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ABOUT SKATE AMERICA THE ATHLETES – Skate America will feature three days of competition featuring 52 world-class figure skaters in ladies, men’s, pairs and ice dancing. The complete list of athletes invited to compete was announced May 21. THE CHAMPS – Skate America champions include five-time World champion and two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan and Olympic champions Kristi Yamaguchi, Scott Hamilton, Brian Boitano and Evan Lysacek. Rosalynn Sumners of Edmonds, Wash., is the 1984 Olympic silver medalist and 1983 World champion. She won Skate America gold in 1982 (Lake Placid, N.Y.). THE ISU GRAND PRIX OF FIGURE SKATING SERIES – The Grand Prix Series, now in its 18th season, consists of six international events in a cumulative point-scoring format. Approximately 300 athletes from 30 countries are expected to participate. Each athlete is eligible to score points in two of the six scheduled events. The top six point-earners in each discipline qualify for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final Dec. 6-9, in Sochi, Russia, home of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Athletes will compete for a total of more than $1.35 million in prize money throughout the series. Skate America was accepted into the Grand Prix Series in 1995, when the series was developed.
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THE HONORARY CHAIR – Ben Agosto, who with partner Tanith Belbin, is a seven-time Skate America medalist, will serve as the event’s honorary chairperson. Since retiring following the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Agosto has made his home in the Seattle area where he coaches figure skating. Belbin and Agosto are the 2006 Olympic silver medalists and five-time U.S. champions. THE MEDIA – Skate America will welcome approximately 70 TV, print and radio journalists from around the world. Skate America traditionally credentials reporters from Associated Press, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, Detroit Free Press and more. The event attracts reporters from Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia and more. THE SHOWARE CENTER – North America’s first LEED® GOLD sports & entertainment arena, ShoWare Center in Kent, Wash., is home to the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds Hockey Club as well as concerts, family shows, corporate events, trade shows and other sporting events. Located just 17 miles from Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma, ShoWare Center offers guests complimentary parking and is the crown jewel in a welldesigned gathering place for the residents of the Puget Sound region. ShoWare Center is an SMG-managed facility. THE CITY – Seattle/Kent/Tacoma is the country’s 14th largest metropolitan area (US Census 2007) with more than 4.1 million residents. The Seattle/Kent Puget Sound region is the largest concentration of population north of San Francisco and west of Chicago. The growth of the Pacific Northwest has helped propel Seattle/Kent to its current stature, and the economic expansion of the Pacific Rim is likely to sustain the region’s growth well into the future.
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WHAT IS PAIRS SKATING?
Check out pairs skating if you’re into big air, dangerous tricks ‌ and sequins. This discipline features two partners performing elements including lifts, twists and throws. In a lift, the male holds his partner above his head, sometimes with only one hand, while gliding across the ice. Fans will also watch the woman fly through the air after her partner tosses her up and away from him. She will twist two or three times and land on one blade, all with a smile on her face. Pairs skating is the most dangerous of all skating disciplines. When done well, pairs skating is truly impressive.
EVENT SCHEDULE Thursday, Oct. 18 Official Practice – 11 a.m.
WHAT IS LADIES SKATING?
Ladies figure skating is the most popular and familiar discipline to most fans. Who doesn’t know Michelle Kwan, Kristi Yamaguchi and Dorothy Hamill, just to name a few. You will see these impressive ladies effortlessly complete beautiful and athletic spins, triple jumps and spirals.
WHAT IS MEN’S SKATING?
The word of the hour in men’s figure skating is “quad.� These athletes need a quad jump to be truly competitive at the senior level. Jumps of this nature feature four rotations in the air. The most common quad jump is the toe loop, but over the last decade, skaters have worked toward the quad Salchow, loop and Lutz. In addition to executing at least seven jumps in their free skates, athletes also perform an array of intricate spins and footwork while showcasing their artistic side.
Friday, Oct. 19 SESSION 1 - - 7:00-10:00 p.m. Pairs Short Program and Men’s Short Program Kick off the weekend with a date night filled with something for everyone! Combining the excitement of high-flying pairs action with the return of 2010 Olympic men’s champion Evan Lysacek, this is a can’t miss evening of entertainment.
