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	Photo Album: 2025 Four Continents Championships April 16, 2025 Before the final ISU Championships of the season kick off, let’s take a moment to revisit Four Continents 2025. From official practices to competition moments — explore our full photo gallery here!
	A decade of excellence: The Skating School's journey Part II. Christopher Trevisan: "It's about making it work" April 9, 2025 From planning ice time to staff development, Chris does it all - we caught up with the Skating School’s director to hear more about his behind-the-scenes work. Click!
	A decade of excellence: The Skating School's journey Part I. From vision to reality April 8, 2025 Join us in celebrating the Skating School of Switzerland - looking back at a decade of growth and ahead to what’s next. Dive into the full story here!
	2025 Worlds: Behind the scenes highlights April 1, 2025 Take a behind-the-scenes look at the 2025 World Championships in Boston through this collection of practice and off-ice moments.
	Juulia Turkkila and Matthias Versluis: "We still have room to improve" March 28, 2025 Earlier this season, we sat down with Juulia and Matthias to reflect on their programs and talk about what's next. Don't miss our conversation here!
	Minerva Hase and Nikita Volodin: "We found the perfect match in each other" March 26, 2025 Pairs will take the ice in Boston later today, marking the first step in Minerva and Nikita's quest for an Olympic medal. Earlier this season, we had the chance to get to know them better - don’t miss our conversation here!
	Catching up with Lara Naki Gutmann March 25, 2025 Known for her distinctive programs and costumes, Lara Naki Gutmann continues to impress. We spoke with her in Tallinn about her strong season, approach to skating, and more. Click!
	Photo Album: 2025 World Junior Championships March 13, 2025 The most detailed look at Junior Worlds 2025! A very full album capturing all the action, emotions, and unforgettable moments from Debrecen. Click!
	2025 Euros tidbits March 8, 2025 As we start building anticipation for the Worlds, here is our final look back at the Europeans 2025: the highlights, the personalities, the stories, and the memories we will take from Tallinn.
	2024 JGP Wuxi February 27, 2025 While we wait for the second day of the Junior Worlds to begin, here’s a little throwback to the beautiful memories from the Junior Grand Prix in Wuxi, China. Click!
	Throwback to 2023 Junior Worlds February 25, 2025 Before we shift our focus to Debrecen, Hungary, for Junior Worlds 2025, let's revisit some highlights from Junior Worlds 2023. Check them here!
	2025 Four Continents Photo Highlights February 23, 2025 Relive the best moments from Four Continents 2025, held this weekend in Seoul, and catch up on all our social media coverage here!
	Photo Album: 2025 European Championships February 18, 2025 Before we change continents, let's take another look back at Europeans 2025. A very full album of great memories from Tallinn, captured by Maria! Click!
	2024 South Korean Ranking Competition February 17, 2025 At the end of November 2024, the Ranking Competition at Uijeongbu Ice Rink decided who would earn spots on Korea's Four Continents team. Check out selected shots from the event, captured by Yeseul Park.
	Throwback to 2023 Four Continents February 17, 2025 Feels like yesterday, but it's already been two years! As we gear up for Four Continents 2025, Yeseul Park takes us on a stroll down memory lane with highlights from Four Continents 2023 in Colorado Springs.
	Photo Album: 2024 Cup of China February 16, 2025 Before we dive into Four Continents 2025 next week, we have a few throwback albums lined up for you. First up - full coverage of Cup of China, including exclusive practice photos! Click!
	Meet Yuka Orihara and Juho Pirinen January 29, 2025 Yuka Orihara and Juho Pirinen will compete at the European Championships this week. Get to know them a little better in our new interview available here!
	2024 Euros Photo Highlights January 23, 2025 As we eagerly await Euros 2025, let's recall Euros 2024 through a mosaic of moments - mixed zone interviews, K&C emotions, and the joy of ceremonies. A perfect throwback to relive the magic! Click!
	Catching up with Robert Dierking January 21, 2025 Five years after our last chat, Robert now lives in Oberstdorf and leads the German Skating Federation's development program. Catch up on his journey and recent projects here!
	Andrew Torgashev: "Boston is the goal!" January 14, 2025 As the countdown to the U.S. Nationals begins, Andrew Torgashev is gearing up to fight for a podium spot. Meet the talented skater and get to know more about his journey and ambitions. Click!
	Photo album: 2024 Music on Ice January 7, 2025 With "Music on Ice" 2025 just around the corner, it's the perfect time to reflect on the enchantment of last year's show. Relive the memories here!
	Scott Hamilton & Friends 2024 January 2, 2025 The "Scott Hamilton & Friends" brought together Olympic, World, and National Champion skaters for a must-see, family-friendly all-star performance, and Debi was there to capture it all. Click!
	Photo Album: 2024 Shanghai Trophy December 24, 2024 The Shanghai Trophy has become a lovely tradition, showcasing some of the world's best skaters as they open their season. Check out Iana's photos from the 2024 Shanghai Trophy here!
