Download or read book World Ice Skating Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Competitive Figure Skating written by Robert S. Ogilvie and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1985 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes directory of figure skating organizations and "over 150 photos and diagrams."
Download or read book The Complete Beginner s Guide to Ice Skating written by Edward F. Dolan and published by Doubleday Books. This book was released on 1974 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beginners' guide to ice skating includes chapters on the first time on ice, ice safety, skating backward, curving, circles, figure skating, and other techniques.
Download or read book Ice Skating written by Karin Künzle-Watson and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 1996 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Skater s Edge Sourcebook written by Alice Berman and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The SKATER'S EDGE SOURCEBOOK is a comprehensive resource book & rink directory for the sport of ice skating. The second edition (1998) is 70% bigger than the first & includes: (1) Consumer Article: GUIDE TO FITTING SKATES, SKATE BOOTS, GUIDE TO BLADES, LACING SKATES, CHOOSING A PRO, CHOOSING A SUMMER SCHOOL & more. (2) COMPANIES - 620 companies listed by name, then cross-referenced by services provided {e.g., agents, blades, book sales, clothing, equipment, rink construction & supplies, etc; (3) RINKS - profiles of more than 1100 skating rinks in the U.S. {address, phone number of ice surfaces, whether enclosed, months open, etc.; (4) BOOKS - more than 1200 skating books dating back to 1792; (5) VIDEOS - over 190 skating videos & where to find them. Other sections include associations, boots & blades, champions, fan clubs, federations, training centers, summer skating schools & more. New chapters on adult skaters, hockey, precision & speedskating. The SKATER'S EDGE SOURCEBOOK (1998, 456pp, $39.95, ISBN 0-9643027-1-3) is published by SKATER'S EDGE, an instructional skating magazine with articles & tips by the world's top coaches & pros. The SKATER'S EDGE SOURCEBOOK is available from Koen Book Distributors, Baker & Taylor, or direct from the publisher. Contact SKATER'S EDGE, Box 500, Kensington, MD 20895. Phone/FAX: 301-946-1971, E-MAIL: [email protected]. WEBSITE: www.skatersedgemag.com.
Download or read book A Basic Guide to Figure Skating written by United States Olympic Committee and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to figure skating that provides information on the sport's rules, techniques, equipment, styles, and champions.
Download or read book English Figure Skating written by Edward Frederic Benson and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ice Skating written by Peter Morrissey and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a tantalizing insight into the glamorous, thrilling world of skating. With a foreward by World Champion Figure Skater Todd Eldredge, this detailed guide introduces basic techniques and steps before moving in to more advanced skills. Photographic sequences explain how to skate forwards and backwards, jump, spin and more.
Download or read book A Beginner s Guide to Ice Skating written by Gary N Peterson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-05-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Beginner's Guide to Ice Skating" is a thorough and useful guide written for anyone interested in discovering the basics of ice skating. This book will give you the skills and knowledge you need to improve as a confident and skilled ice skater, whether you're a total beginner or have some skating experience. This book covers all you need to know to begin ice skating, including choosing the appropriate equipment, fundamental skating methods, advanced skating techniques, safety advice, and the health and recreational advantages of ice skating. Regardless of one's prior ice skating knowledge, anyone can easily grasp and follow the book's instructions thanks to its clear and straightforward writing. The author offers professional guidance and helpful pointers on a variety of topics, from selecting the best skates to mastering complex maneuvers like jumps and spins, throughout the whole book. This book includes something for everyone, whether you want to learn ice skating as a hobby or want to advance your skills and participate professionally. You can get the abilities and self-assurance required to take advantage of all that ice skating has to offer by following the detailed instructions offered in this book. This "Beginner's Guide to Ice Skating" is an indispensable resource for anyone who is interested in learning the basics of ice skating. With its clear and concise writing style, expert advice, and practical tips, this book is sure to become an essential reference for anyone looking to start their ice skating journey.
Download or read book The Basic Survival Guide to Beginner Ice Skating written by Juliana Love and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2011-06-16 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reference guide for the beginner ice skater- whether taking Group Lessons, hockey, or for recreation. It is filled with much needed information on how to get started...the right way. This book will show you how to be fitted for ice skates and lace them, what to expect at Group Lessons, and the basics of an ice rink, from the Pro Shop to the Zamboni. It is a must for the beginner skater, or the parents of a beginner skater to become educated, to ensure their skating experience is safer and more enjoyable. There is wealth of information on other websites included in this book as well. Happy Skating!
Download or read book ENGLISH FIGURE SKATING written by EDWARD FREDERIC. BENSON and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Figure Skating written by Claire Throp and published by Raintree. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though it's graceful and beautiful to watch, don't be fooled. Champion-level figure skaters are some of the strongest, most technically skilled athletes anywhere. Learn about this stylish sport and find out how the pros train! Do you think you have what it takes to give it a try?
Download or read book The Art of Skating written by Irving Brokaw and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Skating on Ice A Concise Essay on this Popular Winter Sport Including its History Literature and Specific Techniques with Useful Diagrams written by Edgar Syers and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-03-22 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Skating on Ice” is a vintage guide to ice skating, looking at its history and origins, literature, techniques, and equipment, and much more. Ice skating involved moving skates attached to the feet to propel the skater across a sheet of ice. This can be done for a variety of reasons, including exercise, leisure, travelling, and various sports. Wonderfully illustrated and full of timeless information, “Skating on Ice” is highly recommend for skating enthusiast and those with an interest in its history and evolution. Contents include: “Skating – Introductory”, “The History and Literature of Skating”, “Of International Skating, and the Practice of the School Figures”, “Of Free Skating, Special Figures, Competitions and Training, Etc.”, “Of Modern Racing”, “Skating for Ladies”, and more. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
Download or read book English Figure Skating written by Edward Frederic Benson and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Basic Guide to Speed Skating written by United States Olympic Committee and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on such aspects of speed skating as the history of Olympic competition, clubs and associations, fundamentals of the sport, skates, fitness and nutrition, safety and first aid, and more. Describes Olympic and speed skating organizations.
Download or read book Figure Skating Explained written by S J Thomas and published by Inspired by Jane, LLC. This book was released on 2018-02-04 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Figure skating is one of the most beautiful athletic sports. But watching figure skating can be confusing. How does this new scoring system work? Why did the skater that fell on a jump earn a higher score than the one that didn't? This book will give you the information you need to for watching competitive figure skating.