Saturday, Oct. 20 SESSION 2 - - 12:30-3:25 p.m.
WHAT IS ICE DANCING? If you like “Dancing with the Stars,� the ice dancing event is for you. Unlike pairs skating, ice dancing is based on the different aspects of dance, including rhythm, interpretation of the music and precise steps. Its beauty lies in its creativity, choreography and theatrical and innovative aspects. Unlike singles and pairs skating, ice dancing permits vocal music and costumes are traditionally more elaborate in order to enhance the performance. The ice dancing competition consists of two segments, short dance and free dance. This year, the short dance will be performed to waltz, march or polka selections, while the free dance music will be skater’s choice.
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SESSION 3 - - 7:00 - 10:35 p.m. Men’s Free Skate (Finals) and Pairs Free Skate (Finals) including award ceremonies. Power and grace will be on display for this championship session...from quad jumps from the men to electrifying triple throws from the pairs, you won’t want to miss a minute of the action as champions will be crowned in men’s and pairs!
Sunday, Oct. 21 Free Dance (Finals) and Ladies Free Skate (Finals) including award ceremonies
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Gold medals for the ladies and ice dancers will be on the line as reigning U.S. champion Ashley Wagner and 2010 Olympic silver medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White from Team USA take the ice for a family friendly Sunday afternoon of competition.
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If you’re a fan of the passion and romance drawing millions of viewers to the popular dance shows on TV, then this session is for you! Highlighted by 2011 World ice dancing champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White of Team USA, this session will also feature the prestigious ladies short program, featuring some of the top female skaters in the world.
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ABOUT THE SKATERS
Ashley Wagner, a selfdescribed “Army brat,� was born in Germany before moving to the U.S. with stops in the Pacific Northwest including Tacoma, Portland and even Alaska. As a kid, the 2012 U.S. champion performed at intermissions of Kent Thunderbirds games. Jeremy Abbott competed at the 2010 Olympics and is the reigning U.S. champion, a title he has held three times. At the 2012 U.S. Championships, Abbott posted the highest total score in the history of the event, beating a score he set himself in 2010 by nearly 10 points. Caydee Denney and John Coughlin have had a part in winning each of the past three U.S. championships in pairs. Denney won the title in 2010 and Coughlin won the title in 2011 with different partners before they teamed up prior to the 2012 season and claimed the crown together. Denney is also a 2010 Olympian.
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Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir are 2009 World Junior bronze medalists and will make their second Skate America appearance. Born in Russia, but now residing in a suburb of Boston, Shnapir will hope this event can serve as a launching point for his chances to make the 2014 Olympic Team.
What does Christina Gao have in common with both of the candidates up for the Presidential election? They have all spent time on the campuses of one of the most iconic universities in the nation, Harvard. Although she isn’t running for President, Gao, a current Harvard student, is hoping to impress in her Skate America debut.
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Together for nearly four years, Gretchen Donlan and Andrew Speroff achieved their greatest success last season, placing fourth at the 2012 U.S. Championships. What does this pair have for an encore? Their debut on the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series at Skate America.
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Douglas Razzano returns to Skate America for the second straight season. Razzano, who has improved five places each of the last two years at the U.S. Championships, will be two days shy of his 24th birthday when he takes to the ice for his free skate in at the ShoWare Center.
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Rachael Flatt is a 2010 Olympian, the 2010 U.S. champion and the 2008 World Junior champion in addition to being a sophomore at Stanford University. Flatt returns to Skate America, a competition where she earned back-to-back silver medals in 2009 and 2010.
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Evan Lysacek is the reigning Olympic gold medalist and he will compete for the first time since his historic free skate in Vancouver at 2012 Hilton HHonors Skate America. Not only can Lysacek skate, but he can also dance, as you may also remember from his second-place finish on “Dancing with the Stars.�
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Meryl Davis and Charlie White have skated together in suburban Detroit since 1997. The University of Michigan students count among their accolades four U.S. titles, two Skate America titles, an Olympic silver medal and a 2011 World title.