	2024 NHK Trophy December 17, 2024 With the 93rd All Japan Figure Skating Championships just around the corner, let’s look back at some memorable moments from the NHK Trophy. Click!
	A glimpse into the world of the Sheiko family December 12, 2024 Meet Nikita and Kirill Sheiko: learn about their programs, daily routines, and hobbies, and discover the inspiring story of how their parents built a skating school in the most unexpected of places. Check it out here!
	Photo Album: 2024 Finlandia Trophy December 3, 2024 Ahead of the Grand Prix Final, let's revisit some memorable moments from the Grand Prix in Finland, captured by Leanne. Check out our photo gallery featuring on-ice highlights from competitions and practices here!
	Milla Ruud Reitan and Nikolaj Majorov: "We want to improve as much as possible" November 28, 2024 We caught up with Milla and Nikolaj at the beginning of the season in Oberstdorf, where they train, to discuss their new programs, costumes, goals for the season, and... stargazing. Click!
	2024 Cup of China Photo Highlights November 24, 2024 The final Grand Prix event brought excitement, surprises, and plenty of thrills! Relive the unforgettable moments with Iana's photos here!
	2024 Finlandia Trophy Photo Highlights November 18, 2024 We've gathered all our social media posts from last weekend’s Finlandia Trophy, along with some extra practice shots - all captured by Leanne. Check them out here!
	2024 NHK Trophy Photo Highlights November 13, 2024 All our social media coverage from the fourth event of the Grand Prix series, the NHK Trophy, is now collected in one gallery!
	Belgium emerges on the ice dance scene. Part 2: Livvy Shilling and Léo Baeten November 6, 2024 Livvy and Léo are representing Belgium for the third season. Learn more about their journey, their programs, and their unique perspectives on starting figure skating later than most. Click!
	Belgium emerges on the ice dance scene. Part 1: Sofia Beznosikova and Max Leleu November 5, 2024 Belgium is gaining recognition in ice dance thanks to two talented teams. This past summer, Maria sat down with both to discuss their journeys from their early days in figure skating to the present. The first of the two profiles, featuring Sofia Beznosikova and Max Leleu, can be found here.
	Europe's finest set for Grand Prix France November 1, 2024 The third event in this season's Grand Prix series is just around the corner, marking the first Grand Prix appearance for Minerva Hase and Nikita Volodin, Sara Conti and Niccolò Macii, and Lukas Britschgi, who shared thoughts on their careers so far, their programs, and more. Click!
	2024 Skate Canada Daily Photos - Day 3 October 30, 2024 And the last photo gallery from Halifax includes photos from men's free, free dance and all medal ceremonies. Don't miss them here!
	2024 Skate Canada Daily Photos - Day 2 October 29, 2024 The second day of Skate Canada was packed with action. Check out Yuan Tian's selected shots from all four segments here!
	2024 Skate Canada Daily Photos - Day 1 October 26, 2024 Skate Canada 2024 is underway, and Yuan Tian is in Halifax to capture the best moments. Don't miss her photos from official practices and the first day of the event. Click!
	World champions take on Skate Canada 2024 October 25, 2024 World champions Ilia Malinin, Deanna Stellato-Dudek, and Maxime Deschamps compete this weekend at Skate Canada in Halifax. Check out our new article, where they discuss their programs, reflect on their new status as World champions, and more - right here!
	In anticipation of Skate America 2024 October 18, 2024 The first Grand Prix event of the season kicks off today in Allen, Texas, and we have a few stories to share with you in anticipation of this evening. Click!
	2024 JGP Wuxi Photo Highlights October 15, 2024 JGP Wuxi determined the JGP final qualifiers, and the competition was fierce. Don’t miss the event highlights in our new gallery!
	2024 JGP Bangkok Photo Highlights October 10, 2024 While the final Junior Grand Prix of the season is underway, we're throwing it back to the earlier event in Bangkok. Check out Cheryl's photos here!
	2024 Shanghai Trophy Photo Highlights October 8, 2024 Check all our 2024 Shanghai Trophy social media coverage in the new gallery here!
	2023 Ondrej Nepela Memorial Photo Highlights September 5, 2024 Before diving into the new season, let's take a quick look back at the Nepela Memorial from almost a year ago — highlighting practice sessions, competitions, off-ice moments, and medal ceremonies in this photo gallery.
	Musical Meetings of Champéry: The Sorcerer's Apprentice April 29, 2024 Stéphane Lambiel and his school prepare a special treat for this summer. Read more about it here!
	Deniss Vasiljevs: "It is always about what I can connect with" April 18, 2024 We caught up with Deniss during the Worlds in Montreal, discussed his ambitions, programs, costumes (and costume violations), and his plans for the coming summer "to be a normal guy." Click!
	Music on Ice: behind the scenes April 2, 2024 Take a stroll down memory lane with us as we revisit some delightful moments from the "Music on Ice" 2023 and 2024 rehearsals. Dive into the memories here.