Explores what it takes to become of champion figure skater and contains color photographs that describes the skills and development of performance and competition.

As a sport, an art, a fitness activity, nothing quite beats figure skating for excitement, grace, beauty, or fun. Now former U.S. Champion figure skater John Misha Petkevich shows how you can find your full potential as a figure skater no matter what your age or ability. The lavishly illustrated volume includes: Detailed instructional-photo sequences What to look for in skates, clothing, rinks, and instruction Getting started 6 basic turns that every figure skater should know 15 spins that you can master The keys to preforming 19 clasic figure skating jumps and splits

Now there's a masterfully written guide that shows beginning and recreational skaters the fundamental skills of ice skating. In Ice Skating: Steps to Success, Karin K "nzle-Watson--nine-time Swiss National Champion, former Professional World Champion, and one of skating's best instructors--shares with readers the steps that she and many of her students learned on their way to becoming elite competitive skaters. Most instruction books available on ice skating tend to focus on advanced jumps or spins, assuming the reader will learn the basics through professional instruction. Ice Skating: Steps to Success, however, covers fundamental skills in a way that's easy to understand and apply. Part of the highly popular Steps to Success Series, this book includes 11 steps (chapters) that progress from basic to intermediate skills. It features over 300 illustrations that make it possible to learn proper form and technique. Readers will learn how to: - attain the posture and control required for basic skills; - use standard methods of gaining forward and backward speed; - execute four different methods of stopping; - fall properly and get up easily; - change direction without loss of control; and - control the skate edges in order to prepare for advanced maneuvers, including jumps, spins, and footwork. With Ice Skating: Steps to Success, beginning and recreational skaters will develop a solid foundation of skills to help them gain confidence in their abilities and enjoy the sport more.

Discusses skating's many technical and artistic advances, its important figures, its intrigues and scandals, and the historical high points during its evolution.

Two former competitive skaters-turned-teachers team up with a mental training coach to provide friendly, klutz-proof instruction for the beginning skater, including sections on how to stop and fall, beginning freestyle, clothing and equipment, finding a coach, and mental preparation for all levels. Illustrations throughout.

Includes directory of figure skating organizations and "over 150 photos and diagrams."

A young athlete overcomes setbacks and finds her own way to shine.

A beautifully illustrated celebration of the best athletes from this widly popular sport.

Now that skaters can earn money for skating without forfeiting their Olympic eligibility, professional figure skating has become a worldwide phenomenon. Inside Figure Skating takes an in-depth look at this wildly popular sport, with insider profiles of such legends as Brian Boitano, Michelle Kwan, Scott Hamilton, and many, many others, and more than 150 fantastic color photos.

A rhyming Little Golden Book introducing young readers to the joy of figure skating. First I wobble, hold the wall. Coach says it's okay to fall. Though I'm still a bit unsteady, I let go. I'm feeling ready. So begins a young girl's love of figure skating. This rhyming Little Golden Book is a delightful introduction to skating lessons and a first skating competition. Perfect for all young skaters, or even fans who enjoy watching Olympic skating events. Written by Sue Fliess, the author of the bestselling Little Golden Book I'm a Ballerina! and illustrated by Nina Mata, the artist behind Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez's bestselling picturebook.