ABOUT THE SKATERS
Yuzuru Hanyu, Japan: Hanyu is the reigning World bronze medalist, 2011 Four Continents silver medalist, 2010 World Junior champion and 2009 Junior Grand Prix Final champion. Originally from Sendai, Japan, he currently trains in Toronto under Brian Orser and Tracy Wilson. Michal Brezina, Czech Republic: Brezina is the reigning Skate America champion, 2009 World Junior silver medalist and a three-time medalist in the Grand Prix Series. Brezina, originally of Brno, Czech Republic, lives and trains in Hackensack, N.J. He is coached by 1988 Olympic bronze medalist Viktor Petrenko.
Qing Pang/Jian Tong, China: Pang and Tong are the 2010 Olympic silver medalists and two-time World champions (2006, ‘10). Also a couple off the ice, Pang and Tong, who reside in Beijing, got engaged in June 2011.
Tatiana Volosozhar/Maxim Trankov, Russia: Volosozhar and Trankov teamed up in May 2010. They have medaled in every competition they’ve entered and are two-time World silver medalists (2011, ‘12) and the 2011 Grand Prix Final silver medalists. They currently train in Moscow under Nina Mozer and Stanislav Morozov.
SKATE AMERICAFUN FACTS Kristi Yamaguchi competed in both the pairs and ladies events. She won the 1990 Skate America ladies title. The following year, she and Rudy Galindo won pairs silver.
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After each performance, fans may throw items on the ice as gifts for the skaters which are picked up by young skaters known as ‘Sweepers’. In 2003 at Skate America in Reading, Pa., an 11-year-old named Anastasia Cannuscio was one of those sweepers. In Kent, Wash., along with her partner Colin McManus, they will make their Grand Prix debut at the same event Cannuscio was a sweeper at nine years ago.
Alena Leonova, Russia: Leonova is the reigning World silver medalist, 2011 Grand Prix Final bronze medalist and a 2010 Olympian. She currently trains in her hometown of St. Petersburg, Russia, under Nikolai Morozov and Alla Pyatova.
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Lynn Kriengkrairut and Logan GiuliettiSchmitt may have the longest names in ice dancing, but the duo will look to continue their breakthrough from last season at their second Skate America. Kriengkrairut and Logan Giulietti-Schmitt finished in fourth place at last season’s U.S. Championships and have improved their placement at the event each of the last two years.
Welcome to Historic Downtown Kent:
Find shopping, dining, and entertainment in easy walking distance from anywhere in the Downtown Kent area. While you visit our historic downtown, stop in our shops for a gift for a loved one or fresh fowers for your home. Our unique shops and restaurants offer a friendly and charming experience.
I.O.O.F. Hall 2 on Meeker Street
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KONA KAI COFFEE CO. & CAFE
SUSHI KUINE
512 Ramsay Way #6. 253-520-4069
202 W Gowe St, Ste E, Historic District 253-852-7070
SUBWAY
307 W Meeker St, Historic District 253-852-4116
124 Central Ave N 253-859-3830
203 4th Ave S, Historic District 253-854-5320
NASHVILLE’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL* 114 Railroad Ave N, Historic District 253-852-0909
LONG DOG TAVERN
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LITTE DAVID’S SUB SHOP 136 Washington Ave N, 253-854-3450
PERK UP PLACE* 202 W Gowe St #C in Titusville Mall Historic District, 253-854-8868
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Library
Johnny Rockets
Bank
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Mama Stortini’s*
W. Harrison Street
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Naked Pizza
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O Pho & Teriyaki 208 W Kent Station #104. 253-854-1211
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Panera Bread Co.
WILD WHEAT BAKERY CAFE & RESTAURANT*
521 Second Place N #101. 253-854-1711
Reds Wine Bar*
201 First Ave S, Historic District 253-856-8919 226 First Ave S * These restaurants contribute to a vital and active downtown through their membership in the Kent Downtown Partnership. www.downtownkentwa.com
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The Ram Restaurant & Brewery* 512 Ramsay Way, Ste 103 253-520-3881
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In 1919, Max Bauer purchased the Kent Bakery from Gene Fallers. He built up one of the finest equipped bakeries in this section of the state, and was an institution and a credit to the Kent community for many years. Fallers had purchased it from Adolph Niebling who was Kent’s own “Candy Man.”Today Running Stitch Fabric occupies the space.
