, 2023 in Lausanne, Switzerlandhttps://www.isu.org/isu-news/news/65-isu-news/14618-decisions-of-the-isu-council-june-2023?templateParam=15ISU Communication 2569 - Ice Dance Requirements for technical rules: ISU Communication 2568 - List of skaters currently subject to period of ineligibility following an anti-doping rule violationAll-event tickets for the 2024 World Championships in Montreal are now on sale.Finland’s Valtter Virtanen has announced that he is switching to pairs and joining forces with Swedish skater Tilda Alteryd. The Spanish figure skating federation has officially announced that Olivia Smart and Tim Dieck are going to represent Spain from the 23/24 season. Video in Spanish: https://twitter.com/fedhielo/status/1669330348361105410Weekend Finals Tickets on sale now for 2024 U.S. Championships in January in Columbus, OhioYuzuru Hanyu’s Ice Story “Gift” from the Tokyo Arena is coming to Disney + on Friday, July 14, 2023. Segment - Recent InterviewsFuture of Figure Skating podcast with Megan Williams-Stewart Video: Belgium's Nina Pinzarrone 'fearless' moving forward, by Judith Dombroski, Golden SkateVideo: Rachael Flatt, Figure Skater, by PBS North Carolina Video: ISU Make-Up Time with Nicole Schott Segment - Social Media UpdatesStarr Andrews’ health update ISU Figure Skating tweeted a video with Holly Harris promoting Olympic DayAuthor/journalist Karen Crouse posted that she’s in the final edits on Gracie Gold’s memoir Samuel Chouinard posted that he got engaged to his partner Marc-Andre Pitre in the Amalfi Coast.Gabrielle Daleman is now based at the Mariposa School of Skating in Barrie, Ontario. British Ice Skating posted on Twitter to promote the Solo Ice Dance Progression Camp, which is taking place July 26-27Ava Ziegler posted some pics on her Instagram that showed her with Josephine Lee, Soho Lee and Jacob Sanchez - a few of the skaters invited to a USFS camp that took place in Southern California this past week.The 51st annual Evening with Champions will take place Sept. 8-10, 2023.Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker will headline the Aug. 12 Sun Valley Summer Ice Show.Tickets go on sale for the 2023 Vail Skate Festival, which is December 22 and 23 at Dobson Arena Segment - Program AnnouncementsCheck out our website for a listing of program music announcements - will be updated as they are announced!MenWomenPairsDanceSolo DanceSegment - Upcoming Events 2023 Chesapeake Open, June 21-24 in Laurel, Maryland2023 Grand Rapids Open, June 23-25 in Grand Rapids, Michigan2023 National Theatre on Ice, June 26-30 in Fraser, Michigan 2023 Broadmoor Open, June 26-July 1 in Colorado Springs, ColoradoIDC and FSO spotlightIDC: 2023 Prince MIKASA Cup PhotosFSO: Following first Stars on Ice tour, Isabeau Levito ready to start training for next seasonFSO: Review: Saying goodbye to Kurt Browning highlight of 2023 Stars on Ice tourSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy