U.S. Champions Haven Denney and Brandon Frazier: “We want to show everyone that we still have a lot to give”

Figure Skaters Online July 26, 2017

Last year was a comeback season for Haven Denney and Brandon Frazier.

Q&A with Grant Hochstein at the beginning of his final season

Figure Skaters Online July 17, 2017

By Gina Capellazzi and FSO Staff Photos by Leah Adams and Grant Hochstein In February 2017, Grant Hochstein concluded his latest journal post on his official website with these words: “I’m going to approach this year by skating from the heart and skating…

Skate It Forward organizer shares what goes into putting on benefit show

Figure Skaters Online July 14, 2017

Story and Photos by Leah Adams In May, Kristen Izzie, along with parents, skaters and coaches from the Skating Club of Central Ohio hosted the first Skate It Forward show to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. The show…

July 11 benefit show to support Jeremy and Lucy Barrett in her cancer battle

Figure Skaters Online July 7, 2017

By Maura Sullivan Hill, staff writer Photos courtesy of Audrey Weisiger and videos by Darin Hoser Last spring, Jeremy and Lucy Barrett were at the start of a new chapter. Newly married and expecting their first child, they were moving to a…

Marissa Castelli & Mervin Tran: “We’re skating for us”

Figure Skaters Online June 7, 2017

By Claire Cloutier, special to Figure Skaters Online Header photo by Robin Ritoss Claire Cloutier, of A Divine Sport blog and a special contributor for Figure Skaters Online, talked with 2017 U.S. silver medalists Marissa Castelli and Mervin Tran about their challenges…

Josh Farris: “My goal right now is to train and just enjoy it”

Figure Skaters Online June 6, 2017

By Leah Adams, owner of Figure Skaters Online Photos by Leah Adams Earlier this year, 2015 U.S. bronze medalist Josh Farris announced his intention to return to competitive skating. He reluctantly had announced his retirement from the sport last summer after suffering a…

Ice Theatre of New York’s ‘Unplugged’ show to honor, feature 2016 U.S. champion Adam Rippon

Figure Skaters Online June 2, 2017

By Johanna Bear, staff writer Header image by Darial Sneed Skating, in the words of Ice Theatre of New York Founder and Artistic Director Moira North, “kind of satisfies the Peter Pan in you, wanting to fly.” While skaters and fans can…

Mirai Nagasu: “What is important to me is to do everything in my power to make it a strong season”

Figure Skaters Online May 22, 2017

By Gina Capellazzi Header photo by Robin Ritoss With the Olympics eight months away, skaters are working hard this off-season to do whatever it takes to be part of the 2018 Olympic team. Mirai Nagasu knows what that is like. In 2010,…

After overcoming obstacles, Amber Glenn is ready for a new season

Figure Skaters Online May 19, 2017

By Gina Capellazzi, website administrator Header photo by Amber Glenn A new season means a clean slate for skaters. All the obstacles and hardships endured during the past season are put in the past and all skaters get a chance to re-write their…

Alex Krasnozhon to make senior debut in 2017-2018 season

Figure Skaters Online May 18, 2017

By Gina Capellazzi, website administrator Header photo by Darlene Cain During the off-season, many junior-level skaters consider moving up to senior level, especially after having a successful season. That is especially true for 2017 U.S. junior champion Alex Krasnozhon. Figure Skaters Online…