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Blockbuster 310 Washington Ave S
First National Bank (Morrill) 7 on 1st Ave M.M. Morrill had a number of business ventures in Kent, and in 1900 launched the M.M. Morrill Bank, later to become know as the First National Bank. Now the Alleluia Catholic Store.
Creamery Art & Frame Shop 213 W Meeker St
Déjà Vu 414 W Meeker St
Earthworks Gem Design Studio 235 1st Avenue S
Fig & Feather 207 W Meeker St
Gonnason Boats 307 Central Ave S
South Central Food Mart 405 Central Ave S
St. James Thrift Shop 314 W Meeker St
St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store 310 Central Ave N
Staggs Coins 317 W Meeker St, #C
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Kent Jewelry & Loan Treasures Antiques & Collectibles 205 1st Ave S 624 W Meeker St 214 W Meeker St Bonaci Fine Jewelers Kent Bargin Boutique 302 E Smith St 215 W Meeker St UPS Store 325 Washington Ave S Brooklyn Ave Kent Shoe Repair 327 Washington Ave S 203 W Meeker St Xiu Xian Tea 308 Washington Ave S Browser’s Books Kmart 315 W Meeker St 24800 W Valley Hwy Yoshi’s Alterations 201 W Meeker St Butchie’s Market Pet Country 205 W Meeker St
E. Titus Street
404 W Meeker St
Jerry’s Rock & Gem Sun Cleaners
216 Washington Ave S
Butterfly Embroidery Pugerudes
E. Gowe Street
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Blue Iris Beads
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Cavanaugh and Merrifield 8 on 4th Ave This hardware store operated in 1887 with J.W. Cavanaugh and Ed Merrifield as partners.The business eventually moved to First Avenue, occupying a wooden building until construction of a brick structure was complete. Now home to Valley Bank.
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Railroad Station
514 Ramsay Way #101. 253-852-3555
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Dilettante Mocha Café
222 First Ave S, Historic District 253-520-4705
326 W Meeker St, 253-854-1601
124 4th Ave S, Ste 180, Historic District 253-859-5662
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Rose Garden
418 Ramsay Way #103. 253-850-6092
First Avenue
Cow Chip Café
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Cold Stone Creamery
Kent Station
Kent Commons
Post Office
SHINDIG RESTAURANT & MARTINI BAR
BURRITOS “EL INCAPAZ”
512 Ramsay Way #101. 253-850-3777
SARA’S COFFEE SHOP
110 Washington Ave N
211 First Ave S, 253-335-6957
Chipotle Mexican Grill
320 E Meeker St, Historic District 253-236-4631
BASKIN ROBINS
The Japanese grocery is now Wild Wheat Restaurant.
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212 Central Ave N, 253-854-1031
BISTRO NIGHTS DOWN HOME CATERING
504 Ramsay Way #106. 253-234-1913
Second Avenue
214 E Meeker St, Historic District 253-373-1868
Yamada’s Store 5 on 1st Ave
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311 W Meeker S, Historic District 253-852-9914
Fourth Avenue
ARCHA THAI BISTRO
Niebling (Kent Bakery) 6 on 1st Ave
W. James Street
504 Ramsay Way #105. 253-981-6333
Regional Justice Center
317 W Meeker St, Ste D, Historic District 253-236-8632
KENT STATION Banyan Tree Thai
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Berlin Brothers began in 1890. In 1900, the store incorporated—J.B. Berlin operated the Kent store and A.M. Berlin took over management of the Sumner store. Eventually, A.N. Berlin took over and helped make Kent a business and industrial area.The store itself was known for its standing amongst the merchandising fraternity. Now Mayelas Beauty Acedemy.
Originally a blacksmith, also rented horses and buggies and were distributors for McCormack and Deering Reapers and Plows. Soon after Rasmussen Motor Co. began repairing automobiles as well.Today the building is empty.
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Kent Historical Museum 1 at 855 Smith Street Hrs Tues to Sat. 12 to 4PM http://KentHistoricalMuseum.org Located in the 1908 Bereiter House
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was instituted April 2, 1885 on a dispensation issued by the Grant Lodge of Washington Territory, making it older than either Kent or the State of Washington.They had no regular meeting place until a hall was built on West Meeker Street in 1907.The Odd Fellows Lodge is active in building homes for the aged, as well as having the responsibility for their care. Today—Kent Cafe.
