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Understanding the International Judging System (IJS)

Understanding the International Judging System (IJS)

Beginning in 2004 the International Judging System (IJS) replaced the old 6.0 scoring system that had been used in figure skating for decades. This happened in part as reaction to a judging scandal in the pairs event at the 2002 Olympic games in Salt Lake City....
New England Competition Timeline

New England Competition Timeline

A quick note on competitions At Athlete Centered Skating we view competition as an important developmental tool.  As much as we love to see our skaters take home medals and have competitive success, we first and foremost emphasize the more important aspects of...
Commitment for Competitive Figure Skaters

Commitment for Competitive Figure Skaters

Most families are unfamiliar with figure skating – how much training one needs to partake at a young age, what the competitive expectations are, the purpose of the testing system, and what the end game looks like.  This blog offers a glimpse into several basic stages...