Subject: Competitive Figure Skating FAQ: References
Date: 16 Mar 1996 17:13:39 -0500
Summary: This article is part of the FAQ list for (amateur) competitive
.figure skating.  This section contains references to other
.sources of information about the sport.



                      COMPETITIVE FIGURE SKATING FAQ:
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                                REFERENCES
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This article is part of the FAQ list for (amateur) competitive figure
skating.  This section contains references to other sources of
information about the sport.

This FAQ list is posted monthly to rec.sport.skating.ice.figure.  Send
corrections and suggestions to loosemore-sandra@cs.yale.edu.

This file is available in both plain-text and HTML versions.  If you're
looking at the HTML version (using a browser such as NCSA Mosaic), you
can click on items in the table of contents to get to the appropriate
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You can get to the HTML version from the Figure Skating WWW Page at URL:

http://www.cs.yale.edu/homes/sjl/skate.html

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Table of Contents

  * [1] Are there any good books about figure skating?
  * [2] What about magazines?
  * [3] Are there any other figure skating resources on the net?
  * [4] Who wrote this FAQ list?
  * [5] Can I redistribute this FAQ list?

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[1] Are there any good books about figure skating?

    A recommended book about the technical aspects of figure skating is
    John Misha Petkevich's "Figure Skating: Championship Techniques"
    (ISBN 0-452-26209-7), published by Sports Illustrated and available
    in many bookstores.  It's a trade-sized paperback, and features
    photos of Brian Boitano.

    The USFSA rulebook includes complete competition and eligibility
    rules, diagrams of compulsory figures and dances, and a directory of
    participating clubs.  It comes in a small-sized loose-leaf binder and
    costs about $10.  It's updated yearly, in the fall.

    You can order a copy directly from the USFSA, at:

    20 First Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
    (719)-635-5200
    usfsa1@aol.com

    You might also be able to buy a copy through your local skating club
    or pro shop.

    Beverly Smith's book "Figure Skating: A Celebration" (McClelland &
    Stewart, ISBN 0-7710-2819-9) is an excellent source of information
    about the history of the sport.  It's a large hardcover book,
    featuring many photographs of famous skaters.  There's now a trade
    paperback edition available.

    The "Skater's Edge Sourcebook" is also a useful reference. It's
    primarily a directory of skating rinks, equipment manufacturers and
    dealers, skating associations, etc. but also contains addresses for
    fan mail/agents, lists of medalists from past competitions, and
    information about books and videos.  The cost is $39.95 plus $5
    shopping; order from:

    Skater's Edge Sourcebook, Box 500, Dept SM, Kensington MD 20895
    Skateredge@aol.com
    (301)-946-1971

[2] What about magazines?

    Here is a list of the more popular periodicals which deal with
    skating.  (Disclaimer: this isn't intended as a commercial
    endorsement of any of these publications.  Also, you might want to
    double-check the subscription rates, since they may have changed
    since this information was collected.)

    A more complete list of skating publications is available on the
    figure skating www page.

    SKATING
    20 First Street
    Colorado Springs, CO 80906-3697
    719-635-5200
    SkateMag@aol.com
    12 issues/year
    $25/US, $35/Canada, $45/other countries

    Official magazine of the United States Figure Skating Association.
    Gossipy profiles of skaters, competition and tour reports, etc.  It
    includes 6 issues of a bimonthly magazine and 6 issues of a bimonthly
    newsletter.  Targeted at younger readers, so sometimes the articles
    are simplistic and cutesy.

    PATINAGE MAGAZINE
    39 Bld de la Marne
    F-76000 Rouen
    France
    5 issues/year
    $30/US, $35(Canadian)/Canada

    Published in French w/ English translations.  The writing and/or
    translations leave a lot to be desired, but it does have fabulous
    photography.

    TRACINGS
    21 Weybosset St.
    Weymouth, MA 02191
    Tracngskat@aol.com
    8 issues/year
    $18/US, $21/Canada & overseas

    Published by the New England Inter-Club Council.  Features
    Black/White photographs, New England amateur skaters; but also has
    articles on professional skaters, reviews of pro competitions and ice
    shows.  Said to be one of the most up-to-date in reporting news.

    BLADES ON ICE
    7040 N. Mona Lisa Road
    Tuscson, AZ 85741
    Phone: 602-575-1747
    Fax: 602-575-1484
    6 issues/year
    $29/US

    Magazine with news, interviews, competition coverage.  Good color
    photography.

    AMERICAN SKATING WORLD
    1816 Brownsville Road
    Pittsburgh, PA 15210-3908
    12 issues/year
    $19.95/US, $29.95(USD)/foreign
    Air mail: $38.95(USD)/Canada, $63.95(USD)/other countries

    This is sort of a monthly skating newspaper--it is printed on
    newstock.  Said to be one of the most up-to-date in reporting news.

    SKATER'S EDGE
    Box 500
    Kensington, MD 20895
    (301)-946-1971
    Skateredge@aol.com
    5 issues/year
    $15/US, $20(USD)/Canada, $25(USD)/Europe

    This is a newsletter (or small magazine if you prefer) of 16-20
    pages.  It is devoted to technique -- NO GOSSIP about skaters.  The
    articles and skating tips come from established coaches and famous
    skaters.

    INTERNATIONAL FIGURE SKATING
    Subscription Department
    55 Ideal Road
    Worcester, MA 01604
    IFSMAG@aol.com
    6 issues/year
    US: $20, Canada: $28(USD), international: $39(USD)

    This magazine is available on newsstands as well as by subscription.
    It's a mix of (often old) news and profiles, with some information
    about the sport from a business perspective.

[3] Are there any other figure skating resources on the net?

    If you have access to a WWW browser such as Netscape or Mosaic, you
    can visit the figure skating page at URL

      http://www.cs.yale.edu/homes/sjl/skate.html

    This page contains links to an archive of skating pictures, an
    extensive collection of video clips illustrating various technical
    elements, the hypertext version of this FAQ list, detailed
    information and schedules for upcoming events, cartoons and humor,
    fan pages devoted to individual skaters, and other skating-related
    material.

    There are two electronic mailing lists for discussing figure skating.
    The Skatefans-L list is for spectator-oriented discussion, and the
    Skaters-L list is for participant skaters.  Mail subscription
    requests to majordomo@udel.edu with the text "subscribe skatefans-l"
    or "subscribe skaters-l" (respectively) in the body of the message.
    A WWW gateway to both of these mailing lists is provided on the
    figure skating page.

[4] Who wrote this FAQ list?

    My name is Sandra Loosemore.  I've followed the sport for many years,
    although I've never been more than a recreational skater myself.  In
    "real life" I am a computer scientist; I have a PhD and work at Yale
    University as a member of the research staff.  I also have some
    professional experience as a technical writer.

    Some of the information in the post is taken from the USFSA rulebook.
    I also incorporated suggestions from Helena Robinson, Fred Chapman,
    Ann Schmidt, Mary Kolencik, Stephen Kawalko, Louis Epstein, and many
    others.  Janet Pooley sent me the list of European champions, and
    Fiona McQuarrie supplied the list of Canadian champions.  The list of
    World Junior champions was sent to me by Jay Miller of "Skating"
    magazine.  The information about magazines was provided by Deborah
    Reed-Margetan.   George Robbins, Trudi Marrapodi, and others
    contributed to the netiquette section.

[5] Can I redistribute this FAQ list?

    Yes, provided that you do not charge money for it, and that you
    acknowledge the source and authorship.

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