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Claire’s 437 Ramsay Way, Ste 100
Coldwater Creek 438 Ramsay Way, Ste 101
Game Stop 418 Ramsay Way, Ste 104
Games Workshop 438 Ramsay Way, Ste 111
GNC 438 Ramsay Way, Ste 109
J. Jill 441 Ramsay Way, Ste 105
Kay Jewelers 444 Ramsay Way
Loft 445 Ramsay Way, Ste 101
PacSun 417 Ramsay Way, Ste 102
Road Runner Sports 444 Ramsay Way, Ste 114
Spirit Halloween Superstore 444 Ramsay Way, Ste 107
The Mac Store
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Bath & Body Works T-Mobile Children’s Bookshop Runan Ha’lal Market 437 Ramsay Way Ste 102 208 W Kent Station, Suite & Teaching Supplies 110 Railroad Ave S 101 Bella Home & Garden 225 W Meeker St Safeway Grocery 417 Ramsay Way, Ste 102 Verizon Wireless Christian Science 210 Washington Ave S 208 W Kent Station, Ste 101 Chico’s Reading Room Satellite Dish Network 441 Ramsay Way, Ste 101 Zumiez 106 State Ave N 201 E Meeker St 417 Ramsay Way, Ste 103 Christopher & Banks City Frame Seattle Thunderbird’s 438 Ramsay Way, Ste 105 216 1st Ave S Gift Shop 625 W James St
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U.S. CHAMPION AIMS FOR OLYMPICS Wagner welcomes chance to skate at Kent showcase BY MARK KLAAS mklaas@kentreporter.com
For Ashley Wagner, it’s more than just show and tell. Events like the Hilton HHonors Skate America at the ShoWare Center on Oct. 19-21 bring out the best in the reigning U.S. ladies figure skating champion. She intends to compete and win, meeting her high expectations. “For me, it’s so exciting because I worked so hard to get to this level of my skating,� said Wagner, a strong hopeful to make the 2014 U.S. Olympic Team. “So now that I’m at this level of my skating, I can travel around, perform and compete. “It’s extremely rewarding. All the hard work is paying off.� Wagner is one of several national champions who are expected to join a strong international presence for the showcase on Kent ice. Olympic champion Evan Lysacek
– who intends to defend his Olympic title at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia – is among the big names scheduled to appear in Kent. Other current U.S. champions – Jeremy Abbott (men’s), Caydee Denney and John Coughlin (pairs) and Meryl Davis and Charlie White (ice dancing) – also have been invited to Kent. Hilton HHonors Skate America is the opening event of the International Skating Union’s Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series. Such events enable the 21-year-old Wagner to remain sharp and focused between the long, hard regiment of training. The 5-foot-3, German-born Wagner trains an average of 20-25 hours a week, just on ice. She also puts in long hours in the gym, doing cardio, running, hot yoga and swimming to enhance flexibility, endurance and strength. All that preparation enables Wagner to produce a technically sound, compact eight-minute routine on ice. She
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has emerged over the past few seasons, adding a triple flip-triple toe to her short program, something she calls “a necessity.â€? Wagner performed well in her short and free skate programs at the pressure-packed 2012 World Championships, where she finished fourth overall. She is the current Four Continents champion and a two-time (2008 and 2010) U.S. bronze medalist. She has won five medals in the Grand Prix Series. “The public might not know how just hard of a sport it is,â€? said Wagner, of Alexandria, Va., who trains under coaches John Nicks and Phillip Mills in Southern California. “My job is to make it look perfect and easy. But at the same time, they don’t really know that we’re on the ice four hours, maybe even more, a day. ‌ So much work goes into it.â€? Wagner began to skate at age 5 in Alaska. She grew up in a military family, moving nine times in her younger years.
The frequent travel and changes matured her beyond her years. “It has made me very adaptable,� she said. After Kent, there is more travel associated with a full schedule in front of Wagner as she prepares for the 2013 Worlds at London, Ontario, Canada in March and the chance to qualify for the Olympics. “I just don’t want to go to the Olympics, I want to go and be competitive,� said Wagner, who is ranked 12th in the world. After her skating career, Wagner plans to pursue a career in sports broadcasting and remain in figure skating as an ambassador. She supports Classroom Champions, the Wounded Warriors Fund and Skate for Hope. Wagner enjoys the opportunity to visit Kent and perform for the audience. “It’s great to be coming out to the Northwest. The fans are awesome,� Wagner said. “Everyone is going to be able to fill it up pretty easily and make it nice and noisy. It will make for a wonderful event.�
SKATE AMERICAFUN FACTS American men won seven of the first eight Skate America titles (Scott Hamilton, three straight from 1979-82; Brian Boitano in 1983, ‘86; Christopher Bowman, 1988-89).
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Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a Lutz and a triple toe loop? Why is it called a double Salchow and why is it spelled that way? What makes an axel so difficult? And why do those kids insist on putting such big holes in your ice everyday? Put this article in your pocket during the next figure skating practice session or when watching skating on television and impress all of your friends and family members alike by correctly identifying those mysterious jumps.
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IDENTIFYING 5)04& +6.14 contiunued HERE IS A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF HOW YOU CAN IDENTIFY EACH JUMP BY TAKE-OFF ONLY. THEY ARE RANKED BY DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Axel: Named after the Norwegian skater Axel Paulsen. It is the only jump that takes-off moving forward with no assisted turn. It is one and half revolutions in the air. The one-foot forward take-off is what makes this jump famous (and challenging). Look for this jump starting from backward crossovers, skater then steps forward and the free leg kicks through helping the skater to jump into the air (face first into the jump). After a skater lands their first axel, you will hear many screams and see one very happy coach! Landing this jump is a huge milestone in figure skating. This jump is also performed in doubles (2 ½ revolutions) and triples (3 ½ revolutions). An axel is an edge jump. Salchow: Named after the Swedish skater Ulrich Salchow. This jump takes-off from a backward inside edge (creating a rut into the ice) with the free leg extended behind, swinging the free leg toward the front as the skater springs into the air drawing in the arms at the same time. To do a salchow successfully- proper timing is critical. Normally skaters use a forward outside three-turn but some skaters use a mohawk or simply jump from a backward inside edge. A salchow is an edge jump and can be performed as a single, double, triple or quad. Toe Loop: This is the easiest of the toe-pick assisted jumps. Normally, the placement of a toe loop is straight down the middle axis of the ice surface between the two hockey circles. The toe loop is taken off from a forward inside three-turn or a forward outside three turn with a change of foot. After the three-turn, the free leg reaches backward and slightly outside the direction of travel (similar to a pole-vault) and the arms draw into the body for the desired number of revolutions (single, double, triple or quad). A skater will pick into the ice with the opposite foot they will land on. This is the most common
second jump used in combination jumps. When you are learning to recognize jumps, you will confuse the toe loop with a flip jump. Loop: This is the most fundamental of all the jumps. The take-off and landing are both on the same foot on a backward outside edge. This jump is recognized by the big curve the skater travels on with both feet normally on the ice trailing one another. The skater jumps into the air from the basic “sitting� position for the desired number of revolutions (single, double or triple- no quad of this variety has been successfully performed yet). Flip: Unlike what you are thinking, this is not a back flip done by Scott Hamilton. This is a fairly straight take-off normally performed down the middle of the ice between the two hockey circles (like the toe loop). The skater will either do a forward outside three turn or a mohawk and stretch their free leg directly behind them, tap it into the ice and vault into the air. A skater will pick and land on the same foot. A flip will create lots of holes in the ice in between the hockey circles. Lutz: Named after Alois Lutz of Vienna. This is probably the second most famous jump after the axel. You will recognize this jump as its normal pattern on the ice is a long backward outside diagonal take-off edge into one of the corners of the rink. This jump is difficult because it is a counter-rotational jump which means that the skater sets it up twisting one way and jumps the other. This jump is often “cheated� which gives it the nick-name of a “flutz� because the skater isn’t strong enough to maintain the counter-rotational edge. A lutz should have a strong backward outside edge before the skater taps into the ice again most easily recognized by where it is placed on the ice (corner of the arena). A lutz is the cause of the minefield of holes in the corners of the ice surface. A skater also normally waits and gets as close to the wall as possible before reaching back for the lutz creating excitement for the potential crash into the barrier.
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